Friday, October 31, 2008

Tanner Foust and Justin Pawlak battle at Irwindale


Tanner Foust and Justin Pawlak battle at Irwindale

Check out this amazing battle between Tanner Foust and JTP at the House of Drift. This battle in the final four round where JTP slammed into Tanner Foust while following him. Then JTP leads and drives both of them into the wall by the judges stand. One of the best battles in 2008 for sure. Don't miss Justin Pawlak's road to his first podium in FD history.

JDM Allstars Driftcast Vol.01 Ep.04


JDM Allstars Driftcast Vol.01 Ep.04

You lucky people... We've bumped up the production line to bring you more of what you wanted! This week we venture to Dover, the home of SVA Imports and look round the garage that built one of the worlds most powerful and highly modified drift 350Z's. Get close and personal with the car and discover the secrets that make it one of the best. With some exclusive footage from Lydden Hill, this is not one to miss!

Thursday, October 30, 2008

DMVM dk motorsports drift day


DMVM dk motorsports drift day

DK motorsports first event in Michigan

Street Drifting Shinagawa, Japan


Street Drifting Shinagawa, Japan

In a shipping area in Shinagawa we noticed a lot of tiremarks on the road. So we stopped and met up with some local drifters who just rip up the warehouse district in this area of Japan.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Red Bull Drifting World Championship 2008 PREVIEW


Red Bull Drifting World Championship 2008 PREVIEW

The best drifters from around the world descend on the Port of Long Beach on November 15th and 16th for the first ever Red Bull Drifting World Championship. The course, left a mystery to drivers and spectators alike, promises to be one of a kind.

Drifting in a Nissan RB25 S13 w/ Drift Star Syndicate by IMV Films


Drifting in a Nissan RB25 S13 w/ Drift Star Syndicate by IMV Films

Sick drifting video. A short promo for Drift Star Syndicate and their RB25DET powered S13 Nissan with a GT35R Turbo. Watch as they initiate power over drifts, braking drifts, and many other forms.

Rich Abella in his Z33 at Club Loose


Rich Abella in his Z33 at Club Loose

Check out this cool video with Rich Abella tearing up the Clubloose local scene in New Jersey with his silver Nissan 350z.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Redbull Drift World Championship Official Trailer


Redbull Drift World Championship Official Trailer

Check out this trailer that aired on Speed TV promoting the mid November event at the Piers of Long Beach. Don't miss this event if you will be in the local Los Angeles, California area.

BFGoodrich Commercial with Sam Hubinette


BFGoodrich Commercial with Sam Hubinette

This aired during the Formula D Round 1 television show on Speed as well. A new look to the BFGoodrich Drifting commercials. They kind of complied different elements from all the other commercials we have seen and threw some new stuff in as well. Looks pretty good.

David: Drifter Episode 12


David: Drifter Episode 12

This week we have the car out on the Walt James Oval at Just Drift! The new 500lbs/in Eibach springs on the front of the car coupled with all the other changes made since our last time at the oval, made a dramatic improvement. Next time we come to Just Drift, we hope to be have the car in strong enough shape to compete in Top Drift Battle!

Monday, October 27, 2008

Bosch TV Episode 3: Vaughn Gittin Jr. at Englishtown


Bosch TV Episode 3: Vaughn Gittin Jr. at Englishtown

Bosch Spark Plugs brings you Bosch TV that follows world champion Drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. for the 2008 season. Vaughn battles his way through the field at Englishtown, which he considers his Formula D home track. Don't miss a second of this behind the scenes footage from Drift Alliance member Vaughn Gittin Jr in his Falken Tires Ford Mustang!

Conrad Grunewald Formula D In Car at Road Atlanta


Conrad Grunewald Formula D In Car at Road Atlanta

Tanaka Racing/Nitto Tire Corvette Z-06 driven by Conrad Grunewald. Friday seeded practice at Formula D's Road Atlanta during 2008.

