Podcasts about Formula D

On this week's episode we have the pleasure of having Dai Yoshihara in the studio! Dai talks with us about growing up and street racing in Japan, moving to the US, and becoming a champion of Formula D, Time Attack, and Pikes Peak!  The Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle! Not an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!  Leave us a voicemail! 425-298-7873 We're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review! It'll be worth it!

Essa semana o Fabuloso Podcast entra num papo que muita gente vai se identificar: e quando a gente não consegue jogar? O episódio começa com um desabafo do Didi Braguinha, que anda com saudade de sentar à mesa. A conversa vai pra todo lado — tentar convencer os amigos, jogar solo, buscar partidas online ou até sair por aí atrás de uma loja com gente jogando.Entre frustrações, histórias engraçadas e ideias pra dar um jeito nisso tudo, Didi e André Rumjanek falam sobre como é manter o hobby vivo mesmo quando ele não cabe na rotina. Porque às vezes o jogo não rola, mas o amor por ele continua firme.Episódio do "Sou Eu?" podcast, sobre jogos de tabuleiro serem arte: Jogos são uma forma arte?Jogos mencionados neste episódio (mesmo que brevemente):Formula D, Root, SETI, Cryptid, Marvel Champions, Arcs e Aeon's End.Para saber mais sobre este episódio e os jogos mencionados: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quando Não Jogamos | Fabuloso Podcast⁠⁠Se você ainda não conhece ou faz parte, fale conosco no nosso e aproveite para manda a foto do melhor dado de todos os tempos: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fabuloso Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠E para as redes sociais: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fabuloso Podcast no ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Our beloved Irwindale Speedway had its last event and closed its gates for good in December of 2024.  It was a very important place for many people's careers and passions, and it was especially important for the sport of drifting in the USA.In this episode, we provide some history about the track, and we share some details about the sale that lead to its closing.  We also interview several notable people, each with different perspectives, about the closing of the infamous House of Drift.Interviews:Teddy Phu-Thanh-Danh - Founder of drift team Auto Factory Realize, was there for opening night of Irwindale Speedway in 1999, and champion of early 2000s Japanese style drift cars. https://www.youtube.com/@AutoFactoryREALIZEDaijiro Yoshihara - Formula D Champion from Japan, had many memorable battles at Irwindale Speedway, and considers Irwindale Speedway his home track https://www.youtube.com/@DaiYoshiharaKenshiro Gushi - Drifting OG from the San Gabriel Valley and Formula D veteran who had his first sanctioned drift event experience at Irwindale Speedway https://www.youtube.com/@KenGushiMotorsportsMoto Miwa - Founder of Club4AG and Co-Founder of Drift Association, who hosted the first sanctioned drift event at Irwindale Speedway in 2002 and provided track support for D1GP and Formula DriftSabine Hsu - Benson and Nadine's daughter, who saw drifting in person for the first time at Irwindale SpeedwayDoug Stokes - VP of Communications at Irwindale Speedway for 20 years, involved in the planning and construction of Irwindale SpeedwayManabu Orido - Drifting legend from Japan, former D1GP judge, former D1GP competitor, JGTC/Super GT/Super Taikyu ChampionVaughn Gittin Jr. - Multiple time Formula D champion, winner of the D1GP USA vs Japan competition in 2005 at Irwindale Speedway https://www.youtube.com/@VaughnGittinJrBe on the lookout in the following days, as we release longer longer length interviews for some of our guests!00:00:45 Episode Start00:07:10 History of Irwindale Speedway00:11:07 Details on Irwindale Speedway being sold00:17:06 Teddy Phu-Tanh-Danh interview00:23:26 Staff's favorite memories at Irwindale Speedway00:31:25 Daijiro Yoshihara Irwindale Speedway00:37:16 Staff's feeling about Irwindale Speedway closing00:41:14 Ken Gushi interview00:49:09 Moto Miwa interview00:58:00 Sabine Hsu shares her memories01:01:10 Doug Stokes interview01:14:19 Manabu Orido interview01:17:36 Vaughn Gittin Jr. interview01:20:35 Callista Hsu's essay01:22:40 Benson's closing thoughts01:25:00 We will be releasing full length interviews#driftinghistory #drifting #driftingpodcast #podcast #irwindale #irwindalespeedway #tribute #d1gp #d1grandprix #formulad #formuladrift #drift

