VD Check Up-Dustin from Robert Strohmeyer on Vimeo.

Another installment of the VD check up series. Check out Dustin Amatori as he gives a little background info on himself and his AE86!!!

Tommy Suell from Ross Fairfield on Vimeo.

Tommy Suell ran the entire 2009 Formula D season, with his share of struggles and trials. From having to completely rebuild his car after the AE86 was totaled in long beach, to just being able to make it to the event, Tommy pushed through it all and charged into each event faster than the event before.

We will certainly miss you in the 2010 season Tommy. Come back soon.

Filmed, Edited and Colored by Ross Fairfield

Software
Final Cut Pro, Magic Bullet Looks

Hardware
Sony HDR-FX7

Song
Spencer Davis Group-Gimmie some lovin
Days of Thunder

Driver: Mike Bolanos                                                                                     Photo Credit: Paul Lopez
We caught up with Mike Bolanos one of the OG’s in the Las Vegas Grassroots Drifting scene today after his 4th place victory that earned him a Co-Championship Title with Mickie Frial in the 2009 “Top Drift” Southern California Formula Drift affiliate Pro/Am series.

Vd: So Mike how does it feel to be Formula Drifts newest licensed driver?
MB: FD license… All I can say is wow! I was always been a little intimidated of even joining the pro-am series.  I’m very excited yet I have no idea where to start planning… Budgeting for making my demo car an FD spec car is a big question for me right now
Vd: So you will be in a different car next year?
MB: Maybe, (continue reading…)

While in Washington last year, during the 2008 season for Formula Drift, Tommy Suell experienced multiple catastrophic engine failures with his sr20det powered AE86 corolla. Fortunately, the grassroots community in WA/Canada made us realize how awesome the Northwest Drifting Community is. The “Comrades” the name by which a number of different drift groups in the northwest area identify themselves, had come to our aide during our drifting adventure in the Pacific Northwest. Some of these individuals have even driven out of their home country to pursue the sport they love!

One year and few motors later, we had the opportunity to catch up with one of our Pro-Am Comrades from Canada, Trent Stromkins.

VD: Well Trent, how long did it take to get from where you live to Evergreen Speedway?
TS: Well I live in Vancouver, Canada and it takes us roughly 1.5 hrs from our house, past the border, and to Evergreen. (continue reading…)