Enkei Wheels will have a good presence/exposure at each XDC event. This includes Enkei banners, ENKEI presence on XDC website, Enkei giveaways, Enkei booth and much more! As always, Enkei is proud to support not only the pro drift drivers but the grass roots up and coming drivers as well!
XDC Series Schedule
• Los Angeles – Irwindale Speedway: Saturday March 20th, 2010
• Las Vegas – Las Vegas Motor Speedway: Saturday May 22nd, 2010
• West Virginia – Summit Point Raceway: Saturday June 19th, 2010
• New Jersey – Englishtown Raceway: Saturday August 7th, 2010
• Dallas – Texas Motor Speedway: Saturday September 25th, 2010
• Phoenix – Firebird Raceway: Saturday October 16th, 2010
About XDC
The Xtreme Drift Circuit (XDC) is the first nationwide drifting series and car show festival aimed at catering to drivers on both the professional and amateur (Pro-Am) level of competition, featuring the rising stars of the drifting world.
The XDC Super Show will feature the XDC Top 32 Drift Competition, REMIX Award Tour Car Competition, HIN Experience (Pre-Party/After Party), Featured Industry Models and Model Search, Pit Row, Auto Aftermarket Exhibitors, Merchandise Stands, Concessions, Plus tons of festival attractions.
Irwindale marks the first event of the year for XDC, and the biggest tuner attraction in Southern California!
ENKEI Wheels is a proud sponsor of Stephan Verdier. Stephan Verdier will use ENKEI RPF1 wheels this season!
Stephan Verdier Racing is pleased to announce our new and returning sponsors for the 2010 Formula D Seasons, a sneak preview at our partnership with the upcoming movie Iron Man 2, our new partner Royal Purple and plans for more power!
For the first two rounds of the Formula D Season we will have our new partnership agreement with Iron Man 2. One team was selected in each of the five different motorsports disciplines to represent the Stark Racing Team from the upcoming movie Iron Man 2 and we were selected for the drifting aspect of those disciplines. The car will sport a new livery for the first two rounds of the Formula D series with the Iron Man 2/ Royal Purple colors. Upon completion of the first two rounds the livery will be changed for the remainder of the year.
We have also defined an agreement with our new sponsor Royal Purple for the entire 2010 Formula Drift season. According to Stephan Verdier, “This coupled with agreements with Iron Man 2 is definitely a big boost to our Formula D racing program in our quest of the 2010 championship.”
Crawford Performance has also agreed to step up there involvement in the Formula D racing program by building a brand new engine/power package and supplying a sequential gear box for the season. “There will be quite a bit more power on tap for Stephan this year to keep the edge on the competition in his race for the 2010 Championship and we wish him the best for the upcoming season!”, says Quirt Crawford, President of Crawford Performance.
In conjunction with the returning sponsors, Cooper tire, Clutch Masters, Subaru, ENKEI WHEELS, I-speed, Turbo by Garrett, RMR, Stance, Sparco, Seibon, Apr, Gti we now know we have an optimal chance at the championship this year we can not wait for round 1 at Long Beach to get started!
Joon Maeng will drive the new and improved Full Tilt Poker, Nitto Tires, Mazda Speed, Bergenholtz Racing RX-8. The RX-8 is now equipped with new Enkei PF01 wheels. Enkei thanks Joon and Bergenholtz Racing for all the help and support. We’re looking forward to a great season!
About Joon
Joon Woo Maeng was born in Seoul, Korea and moved to the United States at the age of nine. His passion for speed and cars began early in his childhood. Since then, he has remained loyal to his passion through drifting. As a matter of fact, Joon Woo’s favorite moments are when he is on the track honing his drifting skills. In addition to motorsports (or driving or drifting), Joon is well known for his positive attitude. He strives to be a good example by sharing words of encouragement and lending a helping hand to his friends and neighbors on and off the track. Giving, sharing, and living in hope not only provides him with a sense of fortitude, but also keeps him grounded. With an unquestionable dedication to the sport, Joon Woo has proven himself a worthy competitor. His attitude and exemplary work-ethic have won over the hearts of both fans and fellow competitors. Aside from drifting, Joon Woo manages Daily Udon & Sushi Restaurant, tutors English, volunteers as a youth-group teacher for InJoy Ministry, and builds drift cars. Joon Woo desires and is determined to work as part of a team and will do his best to underscore the reputation of his sponsors’ name and integrity.