Em uma tentativa pomposa e fútil, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Didi Braguinha⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ e ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠André Rumjanek ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ compilam a lista dos 10 melhores componentes de jogos de tabuleiro de todos os tempos. Os critérios para essa lista são escusos, mas algo indica que o paladar é um caminho.Jogos mencionados neste episódio (mesmo que brevemente):Marvel Champions, "Por favorm não corte minha cabeça", Pandemic, Quarriors!, King of Tokyo, Root, Formula D, Oath, Century: Golem Edition, Scythe, Azul, Tiny Epic Dinosaurs, Tiny Epic Galaxies, Bunny Kingdom, The Grizzled: Armistício, Arcadia Quest, Krosmaster, Rising Sun, Sintonia, Santorini, Era: Idade Medieval, Banco Imobiliário e Jogo da Vida.Para saber mais sobre este episódio e os jogos mencionados (inclusive a conversa aristocrática): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Os 10 Melhores Componentes | Fabuloso Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Se você ainda não conhece ou faz parte, fale conosco no nosso e aproveite para manda a foto do melhor dado de todos os tempos: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fabuloso Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠E para as redes sociais: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fabuloso Podcast no ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Um episódio de reencontro! Depois de um breve período paternal, ⁠Didi Braguinha⁠ e ⁠André Rumjanek⁠ (finalmente) se reencontram (virtualmente) para falar do que mais gostam: tabuleiros! Se propondo a falar de jogos pouco falados, mas rapidamente desfocando e tentando a responder a grande pergunta do hobby: "Devo ou não devo comprar expansões?". Jogos mencionados neste episódio (mesmo que brevemente): Dragon Cantina, OZOB, High Frontier 4 All, Lisboa, On Mars, ISS Vanguard, Root, Spirit Island, Marvel Champions, Zombicide, Zombicide: Green Horde, Zombicide: Black Plague, Gloomhaven: Presas do Leão, Marvel United, Rallyman: GT, Heat: Pedal To The Metal, Formula D, Arquitetos do Reino Ocidental, Oath, Kick-Ass, Nemesis, Gloomhaven, Arkham Horror: The Card Game, Mansions of Madness, Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective e Chronicles of Crime. Para saber mais sobre este episódio e os jogos mencionados: "Jogos Escusos" ou "Quando devo comprar uma expansão?" | Fabuloso Podcast⁠ Se você ainda não conhece ou faz parte, fale conosco no nosso ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fabuloso Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ E para as redes sociais: ⁠Fabuloso Podcast no ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Car Guys Be Like - Episode 10: Tech Talk and Car Community Insights Welcome back to the Car Guys Be Like podcast by Skunk Works Projects! In this episode, we dive into the impact of technology on the car community. From the struggles of modern car repairs to the pros of advancements like CarPlay and standalone ECUs, we cover it all. Our hosts discuss the challenges of working on new vehicles, share personal experiences, and explore the good, bad, and meh of tech in cars. We also highlight the transition of car culture, emphasize the importance of not using driver report tools, and chat about aftermarket additions like heated steering wheels. Plus, we've got exciting news about upcoming guests who work with Formula D! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and keep up with us on social media for more car talk and updates. 00:00 Welcome Back to Car Guys Be Like Podcast 00:25 Fall Season and Fantasy Football Woes 00:38 Boost Weather and Hellcat Dreams 02:07 Introducing the Hosts 05:51 Project Updates and Car Mods 11:13 Technology's Impact on the Car Community 12:02 The Pros and Cons of Modern Car Tech 21:21 Snitching Cars and Insurance Devices 29:46 The Future of Car Technology 30:58 Exploring the Car's Features 31:30 Pre-Order and Pricing Discussion 32:40 Favorite Car Technologies 37:01 Heated Seats and Steering Wheels 38:32 Microtransactions in Cars 45:48 Car Audio Systems 52:51 Advancements in Car Technology 55:32 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

