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TABLE OF CONTENTS 12

welcome letter

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PASMAG Welcome Letter

TRACK MAPS

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Past FORMULA DRIFT Champions

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FORMULA DRIFT 2018 By the Numbers

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FORMULA DRIFT History Timeline

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Auto Manufacturer Cup & Tire Cup Explained

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Looking forward at Formula Drift 2019

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Updates from the Off-Season

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2018 Pro Champion Interview James Deane

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2018 PRO2 Champion Interview Travis Reeder

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STREETS OF LONG BEACH

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ROAD TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

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SCORCHED

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THE GAUNTLET

THROWDOWN

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CROSSROADS

SHOWDOWN

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Irwindale

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How to Catch FD Action from Home

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Spot the Differences

TITLE FIGHT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FREDRIC AASBO

AURIMAS "ODI" BAKCHIS

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JAMES DEANE

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CHELSEA DENOFA

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VAUGHN GITTIN JR.

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PAT GOODIN

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TAYLOR HULL

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AUSTIN MEEKS

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JEFF JONES

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KYLE MOHAN

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KAZUYA TAGUCHI

2019 DRIVER PROFILES

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RYAN TUERCK

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JOAO BARION

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MICHAEL ESSA

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KEN GUSHI

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DEAN KEARNEY

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JUSTIN PAWLAK

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MANUEL VACCA

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DAN BURKETT

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MATT FIELD

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ALEX HEILBRUNN

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MITCH LARNER

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TRAVIS REEDER

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FORREST WANG

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JHONNATTAN CASTRO

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CHRIS FORSBERG

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ALEC HOHNADELL

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KEVIN LAWRENCE

MATT COFFMAN

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SEBASTIEN GAUTHIER

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DYLAN HUGHES

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RYAN LITTERAL

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FEDERICO SCERIFFO

DIRK STRATTON

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PIOTR WIECEK

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DAI YOSHIHARA

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FD FANS, WE ARE HONORED TO HAVE YOU BACK FOR SEASON SIXTEEN.

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crazy to think that Formula DRIFT has been around for 16 years! Over those years we have seen the sport transform into a beautiful mix of international drivers, and some of the best motorsports and entertainment on the planet.

Season sixteen is poised to bring more of that for every fan across the globe. We are happy to announce that Formula DRIFT is launching a content studio called FD Studios. FD Studios will create and distribute more than 100 hours of content, ready to digest not only on event weekends, but also between events so that your FD appetites will be satiated. We plan on introducing to you, in a more unique way, the stories of the drivers, the events and all the big happenings around the series.

In part of doing this, we have partnered with Facebook to distribute this content as wide and as often as possible. For the six million of you that watched the live stream last year, you can expect more content, behind-the-scenes action, and an intimate look at the inner workings of teams and the series.

As if that were not enough, we will all be closely watching the amazing competition that is bound to blow our minds once again. James Deane has two back-toback championships. If he were to get a third in 2019, he would be the first driver in FD history to do so. At the end of the 2018 season, Fredric Aasbo almost narrowly stole the championship, but fell one run short in a two-OMT battle against the surging veteran Vaughn Gittin Jr. at Irwindale Speedway last October. This incredible way to end the 2018 season just left us thirsty for more. Let’s not forget that in 2018 we saw one of the most diverse driver pools to be on podium. This very clearly sets the stage for the likes of Piotr Wiecek, Chris Forsberg, Justin Pawlak, Ryan Tuerck, Matt Field, Chelsea Denofa, and the rest of the amazing top 32 field.

We look forward to being with you trackside or online for another season!

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CO-FOUNDER/PRESIDENT

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CO-FOUNDER/VICE PRESIDENT

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ROUND 16 WELCOME BACK, FORMULA DRIFT FANS!

GROUP PUBLISHER & CEO Tim Rutledge

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been a long time away from the tire smoke and crowds at Formula Drift, but after an off-season full of teardown and prep, it feels good to get back on the gas again as we slide into 2019’s Formula Drift season. Now sixteen years deep into the annual drift competition, it’s surreal to look back at the event’s inception as a four-event series way back in 2004. As the drivers get crazier and the cars get more advanced, the action continues to impress year after year, and this year it promises to be more in-your-face than ever before.

