Saturday, January 11, 2014
Friday, November 29, 2013
Just Drift - All Star Bash/Toy Drive 13
Two things that are always going to be sweet. Will Roegge, and Horse Thief Mile.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Event Review: King of Cordele w/ Footage!
It was held in Cordele, Georgia and consisted of a top 8 competition to give the crown for the "King of Cordele." Watermelon Speedway in Cordele is as awesome as it is tiresome. Let me put it this way, drifting is like your favorite soda. And Cordele is like a roach infested refrigerator. Sure, you can get the soda somewhere else, and it might be cleaner, but its probably gonna cost more, and guess what... THAT SODA is RIGHT THERE. You might have to flick off a couple bugs, but sometimes you just gotta have that purple stuff.
Anyways, the track has built a reputation for housing the rookies of the Georgia drift scene. Some say in one hand, its a great cheap spot for beginners to shred all of their economy tires until they blow, but it doesn't have the space to really push a driver to be better. I can somewhat agree to that, I mean I always tell the folks running events that have a slow or boring course to pep it up some. Seriously though, if you treat drivers like a bitch, they'll drive like a bitch. Quote that.
Forgive the Windows Movie Maker editing, I was bored on my the way to Florida and didnt have my laptop with Adobe stuffs on it! Anyways, the measly 1080p video from my Drift Innovation camera barely deserves any more than that. (Can you believe 1080p 30fps is crap now?)
"Did someone say purple schtuff? I'm gonna get wrecking-balled like Miley!" - Mom
Anyways, the track has built a reputation for housing the rookies of the Georgia drift scene. Some say in one hand, its a great cheap spot for beginners to shred all of their economy tires until they blow, but it doesn't have the space to really push a driver to be better. I can somewhat agree to that, I mean I always tell the folks running events that have a slow or boring course to pep it up some. Seriously though, if you treat drivers like a bitch, they'll drive like a bitch. Quote that.
"if you treat drivers like a bitch, they'll drive like a bitch. Quote that."
-J.J. Alfano
So what better way to end this internet yawn fest than to host a seriously competitive event on a seriously competitive course, marked out on what is allegedly the cold sore of Georgia drifting. I'm down. I mean hell, if nothing cool happens, I know I can scrounge up at least a few laps in some sucker's generous people's drift cars.
Being the obnoxious person I am, I volunteered and set out down to the event to lend my services in the form of judging others. Its really enjoyable actually. Being able to tell people they suck without ever having to back my theory up. Haha, and they just take it. Too easy.
I get there and what do ya know, I'm late. So I go say hello to my favorite people, introduce myself to Mr. Kurtis Hall who took the obligation to run this hot mess, and we make small talk and kind of work things out as we go. Once we get to the driver's meeting, I explain in detail practically the entire Formula D rulebook and make really nerdy references to really nerdy drift battles in events past. It was obvious I was alone in my super-infatuation with American drift drama, so I left it alone.
With only 8 competitors the qualifying went very smooth and we had our brackets made. Shortly after, with as minimal issues as we tried to have (hint: Walkie Talkies are worth the investment) we finished the event with a winner, and everyone was happy... ish. And yes, this is exactly how I'm copping out of actually going in to detail about the event, because I'm tired. Watch the damn video.
Anyways, congrats to the top 3 finishers: Taylor Hull in first, Emmett Ashe in 2nd, and Blake Floyd in 3rd. Congratulations guys! You helped prove that with the right brains behind the operation you can polish all kinds of turds!
Being the obnoxious person I am, I volunteered and set out down to the event to lend my services in the form of judging others. Its really enjoyable actually. Being able to tell people they suck without ever having to back my theory up. Haha, and they just take it. Too easy.
I get there and what do ya know, I'm late. So I go say hello to my favorite people, introduce myself to Mr. Kurtis Hall who took the obligation to run this hot mess, and we make small talk and kind of work things out as we go. Once we get to the driver's meeting, I explain in detail practically the entire Formula D rulebook and make really nerdy references to really nerdy drift battles in events past. It was obvious I was alone in my super-infatuation with American drift drama, so I left it alone.
With only 8 competitors the qualifying went very smooth and we had our brackets made. Shortly after, with as minimal issues as we tried to have (hint: Walkie Talkies are worth the investment) we finished the event with a winner, and everyone was happy... ish. And yes, this is exactly how I'm copping out of actually going in to detail about the event, because I'm tired. Watch the damn video.
Anyways, congrats to the top 3 finishers: Taylor Hull in first, Emmett Ashe in 2nd, and Blake Floyd in 3rd. Congratulations guys! You helped prove that with the right brains behind the operation you can polish all kinds of turds!
Here is the winner, Taylor Hull. Please forgive the Mustang wheels, he doesn't' know any better.
Ok, so without further ado, here is the junk pile I call a video:
Thursday, October 10, 2013
LS BRO: Shane Whalley and Ice 9 Group! BONUS: The Neighbourhood.
I can always appreciate a good LS drifter. Especially one who is only #3 in the states to really use a big body GTO competitively. I also really really like The Neighbourhood too so this vid is totally worth me posting on the site. I definitely need to hit up a Midwest Drift Union event very very soon!
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Good News from S2 Drift Events!
Quote:
"We learned something this year. If you want something done right, do it yourself. S 2 will return in 2014 with proper events at proper venues. Negotiations are underway with several of the tracks and larger lots in Georgia.
We will be working around the Streetwise Drift and east 10 drift schedules so there are no conflicting dates for events.
The cost of running events have gone up somewhat due to Insurance companies covering their butts and a poor economy affecting the race crowds. With this in mind we need your help. We are looking for sponsors for the season. I already have a commitment from GTE and I have been in touch with Enjukuracing and Competition Clutch and have their interest.
Shop owners! If we have a place to drift, people have a reason to build cars. $$$$ back in your pocket. If they drift they break things on their cars, $$$ back in your pocket. People see us having fun and you supporting them, $$$ back in your pocket.
Non shops, people with businesses, Help us out and in return you get plenty of exposure here on FB, in the pictures people share and at the events with booth space, promotions etc.
2014 will see roughly 10 to 12 events at these possible venues:
AMS - Atlanta Motor Speedway. 3 to 4 events
a possible grip day on the full road course including the 1.5
mile oval.
the usual Road Course and Media Lot for the drift days
Gresham - Beginners and advanced entries into the "Bowl"
Always exciting and a beautiful track
Lanier - Apocalypse Drift (yes it has been closed but will open for us)
A low banked wide oval track for intermediate to advanced
drivers. Low cost venue but a lot of fun.
South Georgia Motorsports Park
ONLY if they will let us use the entire 1/2" mile lot.
Cumming Fairgrounds (smaller but local and low cost )
Haven't got far in negotiations yet but it's a possibility.
Atlanta Dragway - Commerce
They have a huge lot, bigger than Turner. Hoping to do
several events there.
The Super Secret OMG location I'd have to kill you if I told you location. - (________________________________). Told you, it's a secret!
The year will culminate with a final drift Demo by invitation at the NOPI Nationals 2014 for our top drivers. Free to the invitees.
During the year S 2 will bring it's show to a lot of charity events where we will raise money and donate it in the name of our sponsors and drivers. One in particular is the Atlanta Cops and Rodders show put on for the benefit of the Special Olympics of Georgia. This will bring more recognition to our sponsors while helping some good causes.
Want to help? We are looking for sponsors and track volunteers.
Contact Howard by e mail howards240@charter.net or FB post or PM.
Thanks - Howard Smith"
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
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