“Went through 12 Brand new Nitto NT05 Tires at the end of the day. The Enkei PF01 wheels are so light and durable that it felt just right compared to the preceding sets of wheels.” – Joon Maeng
Among other things, Jarod DeAnda is known to most people in our industry as the “Voice for FORMULA DRIFT” the premiere International Drift Series, you can hear and see him on TV! Jarod has also worked with GUMBALL 3000 since 2003 and has even participated in numerous GUMBALL rallies over the years. Make sure to check out Jarod Deanda’s blog here (Fatlace) or here and follow him on Twitter.com/JarodCapitalA. Thanks Jarod!
President of Formula Drift, Jim Liaw and The Full Tilt Poker/Mazda Nitto Drift Team recently visited UCLA’s John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management. Jim Liaw was invited to give an informative seminar to the MBA program. Over forty graduate students attended the seminar, where Jim Liaw explained how he used his education from UCLA to form the successful motorsports series Formula Drift.
“It was quite an honor to be invited back to UCLA and show what can be accomplished from an alum. The students were very excited and curious to the workings of a motorsports events business. Everyone had a great time.” Said Jim Liaw President of Formula Drift.
In addition, after Jim Liaw had spoke to the graduate students, they were all invited outside of the classroom to view an actual drift racecar. Present outside were the Full Tilt Poker Mazda Nitto Drift Team. New Full Tilt Poker pilot hot shoe, Joon Maeng was present to answer questions regarding the Mazda RX8 as well Formula Drift. “It was a great change to visit UCLA. The students there were very enthusiastic about drifting and seeing the Mazda. I’m so used to taking racecars to the motorsports related events, but attending UCLA was quite refreshing.” Said Joon Maeng pilot of the Full Tilt Poker Mazda Nitto Drift Team.
Bergenholtz Racing has completely finalized the Full Tilt Poker Mazda/Nitto RX8 and is scheduled to start testing immediately every week for the next six weeks. The car recently was re-tuned and spun the dyno rollers to over 600hp at only 12 pounds of boost. “The dyno session was the last part on the list. Mazdatrix did some new changes this season and we are really impressed. The only thing left to do is test, test, test and get Joon really comfortable with the Mazda. I know we can succeed in Long Beach on April 9-10 as long as we test non-stop. I know Joon can accomplish amazing things this Formula Drift season.” Said Ron Bergenholtz Team Manager of Bergenholtz Racing.
Introducing the ENKEI RPF1 T-Shirt!
The Enkei RPF1 is one of the most sought-after and popular wheels in the industry. It only makes sense it is the first to get it’s own t-shirt! If you are a fan of the RPF1 or a car enthusiast in general, make sure you order your RPF1 T-shirt today.
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Bergenholtz Racing NEW RX8 on Enkei PF01 Racing Series wheels. photo by Larry Chen
Today Bergenholtz Racing revealed Full Tilt Poker as the 2010 Title Sponsor for the Mazda RX-8 as well as unveiled the new look of the competition vehicle that will debut at Formula DRIFT Round 1: Streets of Long Beach on April 9-10. Members of the media and industry gathered at Bouchee’s at Smooth’s in Downtown Long Beach to hear the big news. After Ed Bergenholtz made the major announcement driver Joon Maeng drove the new Full Tilt Poker / Mazda / Nitto RX-8 down Pine Ave to the waiting crowd. see more pics on the Formula Drift blog.
The SP was a special appearance package for the US market Mazda RX-3 (which was sold as the Savanna in Japan). It didn’t really add any performance to the 12A rotary, but it’s a highly sought-after edition nowadays. This one comes on Enkei 92’s custom painted to match, and fetched $11,000 on eBay!
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