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Behind the Scenes – Life of FD Staff

Formula Drift Finals Great 8

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Tanner Foust Vs. Dai Yoshihara
Tanner leads and just smokes out Dai through the course.  Smokes out Dai and he goes into the exit of the course barriers.
Dai leads and it is a mirror image! Tanner just mirrors him through the course.  Very good run from Tanner. Tanner moves on

Ryan Tuerck Vs. Robbie Nishida
Ryan leads and holds a great line and angle through the course.  Robbie stays close but Ryan with a better line.
Robbie leads and has a great angle on the big bank.  Ryan staying close and holds a good line behind Robbie.  Judges call OMT

Ryan Tuerck Vs. Robbie Nishida OMT
Ryan leads with Robbie staying on the bumper of Ryan.  Good run from both.
Robbie leads with Robbie having a huge correction on the exit of the big bank.  Ryan able to close a small gap and stay on Robbie through the inner sweeper. Ryan moves on.

Kyle Mohan Vs. Mat Powers
Kyle leads and comes in with a great line and angle throught the course.
Mat leads and Kyle with a great angle on the big bank.  Kyle looks like he had a car problem and is struggling through course.  Mat moves on

Sam Vs Tyler McQuarrie
Sam leads with Tyler staying close through the course.  Good run from both. 
Tyler leads with a solid run and keeping a good angle through the course.  Tyler moves on.

Formula D Practice Session Now Running

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Practicce session started at 3pm and will be running until 5pm. 

DMac is back out on track after his wall incident yesterday.  Lots of smoke and angle.

Stephen Verdier just ended up on the inner wall and was towed off track. 

Practice session is coming to a close and there are a good amount of drivers that are looking good.  This will be a very good event.

Stay tuned as we switch over to Qualifying in 5-10 minutes.

FREDRIC AASBO & TEAM JAPAN PREPARING FOR FD

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After arriving in Los Angeles, California late September, Fredric Aasbo and his Team Japan Auto Crew has had two hectic weeks of preparation in the Los Angeles sun.

– The Japan Auto Supra has been transformed with an all new engine management, drivetrain and suspension geometry setup. At the same time, the Supra has received a cosmetic facelift involving both interior and exterior details. The whole process has been a demanding task for sure, but the guys have done an awesome job getting what was basically a new build up and running!

After focusing on North European events throughout the 09′ season, Fredric is happy to be back in Los Angeles soaking up the SoCal drift atmosphere.

– Through our preparations out here we have met a bunch of the players in this industry over the last two weeks, and we have received nothing but help and support everywhere we go. We have become even more fond of the Southern California drift scene and the people involved in it, and we start to feel we really want to be a part of this family!

The Japan Auto crew and Fredric is in the middle an intensive week culminating at the Formula Drift 2009 final at Irwindale on October 16th-17th.

– We will be testing the car at Willow Springs all of Tuesday. On Thursday we will be heading out to Irwindale for actual track testing. The event is called Judgment Day and that certainly fits the bill – we can’t wait to take on the upcoming weekend!

Fredric Aasbo is a Drift Driver sponsored by Japan Auto, BS Bildeler, PBC Auto, CRC, Meguiars and BlackBox Media. Follow Fredric Aasbo and Team Japan Auto and their ventures at Facebook, www.powerdrift.no and www.gatebil.no.

– ceso