Results tagged with "Matt Powers"
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GARAGE TOURS: Parts Shop Max USA
We were lucky enough to get a personal tour of the humble, but really cool shop of Parts Shop Max. Take a look at the video to check out a fraction of what they're all about! -
VIDEO: Tuerck’d Explores New Zealand: Burnout Response
As part of Ryan Tuerck's visit to Red Bull Drift Shifters in New Zealand he pays a visit to the brothers at C's Garage to show off their awesome self-built drift cars. He also answers viewer's questions about his preferred method of boost and how he manages to drive through thick smoke when chasing. Check it out! -
We Need To Talk About The Future Of Drifting
Following the success of the Irish Drift Championship's recent Global Warfare event, professional automotive photographer Paddy McGrath takes a look at the state of drifting and why the sport as we know it is in desperate need of a shake up… -
EVENT: Irish Drift Championship Round 3: Global Warfare
Ireland's best plays host to a star-studded line-up of international drivers, including names such as Saito, Powers, McNamara, Kearney and Morrison. Who will come out on top? It's time to find out - it's Global Warfare! -
ADGP 2013/14 Season Review
Our man down under, Luke Hobbs, recaps the goings on in the ever-growing Australian drift scene. Beautiful weather, beautiful girls and some of Formula Drift's finest judging and competing - the Australians know how to do it right… -
BEHIND THE SCENES: Other Observations from Formula D Wall, NJ
Round four of the 2013 Formula Drift Pro Championship is in the books. Having recapped the Top 32 competition, let's now turn the spotlight over to some of the off-track antics from Wall Stadium... -
EVENT: Practice and Qualifying from Formula D Wall, NJ 2013
For the fourth stop on the 2013 Formula Drift calendar, the series headed to Wall Stadium in New Jersey. This race traditionally finishes the East Coast run of the season before the competition shifts back West for the second half. Unlike past years, the track map had been changed by the organizers to more of a snail's shell layout, vs. the figure eight that was done previously. Read on to find out how practice and qualifying went down on Friday with this new route. -
EVENT: FD Atlanta 2013’s Main Competition
With qualifying finished, Saturday was all about Formula Drift's main competition at Road Atlanta. -
EVENT: FD Road Atlanta 2013 – Practice and Qualifying
After a wild start to the 2013 Formula Drift Pro Championship in Long Beach, CA the series headed down for the second round of competition at Road Atlanta. This was the 10th year for Atlanta to play host to a Formula Drift event, and the entire grid wanted to write their names into the next chapter of history, aiming high for the podium from the first practice session... -
EVENT: Formula Drift 2012: Throwdown, Day One
It's incredible how large the sport has grown in the past coupe years, and how the cars have changed to quickly. ProAm drivers were moved to their own separate area as the main pit area was filled to the brim with all the Pro drivers. Every year there have been an increase in the amount of drivers competing for that top 32 spot, and its great to see so many new faces and cars out to battle. -
EVENT: Formula Drift – Round 4 – The Gauntlet Pt. 2
The Formula Drift series once again made its annual stop in Wall, NJ for Round 4 of the 2012 championship. This not only marks the halfway point of the season, but it is also the final event of the East coast. Many of the drivers consider New Jersey to be their home stomping ground, and it always fuels their desire to win... -
EVENT: Formula Drift Round 2: The Road to the Championship
The first round of the 2012 Formula Drift season had shown that last season's form was no fluke when Justin Pawlak powered to the top of the podium. How would he do in Round 2, at a track that has historically not favored those who did well in Long Beach. Would no. 1 qualifier Mike Essa step up to the challenge, or would Daijiro Yoshihara go for the three-peat after coming through victorious in 2010 and 2011? Read on to find out. -
EVENT: Road Atlanta’s New Challenge for Formula D 2012
Although 2012 marked was Formula Drift's 9th consecutive year coming to Road Atlanta, a new course flow and tons of new cars on the grid meant all bets were off when practice got underway on Friday. Read on to find out how things shook out, and what impact the revised track layout had on the running order. -
FEATURE: Countdown to Road Atlanta
Just so you know this will not be a formal write up on FD Round 2 2011 in Atlanta, Ga. The reason is because well, everyone already knows what happened in Atlanta. The Road to the Championship is what they call it and oh how it is a perfect name for this event. Atlanta brings the most energetic crowd, drivers and even media.... -
DESKTOP: What Would Matt Powers Do?
It's Wednesday! So in the name of alliteration here's another Wallpaper to adorn your computer or phone screen with. Except we failed on the alliteration and called them Desktops. So it's Desktop Wednesday! It kind of works. -
EVENT: Formula D Round 5: Throwdown: Part I
I swear I'm still picking bits of rubber out of my hair and ears after Round 5 of Formula D in Monroe, Washington. With a combination of beautiful weather and a sellout crowd, the drivers had an opportunity to put on an amazing show and they did not disappoint. -
EVENT: All Star Bash XI
If I was to describe All Star Bash in one word, it would be: Hot. I am Canadian and I have a permanent fur coat on my chest. The desert is not my natural environment. Despite this, I could use another word to describe ASB: hellafunpartydrifttimesinthesun. Yeah... I went there. -
EVENT: FD Wall’s Main Competition: Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
Wall Speedway's main competition was an all-out brawl. Round Four was the halfway mark of the season, and Justin Pawlak came into the event with a comfortable lead in the 2011 Formula Drift standings. Could anyone chase him down and close the gap? Follow the jump to find out! -
EVENT: Into the Oval at Formula DRIFT Round 4
The Formula Drift circus made its final East Coast stop at the short oval track known as Wall Speedway for Round Four of the 2011 Pro Championship. Let's kick off the weekend's coverage with a stroll through the paddock and coverage of Friday practice. -
EVENT: FD Atlanta – Behind the Scenes Extras
The book is now closed on the second round of the 2011 Formula Drift season. What to do with the photos left over in the hopper? Being the generous types at Drifted, we wanted to pull out some of our favorites to share with you guys. Follow the jump to see more from the weekend in Hot-lanta. -
EVENT: Qualifying from Formula DRIFT Road Atlanta
It's time to take a look back at qualifying for Round 2 of the 2011 Formula Drift Pro Championship from Road Atlanta. -
EVENT: Formula DRIFT: Streets of Long Beach – Part Two
Honestly, I don't even know how to start this. A week later and I'm still trying to get over what I have come to call "Post-California Depression Syndrome". This is the first time I attended a Formula D event and the first time I've been to California besides a trip to Disneyland when I was younger that I can barely remember. Needless to say, my brain was not prepared for the mind blowing it was to receive. -
EVENT: Formula DRIFT Round 1: Streets of Long Beach
Formula DRIFT kicked-off its eighth professional championship season in the streets of Long Beach, CA. Various new cars and drivers debuted. There was plenty of action and excitement throughout the sold-out event. -
EVENT: Formula Drift Round 7 – Toyota Speedway IRWINDALE, CA
Formula DRIFT Round 7: Title Fight was hosted by Toyota Speedway (a.k.a House of Drift) in Irwindale, CA to a sold out crowd. This event was action packed featuring the Fatlace One/One Showcase car show, Formula DRIFT Pro-Am championship, and the Formula DRIFT Championship... -
EVENT: Formula Drift Round 3 Qualifying
In South Africa, teams from around the globe are currently competing for their slot in the final bracket. Earlier this month at Wall Speedway in New Jersey,…