Drift Nasty Reading Drift October 2008 with Reese


Drift Nasty Reading Drift October 2008 with Reese

Highlights of Reese murdering the track in the RHD ROOTS Factory Car with the Explosive Tomei SR20DET Supplied by Elite Imports International in Philadelphia. Filming by Roy Jin of Elite Imports and Editing by Nick D'Alessio of Elite Imports

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Riding Inside Forest Wang's 240sx at Nellis


Riding Inside Forest Wang's 240sx at Nellis

Find out what it is like inside a 240sx Drifting as Joshua Herron produces a little piece from the Vegas 007 event that took place at Nellis Air Force base. It is a nice reminder of how gorgeous Forest Wang's 240sx is as well.

Drift Nasty at Reading Expo Center


Drift Nasty at Reading Expo Center

Brian drifting at Reading Expocenter PA BY: Importintelligence. This event took place on October 12th, 2008. We also have a gallery from this event shot by Dan Jenkins inside our gallery section of the magazine.

S13 Flips at Hot Import Nights Nightshift Phoenix (view 2)


S13 Flips at Hot Import Nights Nightshift Phoenix (view 2)

Check out this S13 flipping over at Hot Import Nights. The Nightshift Phoenix demo went horribly wrong as a 240sx drifting nailed the k-rail and wound up flipping over at the event. Everyone was reportedly alright luckily.

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Chris Rado Drift Practice Day 2


Chris Rado Drift Practice Day 2

Chris Rado practicing on the Balcony @ Willow Springs International Raceway. Rado's 2nd Day out drifting with Tony Angelo riding

Chris Forsberg rips up Formula D Irwindale!


Chris Forsberg rips up Formula D Irwindale!

Chris Forsberg came to Irwindale with a missions and a purpose which was to defeat all at the House of Drift in Irwindale. Watch this video as you open up a thirst quenching 22oz. NOS Energy Drink

Drift Mania Wreck with a Mustang and Pontiac GTO


Drift Mania Wreck with a Mustang and Pontiac GTO

Watch this wreck on the entry of this turn as the Mustang gets spun around and smashes into the Pontiac GTO at Drift Mania 2008. Jarod DeAnda can be heard on the commentary!

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

David: Drifter Episode 12


David: Drifter Episode 12

This week we have the car out on the Walt James Oval at Just Drift! The new 500lbs/in Eibach springs on the front of the car coupled with all the other changes made since our last time at the oval, made a dramatic improvement. Next time we come to Just Drift, we hope to be have the car in strong enough shape to compete in Top Drift Battle!

Friends Racing Crashes it's Toyota Aristo at D1SL Autopolis


Friends Racing Crashes it's Toyota Aristo at D1SL Autopolis

Toru Inose's 1000ps Friends Racing Toyota Aristo crash after losing control during D1 Street Legal 2006 in Autopolis Speedway

Drift Alliance Invades New Joizey


Drift Alliance Invades New Joizey

Wrecked Magazine has brought you an exclusive Formula D New Jersey video. An exclusive Drift Alliance production following the biggest team in American Drifting known as Drift Alliance. See Ryan Tureck, Tony Angelo, Vaughn Gittin Jr., and Chris Forsberg in action. Stay tuned for more episodes coming soon!

Monday, October 20, 2008

Friends Racing Aristo rips apart Nikko Circuit


Friends Racing Aristo rips apart Nikko Circuit

Here are some short clips of Friends Racing Aristo at Nikko Circuit on 09.06. The smoke that this car puts out is second to none and just borderline insanity.

United Front Trailer


United Front Trailer

United Front is a DVD featuring grassroots drivers from all over the Pacific Northwest. The 2007 Comrades film includes tons of Drifting from crews such as A:Team, Havoc, Panic Mode!, and Drift Firm. Don't miss a chance to get a behind the scenes look at some of the guys that help run one of the strongest Drifting cultures in America. More info: www.running-projects.com

David: Drifter Episode 11


David: Drifter Episode 11

We take the 5.0 Mustang to Drift Day at El Toro Marine Base. Thanks to Alex Pfeiffer for getting our roll cage in, it definitely make the car feel more solid. We still have stock steering angle and no LSD and will need to address those issues before the car is ready for the next level of competition. In addition, we've learned that we need to address the non-linear steering and front/rear spring rate balance. Even with all these things going against the car we had a good time and can't wait to make the next round of changes. We'll be heading back to Willow Springs on Aug 25th so look for that episode real soon.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

S13 Flips at Hot Import Nights Nightshift Phoenix


S13 Flips at Hot Import Nights Nightshift Phoenix

Check out this S13 flipping over at Hot Import Nights. The Nightshift Phoenix demo went horribly wrong as a 240sx drifting nailed the k-rail and wound up flipping over at the event. Everyone was reportedly alright luckily.

