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Scion presents Formula Drift Canada presented by Falken Results; Daigo Saito Wins Inaugural Competition

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Toxic

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Long Beach, Calif. – September 3, 2014 – Scion presents Formula DRIFT Canada presented by Falken entered Autodrome St. Eustache for the first time to a record-breaking drift crowd. Daigo Saito takes the inaugural competition victory.

Formula DRIFT continued global expansion into Canada holding the first ever Scion presents Formula DRIFT Canada presented by Falken event at Autodrome St. Eustache this past weekend.

The competition had twenty-one entries. The Top 16 was composed of 8 FD Pros from USA, Japan, Norway, Hong Kong and Ireland and 8 Canadian regulars.

“The enthusiasm for drifting in Canada has always been strong and we had looked at Canada for sometime but without the right combination of key partners such as Autodrome St. Eustache we could not have felt confident to crossing the border,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “We have all been blown away by the level of driving and energy that the fans brought the entire weekend. This was one of, if not the biggest drifting competition ever held in Canada.”

Formula DRIFT Canada Results:

Winner = Daigo Saito
2nd Place = Dean Kearney
3rd Place = Kenny Moen

“I had a great time at Formula Drift Canada. The fans were amazing and they made us feel right at home,” said Daigo Saito, winner of Scion presents Formula DRIFT Canada presented by Falken. “I was excited to win the event, and to stand on the podium with my Achilles teammates, Dean Kearney and Kenny Moen!”

The 2014 Formula DRIFT Championship season continues to Round 6: Throwdown at Texas Motor Speedway on September 12-13. For more information visit: www.formuladrift.com and find Formula DRIFT on Instagram @formulad, Facebook www.facebook.com/formuladrift and Twitter @FormulaD.

Posted in Formula Drift, Press Releases | Tags: daigo saito, dean kearney, Formula D, Formula Drift Canada, kenny moen, Scion | 1 Comment |

NEVER OUT THE FIGHT // ACHILLES RADIAL FORMULA D LONG BEACH 2014

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Toxic

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Posted in Formula Drift, Videos | Tags: #FDLB, Achilles Radial, Charles Ng, daigo saito, Dave Briggs, Formual D, kenny moen, robbie nishida, streets of long beach | 1 Comment |

Motegi Racing Super Drift Challenge Results; Daigo Saito Takes the Victory

Posted on April 14, 2014 by George

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Long Beach, Calif. – April 12, 2014 – Formula DRIFT hosted the Motegi Racing Super Drift Challenge during the 40th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Daigo Saito in the Achilles Radial Lexus SC430 takes the victory.

The Motegi Racing Super Drift Challenge for the second consecutive year brought motorsports action under the lights during the annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach with a filled capacity within Turns 9, 10, and 11 of the famous street course. Sixteen of the top Formula DRIFT drivers competed for a $25,000 prize purse. Eight vehicle manufacturers and seven tire companies were represented in the competition.

“It is an honor to be able to bring drifting to the masses during the 40th annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach,” stated Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “And to be able to showcase our sport for the second year in a row under the lights on the city streets is something special.”

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Posted in Formula Drift, SuperDrift | Tags: daigo saito, formula drift, forrest wang, kenneth moen, Long Beach, Motegi, Super Drift Challenge | Leave a comment |

Achilles Radial Announces 2014 Formula DRIFT Roster

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Toxic

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SANTA CLARITA, CALIF., March 31, 2014 – Achilles Radial is proud to announce the roster of talented drivers that will compete on Achilles Radial 123S tires in Formula DRIFT during the 2014 season. Anchored by 2012 Champion Daigo Saito and Formula DRIFT veteran Robbie Nishida, the team includes returning drivers and new faces, both within the PRO and PRO2 ranks.

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Posted in Driver news, Formula Drift, Press Releases | Tags: Achilles Radial, Alec Hohnadel, Brad Heyl, Brandon Wicknick, Charles Ng, Chris Mills, daigo saito, Dan Savage, Dave Briggs, dean karnage kearney, Enrique Mendoza, Eric Hill, Erich Hagen, Formula D, Geoff Stoneback, James Evans, Jeff Wolfson, Jeremy Lowe, Joshua Steele, kenny moen, Marc Landreville, Mike Pollard, Rob Primozich, robbie nishida, Tony Cisneros | Leave a comment |

Formula D Rd.7 Final Fight Coverage

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Toxic

Formula D Rd.7 Final Fight 2013

Well the 2013 Formula D Series is in the books and boy was it an amazing year. FD celebrated it’s 10 year of competition at the House of Drift  Irwindale Speedway on October 11-12 to yet another sold out crowd. Michael Essa was able to carry on his momentum from Rd.6 in Texas and take the #1 Qualifying spot and adding much more points to his championship lead.

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Posted in Formula Drift | Tags: c, Chris Forsberg, daigo saito, dean karnage kearney, Formula D, forrest wang, House of Drift, Irwindale Speedway, Michael Essa, Title Fight, Tyler McQuarrie | Leave a comment |

Formula D Round 7: Final Fight at Irwindale Speedway Results

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Toxic

 

For Immediate Release

October 13, 2013

Formula D Rd.7 2013

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 for 2013.

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Posted in Formula Drift | Tags: daigo saito, Final Fight, Formula D, GoPro, Irwindale Speedway, Michael Essa, Toyota Speedway | Leave a comment |
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