Formula D: Irwindale Title Fight Photography by Emil Garcia Press Release via John Pangilinan Round 7: Final Fight at Irwindale Speedway Results; Daigo Saito Takes the Event Victory and Michael Essa is Crowned Champion Long Beach, Calif. – October 13, 2013 – Formula DRIFT presented by GoPro returned to Irwindale Speedway for the final event of the 2013 season. Daigo Saito in the Achilles Tire / Bridges Racing Lexus SC430 takes the event victory. Michael Essa in the GSR Autosport / Yokohama BMW M3 is crowned champion. Lexus wins the inaugural manufacturer’s championship and Hankook Tire wins the tire championship...
Formula D: New Jersey | The Gauntlet
posted by Emil Garcia
Formula D: New Jersey The Gauntlet Press Release via John Pangilinan Photography Emil Garcia & Nelson Queralta Round 4: The Gauntlet at Wall Speedway Results; Daigo Saito Takes the Victory Long Beach, Calif. – June 22, 2013 – Formula DRIFT presented by GoPro returned to Wall Speedway in New Jersey for Round 4: The Gauntlet. Daigo Saito the driver of the Achilles / Bridges Racing Lexus SC430 increases his Championship point lead with his second victory of the season. For the second year in a row, Round 4: The Gauntlet showcased action in front of a sold out crowd in New Jersey. This event marks the half-way mark for the...
FD Palm Beach | Invasion
posted by Emil Garcia
FD Palm Beach Invasion Press Release by John Pangilian Photography by Emil Garcia, Nelson Queralta & Michael Alvarado Round 3: Invasion at Palm Beach International Raceway Results; Michael Essa Takes the Victory Long Beach, Calif. – June 1, 2013 – Formula DRIFT presented by GoPro returned to Palm Beach International Raceway for Round 3: Invasion. Michael Essa in the GSR Autosport / Yokohama Tire BMW M3 takes the victory and moves into third place overall in the standings. Round 3: Invasion returned for the third consecutive season to South Florida to a capacity crowd. The fans were treated to exciting on-track action intermingled...
FormulaD Long Beach | The Energy
posted by Leo Diaz
FDLB | The Energy Beyond the Track Photography by Frank Leon For those of you that don’t get so excited by the smell of burning rubber and the symphony of highly tuned engines chasing each other, Formula D has something for you too. Fatlace hosts a car show, Slammed Society, at each of the Formula D series events. Plus there are venders and manufactures lining the inner sections of the tracks with smiling models to greet you and tell you all about their products. So make sure you come out to the next event and enjoy a little bit of everything. ...
Formula D Long Beach | Season Opener
posted by Emil Garcia
Formula D | Long Beach Season Opener Photography By Nelson Queralta & Emil Garcia Words by John Pangilinan Round 1: Streets of Long Beach Kicked Off the Tenth Season of Formula DRIFT Presented by GoPro to a Sold Out Crowd;Daijiro Yoshihara Takes the Victory and Leads the Championship Points Chase Long Beach, Calif. – April 13, 2013 – Formula DRIFT presented by GoPro begins the tenth season of competition with Round 1: Streets of Long Beach. Daijiro Yoshihara in the America’s Tire / Falken Tire Nissan S13 takes the victory and leads the championship points chase. Round 1: Streets of Long Beach started off the tenth season of...