Forrest Wang qualified 12th Friday Night at Formula Drift Round 3 – Atlanta
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Forrest scored an 86 on his first qualifying run and bettered it on his 2nd qualifying run laying with a 90. The score earned him the 12th qualifying spot, placing him in the bracket against Jeff Jones in Top 32 Competition.
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Car Title
The Vapetasia / Achilles Radial / NRG Innovations – Nissan s15/s14
Team:
Vapetasia / Get Nuts Lab
Crew:
Garret Nicholich – Crew Chief
Jeff Woodruff – Mechanic 1
Jake Hakaraia – Mechanic 2
Kyle Leblanc – Tuner
Joe Tardiff – Spotter
Nicholas Dizon – Team Manager
Tires:
Achilles 123s
Clutch
Competition Clutch – 215 Ceramic Twin
Transmission
Andrews w/ Get Nuts Lab Bell-housing adapter
Exterior:
2F Performance / Super Doof
Three Piece US / SSR Vienna Courage
Big Country Labs / 1850 Wing
Interior:
NRG Forrest Wang EditionWheel
NRG RS 600 FIA / HANS Seat
NRG SPH-RS 6pc – FIA Harness
Engine:
Toyota 2jz-VVTI
Supplied by JDM of California
Built by Universal Machine
Turbo By Honeywell GTX3584rs
Brian Crower Internals/Valvetrain
OCD Ported VVTI Head
Electronics
Haltech 2500 Elite ECU
Suspension:
BC Racing ZR Threeway Coilovers w/ Swift Springs,
Wisefab Angle Kit w. Wisefab Crossmember
Fuel System:
Powered by VP Racing Fuels Q16
Radium Multi Pump FST
Radium Multi Pump Regulator
ATI Fuel Cell
Driver aims for third podium in a row at challenging track
BRASELTON, Georgia (May 8, 2018) — The most winning driver in Formula Drift has a score to settle with Road Atlanta. Eleven-time event winner Fredric Aasbo is hoping to claim his first victory on the challenging road course this weekend at Round 3 of the 2018 Formula Drift Championship season.
“Road Atlanta has always been my favourite track but it’s the only event we’ve never won,” said Aasbo, who scored a personal best second-place result there in 2014. “The last two years we gambled and lost, so we need to focus on fundamentals and be really precise.”
Aasbo is hoping to extend his early season momentum after starting the year with a win at the Long Beach opener and following that up with a third-place result in Orlando.
The driver said that despite an uneven history at Road Atlanta, the event remains one of his favorite stops on the calendar because of the incredible tailgate experience it offers fans. “I think it’s going to be a party,” he said. “I’m really excited to go to Atlanta and see our friends and fans.”
The Formula Drift layout at the track offers an elevation change that requires drivers to deliver a combination of finesse and aggression. “Road Atlanta is about having great grip, more than just big horsepower,” said team owner Stephan Papadakis. “Our Nexen tires are very competitive and we’re fine tuning the setup to make sure Fredric gets the most out of the car.”
The Road Atlanta course starts with a steep downhill that pushes drivers toward the third-turn keyhole feature. On exit, there’s a long acceleration zone before a final turn that sends vehicles smoking back up the hill. Managing tire wear while pushing to the limit will test every driver on the entry list. High temperatures are forecast for the event weekend.
Drifting is a high-skill, high-powered motorsport with an emphasis on car control. In the Formula Drift series, drivers compete in knockout heats on a closed course, sliding sideways in trials judged on speed and style. With origins in Japan, it is one of the fastest growing forms of motorsport in the world. Fans of Formula Drift can watch live stream coverage of the series online, or catch the broadcast coverage on the CBS Sports Network.
Fredric Aasbo has a score to settle with Road Atlanta this weekend. (Photo: Larry Chen / Toyota Racing)