At Stripping the Dipping, we pride ourselves on sharing a broad range of perspectives from across the motorsport community. Ryan Sage combined his business and marketing background with his passion for tuning cars, to bring Japan's D1 Grand Prix to the United States and bring Formula Drift ( @formuladrift) to the world. Now in its 21st season, Formula Drift (or Formula D) is the United States' premier drifting series, with 84 licensed drivers and dozens of household names from the automotive sector. Ryan drops by from his office in Long Beach, to tell us how it all began, how US car culture has changed the sport of drifting forever, what it's like to experience one of his events - and behind the scenes stories from more than two decades leading the sport. Let us know what you think of this episode in the comments, come and find us on X or Instagram @StripTheDip!

Sung and Emelia sit down with three-time Formula Drift champion Chris Forsberg. Chris shares his journey from self-taught beginnings through numerous accomplishments in Formula D as well as his new passion for off-road racing. They also talk about setting goals and strengthening relationships. #winningestFollow on Instagram and YouTube @CarStoriesPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Angelo is a US drifting pioneer from Doylestown, PA. He found drifting from Initial D in the early 2000s and started sliding his car around PA back roads, meeting Chris Forsberg in the process. In their turbo FC Mazda RX-7s, they were heavily into drifting before anybody in their area knew what it was. They eventually hosted sanctioned events at Englishtown Raceway, introducing drifting to others on the East Coast including people like Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Ryan Tuerk. In this episode, Tony recalls getting into hot rods as a kid, discovering drifting, and his journey as a professional drifter in D1 and Formula Drift. He talks about the shenanigans they got into as team Drift Alliance, and his stint as a Formula D judge. These days, Tony is well known for his stint co-hosting Hot Rod Garage and Roadkill on MotorTrend TV, and more recently from his popular YouTube show Stay Tuned. Listen in on our conversations where we reminisce on his wild past, share stories on the early days of Formula D, and reflect on how much the sport and he as a human being has evolved. This episode and all episodes of Season 2 are brought to you by Falken @falkentire, a supporter of drifting since 2003 and a major reason drifting is where it is today. Check out their ultra-high-performance(UHP) Azenis RT660, Azenis RT615K+ and their UHP Azenis FK460 at https://www.falkentire.com. Follow Tony Angelo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/tangelo96 Stay Tuned on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StayTunedTA Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sileightymania #drifting #driftingpodcast #driftinghistory #tonyangelo #anthonyangelo #clubloose #hotrodgarage #motortrend #hotrod #hotrods #mazda #maczdarx7 #mazdafc #mazdafd #formulad #formuladrift #driftalliance #eastcoastdrifting #bloodmasters #staytuned --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sileightymania/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sileightymania/support

Leiska sai oikean tietäjän eli Markus Marteliuksen tekemään kanssaan Formula D ennakkoa. Jakson alussa käytiin läpi Markuksen muita kuulumisia, mutta sen jälkeen käytiin läpi tulevan Formula D kauden kuljettajat ja kisat, unohtamatta viime kauden tilastoja.Markuksen kanavat:https://www.tiktok.com/@markusmarteliushttps://www.youtube.com/@markusmarteliushttps://www.instagram.com/markusmarteliusGrumblon paidat ja muut tuotteet: https://shop.grumblo.com/Äänessä: Arto "Leiska" Leinonen ja Markus MarteliusOsta "kahvi" ja tue podcastin tekoa - https://donate.stripe.com/7sIg0b9SK2V5bFm3ccErihinaus - Hinaukset Etelä-Suomen ja Lahden alueella. Ja pesut Tuusulassa https://erihinaus.fi/Podcastin nettisivut - https://leiska.fi/#podcastLiikennepodiisi Facebookissa - www.facebook.com/LIIKENNEPODIISILeiska Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Leiska.fiLeiska Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leiskafiLeiska TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@leiskafiLeiska Twitter - https://twitter.com/LeiskaFiPodcastin graafinen ilme - Jyrki Määttä  - https://jyrkimaatta.fiSupport the show

