Check out Kyle Mohan new Mazda RX-8, that he’s building for the new 2009 Formula Drift Series! Here’s a few pictures from their blog via http://kylemohanracing.com/blog
– Ceso
Author: FormulaD
Formula Drift at Hot Import Nights Anaheim!
So this weekend was Hot Import Nights at Anaheim Stadium. It was a really great turn out, it was jam packed crowd with cars, hot girls, concert, more girls, and a drifting demo from our very own Formula Drift drivers. Chris Forsberg brought out his NOS 350z, Joon Maeng in his refreshed S13.5, and a new contender Matt Powers in his SLAMED S14. Formula Drift Long Beach is around the corner so you purchase your tickets if not you should because you’re going to miss out! Overall this past weekend was a little teaser of what’s to come ahead in Long Beach, I can’t wait for the season to start. Anyways enjoy the pictures 🙂
The Gates to Hot Import Nights..this was at 4:30 ish when I got there. And it was already packed!!!
(Left to Right – Ceso, Sergio, Justin Pawlak, Chris Forsberg, Andy Kim + Girl)
Here’s Fred (Beyond Marketing/Scion) & Paul (Hankook) whispering dirty secrets to Paul..haha
The Jtuned Crew chillen @ HIN…we will be also having a Formula Drift x Jtuned Car Show, so don’t forget to register your car www.jtuned.com
I caught Paul lerking in crowd trying to keep a low key..we spotted him haha!
I also bumped into the Kim Loan *PM Girls* (www.pmgirls.com) and her lovely models 🙂
This is Aiko one of PM Girls (www.PMGirls.com) newest additions to the family. Shes cute huh..
Meet and Andy aka Dirty Panda (Director of Operations) having a little fun at the UTI booth (www.uticorp.com)
I lost the contest but its ok
Hope everyone enjoyed the pictures…sorry for the long blog post but lot’s of pictures this past weekend. So yes don’t forget to save your dates on April 10-11, 2009 Streets of Long Beach! Purchase your tickets now!
– Ceso
Samuel Hubinette Drifts Lamborghini Murcielago SV
Formula DRIFT 2-time champion Samuel Hubinette is featured in the new Lamborghini Murcielago SV commercial. The commercial features Sam drifting the Murcielago SV and tearing the ground apart. This was filmed in Hamburg, Germany.
For more info on the beautiful Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 Super Veloce – Check Here
Scion tc 5.0 Announced
SCION ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR tC RELEASE SERIES 5.0 –
TO BE DISPLAYED AT THE 2009 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 9, 2009 — Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the only limited-production tC for 2009, the tC Release Series 5.0 (tC RS 5.0), will have a Toyota Racing Development (TRD) theme and be available at dealer showrooms in March. The 2009 tC RS 5.0 will be on display in the Scion space at the Chicago Auto Show, February 11-22, for media and public days.
The 2009 tC RS 5.0 features gloss black exterior paint and numerous performance products from TRD. TRD edition 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, in matte black with red trim, and red TRD lowering springs provide this tC with its menacing presence. For additional stability when cornering, the tC is fitted with a red TRD rear sway bar. A TRD sport muffler gives the tC RS 5.0 an aggressive sound signature, while a TRD exterior badge marks the car. A black rear lip spoiler will also be available.
The TRD theme is continued inside with a black leather steering wheel featuring red stitching, black seats with red accents and floor mats with the TRD logo. The tC RS 5.0 is also equipped with a cargo mat. Individually numbered badging completes the uniqueness of this vehicle.
No more than 2,000 units of the tC Release Series 5.0 will be built. The tC RS 5.0 model will carry a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $2,300 over the base price of the tC. The base MSRP for the standard tC with a manual transmission is $17,000, while the standard tC with an automatic transmission model carries a MSRP of $17,800. The available black spoiler has a MSRP of $285, not including installation.
The delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee for all Scion models is $670 and is not included in the MSRP. DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.
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Meet Eric Hill – Falken Snowboard Winner
Eric Hill from Westminster stopped by the office today to pick up his snowboard courtesy of Falken and some passes to Mt High. Have fun bro! Thanks to Joey from Wrecked for hosting the contest.