PUBLISHERS Blake Breslin Perry Breslin

EDITORIAL EDITOR Adam Gordon SPECIAL PROJECTS EDITOR Anna Rutledge

ART + PRODUCTION CREATIVE DIRECTOR Queue Gonzalez PRODUCTION & SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Patrick Dinglasan SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Edward Shintani, Patrick Beltijar

Returning two-time champion James Deane of Team Worthouse will be back making an attempt at Formula Drift’s first-ever three-peat - three consecutive Pro Championship wins - which, if accomplished, will also have him tied with Chris Forsberg for most all-time Formula Drift Pro Championship wins. Combine these high stakes with the big changes made by previous years’ top contenders, as well as some new faces on the grid, and we’re guaranteed to witness some of the most exciting days in motorsports history this season.

CONTRIBUTORS Larry Chen, Kevin Wells, Ryan Lanteigne, Formula Drift

SALES + ADMINISTRATION FOUNDER & SR. VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Frank Spezzano DIRECTOR, AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT Randi Bentia DIRECTOR, CLIENT SERVICES Richard Robles

This year’s PRO2 Championship will take place alongside Pro Championship rounds in Florida, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas, locations which have become mainstays in the Formula Drift circuit. Last year’s eight rounds of Formula Drift Pro Championship was so successful that the venue list remains the same, featuring St. Louis’ Gateway Motorsports Park, a new addition from last year, in the lineup once again.

As we enter the sixteenth season, things are shaping up for an exciting year both locally, as well as around the world, with Formula Drift Japan and Formula Drift Korea.

As always, we wish the best of luck to all of the drivers competing this year. As for you, the fans, we hope to see you out there. See you on the grid!

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FORMULA DRIFT

CHAMPIONS PRO CHAMPIONSHIP

2004

SAMUEL HÜBINETTE

2005

RHYS MILLEN

Mopar Viper Competition Coupe

2009

CHRIS FORSBERG

CHRIS FORSBERG

SAMUEL HÜBINETTE

RMR Pontiac GTO

2010

VAUGHN GITTIN JR.

NOS Energy Nissan 350Z

2014

2006

FREDRIC AASBO

CFR / Hankook Tire Nissan 370Z

TANNER FOUST

Mopar Viper SRT-10

2011

DAIJIRO YOSHIHARA

Team Falken Monster Energy Ford Mustang

2015

2007

CHRIS FORSBERG

Rockstar / Hankook Tire Scion tC

TANNER FOUST

AEM/ Memphis Audio Nissan 350Z

2012

AEM/ Rockstar Nissan 350Z

2013

DAIGO SAITO

Falken Tire / Discount Tire Nissan 240SX

2016

2008

MICHAEL ESSA Achilles Radial / Bridges Racing Lexus SC430

2017

JAMES DEANE

Worthouse / Falken Tire Nissan Silvia S15

CFR / NOS Energy Drink / Hankook Tire Nissan 370Z

GSR Autosport / Yokohama Tire BMW M3

2018

JAMES DEANE

Worthouse / Falken Tire Nissan Silvia S15

PRO2 CHAMPIONSHIP

2014

DAN SAVAGE

2015

ALEX HEILBRUNN

Sikky Racing Mazda RX-8

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IMR Nitto Tire BMW M3

2016

MARC LANDREVILLE Landreville Racing / Perry Performance Nissan S14

2017

KEVIN LAWRENCE Enjuku Racing Nissan S14

2018

TRAVIS REEDER Konig / Achilles Nissan S13

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2018

BY THE NUMBERS 10 595

COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN PRO CHAMPIONSHIP

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HIGHEST POINTS TOTAL IN PRO CHAMPIONSHIP

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NATIONALITIES REPRESENTED ON PODIUM FINISHES

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MILLION+

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MOST CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD BY ANY ONE DRIVER (CHRIS FORSBERG)

2018 FD LIVE STREAM VIEWS

AVERAGE EVENT ATTENDANCE

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25%

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PODIUM FINISHES BY PRO CHAMPION JAMES DEANE

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FIRST PLACE FINISHES BY PRO CHAMPION JAMES DEANE

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PRO CHAMPIONSHIP ROOKIES ON THE GRID

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF FORMULA DRIFT 2003 AUGUST Drift founders Jim Liaw & Ryan Sage bring competition drifting to America by organizing an exhibition competition for the Japanese Series D1 Grand Prix at Irwindale Speedway.

NOVEMBER An announcement is made at SEMA Show 2003 about the creation of the Formula Drift Championship series.

2004 FEBRUARY Road Atlanta paves the infamous “horseshoe” in turn 10, making it perfect for drifting.

MAY Formula Drift holds their first ever round at Road Atlanta.

