Well we are now 2.5 months into 2011. Everything is starting to get crazy. I got rid of the Skyline for a rb25 swapped, fully caged z32 that I will be competing in for the first round or 2 of Midwest Drift Union FormulaD proam.
During the off season I helped bring together a group of good drivers, family, and friends to form BluePrint DRIFT. Everybody is from right here in North Dakota. Aaron Richards, his first time building a drift car and drifting will be this season but I've known him for a long time and know he will be a rad driver. Mike Wold, his first time drifting was 2010 but his style was just sweet to watch. Brandon Almer, he started the drift scene in Fargo, and ever since his car has been under construction. He will finally be finishing the car and wrecking peoples day this season. Bryan Nesemeier is our crew chief. He knows what hes doing when it comes to getting things done on the car. Tanya Hodson, she is my spotter. She will also be doing media for us and basically my manager(aka boss lady). Tanya and Chelsey will also be the face behind our clothing. Zach Olson, he is head of marketing. He will also be building a car so it ready in 2012. Chelsey Jonasson, she is Aarons manager and is helping with the designing of apparel. She will also have a camera in hand I'm sure. Brandon Nesemeier, Eric freitag, and AJ Johnson are our pit crew. They are here to do anything with the car from changing tires to fabrication and body work. Keep and eye out for us this season it should be crazy.
This season I have been blessed with a couple sponsors first and for most I want to thank TINTMASTERS MOTORSPORTS. The have sponsored me with the chassis I am building and labor. They are also hauling me to events. They have been helping me since day one and I wouldn't have it any other way. Thank you to JMUAG Productions for taking care of entry fees. Thank you to J&L Trucking for helping me with travel expenses. I wouldn't make it without the help. Last but not least Thank you to Sakurajima Express for the chassis I am using in rnd 1.
Keep in touch everybody this will be one hell of a roller coaster.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Monday, December 20, 2010
2011 season
So as some of you may know in 2011 I will be fighting for my FormulaD pro license. It is going to be one hell of a fight as I will be competing against some of the best grassroots drivers in the country.
My season starts April 3rd in Jefferson, IN for Midwest Drift Unions FormulaD ProAm event. As of now that is the only event that has been currently posted. I will update at a later date with a current date as more series come out with there full schedules. I.E. Xtreme Drift Circuit, Midwest Cup, Midwest Drift Union, and maybe Drift Mania Canadian Championship.
STAY TUNED
My season starts April 3rd in Jefferson, IN for Midwest Drift Unions FormulaD ProAm event. As of now that is the only event that has been currently posted. I will update at a later date with a current date as more series come out with there full schedules. I.E. Xtreme Drift Circuit, Midwest Cup, Midwest Drift Union, and maybe Drift Mania Canadian Championship.
STAY TUNED
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
2010 season in review
Well this years season was awesome. I learned a lot and met some amazing people. It all started in March when I received the new car. An R33 skyline was delivered to me by Chris from Sakurajima Express. Thanks Chris for everything you've done.
I started the season off at the MA Performance proving grounds at Branierd International Raceway for the drift event put on by NOS energy drink. It went pretty well, it was a 2 day event. First day all practice, then the second was the competition. I was really trying to scrap this wall all weekend and just couldn't get it. this was the closest I got all weekend.
As for the rest of the event, I just had a great time and couldn't be happier. I met a lot of great people, and there was some super gnarly drivers... Audi your entries are sick. Big thanks to everyone that helped me out through the event.
My second event was a drift demo at KTM cycle hut in mandan, ND. Started out rough for unforeseen issues with the car, and my stupidity. When I got to actually slide I realized there was still a lot of learning for me to do. As the day went on I got more consistent and felt pretty good. TJ Fry from slide assassins was also there, he asked me to tandem for the crowd... All I can say is hell ya, most fun I've had drifting.
My third and final event of the season was held at raceway park in Shakopee, MN. I got some good seat time and got to watch some good drivers rip it. Most of the day was practice 40 drivers total, but when the lights went out it was time to do some solo battles. 25 drivers went out for qualifying for the top 16. I qualified 9th and got paired up against a super consistent driver. He qualified 8th so I went first, my run was total garbage and as I drove off track I thought it was over for me. to my surprise he spun and the judges called a ONE MORE TIME. I made my run and wasn't to happy but again to my surprise my opponents car popped an intercooler piping and i won by default and moved on to the great 8.
I was then paired up against FormulaD pro am driver Trapper Dave. Again I went first and straightened out coming out of the first sweeper. I wasn't to mad that I lost to such a good driver. All in all it was an awesome event and again I learned more then ever.
This was a great year and i couldn't have done it without Tintmasters Motorsports, My lovely fiancee Tanya, Our sons grandparents, and the rest of my crew for helping me with the car and borrowing me things to make it. BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!!!!!
Keep checking back for details on next years build, and the plans for the 2011 season.
I started the season off at the MA Performance proving grounds at Branierd International Raceway for the drift event put on by NOS energy drink. It went pretty well, it was a 2 day event. First day all practice, then the second was the competition. I was really trying to scrap this wall all weekend and just couldn't get it. this was the closest I got all weekend.
My second event was a drift demo at KTM cycle hut in mandan, ND. Started out rough for unforeseen issues with the car, and my stupidity. When I got to actually slide I realized there was still a lot of learning for me to do. As the day went on I got more consistent and felt pretty good. TJ Fry from slide assassins was also there, he asked me to tandem for the crowd... All I can say is hell ya, most fun I've had drifting.
My third and final event of the season was held at raceway park in Shakopee, MN. I got some good seat time and got to watch some good drivers rip it. Most of the day was practice 40 drivers total, but when the lights went out it was time to do some solo battles. 25 drivers went out for qualifying for the top 16. I qualified 9th and got paired up against a super consistent driver. He qualified 8th so I went first, my run was total garbage and as I drove off track I thought it was over for me. to my surprise he spun and the judges called a ONE MORE TIME. I made my run and wasn't to happy but again to my surprise my opponents car popped an intercooler piping and i won by default and moved on to the great 8.
This was a great year and i couldn't have done it without Tintmasters Motorsports, My lovely fiancee Tanya, Our sons grandparents, and the rest of my crew for helping me with the car and borrowing me things to make it. BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!!!!!
Keep checking back for details on next years build, and the plans for the 2011 season.
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