Phill Lee is one of the first street drifters in the Chicago area.  He co-founded ClubFR, an organization created to get drifting off the streets and to legitimize drifting in Chicago and the Midwest area.  Under his watch, ClubFR has helped produce D1 drivers and Formula D drivers, they've hosted the RS-R Drift Festival, Formula D Pro-Am, and most recently, Final Bout.  From ClubFR's inception to today in 2024, Phill played a role in establishing Chicago as an influential force in the USA in terms of drifting culture. This episode and all episodes of Season 2 are brought to you by Falken @falkentire, a supporter of drifting since 2003 and a major reason drifting is where it is today. Check out their ultra-high-performance(UHP) Azenis RT660, Azenis RT615K+ and their UHP Azenis FK460 at https://www.falkentire.com.  Follow us:  https://www.instagram.com/sileightymania #drifting #driftingpodcast #driftinghistory #philllee #philliplee #clubfr #midwest #chicago #ae86 #toyotaae86 #hachiroku #toyotacorolla --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sileightymania/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sileightymania/support

Sung and Emelia sit down with drift champion and driving legend, Dai Yoshihara. Dai shares his journey, from a self-taught driver on local canyon roads in Japan, through his highly accomplished career in Formula D and to his recent passion of stunt driving for film and television. They also talk about personality traits for success, financial perspectives, and the impact of having kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year, the Chumps started the year with a bang, 0-60 with car guy and golf nut Jarod DeAnda. He is the voice of Formula D, Nitrocross, Host for Snap On and Hot Wheels and Ford and LOVES golf. Fantastic dude and representative of the new era of golf! Enjoy.

Robbie Nishida started drifting in the 90s in Japan, forming an all AE86 Team Hey Man! with his friends at Yokota Air Base.  He shares stories of the origins of his “drifting team”, how they befriended legends of Japanese drifting such as Nobushige Kumakubo, Dart Izumi Jr., and Hideo Hiraoka. Robbie discusses his 13 year long career in Formula D as a competitor and how he became an FD Judge.  He takes us behind the curtains, and gives us some insight on what it's like to be a judge and he provides some advice for those who are serious about competition. This episode and all episodes of Season 2 are brought to you by Falken, a supporter of drifting since 2003 and a major reason drifting is where it is today. Check out their ultra-high-performance(UHP) Azenis RT660, Azenis RT615K+ and their UHP Azenis FK460 at https://www.falkentire.com.  Follow Robbie: @robbienishida Follow us: @sileightymania #drifting #driftingpodcast #driftinghistory #robbienishida #robbiekiester #heyman #teamheyman #driftteam #ae86 #toyotaae86 #hachiroku #86 #kstyle #kstyletruck #gtr #nissangtr #r35 #driftingr35 #driftinggtr #falkentire #teamfalken #kumakubo #bridgesracing #jerryyangracing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sileightymania/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sileightymania/support

Calvin Wan is one of the earliest drifters in the USA, drifting his red Mazda RX-7 (FD3S) in the Bay Area of California. He is a 6 year Formula Drift veteran, driving from 2003 to 2009. During that time, he had multiple podiums, including a 1st place finish in front of his home crowd in Sonoma, being the first import car to win a round of Formula D. He's also a D1GP licensed driver, author, stunt driver, a drifting judge, and instructor. In this interview, Calvin talks about his humble beginnings, his infamous crash where he totalled his RX-7 in front of the judges at D1 Grand Prix Irwindale, some personal memories of fellow Falken teammate Yoshinori Koguchi, gracing the stage at Tokyo Auto Salon as Falken's first win in a pro drifting competition, and his time spent drifting several cars on a narrow mountain road on the set of Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift. Follow Calvin on IG @cw_calvinwan Follow us on IG @sileightymania This episode and all episodes of Season 2 are brought to you by Falken @falkentire, a supporter of drifting since 2003 and a major reason drifting is where it is today. Check out their ultra-high-performance(UHP) Azenis RT660, Azenis RT615K+ and their UHP Azenis FK460 at https://www.falkentire.com. #drifting #driftinghistory #driftingpodcast #falken #falkenspotting #falkendrift #falkendrifting #teamfalken #calvinwan #calvinwanracing #mazda #mazdarx7 #mazdafd3s #fd3s #rx7 #mazdafd #formulad #formuladrift --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sileightymania/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sileightymania/support