2005 APRIL Formula Drift expands to 6 rounds.

2008 NOVEMBER Formula Drift organizes the Red Bull Drifting World Championship, in which 32 drivers from 12 different countries compete.

2006 APRIL Formula Drift expands to 7 rounds.

2009 Formula Drift becomes the first professional drift series to expand to a 32-car competition bracket.

Formula Drift launches the FD Asia Championship.

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2011 FEBRUARY / MARCH Formula Drift brings exhibition matches to the Persian Gulf, with events in the UAE and Qatar.

2013 2014 Formula Drift celebrates its 10-year anniversary.

APRIL Formula Drift becomes the first series to compete under the darkness of night at Long Beach Grand Prix.

Formula Drift heads into the great white north with the FD Canada Championship.

2015 Headed to the home of drifting, Formula Drift launches FD Japan Championship.

2016 APRIL Formula Drift expands to an 8-round championship series.

2017 European Drift Champion James Deane makes his Formula Drift debut, dominating the podium and becoming the 2017 Pro Champion.

CROSSROADS 2018 A new arena is added. Gateway Motorsports Park in St. Louis becomes the home for Round 6 in the Formula Drift Pro Championship.

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AUTO MANUFACTURER CUP & TIRE CUP P HOTO GRAPH Y BY LARRY CH EN

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hile the Formula Drift Championship and PRO2 Championship rounds are the primary goals for all drivers on the grid, there exists two competitions which are always taking place simultaneously within the Formula Drift season. Earning the top step of the podium is the goal for each driver at their

respective events, but earning points towards the Auto Manufacturer Cup and Tire Cup are essentially just as important for sponsorships and recognition.

For both of these competitions, the top two qualifying drivers eligible for each cup will contribute points to their brand’s standing in the series.

Introduced in 2013, the Auto

AUTO MANUFACTURER CUP The Auto Manufacturer Cup competition is designed to showcase cars that utilize an engine that matches the manufacturer of the chassis. At each round, the top two drivers for each vehicle manufacturer will earn points towards that manufacturer’s standings.

These drivers are not from a predetermined selection, nor do they need to remain the same from round to round. Decisions regarding the engine and vehicle manufacturer eligibility are

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determined by Formula Drift’s Technical Regulations Manager.

For the purpose of this competition, cars are allowed to have engine swaps, but the engine itself must originate from the same manufacturer as the chassis in order to remain eligible for Auto Manufacturer Cup points. Cars which do not have qualifying engine and chassis combinations for this cup will still earn points in regular competition and for the Tire Cup.

Manufacturer Cup and Tire Cup will be awarded for the seventh consecutive year in 2019.

HERE’S A CLOSER LOOK AND MORE DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE AUTO MANUFACTURER CUP AND TIRE CUP COMPETITIONS.

EXAMPLE A Nissan 370Z with a Nissan V8 engine

WILL COUNT

A Toyota 86 with a Toyota turbo inline-6 engine

WILL COUNT

A Toyota 86 with a Chevrolet V8 engine

WILL NOT COUNT

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In 2018, Toyota (which is now an amalgamation of Scion and Toyota vehicles) won the Auto Manufacturer championship for the fifth consecutive season.

A combination of drivers who continually place well in competition in Scion/Toyota-badged cars eligible for the champion-

ship have kept Toyota on top for years. Names like Fredric Aasbo, Ryan Tuerck, Ken Gushi, and more have contributed numerous times to Toyota’s reign on top. Ford remains in second place for a second year, followed

by Chevrolet, Nissan, and BMW respectively.

2018 FINAL TOP 5 STANDINGS

1 Toyota 1,053 points 2 Ford 869 points 3 Chevrolet 559 points 4 Nissan 558 points 5 BMW 217 points

TIRE CUP Competition among tire manufacturers has always been fierce, especially in motorsports, but had never formally been recognized in sanctioned competition until the Tire Cup championship was announced for Formula Drift’s 2013 season.

At each competition round, the top two drivers on each tire brand will earn points towards the Tire Cup for their respective manufacturer. Similar to the Auto Manufacturer Cup championship, drivers earning these points do not need to be the same for each round, and do not need to be predetermined.

In 2018, just four tire companies were present in contention for the Tire Cup. For the third consecutive year, Falken has maintained their spot on top of the Tire Cup thanks to widespread support and consistent performance from their sponsored top-tier drivers. Nexen also managed to maintain their second place for a third consecutive year, and after moving into third place through the 2017 season, Achilles has held the third position yet again. With Hankook out of the series in 2018, the fourth and final place went to Nitto tire for another year.

