Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Hey Look! I Did Something!
Monday, May 13, 2013
Formula D and Streetwise Drift Pro-Am Review
First of all, Happy Mother's Day to me mum Joi Alfano. Without you, I don't know where I'd be right now... I'm guessing not alive, but who even knows how that works.
What a weekend! After a totally ridiculous drift packed Friday and Saturday at Formula D Road Atlanta, I was able to finish up with Round 1 of Streetwise Drift's Pro Am Series at Gresham Motorsports Park.
So Friday afternoon after I finished yet another smothering day at work, I drove my BroDozer to Road Atlanta to catch up on some Formula D Qualifying. Of course, I was rooting for my homie and drift coach Mr. Chris Ward, who is an Atlanta local who's made it to the big leagues and showing signs of MAJOR potential on the pro circuit. I mean, look at how well his cheeks fit into that helmet.
He placed 25th and was set to run against Matt Fields who was also killing it all weekend. Unfortunately Chris didn't advance, but he put one hell of a show, and he did exceptionally well for running his new 2jz car for the first time in competition. And of course, as usual, yes he did have mechanical issues (I think he enjoys the challenge sometimes haha).
Saturday involved a lot of yelling and lots of monster truck action, and wound up wearing me out! Congrats to Daigo Saito for proving that he's still got it, and that he won't be making this year's championship any easier to obtain than last year's.
My Sunday started out with no sleep. As per usual on FD weekend, sleep is mostly optional anyways. I wound up passing out around 4am and overslept my alarm and my wake up text message from Mr. Johnny McDonald.
John McDonald is a fellow Streetwise Drift competitor who I became spotter for this event. Due to complications with my car, I wasn't able to compete. Therefore I spent my energy (what little I had anyways) by helping Johnny with dialing in his Ford 5.0 powered 240sx coupe.
Also in attendance is my buddy Alex Youe, introducing his new KG Made, LS powered s14. For not driving the car on a track yet, he absolutely ripped, and I am so proud of him for showing folks that Atlanta Drifting is where it's at!
So proud of both of these guys! They placed 14th and 15th respectively, and made it into the big show alongside other Atlanta fiends David Campo, Harrison Richie, Sean Morgan , Taylor Hull, and Ron Eworth!
Johnny made incredible progress throughout the day, and wound up nailing his qualifying run... we were trying to run a super high line all day and we were falling a little short due to power and rear suspension setup (GET COILOVERS JOHNNY!!!!!!!) so we had to mess with tire pressure to try and get the rear a little more slippery, except that we were losing speed as well! It was a clusterfust of complications, but Johnny's solid driving and dedication to throw down really put him in the right spots for qualifying.
Johnny lined up with 17 year Alec Holendell. Alec ran absolutely crazy, and Johnny ran into power issue while trying to run Alec's wayyyyyy aggressive line. He gave it his all, and we are all proud of him for putting himself out there and going for Gold! Now just get some new heads and a boss cam, make 100 more HP and start eating these Chevy motors for breakfast!
With all that's said and done, I was totally bummed not to drive this event, as I feel this track was perfect for my aggressive and reckless driving style, but I enjoyed lending a hand to another up and coming driver, and wish him all the best. Because next month at Round 2 in Orlando, he will be a target!
Look for the Orange machine to be launched very soon. Long block gets finished tomorrow, and its gonna be gnarllyyyyyyyyy...................
What a weekend! After a totally ridiculous drift packed Friday and Saturday at Formula D Road Atlanta, I was able to finish up with Round 1 of Streetwise Drift's Pro Am Series at Gresham Motorsports Park.
So Friday afternoon after I finished yet another smothering day at work, I drove my BroDozer to Road Atlanta to catch up on some Formula D Qualifying. Of course, I was rooting for my homie and drift coach Mr. Chris Ward, who is an Atlanta local who's made it to the big leagues and showing signs of MAJOR potential on the pro circuit. I mean, look at how well his cheeks fit into that helmet.
He placed 25th and was set to run against Matt Fields who was also killing it all weekend. Unfortunately Chris didn't advance, but he put one hell of a show, and he did exceptionally well for running his new 2jz car for the first time in competition. And of course, as usual, yes he did have mechanical issues (I think he enjoys the challenge sometimes haha).
Saturday involved a lot of yelling and lots of monster truck action, and wound up wearing me out! Congrats to Daigo Saito for proving that he's still got it, and that he won't be making this year's championship any easier to obtain than last year's.
My Sunday started out with no sleep. As per usual on FD weekend, sleep is mostly optional anyways. I wound up passing out around 4am and overslept my alarm and my wake up text message from Mr. Johnny McDonald.
John McDonald is a fellow Streetwise Drift competitor who I became spotter for this event. Due to complications with my car, I wasn't able to compete. Therefore I spent my energy (what little I had anyways) by helping Johnny with dialing in his Ford 5.0 powered 240sx coupe.
Also in attendance is my buddy Alex Youe, introducing his new KG Made, LS powered s14. For not driving the car on a track yet, he absolutely ripped, and I am so proud of him for showing folks that Atlanta Drifting is where it's at!
So proud of both of these guys! They placed 14th and 15th respectively, and made it into the big show alongside other Atlanta fiends David Campo, Harrison Richie, Sean Morgan , Taylor Hull, and Ron Eworth!
Johnny made incredible progress throughout the day, and wound up nailing his qualifying run... we were trying to run a super high line all day and we were falling a little short due to power and rear suspension setup (GET COILOVERS JOHNNY!!!!!!!) so we had to mess with tire pressure to try and get the rear a little more slippery, except that we were losing speed as well! It was a clusterfust of complications, but Johnny's solid driving and dedication to throw down really put him in the right spots for qualifying.
Johnny lined up with 17 year Alec Holendell. Alec ran absolutely crazy, and Johnny ran into power issue while trying to run Alec's wayyyyyy aggressive line. He gave it his all, and we are all proud of him for putting himself out there and going for Gold! Now just get some new heads and a boss cam, make 100 more HP and start eating these Chevy motors for breakfast!
With all that's said and done, I was totally bummed not to drive this event, as I feel this track was perfect for my aggressive and reckless driving style, but I enjoyed lending a hand to another up and coming driver, and wish him all the best. Because next month at Round 2 in Orlando, he will be a target!
Look for the Orange machine to be launched very soon. Long block gets finished tomorrow, and its gonna be gnarllyyyyyyyyy...................
Friday, May 3, 2013
Fundraising is now at 10.25% of our goal!
Thank you so much everyone! The fundraiser is proving to be a huge success with over $100 raised in just one day! Thank you so much! Your support means a lot to a small timer like me chasing a huge dream. I just hope to one day pay you back with a podium and/or a license!
Tell your friends and your grandparents!
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