Lone Star Bash 2010: A Host’s Perspective.

“May 16, 2010 marked the date of the second Lone Star Bash. LSB as we will refer to it is an idea more than anything. Basically by labeling an event such as this, everyone knows exactly what event they need to ALL come out to, all at once. LSB is a date to bring everyone together. There are no draws like prize money, naked import models, trophies, cotton ball smoke on top of mirrors, or any of that. The draw is hanging out with awesome people that think alike, tandeming 10 cars deep with 100 mph entries, partying the night before, and being a part of something big. While the car show scene has died out in the last few years, leaving the giants HIN and NOPI dead, the drift scene has exploded. And yet it has stayed very grass roots at the same time.

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Chaos has a name: Import Reactor Drift 2010 coverage

Wow. What. A. Weekend.

The week started with Smoky Nagata from Top Secret Japan tuning Nissans from Monday all the way through wednesday late night, and it closed with Import Reactor Unlimited and Anime Matsuri. But before the official and epic weekend got started, Import Reactor Drift was to be the opening ceremonies to Import Reactor Unlimited.

Russell Walkers purple stuff S13 ripping up the track. KP.

Russell Walker's purple stuff S13 ripping up the track. KP.


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I.R. Drift Driver Profile: Victor Sun, Silent But Deadly.

Before you start making fart noises and jokes because of my less than funny tagline, know that Victor Sun is a rising star right here in Texas. Victor has been drifting since 2006, but actually started drifting in California where most of the US based drifting comes from. In Cali, he attended numerous Drift Day events, and even started his own Drift group, 626 Drift Crew.

Name: Victor Sun
Height: 5 ft 11 in (it seems everyone that drifts is this height)
Weight: 225 lbs.
Bloodtype: O type
Preference in Women: Sexy sexy sexy legs

Who woulda thought an itchy crotch would be such a great profile pic?

Who woulda thought an itchy crotch would be such a great profile pic?

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I.R. Drift Driver Profile: Alex Berrios, Notorious Street Drifter.

Before the glitz, glamour and hot women in bikinis that Professional drifting provides, at it’s core, drifting is an underground, grassroots type of automotive sport. These underground drift sessions take place mainly at night, in secluded areas typically around industrial parks. Alex Berrios, local drifter and 786Motoring groupie, will be taking his shot at Import Reactor Drift 2010, and by the looks of it, he has a damned good chance with his signature Balls-to-the-wall style.

Name: Alex Berrios
Height: 6 ft
Weight: 215 lbs.
Bloodtype: H for Hustler
Preference in Women: Love my bitches

Alex Berrios: if you know him, then you know he looks like this 24/7

Alex Berrios: if you know him, then you know he looks like this 24/7

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I.R. Drift Driver Profile: Ameen Rizvi, Arab Money.

Another contender this year for I.R. Drift 2010 is Houston’s own, Ameen Rizvi. Ameen, who has gained quite a bit of local support over the past few years will be laying it down Arab $$ Money style for Import Reactor Drift 2010. Ameen will be battling it out in his super sweet 2JZ swapped Cressida Grocery Getter for I.R. Drift. He also is in pursuit of the podium and like many others who thirst for the win, he is going all out!

Name: Ameen Rizvi
Age: 25
Height: 5ft 11in
Weight: 160 lbs
Bloodtype: A, for Arizona Arnold Palmer Tea
Preference in Women: Knees….?

Arab Money

Arab Money

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Event Coverage: Formula D Pro-Am Nationals pt. 1

Well, back to reality…the office on a Monday morning..coming back from The House of Drift, Toyota Speedway, Irwindale, the home of the 2009 Formula D Pro-Ams. It was my first time to witness drifting at this spectacular track, and I got to witness it as 24 of the nation’s top amateur drifters battled it out for their Formula D 2010 professionals licenses. Comradery, drama, wrecks, and awesome driving were all witnessed as each driver drifted with an FD license in mind.

Ian Fournier the winner of the Formula D Pro-Am National Event

Ian Fournier the winner of the Formula D Pro-Am National Event

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Houston, Tx: Speedhunters @ Access Zero / pt. 2 Michael Martin’s Perspective

Well here is the rest of the coverage that I came across from the Speedhunters event, courtesy of Mr. Michael Martin. Michael is a part of the Mayday Collective and rocks out with the notorious 786 motoring crew. Check out what he covered at the Speedhunters event =D!

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Dallas, TX: Stance of the Union Pt. 1

Whew! What a long day! I awoke today at 5:30am after going to bed at 3am, and I am seriously beat. After meeting up the guys from 786 Motoring, we headed out to stop number one: Stance of the Union held at Cobb Tuning in Plano, TX just outside of Dallas.

Stance of the Union

Stance of the Union


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Houston: GGP Drift Event Coverage pt.2

Continuing from part one of Mayday’s coverage of the Houston-area September 13th drift event…

One of the greatest things I like about local, grassroots motor sports events is the people that come out to them. Of course it’s always great to see the drift cars, but for many, the event is a great excuse to get out and catch up with some friends and acquaintances. For me, it’s fun to see both old and new faces and to see what new toys people have since the last time i’ve seen their cars.

Ameen Rizvi saying hi to some old friends

Ameen Rizvi saying hi to some old friends


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Houston: GGP Drift Event Coverage pt.1

Heat, Breeze, Heat, Rain, Heat again was the weather pattern for the local grassroots drift event that was hosted this weekend by Aaron Loosely at Gulf Greyhound Park. The turnout this weekend was better than I expected with everyone keeping the “whips” indoors until the much anticipated Lonestar Bash that will be going down in October. It is good to see more of these types events going on, as the local drift community was going through bit of a stall there for a bit. Lots of action on Sunday, from great solo runs to 5 car tandems it was a very entertaining event. Friends, Cars, Girls and Speed…what better way to spend a Sunday.

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