2018 FINAL TIRE CUP STANDINGS

1 Falken 1,216 points 2 Nexen 1,088 points 3 Achilles 763 points 4 Nitto 725 points PASMAG.COM

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LOOKING FORWARD AT FORMULA DRIFT 2019 P HOTOGRAPHY BY LARRY C HE N

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nce again, the Formula Drift Pro Championship and PRO2 Championship seasons will take place entirely within the United States, having cut a Canadian stop from the official circuit two years ago, a decision that has certainly made things easier for drivers without passports.

Last year's decision to run PRO2

Championship rounds alongside Pro Championship rounds was a monumental success, so that format will be repeated this year, albeit with a few schedule changes. The final round of the PRO2 Championship will take place at the Dallas, Texas stop of the tour, leaving the Irwindale grand finale round solely for the Pro Championship.

FORMULA DRIFT BLACK MAGIC PRO CHAMPIONSHIP

Now on its fourth consecutive year as an eight-event championship, the Formula Drift team seems to have found the perfect formula for the Formula Drift Black Magic Pro Championship. The venues will remain the same as last year, with the newest St. Louis stop replacing a Canadian stop in Montreal for the second year in a row. With a familiar circuit for returning series veterans, we can expect drivers to be pushing the absolute limits of each track.

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LINK ECU PRO2 CHAMPIONSHIP

PRO 2 CHAMPIONSHIP

The Link ECU PRO2 Championship continues to grow, with a whole new pool of drivers entering the mix after their advancement from Pro-Am series, as well as entries from all over the world. This year will see the addition of three female PRO2 drivers competing for that elusive Pro license, so be sure to tune in for the battles to reach the big leagues.

MOTEGI RACING SUPER DRIFT CHALLENGE INVITATIONAL

The Motegi Racing Super Drift Challenge returns for another year! Separate from the official Pro Championship point standings, this three-night extra event will feature an eight-car shootout each night, which will be live streamed just like the regular rounds. As the only series to run under the lights of the Toyota Grand Prix, you don't want to miss this action-packed weekend.

* Formula Drift Manufacturer Cup and Formula Drift Tire Cup will be awarded in the same fashion as previous years. Details on these are included in separate features in the guide, so be sure to check them out. *

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CHRIS FORSBERG’S VR38DETT TRANSPLANT

After some repeated complications with a heavily bolstered VQ engine last year, Forsberg and his team have opted to go right for the pinnacle of V6 options with a VR38DETT engine - the heart of the Nissan GT-R R35. His VQ team will still be working on a reliable 1,000-horsepower VQ for his widebody party car, but those experiments are best left outside of competition. When it comes to the Formula Drift grid, the VR38DETT will be doing the heavy lifting.

JUSTIN PAWLAK KEEPS EVERYTHING FRESH Coming in 5th place back in 2018 has lit a fire under Pawlak, and part of his strategy to take things the extra distance this year is a total refresh. In addition to a total repaint of the bare chassis, Pawlak and is team have given the Ford Performance engine a new setup thanks to Link ECU sensors, a C&R Racing intercooler, Radium Engineering fuel rails, and other goodies from brands like VMP Performance.

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PAT GOODIN ENTERS THE DRIFT CAVE WITH MATT FIELD After taking the 2018 season off, Pat Goodin’s friendship with Matt Field (#777) has become a beneficial partnership. Many fans who have missed Field’s LS-powered 240sx since he picked up his competition Corvette will be pleased to hear that the S14 240sx is making its way back to the Formula Drift grid in the hands of Pat Goodin! Wearing matching Falken liveries, it will definitely be cool to see two of Field’s competition cars on the grid at the same time.

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UPDATES FROM THE OFF-SEASON

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN UPGRADES FOR FORREST WANG The style king himself has been focusing on his competition car’s overall driveability for the 2019 season. Power response improvements come courtesy of Precision Turbo’s Gen 2 6870 turbocharger, as well as their 66mm wastegate, BOV, and intercooler setup. All of that power will be handled by an Advanced Clutch Technology clutch setup, as well as a new 6-speed sequential gearbox from Samsonas Motorsport.

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TEAM WORTHOUSE REFRESHES THEIR BUILDS While the cars of James Deane and Piotr Wiecek may not be undergoing drastic changes as far as the overall builds go, a handful of mechanical failures last season prompted them to refresh the cars which had previously gone into their second year with many of the same parts from year one.

All vital components are either brand new or refurbished, so expect nothing but consistency from the Worthouse Drift Team.

