Drifting Pro Am

Elliot Bright comes on to talk about what it's like driving during drift week in an S550 Mustang.

Mike DeFusco drifts a RWD converted Mitsubishi 3000 and is currently finishing up his CTS-V drift build.

Andrew May is a grassroots drifter that is currently traveling the country living out of an RV going to drifting events throughout the country.

Logan Whichlacz is a grassroots driver out of the midewest with a street driven GT86.

Ryan Drutz is a competitor in Canada's Spec D Drift Series and won his Formula Drift PROSPEC License in 2021.

Shawn Hartum comes on to talk about the new licensing changes that Formula Drift has implemented for the 2022 season.

Tyler Berry is back on with a whole new program.

Margaritis Katsanidis holds a drifting championship in Greece and earned his PROSPEC license at The Drift League shootout in 2021.

Rye O'Connor just comes on to discuss what it was like in his rookie year in PROSPEC, winning his license at the Just Drift Shootout in 2020 and taking a podium spot at Winter Jam's FD Shootout.

Rundy Hansen comes on to talk PROSSPEC, PRO AM and Drift Week.

Carlos has been drifting for over 10 years in his AE86. Recently competing in an MKIV Supra and finishing up a GT86 to compete in.

Austin Mottinger is a photographer and drifter based out of Florida. He has been involved with drifting since 2018, but a fan for much longer. From drifting his stock powered BMW E46 to spotting for Josiah Fallacies. He now works for Tire Streets in their Marketing Department.

Troy Tripp has been drifting for years. He's currently in the midst of building a right hand drive LS powered BMW E46 out in Australia.

Farouk comes on to talk about Winter Jams Prospec shootout.

Michael Elsa come drives an LS# powered MK4 Supra in the Klutch Kickers Drift Series.

Tati comes on to talk about consulting services she offers for drivers. Sponsor Decks, Hero Cards, Sponsorship Procurement and more!

Hunter Taylor is a California native who now resides in Norway and competes their locally in their FD feeder series.

Adam and Logan come on to talk about their grassroots driving and their future Pro Am goals.

Shawn Hartum comes on to talk the 2021 Spec-D Pro Am series

Alex Anderson (driver of a C6 Corvette) comes on with spotter Bryan Young to discuss The Drift League Shootout, Spotting and the mental challenges that come with drifting competitions.

Scott Payne comes on to talk about his rookie season in LoneStar Drift in 2020.

Rathyna is back on to discuss the 2021 season of The Drift League and a little about her personal drifting plans.

Jacob Gettins comes on to talk media.

Nate Haugh is the owner of Bink Industries and has worked on several Formula Drift teams throughout the years.

Rico Zhang of RZ Racing (my personal wheel sponsor) comes on to talk about drifting.

Ed Koczan runs the drift program at Kenda Tires. He and I have been having these conversations via text for a while now and i wanted to bring him on to have a necessary longform conversation with him about it.

Ed Koczan runs the drift program at Kenda Tires. He and I have been having these conversations via text for a while now and i wanted to bring him on to have a necessary longform conversation with him about it.

This just in with Justin Constant of Status Racing.

Brian Wadman & Dmitriy Brutskiy have teamed up for the 2020 Formula Drift Pro 2 season. Both drivers are driving new to them chassis this year with Dmitriy currently sitting in 1st place and Brian currently sitting just outside of the top 10 in 11th place.

Leon Ban is from the PNW and drive a 2JZ powered GT86 Chassis.

Chris comes back on for a second time to discuss his overall drifting career see how thing s have changes since he was last on Episode 20 in April 2019 and now, Episode 67 August 2020.

Ryan Dowden Dives an FRS in the Klutch Kickers series.

Austin Barto is an auto body shop owner from Colorado who drives an E36 with plans to compete in all of the Pro 2 shootouts this year.

David Samani is the the owner of Finish Line Factory which specializes in automotive plumbing for the aftermarket enthusiast.

Garrett Orfant is building an S14 for the 2021 season to compete in Evergreen Drift.

Evan Bogovich from Sacramento drive a C6 Corvette in Pro Am.

Jordan Jensen, currently residing in Texas, is a grass roots drifter who's going to be entering his first season of Pro Am this year. He's also a stickler for safety items, especially fire suppression systems.

The Drift League Round 1 Recap with Rye O'Connor, Sean Murtha, Brad Davis and Edward Zapata. Each driver comes on to give a short recap about their day.

Brad Davis, Nate Snyder & Ben Whyte are out of the Pacific North West and came to Socal to compete in The Drift League. Ben Davis, who purchased Dylan Hughes old Pro2 S13 finished 4th. Nate Snyder in an S14 who previously ran Pro 2 in 2019. Ben Whyte changing tires.

This weeks guest is Mike Power who took first place at Sonoma's Pro 2 shootout of 2019.

This weeks episode is with the 881 Crew out of Canada who will be competing in the Spec-D Pro Am series. Consisting of Jean-Christophe Tessier, Ofir Braun, Braymon Lonoway and Mark Dunbar.

Max Crocker comes on to talk about his $10k Pro 2 Shootout he will be hosting in July. Here all the details here on Drifting Pro Am!

Ed Koczan (the C is silent) of Kenda Tires comes on to talk about Kenda Tires. Coming out with their new 255/40R18 for the folks competing in any of the Pro Am or Pro 2 shootouts that now must comply with Formula Drifts 260mm tire rule. Ed gives the history of Kenda Tires, their Kenda Cup series information along with some sponsorship talk.

Shane Whalley competed in pro am from 2012 to 2017. After wrecking his Pontiac GTO he took his time building an S550 Mustang with a turbo LS.

Mitchell McGarvey is grassroots competition drive out of Canada who will be driving in Canada and at Evergreen Drifts grassroots competition for 2020. If hes feeling confident in his driving and budget permits, he will be going to pro am in 2021.

Shawn Hartum, the Series Director of Canada's only FD Pro 2 licensing series, Spec-D Drift Series, comes on to talk about 2020. We talk a little bit about the new rules for Pro Am, their schedule for this season and little bit about him, his cars and what he's doing this season as a driver.

Sean Murtha comes back on the podcast to discuss his 2020 plans!

Rye O'Connor is a Pro Am Driver out of Northern California who's going to be competing in The Drift League, Just Drift and a Pro 2 shootout.

Troy Manners is a Pro 2 driver going into his third year with Formula Drift. He's on to talk about his comp days in Pro Am, FD Canada, what to spend money and what not to overbuild. He also releases what he'll be driving in Pro 2 next season. Be sure to listen to find out.

Dave Martin is videographer under the name of WiSDM Media who is heavily involved with drifting in Proam and Pro alike. He comes on to discuss what his plans are for the 2020 season and what drivers he'll be working with.

Eddie drives a New Edge Mustang in The Drift League with 700 hp to the wheels.