Tag: Tanaka
Exclusive Interview with Forrest Wang on D1 Chicago
by admin on Aug.02, 2009, under Drift Events, Media Coverage
Photo Credit: RedlineRevz
We caught up with Forrest Wang while he was stuck at Chicago O’Hare Airport trying to get back to Las Vegas.
VD: Congratulations on your 2nd place finish at D1 Chicago!
Fw: Thanks Man.
Vd: What day did you arrive in Chicago?
FW: We arrived on Thursday at around 3pm, and then went to the track for testing. There was no practice and I had a bit of concern about the motor from Vegas at it spiked past 300 degrees…but it held up strong. The J drivers were like clockwork on the Thursday practice on every clip with super angle. We stayed at the Essex inn less than a mile from the track
FW: I did receive the CP pistons from the VegasProAm win for the next build. (continue reading…)
Forrest Wang takes 2nd place in Chicago!!
by admin on Aug.02, 2009, under Drift Events, Media Coverage

Photo Credit: Stanley Nam
Story By : Joey Redmund
Wrecked Magazine
According to some reports from fans, drivers, and people closely linked to teams have filled me in on what seems to be a mess of epic proportions. The event really fell apart when the Tanaka Vs. Wang battle took place. Apparently Forrest Wang defeated Tanaka and the Japanese drivers went insane. They demanded a OMT and were not issued it. Kumakubo was scheduled to battle Forrest Wang in the top 4 and refused to run a tandem battle with him.I understand being upset about a bad call but what poor sportsman ship that is from the Team Orange camp which is a huge disappointment to not only us at Wrecked Magazine but the thousands of fans who paid money to watch them drift. (continue reading…)
