Tony Brakahopia in his rookie year testing out the Team-X Saleen Mustang at Buttonwillow Raceway. Shot July 29th, 2005 on a hot summer day. For all the photos from this event, click here.
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2009 Formula Drift: R1-SOLB – Round Of 32
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
Formula Drift Pit Notes
After an hour practice session and as the day closes on the track… Here are some notes from the pits and track.
Pat Mordaunt hit the tire wall on entry. Retired to pits to fix and prep for tomorrow.
Tony Brakahopia is working on his motor as it is having issues with oil pressure.
Sam Hubinette is having slight over heat issues. His crew will work through the down time to correct the issue.
more after the jump!
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