Drifting David Padron

What is Drifting?

Foreword:
“I’ve heard many people say ‘You can only fully know what drifting is by experiencing it’. I can agree with that one hundred percent. But what I think needs clarifying, is, what it means to experience drifting. Have you experienced drifting because you’ve gotten a face full of tire smoke at a D1GP/Formula D event? […]

Fox’s ‘Geraldo at Large’ Drifting Segment

As the release of ‘The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift’ nears, Drifting continues to take the spotlight in mainstream media. Yesterday (June 12th), Fox’s Show ‘Geraldo at Large’ featured a short segment on drifting. The segment makes reference to ‘The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift’ and includes a ride along with Sam Hubinette […]

As the release of ‘The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift’ nears, Drifting continues to take the spotlight in mainstream media. Yesterday (June 12th), Fox’s Show ‘Geraldo at Large’ featured a short segment on drifting. The segment makes reference to ‘The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift’ and includes a ride along with Sam Hubinette […]

The Real Tokyo Drift

According to the film’s director Justin Lin, “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” portrays some of the real consequences of drifting on the street. What many people won’t realize is the safety and expertise behind the destruction.

D1 Great Britain: Drivers Search Results

Judged by top D1 Driver Kazaama Yasuyuki (Kei Office S15), the following drivers have earned their licenses to compete in D1GB events.

Full License Holders from 2006 licensing event:

Provisional license holders from 2006 licensing event:

• John Chambers, UK
• Olaf Commij, NL
• Leon Kaan, NL
• Mike Murphy, IRL
• Simon Russell, UK
• Steven Shine, IRL

In addition to these drivers, the following hold licenses from the 2005 driver Search/D1GP Exhibition Match:

• Brett Castle, UK
• Darren McNamara, IRL
• Phil Morrison, UK
• Eric O’Sullivan, IRL
• Julian Smith, IRL
• Paul Vlasblom, NL

Just Drift: Weekend Practice Photos

Click here to see more photos of the Just Drift: Weedkend Practice @ Willow Springs

Formula D 2006: Long Beach Photo Gallery

The 2006 Formula Drift season opener in Long Beach California saw a few cars with new paint schemes, but it looks like fans will have to wait a bit longer for Rhys Millen’s Solstice, Samuel Hubinette’s Charger, Ken Gushi’s 2006 Mustang Cobra, and Chris Forsberg’s V8 350z convertible.