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Throwback Thursday – 2005 Clipping Point: Calvin Wan

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We ran this post originally on EverythingDrift.com in 2005.  5 years later we are still here and hopefully you are all still reading.  Check out this old interview with Calvin Wan. 

Everything Drift: What is the most unique part of the car right now?
Calvin Wan: I really like the VQ engine itself. None of the top drivers have used the VQ engine for drifting. A lot of people have swapped the VQ for an SR or RB. I like it because it has a lot of torque down low, it spools up good throughout the power range, and still has a lot of top end. It’s a very good engine. We still have it tuned somewhat mildly. We have a built bottom end, but we’re only boosting 12-15 pounds. We dyno’d it around 450, and there’s still a good amount of power we can use. We plan to build the motor up more and push that number even higher, but that’s still coming.

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Calvin Wan off Team Falken

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In an interesting turn of events. It appears that Calvin Wan is no longer with Team Falken, and from reading his blog, its sounds like he will be running his own drift program in 2010.

“7 years is a long time for anything. Amazingly, that’s how long I’ve been with the Falken Tire Drift Team. Through that time, Falken and I have shared many ups and downs. We started as a makeshift first entry into establishing drifting as a legitimate, viable, and, most of all, exciting N. American motorsport.

We weren’t sure what we had at the time – how could anyone know – but we knew we were pursuing our passion and felt strongly that we were right at the doorstep of something special. I’m a firm believer that you really can’t go wrong chasing after what you love. Make that a priority and everything else falls into place.

What followed the dedication and teamwork was indeed success. Falken Tire was right there with me, from pioneering the sport at new venues to podium finishes, the formula worked well and has been just as enthralling as drifting through corners at full throttle.

The low points make the highlights even more remarkable and forces you to truly appreciate having that dialed-in car, professional crew and being surrounded with all the little complementary pieces that come together at the right time.

So now as I reflect back on all the great highs and even the lows over the course of seven years, I’d like to thank all the incredible people that have been a part of the collection of snapshots permanently imprinted in my head.

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be shifting to the next challenge in my drifting career, pursuing my own program. Thank you to the fine folks at Falken Tire. I wish them continued success. Most importantly, I’d like to thank all my supporters – past, present and future. I’m looking forward to the next phase of my career and to the road ahead. I hope you’ll join me.

Sincerely,

Calvin Wan
www.calvinwan.com”

We wish you the best of luck in 2010 Calvin!

-all information taken from www.calvinwan.com

“Brahma Light” Drift Track in Santo Domingo Now Open

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For Immediate Release

September 29th, 2009 (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) – The inauguration of the Brahma Light Drift Track in Santo Domingo opened on September 19, 2009. Located on the former Herrera Airport, the racing course is sponsored by AmBev Dominicana and Brahma.

For the opening, Brahma and in association with CDCD (Club Dominicanos Corredores de Drift), the first drift association in Dominican, brought Professional Drivers Casper Canul and Calvin Wan including their cars which were shipped from California.

“I’m very grateful for the opportunity Brahma, CDCD, and Then Projects to allow me to be a part of drifting history. This is the second time I’ve visited the Dominican Republic and I’m so excited of the opportunities the lay ahead.” – Casper Canul

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Competitive Gamble Thwarts Team Falken’s Attempt to Hit Jackpot at Las Vegas Formula Drift

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COMPETITIVE GAMBLE THWARTS TEAM FALKEN’S ATTEMPT TO HIT JACKPOT AT LAS VEGAS FORMULA DRIFT

LAS VEGAS, NV  – Facing serious challenges from both competitors and the weather, Team Falken put on a valiant effort, but when it rolled the dice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Round 4 of the demanding Formula Drift competition, the team managed to make the Semi-Finals with Falken’s Tyler McQuarrie losing to eventual overall winner Tanner Foust. McQuarrie placed fourth.

With track temperatures peaking at 145, and air temps at 110, great stress was placed on the high-revving engines of all competitors as well as the drivers themselves. During the consolation round to determine third place, McQuarrie suffered camshaft position sensor failure, but his crew was able to replace it in less than five minutes.

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2009 Formula Drift: R1-SOLB – Round Of 32

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2nd Update: This has been cancelled and will not be a rerun, Casper wasn’t able to run and was allowed the bypass via not running to save time.  Justin will move on to Top 16

Update: Casper Canul and Justin Pawlak will run a 2nd run.  Apparently both broke from the tap and JTP was supposed to do a bye run.  That didn’t happen, so they will both get to go at it for their 2nd run.  This will happen at the begining of the Top 16 to determine a winner.

Daijiro Yoshihara Vs. Jeff Jones
Dai leads, and comes out with Jeff giving chase and mirroring his entry. Dai able to pull away a bit and maintain a gap through the sweeper.  Good run from both
Jeff leads, and comes in with a sick entry on the wall past the tire wall.  Entry into the tranisiton is again close and Dai spins!  Jeff Jones moves on!  A privateer from the grassroots scene.

Taka Aono Vs. Pat Mordaunt
Taka leads, and come out sideways.  Pat is close behind and both stay in drift through the course.  Slight correction at end by Taka.
Pat leads, and comes out with a very nice angle.  Taka is close and mirrors Pat with a slightly shalower angle.  Pat spins and comes to a halt at the end.  Taka moves on

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Formula Drift: Panama Demo Gallery

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Formula Drift was ever so kind to allow us to run their photo’s from the Panama event that happened this past weekend.  The 2-Day event that took place at the Panama Convention Center was filled with 15,000+ onlookers and fans inside those 2 days.  Chris Fosberg, Justin Pawlak, Tony Angelo and Calvin Wan were on hand to perform demos for the crowd and sign autographs to the newly aqquired fans of the sport. 

For over 150+ photos… Click here or the photo above