Rhys Millen to Star in Hyundai Super Bowl Spot

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Formula DRIFT driver and Red Bull Drifting World Champion, Rhys Millen will be starring in a Hyundai commercial that features drifting that will air during the Super Bowl this Sunday.  The commercial is set to air after the coin toss and right before kick-off of the game.  So be sure not to miss this.

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SPEED TV will also be airing a half-hour episode prior to the Super Bowl that will feature the behind-the-scenes and making of the commerical with Rhys.  This is set to air on SPEED TV at 8 PM (EST) / 5 PM (PST).  For more information visit SPEED’s website.

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Behind the Scenes at RMR

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CMT (Country Music Televison) a division of MTV today interviewed both the Formula DRIFT champion Tanner Foust and Red Bull Drifting World Champion Rhys Millen at Rhy’s shop in Huntington Beach, CA. The interview was for a new show that will be airing in early March called “20 Most Outrageous Motorsports.” They will be featuring drifting so stay tuned.

Here are some behind the scenes pics from today’s shoot and also a quick tour of Rhys Millen Racing’s facility.

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the FD trophy collection

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the helmets over the years

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I wonder what will happen to this car???

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Some of Rhys’ other toys

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We all know by now that Rhys will be piloting a Hyundai Genesis next season for Formula DRIFT. Here is what the car looked like for SEMA.

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and here is what it looks like today.

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The car won this award at SEMA as well

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Tanner with the green screen…the show is formatted somewhat like “Remember the 80’s” from VH1 with guest commentary and clips in between.

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Bet you didn’t know Tanner was interested in remote controlled trucks and cars too…

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