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2016 Long Beach ~~~ Well Deserved Win for Denofa!
Jhonnattan Castro Joins Papadakis Racing
Portland, OREGON (March 30 2016) – Jhonnattan Castro has officially announced the move and formation of a satellite team to Papadakis Racing, and with him will bring sponsorship from Nexen Tire and longtime sponsor Gerdau Metaldom, KW and Advan Racing.
As part of the new partnership Jhonnattan Castro Racing will take on an ownership role as a semi-works team to Papadakis Racing, and will be driving the 2016 Scion FR-S alongside current series champion Fredric Aasbo.
“I’m very excited and proud to be forming this strategic partnership with Papadakis Racing, this is the #1 team,” Jhonn shared. “I’m looking forward to taking my career to the next level and I’m grateful for the opportunity from Stephan to race with him and Fredric. Stephan Papadakis is a team owner who keeps winning and keeps surprising people, and always is advancing, and I’ve worked hard to make this a reality and I knew I needed to make a change if I was going to advance. I’m really looking forward to our future together.”
“It is our pleasure at Papadakis Racing to partner with Jhonnattan Castro and Nexen Tire with our organization,” said Stephan Papadakis, owner of Papadakis Racing. “We think Jhonn is a great addition to our team and a dedicated competitor, and we look forward to his success on the track in 2016, we expect this year to be his best season yet. We are also honored to welcome Nexen Tire and Gerdau Metaldom to our team alongside Jhonnattan, and we look forward to working with them and helping them maximize their results on and off the track.”
Jhonnattan Castro is managed by Motorsports Marketing Agency Drive Motorsports International.
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Formula Drift Wins Within Reach for Scion Racing
Scion Leads Competition for Manufacturers Cup; Driver Fredric Aasbo in Second Place
Long Beach, Calif. October 7, 2014- Formula DRIFT victory is close enough to taste. Scion Racing sits in first place going into the series final round, competing for its first-ever Formula DRIFT manufacturers cup. Leading the teams success is 2014 Hankook tC driver Fredric Aasbo, currently in second place. If Aasbo wins the drivers championship, it would lead to Scion Racings first Formula DRIFT Cup, as well.
The Formula DRIFT series finale will take place Oct. 10-11 at Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, California. Aasbos most recent win at the Texas Motor Speedway in September continued a lightning hot season, which has included more than one lucky break. Aasbo is a fan favorite, known as the Norwegian Hammer, who puts on an impressive show on the track. At the Texas Motor Speedway, Aasbo and the team went head-to-head with the series leader who hit Aasbos tC, forcing the team to scramble to fix the vehicle before the finals.
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Ready to Drift: Scion Racing Prepares For Seasons Final Formula DRIFT Showdowns
Last High-Powered Events in Fort Worth, Texas, and Irwindale, California, to Bring Out Thousands of Fans
Long Beach, Calif. September 9, 2014 With the Formula DRIFT podium in reach for Scion Racing, drivers Fredric Aasbo and Ken Gushi are revving up their engines for the final two rounds. Round 6 will take place Sept. 12-13 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, and Round 7 on Oct. 10-11 at Irwindale Speedway in Irwindale, California.
In the highly competitive Formula DRIFT field, 2014 Hankook tC driver Aasbo emerged as a fierce competitor this year, currently holding second place. In addition, 2014 GReddy FR-S driver Gushi ranks in 14th place, after both drivers fought to overcome challenges on the track throughout the season.
With a little luck, a very competitive tC vehicle and a lot of hard work from the team, its been a really successful ride this season, Aasbo said. For the final event at Irwindale Speedway, we will increase the power and really push the limits to end the season strong. Hopefully with a win!”