tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60864325988305714392024-10-03T17:06:30.923-04:00Blog about drift cars, drift events, drifters, and anything else related to the sport of drifting.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-50167938999604464702012-10-26T11:25:00.001-04:002012-10-26T11:25:12.027-04:00

Any of the readers of my drifting blog that are into computers and electronics should also check out my recently created Technology blog at http://metman2tech.blogspot.com.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-12736243102312819292012-10-19T07:39:00.003-04:002012-10-19T07:46:29.769-04:00

This episode of Formula DRIFT Insider shows the action from Irwindale leading up to the event finish and championship winner.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-82156663410086660652012-10-14T08:20:00.000-04:002012-10-14T08:21:49.859-04:00

Vaughn Gittin Jr was taken out in the round of 16 by Pat Mordaunt and Dai Yoshihara was beaten by Kyle Mohan in the Top 32 round.  This opened door for Rhys Millen and Daigo Saito to take the championship crown. Millen and Saito met in the Top 4, with Saito coming out on top.  Saito then went on to defeat Justin Pawlak in the finals and win the event, with Millen being defeated in

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-86446215913782852402012-10-13T08:19:00.000-04:002012-10-13T08:19:39.460-04:00

Here are the matchups that will be seen during the Top 32 Round of the Irwindale Formula Drift event. Rhys Millen vs Kenny Moen Justin Pawlak vs Walker Wilkerson Frederic Aasbo vs Darren McNamara Chris Forsberg vs Conrad Grunewald Ken Gushi vs Toshiki Yoshioka Ryan Tuerck vs Ryan Kado Tyler McQuarrie vs Joon Maeng Chelsea Denofa vs Pat Mordaunt Vaugh Gittin vs Nick D'Alessio Tony Brakohiapa vs

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-37432653891283201022012-09-28T09:12:00.000-04:002012-09-28T09:12:39.392-04:00

It has been a little while since I last posted anything on here.  To anyone that comes by frequently, I apologize for that.  Let's see what has happened since the last post. Daigo Saito took 1st place in the latest D1GP with his Achilles Tire JZX100 Chaser edging out Tetsuya Hibino's UP Garage Droo-p Toyota GT86. Forrest Wang had a big weekend in Texas with the final round of XDC. &

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-87698962258700883782012-09-18T13:14:00.000-04:002012-09-18T13:14:45.407-04:00

Ryan Tuerck recently uploaded this video featuring his 1JZ-powered S13.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-43994114041436381152012-09-17T14:44:00.002-04:002012-09-17T14:44:20.496-04:00

This video follows Dai through the tandem runs at the Las Vegas round of Formula DRIFT.

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Wilwood has announced a contest for tickets to the Final Round of the 2012 Formula DRIFT season. "Official Rules Formula Drift Ticket Give Away: After round 6 “After Dark” Las Vegas name the top 8 Formula Drift drivers in points order that are utilizing Wilwood Disc Brake Calipers on their Formula Drift Competition Car. Submitting the correct drivers in order will enter your name into

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-84514488384424521972012-09-10T15:51:00.000-04:002012-09-10T15:51:26.686-04:00

This installment of Behind the Smoke follows Dai and his crew to Round 6 of Formula DRIFT at Las Vegas. Discount Tire Direct -$75 or $50 Visa Card with Cooper tire purchase

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-49030107995752599772012-09-07T11:15:00.000-04:002012-09-07T11:15:23.165-04:00

This episode of Formula DRIFT Insider showcases the Las Vegas Round of the FD Championship and gives a look at the points and possibilities heading into the final round at Irwindale.  Plus it offers a chance for viewers to win tickets to the event at Irwindale.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-32789887570523381182012-08-31T13:34:00.004-04:002012-08-31T13:34:43.540-04:00

Here is another look at the promotion that lead to Tony Stewart drifting Tyler McQuarrie's Camaro.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-78404791949411847952012-08-31T11:17:00.001-04:002012-08-31T11:17:28.864-04:00

From the Mobil1 online poll, here is a video of Tony Stewart drifting the Mobil1 Camaro.  I think they should have let Tyler drift Tony's stockcar too...