Kelvin Arreola joins us this week to discuss this week's ninetyoneoctane headlines. We also get into getting sponsored in Formula D, surviving driving through the canyons, the current monopoly in so cal junk yards, driving race cars up and down the US coast, and driving in Laguna Seca. Finally we bring you the latest in automotive news with the Motorhead Blitz! Kelvin takes a shot at our current automotive news trivia challenge for a chance to become the new King Motorhead!

Sideways legend Ryan Tuerck joins us this week to sit down and discuss the many different aspects of his life — from finding competitive setups in an extremely cut-throat Formula D championship, to an in-depth look at some of his most incredible internet-breaking builds, to a frank discussion on the complete metamorphosis of the sport of drifting in the two-plus decades Ryan has been involved, and much more.Use “TUERCK100” to get $100 OFF our HPA Motorsport Fabrication course: https://hpcdmy.co/fabpackagebWith a career spanning two decades, Ryan Tuerck has more insight than nearly anyone else out there when it comes to top-level drifting, the business of motorsport, and building some of the raddest Japanese cars the world has ever seen.Ryan got into the sport after transitioning away from motocross as a teenager, and in this episode, he discusses those very early days and the cars he was building to try and compete on a national stage. This was also the time he began learning about the business side of the sport — Ryan spends some time in this conversation dropping plenty of knowledge and truth bombs about making it in professional motorsport, discussing sponsorships, budgets, results, and more. Aside from his success in Formula D, Ryan is probably best known for his insane custom builds, and thankfully, we're able to spend time running through the best of the best, from his competition GR Corolla to his Ferrari-powered 86, his insane Judd V10-powered GR Supra, and his latest Toyota Stout. Having so much experience in taking on massive projects like these, Ryan has some great advice to give about build planning, setting expectations, and recruiting the right people to get it all done. This episode has broad appeal and will suit anyone with any type of interest in motorsport, drifting, project builds, and much more.  Listen to John Reed's episode here: https://hpcdmy.co/johnreedListen to Matt Bernasconi's episode here: https://hpcdmy.co/mattbFollow Ryan Tuerck here:IG: @ryantuerck FB: Ryan Tuerck YT: ryantuerck Don't forget, you can use “TUERCK100” to get $100 OFF our HPA Motorsport Fabrication course: https://hpcdmy.co/fabpackagebTIME STAMPS:4:22 How did Ryan get into motorsport?11:06 When did Ryan start competing?12:50 Why JDM cars?14:44 Becoming a pro driver20:05 What type of car and power levels do you need to get into drifting?22:59 How do you find sponsors?28:07 Are the exhibition cars for fun or do they make up some of Ryan's income?30:04 How does Ryan find the right people to work on his projects?32:22 Changes in drifting in the last 21 years34:30 Rules in Formula Drift to regulate competition36:11 Technology to improve drift judging41:57 Starting with a known setup point46:19 Ryan's GR Corolla FD build49:40 Nitrous Anti Lag54:26 GT4586 project build59:47 Ferrari 458 engine characteristics1:04:48 Formula GR Supra1:09:31 GR Supra Drive Train1:11:54 Judd engine figures1:14:21 Drifting the Supra wasn't the best for the engine1:17:42 Is the Supra a competitive time attack car?1:21:38 Toyota Stout build1:31:56 What's Ryan's favourite car in his garage?1:35:04 Does Ryan still enjoy Formula Drift?

