Results tagged with "Robbie Nishida"

Daigo Saito’s Fat Five Racing Tour

Daigo Saito’s Fat Five Racing Tour

Professional drifter Robbie Nishida takes us on a tour of Daigo Saito's Fat Five Racing shop.

GALLERY: In Yo Face! From Formula D Wall, NJ

GALLERY: In Yo Face! From Formula D Wall, NJ

At Formula Drift, Wall, NJ, we were reminded of how close the cars can get as the position of the media pit was not but a few meters away from the first inner clip. Letting the drivers get all up in the camera's grille, we decided to take in the view up close and personally as seen here.

We Need To Talk About The Future Of Drifting

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

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!

EVENT: Formula D Road Atlanta: Battles Under the Lights

EVENT: Formula D Road Atlanta: Battles Under the Lights

Ahead of this coming weekend's third Formula Drift round in Miami, we look back at how it all panned out at round two at the world-famous Road Atlanta, ATL…

EVENT: Formula D Wall, NJ 2013 – Main Competition

EVENT: Formula D Wall, NJ 2013 – Main Competition

The 2013 Formula Drift season has been full of controversy and questionable calls. Road Atlanta was more like a demolition derby, and Palm Beach saw the first legal overtakes in years. Would the fourth round of competition from Wall, NJ continue this trend, or would the sport return to its pure essence of inch-close tandem sliding? Sunny skies and a hungry field of veterans in the top 32 were the recipe for the main course. Read on after the jump to see how it all went down.

EVENT: Practice and Qualifying from Formula D Wall, NJ 2013

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.

BEHIND THE SCENES: Stickers, Fans, Sparks and More From FD ATL 2013

BEHIND THE SCENES: Stickers, Fans, Sparks and More From FD ATL 2013

While attending Formula Drift's second round of action in Road Atlanta, Drifted took a closer look at the culture behind the sport. From fan antics to car decorations and more we caught the latest trends. Follow with us as we breakdown what's new, what's hot, and what's downright crazy!

EVENT: Formula Drift – Round 4 – The Gauntlet Pt. 2

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 4 – The Gauntlet Pt. 1

EVENT: Formula Drift – Round 4 – The Gauntlet Pt. 1

Round 4 of the 2012 Formula Drift Pro Championship finishes out the East coast run with a stop to Wall Speedway in New Jersey. Those who may be unfamiliar with this track can check out my intro to the circuit from last year, or even my welcome post from 2010. I've been coming to this event since 2007!

EVENT: Formula Drift Round 2: The Road to the Championship

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.