Tag: Tanaka

Exclusive Interview with Forrest Wang on D1 Chicago

by 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…)

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Forrest Wang takes 2nd place in Chicago!!

by 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…)

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