JDM Allstars Driftcast Vol.01 Ep.03


JDM Allstars Driftcast Vol.01 Ep.03

A bit of a bonus for you all this week in the run up to Wembley Stadium on the 9th of August - We present a quick glimpse at the current championship leader Eric O

Saturday, October 18, 2008

4 car Drifting Judge Comparison


4 car Drifting Judge Comparison

Check out this video from our friends down under as they compare four runs in real time to show you how they judge their Drifting events. Here's an insight showing four cars as the Stil Vodka NZ Drift Series round 4 2008, Taupo, New Zealand, explaining clipping the apex, smoke and aggression.

Formula D Irwindale through the eyes of Joshua Herron


Formula D Irwindale through the eyes of Joshua Herron

Joshua Herron ripped up this video from the House of Drift at the 2008 Formula D finals. A good mix of slow motion and some insane fast motion all mixed into one video. A pretty solid piece with some awesome slow motion clips of Chris Forsberg, Takatori, Tony Angelo, and more!

Hiro Sumida totals his Lexus IS350 at Irwindale!


Hiro Sumida totals his Lexus IS350 at Irwindale!
Hiro Sumida comes off the bank strong and misjudges the tricky decreasing radius turn around the judges stand and smashes the Lexus straight into the wall and then throws it into the air! Wow, what an insane little video. Hiro Sumida was okay but we have heard the poor Lexus will not return to competition.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Bosch TV Episode 2: Road Atlanta


Bosch TV Episode 2: Road Atlanta

Bosch Spark Plugs brings you Bosch TV that follows world champion Drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. for the 2008 season. Vaughn battles his way through the field at Road Atlanta, one of the original tracks on the Formula D series. Don't miss a second of this behind the scenes footage from Drift Alliance member Vaughn Gittin Jr in his Falken Tires Ford Mustang!

Battle of Canada (East Vs. West)


Battle of Canada (East Vs. West)

A Compilation video from the Drift Mania Drift Championship Round 6 and the Kal Tire Western Canadian Drift Series Round 4 event at Castrol Raceway in Edmonton Alberta Sept 27 and 28, 2008. shawley.media.inc

In Car Drifting from Mobara Circuit


In Car Drifting from Mobara Circuit

Team Shibadog works ripping it up at the Japanese Mobara Circuit with a great in car camera for some Drifting excitement. A must watch video for all your Japanese Drift fans

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

2008 Formula D Pro Am East


2008 Formula D Pro Am East

This event was intense with tons of Am's looking for a chance to become a big shot in the Formula D series. They battled until all of their bumpers fell off and the top 10 drivers wound up going home with a Formula D provisional license for 2009. Wow! What a great event and wonderful video put together by Aaron Losey

Mad Skills Movie Trailer


Mad Skills Movie Trailer

Rhys Millen's film from the 2005 season Mad Skills is a great tail of one man's struggle and journey into a championship. The 2005 season was huge for Rhys Millen winning his first championship in the Formula D series. If you watch closely in the trailer you will see a clip from Formula D Chicago where our fellow Wrecked Magazine photographer Danny Lim almost lost his head by Rhys Millen's wing. He was standing inches from where the wing landed after Rhys send it flying into the media pit. Don't miss your chance to pick up this DVD.

Slow Motion at Formula D Pro Am East from T2 Films


Slow Motion at Formula D Pro Am East from T2 Films
T2 films produced this great flick of slow mo reel Drifting from the 2008 Formula D Pro Am east. The intro is top notch and the tandem was insane from the whole weekend. How could you not love some awesome Am action. Look out for these guys in 2009 driving in the Formula D series.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

JDM Allstars Driftcast Vol.01 Ep.02


JDM Allstars Driftcast Vol.01 Ep.02

Episode 2 of the Driftcast. This episode, Dan Joyce uncovers the legend of Garage-D, and speaks to the owner Julian Smith who talks to us about his amazing garage, and show's us his skills in his 500bhp Skyline as it destroys 3 sets of tires in 10 minutes.