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RYAN TUERCK JOINS TEAM NITTO AND SPORTS A NEW LIVERY Ryan Tuerck is the latest Formula Drift driver to join the Nitto Tire team, and as such, he needed a new livery to go with that new partnership. Designed by Nicolai Sclater (A.K.A. Ornamental Conifer), the new livery stays true to the previous red and white color scheme, with some retro style elements for added cool factor.

FORMULA DRIFT 2019

UPDATES FROM THE OFF-SEASON

A NEW LOOK FOR DAI YOSHIHARA Happy with his car’s overall performance, Dai Yoshihara has kept mechanical changes to a minimum this year, and instead opted for a more colorful livery. Keep an eye out for his new look on the grid this year!

KEN GUSHI JOINS TEAM ACHILLES Kenshiro Gushi is the latest member of the Achilles Tire team, sporting a fresh set of their 123S tires on his signature Gram Lights 57CR wheels.

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THE FIGHTING IRISH

AN INTERVIEW WITH TWO-TIME CONSECUTIVE FORMULA DRIFT CHAMPION, JAMES DEANE. STO RY BY ADAM GO RD O N /// PH OTOGRAPHY BY LARRY C HE N

First of all, congratulations on the championship win last year. Two years in a row, that’s pretty big. How did things change from the first win to this one?

Thanks, it’s crazy! I never expected to be in this position going back to FD for my third full season being a two-time champion like that. That’s just - you know - you can’t dream more than that. I’m just so happy and honored and grateful for all the people that have supported us along the way to make it all happen. Going in there this year

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it’s going to be an interesting ride. Last year was tough, I think even more challenging than the first year. Obviously it was the second year in that same chassis, and as we had such good luck in the first year and the car was super reliable, the car went into the second year with a lot of the same parts, and throughout the season we had quite a few mechanical failures, but I guess in some ways we’re lucky that it happened late into the competition, so we still managed to get quite good finishing positions. Going into the finals in Irwindale, it all came down to the absolute wire. It was the most

intense couple of hours I’ve ever experienced in my life because we got knocked out in top 16.

Piotr my teammate also got knocked out in top 16, who was looking on fire that weekend, and having already won Irwindale in 2017 was looking to be one of the strongest guys in the grid again. We were both out before we knew it, and Fredric was a man on a mission and absolutely killing it, and got all the way to that final. It came down to if Aasbo won the event he got first, and if he came second, I got first in the championship, so it was just crazy. It was very exciting, but a really amazing experience, and I think it was great for the fans and the people watching. It ups the anticipation for what’s to come this year.

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full new builds with only a handful of used parts, but those are all small things. All the vital parts are fresh and new, or rebuilt at least, so I think that’s the biggest change. We’re just coming back with a strong new package. One of the things we’ve upgraded has been the power steering because we had a lot of issues last year with that. Other than that they’re pretty much the same cars. We just focused on what gave us some trouble last year.

I know you’re pretty busy in the off-season, so what has pre-season prep been like for you?

You mentioned you went into the second season with a lot of the same parts, and had some mechanical failures. Are there any big changes to the car, or to the team structure in general moving forward?

Both Piotr’s car and my car took quite a beating, and FD is a lot more challenging than other championships across the world because the travel is much higher.

The majority of the team is still based in Europe, so everybody is traveling over and back, so we don’t have that much time with the cars, and we have a lot less time for maintenance between rounds. But also, we learned about a lot of the parts that need to be changed more regularly in the cars, so for this year we’ve actually built two fresh chassis.

Fresh engines, drivetrain, new suspension - they’re basically like two

For me, it’s really busy because I run my own team on this side of the world. We already competed in the three-round championship in the Middle East with my Falken Tires S14, and we managed to win that, and I’ve been out in the Falken Tires RX-7 just for some fun events back in Ireland just getting some seat time with friends. So personally I’ve been out in the car five times already this year. We’re also building a new car for Europe this year, so there's been very little time off to be honest, but I’m excited to get back into it. It’s been cold and wet in Ireland, so I’m really looking forward to getting back to the states and enjoying that sunshine again.

I haven’t changed much personally. I take drifting one step at a time, and I’m just looking forward to getting back into it. Looking forward to rolling onto the streets of Long Beach again because that’s for sure my favorite track of the season, and I couldn’t think of a better way to start the FD championship.

Speaking of that championship, you’re going for the first ever threepeat championship victory in Formula Drift’s history. Do you feel like that adds more pressure to you, or are you just having fun at this point?

