Texas Drifting: Henry Swasey Does Lonestar Drift Round 1

Posted on March 14, 2011 by JohnP

If you have been keeping up with drifitng in Texas you are now well aware that Aaron Losey of Fabricated Motorsports has started a 2011 Lonestar Texas drift series. Round 1 took place at Nonstop Tuning’s anniversary car show event. MaydayGarage was present, but unfortunately we had to skip out early….so you wont be finding any pictures here, however, Henry Swasey from Team Silhouette caught some great coverage. Long story short, Silhouette underdog Robert Lee took the win of Round 1 in his 113 hp AE86 by being tapped by last year XDC series winner Chelsea DeNofa. The first round of the series had a great turnout and is looking very promising! Check the video from Henry Swasey!

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- JohnP

Drift: Justing Shreeve does 2010 drifting.

Posted on January 18, 2011 by JohnP

It’s out, show your support to the artists of the industry and buy this DVD! Our buddy Justin Shreeve from Motormavens finally released his 2010 Drift Season DVD, and it’s kick ass! Check it out and get your copy here!

Shreeve Films 2010 DVD NOW AVAILABLE!!! from Justin Shreeve on Vimeo.

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– JohnP

Texas Drifting: The Fabricated Motorsports Tech Day Prelude to the 2011 Drift Series

Posted on January 17, 2011 by JohnP

In case you haven’t heard yet, Aaron Losey the organizer of 98% of drift events in Texas will be hosting a Texas drift series this year in 2011. The introduction to this series was a “dial-in” day held at local tuner shop Powerfab that was composed of horsepower ratings, weight and steering angle for every car. Although all cars competing in the series were not present at the event, you get a general idea of the competitors in the series. Check out the video for the details, definitely a great intro to the 2011 Texas drift series.

Fabricated Motorsports Tech Day 2010 and GGP fun from aaron losey on Vimeo.

– JohnP

JohnP @ MaydayGarage.com

Nostalgic Wednesdays: Drifting in the early 90s

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Mark

During the week-long Holiday celebrations, I had a chance to reminisce with my siblings and cousins of the silly things we used to do when we were young. The unforgettable moments that we laugh at till today. That gave me the idea for today’s Nostalgic Wednesday.

Here are some videos I found of the drifting scene in Japan early 90s. Back then, as we set our time to when there was less competition, less hype, it was all about the hobby, it was all about just going out and having fun with friends who share a common interest.

I love how the background music perfectly exemplifies the mood of each video.

Please excuse the video quality, they have been transfered from a VHS copy. (lol)

This shows that not all Japanese drivers can drift as soon as they get their license. Most of the well known drifters started somewhere, they spun a lot of times before mastering the corners. A perfect example of practice makes perfect. And as we reach our prime, we look back on to those days and realize how far we’ve gone, the feeling of achievement.

“It is the function of perfection to make one know one’s imperfection.” -St. Augustin

-Mark-

-mark@maydaygarage.com

On the Run Shoot: Robert Turnbow’s Candy MX73 Toyota Cressida

Posted on November 30, 2010 by JohnP

This past weekend we were out at Powerfab Automotive for the dial-in session for the Texas drift cars for the 2011 season. Being from Texas we are pretty much familiar with most of the cars that rolled out and some even changed their faces for the 2011 season, one person inparticular was Robert Turnbow and his MX73 Toyota Cressida. When Robert rolled to the event with candy red literally dripping off his frame, we looked, and then smiled. Usually you catch people on the course with the latter generation 83 like our ol’ buddy Ameen but Robert decided to keep it old school with his x7…

Death, by Sedan

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Random is as Random does: Sankou Auto NA Miata.

Posted on November 22, 2010 by JohnP

A Mayday acquaintance recently purchased a mean ass NA and this one happens to remind me of his. Damn this shit is majestic.

Damn

–JohnP

Formula D Irwindale: The Final Part- Everything Else in Pictures.

Posted on October 18, 2010 by David

As we finally come to a close on our epic coverage of FormulaD Final Round, I wanted to make a final post about everything else there is to see attending one of these massive drift events as seen through our camera lenses. Sit back, sip on some coffee, and enjoy the photos!

Low and super wide.

The Mexican Standoff

Sadly, this was Melyssa's last event as "Miss FormulaD"

Fans, drivers, everyone wanted to see the action. Drivers were often seen where the fans were to enjoy the rest of the show

The sun sets over the Falken Booth

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Formula D Irwindale: Part 3- The Women of Formula D.

Posted on October 15, 2010 by David

Oh you already know.

I’ve been getting hit up left and right about making a post dedicated to all of the “shorties” that were in attendance at FormulaD. Katy Perry and the Beach Boys made a song about it, so what is there to say about Californian girls? HOT.

I’m not even gonna say anything else. I will let the pictures do the talking.

Andrew's pick of the litter, also featured on the cover of Import Tuner, Melyssa Grace shows us why she's got the stuff.

Sweet Jeezuz, those boots were made for walking.

**gulp**

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Formula D Irwindale: Fatlace’s One of One Part 2.

Posted on October 14, 2010 by David

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Formula D usually brings three main flavors to the table, a drift competition, a car show, and some shorties (talent). In this edition of our continuing Formula D coverage, we’ll show you a few interesting cars that participated in the Fatlace OneOfOne car show.

The beautiful Californian sun setting on beautiful Californian rides

Doze Asses

Showgoers await the results near the Fatlace tent.

This GS on JP Scaras was too damn gangster for us

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Formula D Irwindale: The Mayday Perspective pt. 1

Posted on October 13, 2010 by JohnP

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Seven deep and over 1000 miles from home, Mayday Garage ventured out to the west coast to watch and cover the finals of North America’s premiere drift series, Formula D. Drifting, Hardparkers and Shorties were on our agenda for the duration of our stay in California and I think we accomplished our goal. Today we are going to venture into the core of Formula D, Drift. Formula D Final round was taken by the Rockstar NASCAR Motorplant Scion, driven by Tanner Foust. Following him for the day was series points leader Vaughn Gittin Jr. Our friend Linhbergh from Speedhunters had told us that we had picked a great event to go to because the amount of drama that ensued throughout the event. From series rivalries to wrecks, we witnessed an amazing event for sure.