The JDM Allstars Drift Cast Vol.1 Ep.01


The JDM Allstars Drift Cast Vol.1 Ep.01

This week on the Driftcast, we hook up with Dan 'RetroDan' Chapman who runs us through some of the background to what drifting is all about, and some tips for people who want to get involved with drifting. We also have exclusive footage from Japan starring K-San Kawabata, one of our Japanese drivers for the Allstars who rips up the tarmac on a private test day for his S15. We speak to James Hudson, one of Europe's top drifters who tell us a little bit about the changes to his 2008 car, and demonstrates it's abilities on the technical Lydd track.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Long Beach 08 in a Hurry


Long Beach 08 in a Hurry

Here is a quick peak at Chris Forsberg

Bosch TV Episode 1: Streets of Long Beach


Bosch TV Episode 1: Streets of Long Beach

Bosch Spark Plugs brings you Bosch TV that follows world champion Drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. for the 2008 season. Vaughn battles his way to a 10th place finish. Don't miss a second of this behind the scenes footage from Drift Alliance member Vaughn Gittin Jr in his Falken Tires Ford Mustang!

Friday, October 10, 2008

Slider's Ed Episode 4


Slider's Ed Episode 4

Spirits were high as rookie drifter Patrick Mourdant and his crew headed to Formula D Round 3 in New Jersey. But Formula D's Jersey round would not be without its challenges. Namely, the drift series would be holding its first ever competition at Englishtown Raceway. Pat - as well as the other drivers - would have to learn this new course and master it within mere hours if they want to make it to the top.

Riding Inside Forest Wang's 240sx at Nellis


Riding Inside Forest Wang's 240sx at Nellis

Find out what it is like inside a 240sx Drifting as Joshua Herron produces a little piece from the Vegas 007 event that took place at Nellis Air Force base. It is a nice reminder of how gorgeous Forest Wang's 240sx is as well.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Takatori attacks Northern California's Sonoma circuit in a R34


Takatori attacks Northern California's Sonoma circuit in a R34

Don't miss Takatori ripping it up at Sonoma in the Super Autobacs Nissan Skyline. His R34 powered by Toyo Tires rips around the circuit and he does an excellent job making it into the top 16. Watch this great video by Dead Pirate Productions.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Insane Toyota Aristo smoking out Ebisu


Insane Toyota Aristo smoking out Ebisu

This has to be the craziest video I have ever seen as this white Toyota Aristo puts on a SMOKE show. It is quite amazing to watch him fly around the track as he ended up defeating Ueno in a smoke out contest with these runs around the course.

D1 drivers quit to join the WWE


D1 drivers quit to join the WWE

Who needs a career in Drifting when you can become a pro wrestler. Watch these D1 drivers goof off about Drifting while sporting some cheesy attire.

BF Goodrich Commercial Behind the Scenes


BF Goodrich Commercial Behind the Scenes

We are sure you have seen the popular BF Goodrich commercials that have aired on television as of recent. These wild pieces were put together by one of the best teams in the business so make sure you don't miss the behind the scenes peak at what went on. Check out some amazing Drifting from Samuel Hubinette in his Mopar Parts Dodge Charger! The video has great clips of Sam Drifting along with BF Goodrich's other sponsored teams like rally, CORR trucks, and more!

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Slider's Ed Episode 3


Slider's Ed Episode 3

17-year-old drifter, Pat Juicebox Mordaunt, heads east for the second Formula D round at Road Atlanta, where he would face his biggest challenge as a professional drifter yet - a head-to-head battle with the fearsome combo of Vaughn Gittin Jr. and his 700-horsepower Mustang.

Formula D Las Vegas Crash Reel - City of Sin Edition


Formula D Las Vegas Crash Reel - City of Sin Edition

Watch the carnage from Round 4 in Las Vegas. Rhys Millen smashes right into the turn 1 wall during top 16 competition. Sam Hubinette kisses the wall and other cars total themselves out of competition. Chris Forsberg planted his rear end into the turn one wall again as well! Don't miss the Formula D action from the 2008 season here at Wrecked Magazine!