At this point, honestly, I’m having fun with it. I feel like I’ve achieved more than I ever set out to do, and right now one of the biggest things I love about drifting is - actually, probably two main things - seeing how crazy high the competition level is, and the standards of cars, teams and drivers. That’s amazing to be a part of, and it pushes you as a driver much more. I also love seeing the reactions from the fans, and that to me is probably the best thing.

You get to see these fans and they’re excited about your driving style or about some runs you’ve done on track, and when you hear good feedback like that it makes you want to keep pushing and keep trying new things, and that’s what I want to do. I want to put on the best show we can and just enjoy it every step of the way. If it works out, it’s going to be mind-blowing, but if it doesn’t it’s definitely not the end of the world. I’m enjoying it every step of the way.

Who is the biggest rival for you? Is it Aasbo after last year’s close call?

Last year I think everyone got to experience and see a lot. Biggest individual rival is hard to know. I know Fredric has been doing a lot of driving in the off-season, and he’s been so close two years in a row to taking that championship. I have no doubt in my mind

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are definitely the most regular and consistent. I converted Piotr to bananas as well.

Outside the world of drifting, what are you up to these days?

that’s what they’re coming back for this year. But I also know my Worthouse Drift teammate Piotr has been on a mission over the off-season. He’s been focusing really hard and taking things as serious as he can, and I think he’s going to be a serious threat to the championship this year. I’ve driven a couple of times with him this year already, and his driving level is absolutely insane. Besides them, we saw Vaughn winning the last round, and they’re going to come back really strong. There are so many! Forsberg with that new engine platform - it’s just hard to know. I think it’s going to be the most competitive season in the history of Formula Drift if I was to guess right now. I’m so happy to be a part of it.

Is there a certain key to making sure you stay so consistent while competing?

For me in general, I’ve just been doing the same thing as what I started with when I started drifting. I just try to take it one step at a time, and never think about

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what’s coming in two battles’ time. I’m always thinking about that next battle, and trying to make sure the car is on point. You know, take it one step at a time.

That’s what’s really worked for me to be consistent, because you’re not letting your mind get too far ahead, or you might miss something that seems simple.

You’re just dealing with everything as it comes, and that’s the way I try to do it.

What’s your go-to snack food on the grid?

Bananas! Bananas, because when I was really young I guess at drift events I was so nervous and so excited that I struggled to eat anything. I found that bananas were just easy to eat and give you decent energy, and at least you’re getting something in your system.

Nowadays after getting a lot more used to drifting and eating a lot more junk food over the years while traveling to all these drift events, I can deal with pretty much anything. But I do like some pasta, or pizza, I’m easy with anything to be honest, but bananas

Drifting! No, I’ve been finding time to spend with family and friends. I’m really lucky back home that I have a great circle of both family and friends, and we’re really all into the same things, like drifting obviously, and just having a good time socializing. And traveling, that’s pretty much it. I’m either working on new plans - building a new car too, at the moment - an E92 HGK Eurofighter for Europe, so we’ve been working hard on that. Obviously making a new plan for the U.S. as well, so it’s just work, travel, and drift really.

I can’t complain.

Is there anything you want to say to the fans watching and rooting for you this year?

I'd just really like to thank everyone that has supported me from day one, and also the new fans we’ve gathered over our FD adventure. I really love seeing the smiles we get to put on peoples’ faces. That pushes me to try harder and try to reach new goals. The support they give me from around the world is incredible, and if it wasn't for them we would not be doing it, so huge thanks to them, as well as my team, sponsors, and everyone who's made it happen from day one. If I was a kid now dreaming about all of this, I don’t think I could have dreamed that it would have come this far - I’m just loving every step of it.

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PRO2 CHAMPION 2018 INTERVIEW STO RY BY ADAM GO RD O N /// PH OTOGRAPHY BY LARRY C HE N

First of all, congratulations on the PRO2 win last year. It looked like you had a blast. Can you tell us a bit about the whole experience?

I drove PRO2 last year, and the year before, so I kinda knew going into last season what it was like, but we changed tracks and changed the schedule up a little bit so that was always exciting.

Coming in I was just stoked to get some new tracks under my belt, help develop the car more, get more comfortable and just keep driving. Last year coming into Atlanta we had only tested the car once - got it together a little late, but came through Atlanta, had a good event there, finished third, came through the next two rounds and won Texas and St. Louis. Then we had some difficulties at Irwindale. It had its ups and downs for sure, but overall it was a pretty killer season. No regrets here.

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How did you get started in the world of drifting?