Gary Castillo is an OG who has been a part of the early import drag racing days in the 90s all the way to today's premier pro drifting series Formula Drift.  He started as a mechanic, became a magazine editor then turned into a fabricator. Gary witnessed almost the entire spectrum of import car culture in the USA as he watched both import drag racing and drifting go from their illegal street racing roots to professional series.  He was a part of the scene as Hondas tried to break into the 9 second quarter mile, and he was a part of drifting when Daigo Saito competed in the first 1000+ hp car in Formula D. In 1991, Gary Castillo started his journey into import racing by helping his friends work on their cars in San Diego, CA.  As import racing was in its infancy in the United States, he shares his memories as Americans were learning how to make their Japanese sport compact cars faster as DIY projects, without the availability of aftermarket support that we see today. Gary was a mechanic on David Shih's infamous Silver Bullet CRX (the first 10 second Honda in the ¼ mile) and then became an editor for Turbo magazine and then Import Tuner.  He left his job of being an editor to pursue his passion for building cars and was soon building/working on some of the most legendary pro drift cars, such as the RS-R S2000 (Alex Pfeiffer), RS-R Scion tC (Ken Gushi), RS-R Supra (Manabu Orido), and the Bridges Racing SC430 (Daigo Saito) and SC300 (Robbie Nishida). On top of all that, he is a great guy and an even better storyteller. Follow Gary Castillo on IG @designcraftfab Follow us on IG @sileightymania This episode and all episodes of Season 2 are brought to you by Falken a supporter of drifting since 2003 and a major reason drifting is where it is today. Check out their ultra-high-performance(UHP) Azenis RT660, Azenis RT615K+ and their UHP Azenis FK460 at https://www.falkentire.com.  #drifting #driftinghistory #driftingpodcast #importracing #dragracing #battleoftheimports #formulad #formuladrift #turbomagazine #importtuner #garycastillo #designcraft #designcraftfab #daigosaito #robbienishida #alexpfeiffer #kengushi #rsrs2000 #rsrtc #rsrsciontc #bridgesracing #achillesracing #rsrsupra #manabuorido #orido #oridosupra #daigo 12:41 Describing the DIY culture of the import racing scene in the late 80s and early 90s 23:00 Creating the first tube chassis drag Honda with Dynamic Autosports/David Shih and his Silver Bullet CR-X 26:00 The innovation during the Honda race to break into 10 seconds and then 9 second quarter mile 31:35 Joining Turbo Magazine as a technical editor 45:08 D1 drivers from Japan doing a low-key drifting demo at NASCAR 51:06 Learning to fabricate roll cages for drift cars 54:25 Building the RS-R S2000 1:14:15 Building the RS-R Scion tC (the first FF converted FR in Formula Drift) 1:26:20 Building the Falken G35 driven by Calvin Wan 1:35:28 Working with Orido on his RS-R Supra 1:44:38 Working with Achilles Tires/Bridges Racing to build and maintain Daigo Saito's SC430 and Robbie Nishida's SC300 2:17:11 Covering the Blitz R34 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sileightymania/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sileightymania/support

