Formula DRIFT Round 5 Evergreen Results

Round 5 of Formula DRIFT had is fair share of surprises and strange happening during the tandem battles. Ultimately, it was number one qualifier Vaughn Gittin Jr, taking the win with Ryan Tuerck and Rhys Millen joining him on the podium. Ken Gushi had a strong run finishing in four place.

The event shook up the points standings a bit with Vaughn Gittin Jr now leading, followed by Saito, Pawlak, Yoshihara, and Tuerck.

Here is a run-by-run account of the event.

Top 32
The first battle at Evergreen started off with little surprise to many as Vaughn Gittin Jr defeats Miro Ovcharik.

Michael Essa then defeats Odi Bakchis after some apparent contact by Odi.

After some corrections by Chelsea Denofa in the RX8, it was deteremined that Walker Wilkerson would be moving on.

Matt Powers moved to the Top 16 after battling Kyle Pollard and Jhonatthan Castro wins after a spin by Pat Mordaunt.

Taka Aono made a huge error which lead to Matt Field moving on.

A big correction by Chris Forsberg allows his Hankook Tires teammate Rhys Millen to take the win.


Dai Yoshihara takes the win from Dennis Mertzanis after Mertzanis hits the wall.

One of the big surprises of the night was Justin Pawlak losing to Jeremy Lowe by dropping two tires off the track. Knocking him out of the points lead.

Ryan Tuerck wins after Robbie Nishida crashes into the wall.

Fredric Aasbo and Ryan Kado defeat Pat Goodin and Alex Lee, respectively.

Toshiki Yoshioka moves on against Tony Angelo due to Angelo going off course.

To round out the Top 32 Round, Conrad beats Tony Brakohiapa and Daigo Saito wins against Darren McNamara.


Top 16
The Top 16 round started with Michael Essa crashing, giving the win to Vaughn Gittin Jr.

Matt Powers defeats Walker Wilkerson after Walker has contact with the wall.

Matt Field and Rhys Millen move on after defeating Jhonattan Castro and Daijiro Yoshihara, respectively.

Ryan Tuerck moves on after a crash by Jeremy Lowe.

The Great 8 was then set after Ryan Kado defeats Fredric Aasbo, Toshiki Yoshioko loses his hood and the battle against Ken Gushi and Daigo Saito spins, giving Conrad Grunewald the win.


Great Eight
The Great 8 started just like the other rounds, win Vaughn Gittin Jr winning against Matt Powers.

Rhys Millen then betters Matt Field and Ryan Tuerck wins against Ryan Kado.

To finish out the Great 8 round, Ken Gushi wins after a spin by Conrad Grunewald.

Final Four
The Final Four matchup with Rhys Millen and Vaughn Gittin, again saw JR with the win, after Rhys dropped a tire.

After a OMT, Ryan Tuerck was able to beat Ken Gushi because of the gap left between them.


Finals
Rhys Millen then defeated Ken Gushi to take 3rd Place in the round.

Ryan Tuerck and Vaughn Gittin Jr had very close runs, but the win goes to Vaughn Gittin Jr. Who is now the Formula DRIFT points leader.

Ford Mustang Coilovers - Auto Parts Warehouse

Ride With Pro Drivers For A Cause

Tony Angelo and Chris Forsberg will be giving ride-alongs at Clubloose to benefit homeless animals.

More information can be found at: http://www.clubloose.com/clubloose/index.php/2012/06/18/ride-with-pro-drifters-and-help-homeless-dogs-at-the-same-time

Tony will be giving the rides in his Scion tC and Chris in his M56.

Clubloose 2 Event 2

Sunday, June 3rd will be the second Clubloose II event at Midvale Speedway for 2012.

For information on the event, visit http://www.facebook.com/events/300311430051980/305957189487404/?ref=notif&notif_t=plan_mall_activity

Thorough Concepts Round One

Thorough Concepts is having their first ever two day event for amateur grip and drift drivers (no pros allowed) at Willow Springs Horse Thief Mile on June 2nd & 3rd.

To register or find out more information for the event, visit http://www.thoroughconcepts.com/Competition-Signup

Formula DRIFT Road Atlanta Top 32

Here are the Top 32 after Formula DRIFT qualifying.

1. Michael Essa
2. Vaughn Gittin Jr.
3. Frederic Aasbo
4. Chris Forsberg
5. Conrad Grunewald
6. Ryan Kado
7. Matt Powers
8. Justin Pawlak
9. Dai Yoshihara
10. Odi Bakchis
11. Rhys Millen
12. Kenneth Moen
13. Joon Maeng
14. Dennis Mertzanis
15. Daigo Saito
16. Matt Field
17. Danny George
18. Chelsea Denofa
19. Kyle Mohan
20. Tyler McQuarrie
21. Wwalker Wilkerson
22. Luke Lonberger
23. Patrick Goodin
24. Ryan Tuerck
25. Ken Gushi
26. George Marstanovic
27. Jeff Jones
28. Tony Angelo
29. Toshiki Yoshioka
30. Robbie Nishida
31. Darren McNamara
32. Corey Hosford

 

 

Driftstream Road Atlanta

The live stream for Formula DRIFT Round 2 at Road Atlanta is set to start around 2PM EST today.  There is supposed to be a special surprise during the stream.  Practice is set to being at 4:30PM EST.

