Formula DRIFT Returns to Panama City this Weekend

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Formula DRIFT will return for the third consecutive time to Panama City for the annual demo that is part of Xtreme Wheels & Drift.  The event will be held at the Figali Convention Center on February 12.

Panama has a growing car culture of enthusiasts and a large fan base for drifting, who first saw professional action 3 years ago.  The drift demo held by professional Formula DRIFT drivers is held to help continue the promotion of the sport within the region with the goal to hold a professional event at a racetrack.  Panama is a major focal point for commerce around the globe with over 14,000 ships, carrying over 300 million tons of cargo through the canal each year.

Formula DRIFT drivers that will be participating include Joon Maeng, Cyrus Martinez, John Russakoff, Charles Ng, Matt Field, and Patrick Mordaunt.

DSPORT Tests 2012 Nissan GT-R

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Formula Drift media partner, DSPORT Magazine, gets up close and personal with the 2012 Nissan GT-R. They had the opportunity to meet with the “Godfather of the GT-R,” Kazutoshi Mizuno, who gives us an in-depth look at all of the improvements and changes of the all new GT-R. Full coverage of this test can be seen in issue #102 in May 2011.

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Alpinestars & Need For Speed Present “Play a Pro” Sweepstakes

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Torrance, CA – Alpinestars and Need for Speed™ are joining forces to bring you a “Play a Pro” sweepstakes, presented exclusively with Tilly’s.  Alpinestars is giving you a unique opportunity to play SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED™, the latest entry in the critically acclaimed Need for Speed™ simulation series, against drift driver Vaughn Gittin Jr. at Formula Drift’s first 2011 event.  The highly-anticipated SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED will be released March 29th in North America.
One lucky winner will receive an all expenses paid trip to the Formula Drift event April 8th-9th with Alpinestars and Need for Speed.  They will experience a ride-a-long with Team Need for Speed and Alpinestars Formula Drift driver Matt Powers, have VIP access to Team Need for Speed and Alpinestars hospitality areas, and play SHIFT 2 UNLEASHED against Alpinestars Formula Drift champion Vaughn Gittin Jr.  The winner will also receive Alpinestars and Need for Speed prize packs.  Don’t miss your chance to enter this sweepstakes!

Enter to Win at www.tillys.com

Gardella Racing Announces Expanded 2011 Program

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GARDELLA RACING ANNOUNCES EXPANDED 2011 PROGRAM WITH ADDITION OF ’09 FORMULA DRIFT ROOKIE OF THE YEAR ERIC O’SULLIVAN

HOWELL, NJ (February 1, 2011) – Gardella Racing announced today that Irish drifting champion and 2009 Formula DRIFT Rookie of the Year, Eric O’Sullivan, will join the Howell NJ-based team for 2011.

In an exciting move, O’Sullivan will re-locate to Gardella Racing’s headquarters to become heavily involved as both a team driver and Gardella Racing Ambassador in the Formula DRIFT and grass roots programs.

Campaigning the Gardella Racing Pontiac Solstice in the 2011 Formula DRIFT Pro Drift Championship, O’Sullivan will shortly begin an extensive testing program alongside Gardella Racing driver Ryan Tuerck. In addition to the 2011 Formula DRIFT Program, O’Sullivan will also enjoy a broader role as Gardella Racing Ambassador reaching out to the grass roots communities of North American Drifting.

Speaking on the announcement of the move Eric O’Sullivan stated, “This move is a dream come true for me. I am extremely proud and honored to have been given this opportunity with Gardella Racing. Gardella Racing is a team that I have always admired for their professionalism and commitment to top-level motorsports and I am delighted to now be part of the team. Our plans for 2011 are extremely exciting and I cannot wait to get behind the wheel of the GR Pontiac Solstice and begin preparations.”

Following an extensive search for a 2nd driver via the team’s social media network , Gardella Racing Team Owner Gary Gardella also commented on the deal , “There are a lot of talented drivers out there, many of whom applied to be part of the Gardella Racing team.  Eric was the one driver who stood out and met all of the qualities I was looking for in a driver,” continued Gardella. “He is a champion driver,  a great spokesman for partners, and a team player, expecting to be more involved in the team in addition to driving.”

More details on the extent of O’Sullivan’s role with Gardella Racing will be   revealed over the coming months when the Irish driver will travel to New Jersey and be officially introduced to his 2011 team and vehicle.


Ryan Tuerck On Monticello Motor Club

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D-UPdrifting.com invited Ryan Tuerck from Gardella Racing up to Monticello Motor Club a few months back for a private test session.  This video is a preview of the track and layouts that D-UP Drifting will be running this upcoming season. Enjoy as Ryan describes the track and tears up the Gardella Racing Solstice all over Monticello.