On October 17, JTuned and Formula DRIFT converged at Irwindale Speedway otherwise known as “The House of Drift”to hold what was one of the largest Formula DRIFT events we’ve seen in years. There was definitely a refreshing amount of excitment in the air. Over 40 pro cars were attempting to qualify for the top 32 and chase was on for the championship. Chris Forsberg clinched the points chase at the event, bringing the 2009 FD Championship home to the NOS Energy Drink x Maxxis Tire race team.
JTuned held its final Auto Gallery of the 2009 season. Some of the cars that we were happy to see come out were the Datsun and Mazda guys. It was dope to see all the attention they received from the crowds. Typically FD spectators aren’t exposed to the Japanese classic car scene so we we’re happy to host them at the event. Since, it was our last show of year, we decided to give our friends, Far East Movement, a call to see if they could perform at the event. Cooper Tire was generous enough to loan us their mobile stage for an hour and the show was on. It easily looked like the entire crowd at the FD event surrounded the stage to enjoy the show. Some of the usual suspects such as Billy Shea and his HKS and ARC decked out IS300 and the AutoFashion & ShowOPT crews were out displaying their cars. One of the cleaner Lexus’ on the scene right belongs to AutoFashion. The all metal blister fender kitted burgandy GS is definately a testament to AutoFashion’s attention to detail. Air Runner came out and offered booth support at the JTuned Auto Gallery as well displaying David Huang’s VIP Infiniti M.
All in all, the final round of Formula DRIFT was a huge success for the fans and the industry. It’ll be interesting to see what cars debut next year. There are already a ton of rumors and spy shots flying around online. JTuned will be there to drop the news whenever it breaks.
Not sure when it happened but sometime over the past couple of years, it seems people have forgotten how to tune street cars with simple and modest virtues. It seems we’re back on our way to seeing gaudy, ill-fitting knock off carbon and aero appointments trying to resemble J style.
On February 12, Bergenholtz Racing debuted their new Mazda RX8 in Long Beach, California. The new RX8 has been re-engineered from the ground up and not much of the 2009 car remains. The big surprise was the extensive sponsorship deal BR Racing acquired from online poker haven, Full Tilt Poker.
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