http://www.twitch.tv/driftstream



Here's the weekend's schedule of events (from FormulaD.com):

Friday, May 11, 2012 – Practice & Qualifying

8:00am - 6:00pm - Will Call: Open for Vendors/Sponsors/Teams
10:00am - 10:30pm - Gates Open to the Public - Venue
10:15am - 10:35am - GTA: Session #1 - Track
11:35am - 11:55am - GTA: Session #2 - Track
12:10pm - 1:55pm - Pro /Am: Qualifying - Track
2:25pm - 2:45pm - GTA: Session #3 - Track
3:00pm - 4:00pm - Autograph Signing Session - NOS Energy Drink Booth
3:45pm - 4:15pm - GTA: Session #4 - Track
4:30pm - 5:30pm - FD: Open Practice - Group 1 - Track
5:30pm - 6:30pm - FD: Open Practice - Group 2 - Track
6:45pm - 9:00pm - FD: Qualifying - All drivers in reverse ranking order
9:00pm - 10:30pm - Pro/Am: Top 16 Competition
10:30pm - Gates Close to Public

Saturday, May 12, 2012 - Main Event

8:00am - 7:00pm - Will Call: Open for Vendors/Sponsors/Teams
10:00am - 10:00pm - Gates Open to the Public - Venue
10:15am - 10:45am - GTA: Session #2 - Track
12:00pm - 12:15pm - GTA: Session #3 - Track
1:15pm - 1:30pm - GTA: Session #4 - Track
2:00pm - 4:00pm - FD: Top 32 Open Practice - Track
4:00pm - 6:00pm - Main Competition: Round of 32 - Track
6:00pm - 7:30pm - "Half-Time" Break - Venue
7:30pm - 8:00pm - National Anthem / Opening Ceremonies - Track
8:00pm - 10:00pm - Main Competition: Round of 16 to Finals - Track
10:00pm - 10:30pm - Trophy Ceremony and Closing - Main Paddock

*SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Formula DRIFT Atlanta Nearing

Many drivers and crews are posting to Twitter and Facebook that they are arriving in or leaving for Atlanta for this weekend's round of Formula DRIFT.

Should be a great one, I'll be following it on the DriftStream as much as I can.

Win Tickets to Formula DRIFT Atlanta

Go to http://www.iamformulad.com and enter to win tickets to Formula DRIFT Round 2 Atlanta.

Winners will be announced on the Formula DRIFT Facebook page.

*This blog is not affiliated with I am Formula D or Formula DRIFT and does not have any say or responsibility for this contest.

MotoIQ Joins the Fight To Save Drifting in Atlanta

MotoIQ recently chimed in, as many Formula DRIFT drivers have via Twitter and Facebook, to petition against the new ordinance that would ban drifting in the City of Atlanta, which would lead to the end of (legal) drifting at Turner Field.

http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_articles/id/2521/proposed-amendment-to-outlaw-drifting-in-atlanta.aspx?3

Also, don't miss MotoIQ radio tonight, which will include this topic. http://www.motoiq.com/magazine_articles/id/2520/motoiq-radio-episode-41-thomas-smith-and-element-tuning.aspx

Clubloose ii Drift Day at Midvale Speedway

If you weren't able to make it to the first Clubloose II Drift @ Midvale Speedway.  Here's a taste of what you missed.

Save Atlanta Drifting

There is a push on Twitter now to get #saveatldrift trending..let's do it!!

Team SIKKY Atlanta Prep

This video was just posted with Team SIKKY getting ready for Atlanta.

Drift Indy Rage Cancelled

The Drift Indy RAGE event has been cancelled.  We wish the best of luck with the circumstances that caused the cancellation.

From the Twitter of DriftIndy...

"DEAR FRIENDS AND DRIVERS, DUE TO UNSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES RAGE IS CANNED FOR 2012 DRIFT INDY WILL NEVER DIE SO KEEP."

Atlanta City Council Ordinances bans drifting

There is a petition to Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed regarding the recent amendment to Atlanta City Council Ordinance 12-0-0502, which now includes the following:

"Car drifting on private property within 1000 feet of a residentially zoned district. For purposes of this section, car drifting shall mean a driving technique or motorsport where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner. A car is drifting when the rear slip angle is greater than the front slip angle, to such an extent that the front wheels are pointing in the opposite direction to the turn (e.g. car is turning left; wheels are pointed right or vice versa)."

This would drastically effect the grassroots scene in the Atlanta area.

If you wish to sign the petition, visit DrifterMama's Twitter for a link.

There is also a Facebook page

Matt Powers Long Beach Preparation

Matt Powers recently posted this video on Drift Party regarding his preparation for the Long Beach event, where he finished 4th.

FD Round 2 Atlanta

Another reason to go to or watch (via Driftstream) the second round of Formula DRIFT at Atlanta...there is talk of a new track layout. While not vastly different, it may make things difficult on the cars that have lower horsepower numbers.

Drift Indy RAGE Shakedown

The crew at Drift Indy, will be having a Drift Indy RAGE Shakedown on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Lucas Oil Raceway Park.  The cost is $55 for Pre-registration (before April 29) or $75 for Late Registration.

For more information on the event, vist http://www.driftindy.com/events-drift-indy-rage-shakedown/