Throwback Thursday - Chelsea Denofa

I lieu of all the Throwback Thursday stuff I see out there, here is a video put together in 2006 featuring Chelsea Denofa with his Mazda Miata and some Central PA drifters at a private track.

Chelsea Denofa Officially Joins Bergenholtz

Bergenholtz Racing released a statement that confirms the rumors that Chelsea Denofa will be driving the RX-8 for the remainder of the 2012 Formula DRIFT season.

"Official press release: Two-Time Drift Champion, Chelsea Denofa and Bergenholtz Racing are joining forces. Chelsea will be driving the Nitto Tire BC Racing Mazda RX8 for the remainder of the 2012 Formula Drift Championship Series. “Chelsea is an amazing driver. His aggression and determination to win is reflective of his actions on track. We feel that this bold new partnership will increase the chances to win.” Said Ron Bergenholtz Team Manager of the Nitto Tire BC Racing Mazda Drift Team."

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Formula DRIFT Insider 6

This episode of Formula DRIFT Insider talks with Jarod DeAnda and talks about some of the calls at Wall, NJ.

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Chelsea Denofa Splits From Technica Motorsports

If anyone needed any more confirmation to the rumor that Chelsea Denofa is taking over the Bergenholtz Racing RX-8 following the release of Joon Maeng (right around the same time Denofa was testing it), then the news that Technica Racing released a statement that they are halting sponsorship with Denofa.

Technica Motorsports is a BMW tuning shop out of Atlanta, GA, so it would make sense that if Denofa is not going to be driving the BMW anymore and moving to the RX8 that they would not have anything to offer him tuning-wise.

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Joon Maeng Parting Ways With Bergenholtz

Bergenholtz Racing has announced that effective immediately they are parting ways with driver Joon Maeng.

Chelsea Denofa has been reportedly testing in the Bergenholtz RX-8 and looks to be the next driver of the car.

Here is the statement from Bergenholtz:

"Effective immediately, Bergenholtz Racing and Joon Maeng have both decided to part ways. “Though we both gave our blood sweat and tears to achieve podiums, we still couldn’t get the formula right. In our quest to win, we realize that change must occur and sometimes that involves tough decisions. It is with great heart-felt regret that this has to happen but I believe it is the best for the future of Joon and our team.” Said Ron Bergenholtz, Team Manager of Bergenholtz Racing."

Photo credit to Wrecked Magazine