Drifting started for me when I was like 16. I had a little Toyota pickup I used to rip around in.

I welded the diff without my dad knowing - he wasn’t stoked about that. During senior year in high school I bought a 240sx S13, which is the car I’m driving now actually. I just started out at local events, did the whole travel to Mexico and drive at abandoned warehouse lots thing. I transitioned into events at Pat’s Acres and Evergreen Speedway and places like that, and drove for probably four or five years until I decided I wanted to do a little bit of competition, because I was kinda bored with just lapping tracks and wasting tires without any foreseeable goal. I went down and did a competition in Medford, then jumped into ProAm after that.

How did you take things from grassroots and ProAm drifting to the PRO2 grid? What were some of the major differences you noticed through the different levels?

It was pretty eye opening for me going from grassroots to ProAm because there’s a certain level of professionalism in ProAm that I wasn’t used to. I went through ProAm, and won the ProAm championship at Evergreen in 2016, and then decided that we wanted to jump to PRO2 with the help of family friends and all that good stuff. We showed up to Orlando without any idea of what was going on. We were just kinda there and hoping for the best. I realized the level of competition was super wild, so that was a bit of a kick in the face too. I felt like my transitions were all about even, but they were definitely large steps for sure.

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You made it to the podium in three of four PRO2 stops last year, with two of those finishes in first place. What was the key to keeping your performance consistent?

Rumor has it you’re changing up platforms for the Pro Championship with the team at Napoleon Motorsports.

Can you tell us a bit about that?

A lot of it - I want to say like 90% of it actually - is making sure the car is reliable and your team is reliable. We had a very set gameplan on how we maintain and service the car, staying organized, and making sure the car was tip-top and as simple as possible. When you keep the car as simple as possible you minimize any sort of issues that might arise throughout the year.

It turned out we did a pretty okay job at keeping the car consitient because I haven’t had any major mechanical issues other than losing a timing chain early last year, but we got it fixed before the next round. A driver’s only as good as his car is.

Yeah! So that is true. We just had a small press release about a week ago. I will be driving their 2018 Camaro EL1. Unfortunately I can’t speak on many more details on that, but I will be in the car and campaigning a full Pro 1 season, having fun and developing some new revolutionary stuff, so I’m super excited for that.

Did you have any rivals on the PRO2 grid?

I mean, everybody I drove with in the last couple years rips in PRO2 - there are really no slouches. My buddy Dylan Hughes is one of my good friends I’ve known for a couple years, and we’d always talk about wanting to meet up in the finals, so I guess there was a small rivalry there because we got to do it in St. Louis. We were always pushing to try to meet at some point in the competition so we could drive together, but other than that there’s no real rival that stands out - it’s everyone. Everyone rips for the most part.

What are you most looking forward to in the Pro class for 2019?

I really like the flat tracks - St. Louis and Texas, but I’ve driven those before. New Jersey is gonna be interesting because I’ve never driven that and it looks pretty gnarly. There’s some pretty serious consequences if you get into that sketchy K-rail. Also excited for another stab at Irwindale to get some redemption for last season at the end of the year. Obviously Seattle, because PRO2 went to Seattle one year, and then they cut it. Seattle is my home track so I really enjoy driving the super fast five-eighths bank, so getting back there is going to be really exciting as well. All of the tracks are good for the most part, some are better than others, but I’m just trying to drive, man!

Oh man, just getting to drive all the tracks I haven't driven yet and drive with all the people I haven’t driven with yet. Being able to 100% commit to drivers who I know are 100% committed all the time is a good way to up your shoulders as a driver in competition. Being able to know I can push 100% and I’m not gonna come through the smoke with someone stopped in front of me - that’s always a good thing. And just driving more! That’s what I want to do - I want to drive as much as possible, and progress, and have fun, and that’s pretty much the main priority of the year and beyond.

Is there anything you want to say to the FD fans watching you this year?

You mentioned you’re really looking forward to driving all the tracks you haven’t got a chance with. Is there one in particular you’re really stoked about?

Yeah, man. Thank you!

Thanks for all of the support!

Drivers can't do it without the fans and the support from the community. Those guys are what make the wheels turn and keep the machine running, so hats off to everyone who keeps in touch and stays committed to us drivers because it’s really important in helping us grow and we appreciate the hell out of it.

Thanks for your time, Travis, and best of luck out there this year!

