Simply Clean 4 Here to Stay Photography by Nelson Queralta    So its November once again and we all know what comes in November, Simply Clean. For the past 3 years Nickoli over at iamsimplyclean.com has put together a November meet in Central Florida, and this year was not one to be forgotten. This year the event was held at Destination Dayt0na in Ormond Beach, FL and the turnout was amazing. An ocean of cars packed into the property to display this year’s work to the world. From Japanese to Euro, Stance to Track, There was something for everyone in this buffet of cars. In addition to the cars, Vendors from all over the state came out...

Formula D Irwindale Title Fight Release by John Pangilinan Photography by Emil Garcia Daigo Saito is Victorious at Round 7: Title Fight and is Crowned the 2012 Formula DRIFT Champion Long Beach, Calif. – October 13, 2012 – Formula DRIFT returned to Irwindale Speedway for the 2012 season finale. Daigo Saito in the Achilles Tire / Bridges Racing Lexus SC430 takes the event victory and wins the 2012 Formula DRIFT Championship. Round 7: Title Fight at Irwindale Speedway showcased drifting in its finest form. For the first time in Formula DRIFT and Irwindale Speedway history the event sold out before the gates opened to the public. “Last...

Formula Drift Round 6 Vegas After Dark Release by John Pangilinan Photography by Emil Garcia   Rhys Millen is Victorious at Formula DRIFT Round 6: After Dark; Championship Will Come Down to Final Event of the Season Long Beach, Calif. – August 26, 2012 – Formula DRIFT returned to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Round 6: After Dark. Rhys Millen in the RMR / Hankook Hyundai Genesis Coupe takes the victory and moves up to third place in the overall points standings leading into the final event of the season. Round 6: After Dark brought drifting back to Sin City and treated fans to a night spectacle that included the Vegas ProAm...

Formula D Seattle Evergreen Speedway Photography by Eric Lopotosky Under the ever so rainy Seatlle skies Vaugh Gittin takes his consecutive win in Formula D. Alongside him on the podium was Ryan Tuerk, and Rhys Millen. “This has been one of the most exciting events of the season,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “The chase for the championship heats up as we head into the final two events of the season and it is still anyone’s to take with only 62 points separating the top 5 drivers.” The action on the track showcased the true competition of the Series with many close battles and upsets throughout...

Formula Drift The Wall Photography by Emil Garcia Release by John Pangilinan   Formula DRIFT returned to Wall Speedway for Round 4: The Gauntlet. Vaughn Gittin, Jr. in the Monster Energy / Falken Tire Ford Mustang takes the victory. Round 4: The Gauntlet at Wall Speedway saw a sold out crowd continuing the successful season. The Driftstream saw over 200,000 total views in a 24-hour period. “The drift fans from all over the North East are die hard and came to watch the action until the very end,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “With many of the top drivers hailing from the area, the North East fans saw two...

Formula Drift Rouound 3 | Invasion ’12 The return to Florida Photography by Emil Garcia Release by John Pangilinan Daigo Saito is Victorious at Round 3: Invasion at Palm Beach International Raceway; Pawlak Remains in the Pro Championship Points Lead Long Beach, Calif. – June 2, 2012 – Formula DRIFT returned to Round 3: Invasion at Palm Beach International Raceway for the second consecutive year. Rookie Daigo Saito in the Achilles Tire / Bridges Racing Lexus SC430 takes the victory and closes in on the points leader Justin Pawlak in the Falken Tire Ford Mustang. Round 3: Invasion saw an increase in attendance in the second year...

The Invasion Begins FD Palm Beach Video on StanceTV Videography by RolyD The energy of this past weekend was amazing. It was nice to know that Formula D has found a home in South Florida and we can’t wait to see them again next season. For now, crank up the volume, click play, and sit back. Formula Drift : Palm Beach Florida.. from State of Stance on Vimeo. Don’t forget to visit our Vimeo Channel and follow our...

Formula Drift Atlanta | Day 2 Round 2 – Road to the Championship Photography by Frank Leon, Emil Garcia, & Oliver Ledesma Release by John Pangilinan Formula DRIFT returned to Road Atlanta for Round 2: Road to the Championship. Justin Pawlak takes the victory in the Falken Tire Mustang increasing his point lead in the Pro Championship Points Standings. Round 2: Road to the Championship brought the Formula DRIFT Pro Championship back to the Series birthplace nine years ago. Fans came in droves seeing an increase in attendance at Road Atlanta. This marks another consecutive season of growth. “It’s very satisfying that Road...

Black Cherry Pie Josh Fiallo’s Lexus IS Photography by Austin Carmody Austin sent me a sample pic of this IS the other day and I knew it was a car I wanted to share; clean, simple, low and wide. Squatting static on the VIP Modular VR05s courtesy of BC Racing coilovers and some custom bodywork gives this IS the lower|wider™ look. Well done Josh, hope to see more of your car soon! Exterior: Full Vertex lip Kit front and rear massive fender pull and shave 1000K Low Beams and 3000 Fogs JUN Roof wing Suspension: BC RACING Coilovers with 14K/12K rates VIP Modular VR05′s 20×9.5 + 5(est) and 20×11 + 14(est) 235/30/20 and...

I met Mike earlier this year while at an event for AEG. Dan contacted me and asked if I had room in the booth for a sik IS he has just fitted with very aggressive LM20s. When it comes to CCWs and fitment, Dan is never wrong. So of course I said yes. While setting up, I get a call from Mike; he seemed to have been having some geographical issues and was in the wrong location. He was so lost that the event started without his car in the booth. I got some pretty heated stares as I was holding an empty slot (a big car show taboo). I kept saying, “Believe me, the car will be worth it.”  Then about an hour into the event, Mike rolls...

If I told you I knew of a car that had a license plate reading “TOO SICK”, your first question would almost always be “Well…is it?”  Well, yes, it absolutely is, and then some.  Peter Dimitrov’s IS250 is a clean and proper demonstration of what can be done with this chassis with some well thought out planning, and hard earned cash.  Thats not all though, he moves quick, he’s only owned this car for 6 months and has done work. Riding static on BC Coilovers and 20x9F and 20x10R +22 Work VS-XX wheels. Tanabe exhaust with SP2 tips custom fitted, and the GFX rear lip. Vertex front lip and Vertex...

This entire royal wedding buzz has me going crazy. Royalty this, royalty that, but what is royalty if you are not rolling around in true VIP fashion? This stunning build by Nax Whitmore is the answer. This is VIP! This is royalty! This is how I’d roll if the world was looking at me.   We arrived at the shoot and set up, then Nax told me he was going to air down the car. I was like what? I though he was already aired out… Then he procedded to say, “but just a little cause my lip touches the floor if I go all the way down…” SIK! No stone has been unturned on this most gorgeous peice of art. From 20×10...