Formula Drift Season Opener: Wall Stadium in New Jersey

[Layla's Keeper]

Well folks, it's been a long off season with a lot of twists and turns, but as of this weekend, the gents of SCCA Formula Drift are returning to the track. There've been some big movements in the off season (Ken Gushi's factory Mustang ride, the massive Falken operation, Sam Hubinette's Viper Competition Coupe being replaced with a street Viper) and everything is set for what should prove to be one fantastic season.

Of course, those of us with G4/TechTV will get the chance to actually watch the events that we're unable to attend, so I'm expecting lots of statements along the lines of "Did you see _____" and "Man, ______ got screwed by the judges when he did ______".

The confirmed entry list has been posted by Formula Drift PR representatives, and it includes all of the usual suspects. I'm banking, honestly, on a Rhys Millen victory as he's proven ridiculously strong in the off-season (3rd at the East vs West Fontana GT Live event and 5th in the D1 GP at Irwindale) and he won't be fighting unfamiliar equipment, either.

So, take a look, speak your mind, watch the f*cking event, and let's talk about our motorsport.

Alan Faitel
Alex Pfieffer
Ali Aljibouri
Andy Yen
Andy Sapp
Ben Schwartz
Ben Alden
Brendan Walker
Brian McKenzie
Calvin Wan
Casey Quillen
Casper Canul
Charlie Ongsingco
Chris Forsberg
Chris Kregorian
Chris Noble
Conrad Grunewald
Daijiro Yoshihara
Damien Bagley
Dennis Mertzanis
Eric Jacobs
Ernie Fixmer
Gary Simmons
Greg Tracy
Hiro Sumida
Hubert Young
James Bondurant
Jay Lapid
Jerry McGovern
John Yim
Johnathan Martin
Ken Gushi
Marco Santos
Matt Vassallo
Matthew Martin
Michael Peters
Michael Edwards
Nathan Brasz
Randy "Ranzo" Schmidt
Rhys Millen
Rob Fleming
Robbie Nishida
Ross Petty
Ryan Hampton
Samuel Hubinette
Seigo Yamamoto
Seigo Oliberos
Taka Aono
Tanner Foust
Tony Schulz
Tony Angelo
Tyler Mcquarrie
Vaughn Gittin JR
Verena Mei

[VQuick]

I can't wait for Formula D to come to Houston. Last year, I had a blast. I was able to get a tire signed by Alex Pheiffer. I wonder if security will let me bring it in so I can get more autographs on it this time.hehe I saw Benson and Nadine just chilling next to his Sileighty, but didn't get to talk to them. A couple girls might be going with me this year, and they'll probably want to talk to Nadine about getting into drifting if she's there.

By the way, our local heroes, Team Bubbadrift has a new driver, and a new car. The new driver, Mike, will pilot the El Camino, which now sports a flat black paint job. They've had a supercharger on it for a while, but I didn't get to see it until a few weeks ago; it sounds mean! Derrick, the veteran driver, will debut a new car at Formula D. It's a Datsun 240Z with an Infiniti V8 and, if I heard right, a rear suspension from a C4 Corvette. Should be interesting.

I found a cheap AE86 SR5 hatch($100, needs new engine) for one of my friends, and he wanted to see if he could get it running and participate. He had tried drifting another guy's GMC Sonoma and seemed to have a knack for it. Well, we still haven't even bought the AE86 yet, so it's doubtful that will happen. Still, we're really looking forward to FD.

[drftk1d]

I'm going I'm going I'm going

I already have tickets.

[BadA$$Snake]

Man I want to go so bad. I Love teh sideways stuff. I live in Philly so I am prolyl gonna be able to get a ride over to Jersey. I was just wonderin how much tickets are?

[BSPerformance]

It was fun me and my friends had a great time i would sugegst goin to one of the events if you can... finally got all my pics up check em out here
http://xi.dpx.nl/page.php?id=1154

[balmo]

congrats to rhys for the win!