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A familiar name to car enthusiasts, AEM Induction has a long history with Formula D. In the last ten years, AEM Induction sponsored drivers have won six championships. In 2018 AEM Induction began the sponsorship of a new FD halftime show, which allows fans closer access to drivers, and provides a venue for more complete story-telling. This year AEM induction will continue to sponsor some of the best FD drivers, including Chris Forsberg.

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CHRIS FORSBERG CAR

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64

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Vancouver, WA

TRAVIS REEDER CAR

Napoleon Motorsports, Turn key, Nitto tire, Chevrolet Camaro EL1

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Napoleon Motorsports

CREW

Joe, Lynne, Bert, Parker, Sebastian, Miguel, Justin CAR NUMBER

77

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TAYLOR HULL CAR

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82

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CHELSEA DENOFA CAR

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RTR Motorsports

CREW

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88

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Long Beach, CA

KYLE MOHAN CAR

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Joe Mohan, Cody Peterson, Nelson Siverio, Mervyn Radley, Adrienne Mohan, Calvin Priest CAR NUMBER

99

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CREW

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101

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SSG Motorsport S14

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SSG Motorsport

CREW

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111

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Destin, FL

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Hohnadell Racing

CREW

Gale Hohnadell, Nate Haugh, David Ferrara, Michael Thomas CAR NUMBER

118

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123

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San Diego, CA

DYLAN HUGHES CAR

BMW

TEAM

Huddy Racing

CREW

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129

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JAMES DEANE CAR

2002 Nissan Silvia S15

TEAM

Worthouse Drift Team

CREW

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130

CAR SPECS

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FREDRIC AASBO CAR

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Papadakis Racing

CREW

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151

CAR SPECS

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PIOTR WIECEK CAR

Worthouse Drift Team, Falken Tire S15

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Worthouse Drift Team

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215

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Spartansburg, SC

AUSTIN MEEKS CAR

Verocious Motorsports / Committed Service Brand / Cinema Animal Talent / ATS-V

TEAM

Team Committed

CREW

David Meeks, John Maykrantz, Dan Savage, Kevin Morris, Craig Fulghum CAR NUMBER

316

CAR SPECS

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English RESIDENT

Clermont, FL

KEVIN LAWRENCE CAR

Enjuku Racing, BC Racing, Achilles Tire S14.3

TEAM

Team Enjuku

CREW

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352

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2018

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Marília LANGUAGE(S)

Portuguese, English RESIDENT

Brazil

JOAO BARION CAR

Bruptus

TEAM

Nando Drift Team

CREW

Barbarius CAR NUMBER

357

CAR SPECS

TIRES Achilles ENGINE Chevrolet HORSEPOWER 650 HP SUSPENSION Parts Shop Max

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English RESIDENT

Auburn, NH

RYAN TUERCK CAR

Gumout, Nitto Tires, Ryan Tuerck Racing, Toyota 86

TEAM

Gumout, Nitto Tires, BC Racing, NOS, Toyota 86

CREW

Brian Hartsock, Nick Byatt, Dominic Biro, Evan Tuerck CAR NUMBER

411

CAR SPECS

TIRES Nitto Tires ENGINE Brian Crower, OCD works, Supertech Performance, 2JZ HORSEPOWER 950 WHP SUSPENSION BC Racing Coilovers, Wisefab steering kit BRAKES Wilwood, Winmax USA brake pads WHEELS Fifteen52 Formula LTW EXTERIOR Painted by Sam's Auto Land INTERIOR Takata Seats, Takata harnesses SPONSORS Gumout, Nitto Tires, Mobil1, BC Racing, NOS Energy Drink, Toyota Racing, Black Magic, Race Service, Supertech, Permatex, Fifteen 52 wheels, Vibrant Performance Parts, Brian Crower, Takata, Wisefab, VP Racing fuels, Garrett Turbo, Driveshaftshop, Deatsch werks, TurboSmart

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EVERGREEN SPEEDWAY

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HOW TO CATCH THE FORMULA DRIFT ACTION FROM HOME

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he Formula Drift 2019 series takes place at eight different race tracks across North America over the course of six months, but the action and entertainment will be available even more frequently than the events themselves.

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In addition to the regular event broadcasts, over 100 hours of new digital content will be available throughout the season, available on Formula Drift online channels, including their website, as well as on Facebook Watch for the first time. The new partnership with Facebook Watch allows Formula Drift to bring the audience behindthe-scenes antics, the drivers’ stories, and all the big happenings through the year to as wide an audience as possible, easily accessible by anyone with an internet connection.

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2019 SCHEDULES O APRIL 5-6 PR und STREETS OF LONG BEACH

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