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-62009119687822352102012-08-28T13:31:00.002-04:002012-08-28T13:31:58.536-04:00

NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. spends a day drifting at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-91108146135041431862012-08-27T10:29:00.000-04:002012-08-27T10:29:15.459-04:00

The next-to-last round of the 2012 Formula DRIFT season ended with Rhys Millen back on top of the podium, which he shared with Frederic Aasbo and Vaughn Gittin Jr, who defeated Robbie Nishida for 3rd place. Justin Pawlak was again knocked out in the Top 32 round, this time by Tyler McQuarrie, and Daigo Saito was brought down in the Great 8 round by Rhys Millen. Currently the points show Gittin

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-7147042457764781052012-08-27T10:18:00.000-04:002012-08-27T10:18:26.231-04:00

Behind the Smoke Season 2 Episode 17 follows Dai Yoshihara through his battles at Seattle.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-13930592455197633992012-08-23T14:40:00.000-04:002012-08-23T14:40:10.176-04:00

This episode of Formula DRIFT Insider looks at the current championship rundown and has a look at FD Rookie, Jeremy Lowe.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-57622059357973510312012-08-23T08:24:00.001-04:002012-08-23T08:24:43.699-04:00

Formula DRIFT Champ Vaughn Gittin and American Iron Champ Chris Corbetto bring the grip vs. drift debate back with their Mustang RTR cars in a shootout at Summit Point Raceway in West Virginia.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-16521817471374189172012-08-22T07:37:00.001-04:002012-08-22T07:37:32.459-04:00

Wrecked Magazine got a hold of a memo regarding a new track layout for the Las Vegas round of Formula DRIFT. Since this is state that it is an exclusive, I will just say to go here for the information, as to not steal their information. Discount Tire Direct - $60 or $30 Visa Gift Card with CarCareONE tire purchase

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-3135353680064994342012-08-21T07:38:00.000-04:002012-08-21T07:38:09.018-04:00

With title hopes riding on a good finish at Evergreen, Dai faces some hurdles qualifying for the Evergreen Speedway round of Formula DRIFT. Discount Tire Direct - $60 or $30 Visa Gift Card with CarCareONE tire purchase

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-59780351409017809422012-08-17T10:46:00.001-04:002012-08-17T10:46:17.087-04:00

Here is part two of the Formula DRIFT drivers take on the V8 vs Turbo 4/6 Debate. FD Seattle 2012: V8 vs. Turbo Part 2 from Ryan Davis on Vimeo.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-65380384028285452142012-08-16T14:24:00.000-04:002012-08-16T14:24:16.173-04:00

Came across this video on Vimeo, thought it was nicely done... Drift Is Your Own Style - W.T.A.C - 2012 from Mez on Vimeo.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-76414767416834933492012-08-10T10:37:00.003-04:002012-08-10T10:37:40.681-04:00

Explanations to the judging at the Evergreen round of Formula DRIFT and a look at a video produced in Singapore by Ryan Davis. Drift HD Sports Camera » AutoSport Catalog

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-77673499831222749002012-08-08T07:46:00.002-04:002012-08-08T07:46:56.695-04:00

There has been a lot of debate in recent years regarding the use of a V8 over an Inline 4, Inline 6, or even a V6 engine that has been turbo charged.  This video looks to be the start of a series where different drivers at the Formula DRIFT level give their take on the trend. Got Turbo? Men's Fitted T-Shirt dark by CafePress (Google Affiliate Ad)

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-77680941241369707532012-08-07T08:49:00.000-04:002012-08-07T10:52:20.251-04:00

This post has nothing to do with drifting, but I have to say, it was one hell of a ride. My wife contacted her and my parents regarding my 30th birthday.  Her idea was for everyone to pitch in toward something we had talked about around Christmas for me, which was a Ride-along at Pocono International Raceway with the Stockcar Racing Experience (877stockcar.com). On Monday, August 6th,

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18025046910105930795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086432598830571439.post-36558746183147171912012-08-02T17:17:00.001-04:002012-08-02T17:17:17.706-04:00

This latest installment of Driven to Drift gives an inside look at the Scion Racing Drift Team during the Formula DRIFT New Jersey event, which, unfortunately, led to early endings for all three drivers.

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