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Mercedes and BMW's Drift Hockenheim 2007


Mercedes and BMW's Drift Hockenheim 2007

Drifting the famous Sachskurve in the newly launched and special built C 63 AMG by Gusenbauer with Paul Vlasblom and Norbert Haug also Drifting this great course.

Vaughn Gittin Jr. spotted in downtown Los Angeles


Vaughn Gittin Jr. spotted in downtown Los Angeles

This is a preview of Bosch Performance Art as Vaughn Gittin Jr. is sitting in downtown Los Angeles waiting for the road to be closed so he can perform his performance art with Bosch Spark Plugs. Check it out and much more to come soon from this awesome event.

Slide America Intro with Jenny Chu and Lisa Kim Fleming!


Slide America Intro with Jenny Chu and Lisa Kim Fleming!

Check out this exclusive peak of Slide America presented by Exedy Racing Clutches, NOS Energy Drink, and Wrecked Magazine! You can purchase the full film for $9.99 at www.slideamerica.com! Don't miss the carnage across the country that was filmed in 30 days across 19 cities in the United States. Don't miss all the other exclusive sections of Slide America in the Wrecked Magazine TV channel!

Friday, October 3, 2008

Mahalo Daily - Formula Drift at Long Beach


Mahalo Daily - Formula Drift at Long Beach

This weekend we took a trip down to Long Beach to check out the Formula Drift competition, where a dozen high powered cars tear around three corners of the famous Long Beach Grand Prix track with the aim of impressing an array of judges (and, of course, a packed crowd). To find out why exactly anyone would want to ruin their rear tires, we spoke to several of the racers. If you like the smell of burning rubber, this is the event for you!

Youichi Imamura Drifting a S15 Silvia at Yamanashi Sportsland


Youichi Imamura Drifting a S15 Silvia at Yamanashi Sportsland

Watch this great piece featuring Youichi Imamura drifting around Yamanashi Sportsland in a white S15 Silvia. The video is almost two minutes long and it's tons of fun watching Imamura getting really aggressive on parts of the track nearing slamming this S15 into the wall.

A special look at Chris Forsberg inside the House of Drift


A special look at Chris Forsberg inside the House of Drift

Maxxis Tires takes you on a great inside look with Tires.com Triple Crown champion Chris Forsberg at the end of the 2007 season inside the House of Drift located in Irwindale, California. The video has Chris talking about the Z1 drift tire along with some great on car action of Forsberg attacking one of the tracks he performs best at on the circuit. Don't miss it!

Thursday, October 2, 2008

In Car with Tim Marshall in his V8 Skyline


In Car with Tim Marshall in his V8 Skyline

Check out this in car camera from Tim Marshall as he battles Remmo Niezen in his V8 BMW for the first race than he takes on

On Car with Team Orange at Poznan!


On Car with Team Orange at Poznan!

Follow Team Orange drivers Maciej Polody, Nobushige Kumakubo, Kazuhiro Tanaka as they rip across Poznan while doing a demo in Europe. The most famous Japanese Drifting crew found drifting it up worldwide.

Slider's Ed Episode 2


Slider's Ed Episode 2

Yes, this story is about Patrick Mordaunt and his first round as a professional Formula D driver. Patty Cakes made his Formula D pro debut at the super-technical Streets of Long Beach Formula D course, and despite the pressure of having to run with the big boys, spirits were very high in the Mordaunt camp.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

An AE86 Drifting in Hungry


An AE86 Drifting in Hungry

Check this little video out we got featuring an AE86 ripping up a small track in Hungry. This was from Kiskunlachaza event on 9.27.08.

2007 Formula D DVD Trailer


2007 Formula D DVD Trailer
The 2007 Formula D season DVD is now available for pre orders and is coming next Tuesday, October 7th. Be one of the first people to have this great item that includes over 120 minutes of footage from the 2007 Formula D season. Sit back and enjoy Tanner Foust struggle his way into the championship spot while many other drivers chase him in down including Daijiro Yoshihara in his old S15 240sx!

Slider's Ed Episode 1


Slider's Ed Episode 1

Say hello to the latest addition to the RiceBoyTV team: Patrick ''Juicebox'' Mordaunt. Despite being a ripe old 17 years of age, Pat is the youngest driver currently competing in Formula D and is considered by many to be the new future of the sport.