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Bergenholtz Racing Announces Joon Maeng As Driver

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Today at the Formula DRIFT office Bergenholtz Racing announced that Joon Maeng will be piloting the Bergenholtz Racing Nitto / Mazda RX-8 for the 2010 season.

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“It’s an honor to be here and I’m looking forward to the 2010 season running with Bergenholtz Racing,” said Joon Maeng, driver of the Bergenholtz Racing Mazda RX-8. “Words can not describe the gratitude in my heart to have the opportunity to drive for Bergenholtz Racing. Thank you all for coming out to show your support.”

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“Ron and I and the rest of the team at Bergenholtz Racing are proud and privledged to contribute to this momentum in our attempt at a 2010 Formula DRIFT Championship,” said Ed Bergenholtz, Bergenholtz Racing.

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The team has another major announcement soon to follow in the next couple weeks.

FATLACE to launch ONE OF ONE, a Car Show Series

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January 27, 2010

FATLACE teams up with Formula Drift to launch ONE OF ONE, a Car Show Series

San Francisco, Calif. – January 26, 2010 – Fatlace, LLC, is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural ONE OF ONE, the Fatlace Car Show Series. ONE OF ONE is the official Car Show Series of Formula DRIFT and will be held at each 2010 Formula DRIFT event nationwide. The first show of the series will go down at Formula DRIFT Round 1: Streets of Long Beach, adjacent to the track.

“Fatlace.com has built a multi-cultural audience of millions, and is ready to bring the car show scene to new heights with the ONE OF ONE Car Show Series. Our shows will represent the best of the best in vehicles and culture that are local to each stop on the Formula DRIFT nationwide tour.” states Mark Arcenal, Fatlace, LLC. “We’re ready to take the car show scene by storm. We’re going to host shows that are all about the cars.” Felix Marcelino, Director of Operations, Fatlace, LLC.

ONE OF ONE will host categories for all makes as well as a Ruckus category at select events. Car show registration and details will soon be available at fatlace.com. Limited space is available for car show competitors and teams so early registration is recommended. ONE OF ONE is still seeking series sponsors. For more information, please contact

[email protected]

Fatlace.com is an online lifestyle magazine with focuses on the style and function of tuned vehicles, industry insight, music and lifestyle.

For more information contact: Felix Marcelino
Fatlace, LLC
415-935-FTLC
[email protected]

ABOUT FATLACE,LLC
FATLACE has been pushing the boundaries of our online presence since 1999. Now in its tenth year, Fatlace.com is recognized as the an online authority on art, fashion, cars, photography and anything that has wheels. Established, managed and populated by enthusiasts, fatlace.com maintains its status as the online hub for automotive enthusiasts and youth culture. FATLACE’s seasoned staff of event marketers, contributors, photographers and bloggers deliver the highest quality behind-the-scenes industry editorial and photography that is second to none, and events for the most discerning of automotive enthusiasts.

ABOUT FORMULA DRIFT
Entering its seventh season, Formula DRIFT is recognized as the North American professional drifting championship. Established on the streets of Japan, drifting has evolved into a worldwide competitive sport that challenges each driver’s driving ability and vehicle control. Formula DRIFT provides a forum for professional drifters to compete in 7 events nationwide for the coveted Formula DRIFT Championship crown. As the first official series in North America, Formula DRIFT has taken competitive motorsports to the extreme attracting fans and car enthusiasts from all walks of life and establishes itself as the global focal point for the Sport. For a race schedule and ticket information, visit: www.formuladrift.com.

AutoBlog goes drifting with Tanner

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AutoBlog posted a great article on Tanner Foust.  Check it out.

Autoblog goes drifting with Tanner Foust in NASCAR-powered Scion tC!

by Jonny Lieberman

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“It feels like I’m down on power!” yells Tanner Foust in the general direction of the gathered throngs containing both his crew and assorted media. Tanner and myself are currently five-point bolted into his new stock car-engined Formula D Scion tC. We’ve just exited an aborted lap around the Toyota Speedway at Irwindale because something – so says Foust – is amiss with the car.

Rockstar Energy Drink Drift captain Stephan Papadakis comes charging towards the Scion and begins earnestly, if not frantically, checking the car’s vitals through the steering wheel’s digital readout. Steph floors the motor a few times, checks the numbers and exasperatedly tells Foust that everything looks fine. “Oh,” says Tanner, patting me on my beer belly. “Must be him.” Very funny, jerk.

Rest of the story after the jump

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Formula D Programming Starts this Weekend on VERSUS

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August 27, 2009

Formula DRIFT Programming Starts this Weekend on VERSUS

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LONG BEACH, Calif. – August 27, 2009 – Formula DRIFT will debut the start of their comprehensive programming schedule on VERSUS this weekend. Formula DRIFT content will be made available in more than 75 million U.S. homes. The seven-stop Formula DRIFT Championship Series programs will air over fourteen Sundays during the 2 PM (EST) / 11 AM (PST) time slot beginning this Sunday, August 30.

The first episode features a comprehensive overview of the sport and drivers. Viewers will then experience Round 1 “The Streets of Long Beach” and all of the events leading up to the final episode showcasing the Formula DRIFT Championship Finale from Irwindale, California on November 29. Each episode will showcase all the on- and off-track action as the world’s top drift drivers battle for the coveted title of Formula DRIFT Champion.

The Formula DRIFT Pro Championship Series will be featured in HiDef and will focus on all the head-to-head action, technology, equipment and the personalities and behind-the-scenes drama. Check your local listings or visit the Formula DRIFT website at www.formuladrift.com for more information.

“We are excited to showcase Formula DRIFT and the sport of drifting on VERSUS, the fastest growing sports cable network in the country,” says Ryan Sage, VP of Marketing and Co-Founder of Formula DRIFT. “On VERSUS, we are able to showcase our teams and drivers on a weekly basis, at a consistent time slot; all on a network in more than 75 million homes.”

Formula DRIFT is also viewed worldwide through international syndication to an additional 200 million homes. All this combined with several new broadband and internet media strategies; Formula DRIFT continues to be the most watched drifting property in the world.