Sung and Emelia talk with professional drift driver and highly accomplished stunt driver, Samuel Hübinette. Samuel shares his journey starting as a Volvo test driver in northern Sweden, to the upper echelon of Formula D racing, to one of the legendary names in Hollywood stunt driving. They also talk about pursuing your passion and the lack of recognition for Hollywood's stunt drivers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Forsberg is a US drifting pioneer from Doylestown, PA. He has a 20 year long career as a professional driver in Formula D, and is well-known as a Nissan Z drifting icon. His love for drifting started in the early 2000s with his Mazda FC RX-7 after meeting Tony Angelo. The two would eventually run DGTA, an organization hosting events that would provide a legal alternative to street drifting. Chris towed his car all the way to Los Angeles for the D1 Grand Prix driver search in 2003, and eventually made the decision to buy a brand new Nissan Z as his new drift car. He built the right relationships in LA and worked for Signal Auto as a mechanic and became a sponsored driver, even driving the Signal Twins cars at local drift day events. In this podcast episode, Chris recalls old stories, talks about his journey as a professional drifter, his love of building cars, reflecting on how much drifting has changed in the last 20 years, the lessons he's learned as a 20 year old drifting veteran and what he sees in his future. This episode and all episodes of Season 2 are brought to you by Falken, a supporter of drifting since 2003 and a major reason drifting is where it is today. Check out their ultra-high-performance (UHP) Azenis RT660, Azenis RT615K+ and their UHP Azenis FK460 at https://www.falkentire.com. #drifting #driftingpodcast #driftinghistory #chrisforsberg #nissanz #350z #nissan350z #z33 #z34 #driftingpioneer #nissan #chrisforsbergracing 05:51 Growing up in Doylestown, PA 07:45 Meeting Tony Angelo 09:00 Buying his FC Mazda RX-7 13:10 Discovering drifting 19:42 DGTA and meeting Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Ryan Tuerck 23:23 Cross-country trip to Irwindale, CA to try out for D1 Driver Search 27:24 Decision to buy a brand new Nissan 350z 30:52 Establishing a relationship with Signal Auto 36:57 Driving the Signal Twins 180sx and what he learned from it 43:57 Working with Motorex and his journey into Formula D 51:30 Drift Alliance Bad as Hell DVD 52:50 Driving the Falken S15 Silvia 1:01:50 Swapping a V8 into his Z33 1:09:00 Problems with the current state of car builds in Formula Drift 1:18:23 Thoughts on introducing a tire size limit to improve pro drifting 1:26:09 What's next for Chris Forsberg Racing 1:34:00 Losing a chase run because of tire smoke 1:36:05 Does age affect your ability to compete as a pro drifter? 1:37:17 Making a living as a professional drifter 1:39:04 Japan vs. USA - who is better at drifting today? 1:44:09 What skills are you working on as a driver? 1:48:17 Benson Hsu Meets Chris Forsberg at D1 Driver Search in 2003 1:53:08 Car setup advice for new drifters 1:58:10 What do you think your legacy is with drifting? 2:00:47 Appreciating and fostering your business relationships, and investing in yourself 2:05:30 Closing and thank yous --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sileightymania/support

Rob Riter started drifting in the early 2000s and is a drifting pioneer in the Midwest, specifically the Chicago area. He started drifting in his NB Miata and became a hub for Mazda Miata drifting information and style through his website roadsterdrift.com. A founding member of ClubFR, they helped bring drifting off the streets and onto the track. He became one of the best drifters in the Midwest earning time in Formula D and Pro-Am. He later followed his dreams and moved to Japan, where he documented his experiences in his blog with photos while buying a Nissan S15 and an imported Nissan 240sx with SR20DET and drifting everyday at a local touge and at Japan's infamous drift tracks. Listen as he recalls memories of those events and talks about the full circle moment of where drifting started in Chicago and today where Chicago's Final Bout has become a worldwide drifting movement. This episode and all episodes of Season 2 are brought to you by Falken, a supporter of drifting since 2003 and a major reason drifting is where it is today. Check out their ultra-high-performance (UHP) Azenis RT660 and their UHP Azenis FK460 at https://www.falkentire.com. Episode partners: ⁠Bardabe⁠ - Nissan GT-R and Z specialist in the central Texas area⁠ Lot-USA⁠ - Bride Japan Master ImporterFollow on IG: @rob_riter @roadsterdrift @sileightymania⁠ #drifting #drift #chicago #midwest #clubfr #driftinghistory #miata #roadster #roadsterdrift #finalbout #driftday #robriter #podcast #driftingpodcast #usdriftinghistory #midwestdrift #midwestdrifting #chicagodrift #chicagodrifting #mazdamiata #miatadrift #bensonhsu #nadinehsu #marcmondoy #stevenakamura --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sileightymania/support

Here's our 2-cents on the whole Chelsea Denofa vs Stuke drama from Formula D New Jersey. Personally – I LOVE the fact that Chelsea went off. And I DON'T think he owes anyone an apology… if he doesn't mean it. Now let me be clear: I don't have a dog in this fight, I wasn't in the driver's seat, and I'm not taking sides. But if you're not up on the situation, it basically went down like this. https://www.tiktok.com/@builttoboost/... Chelsea Denofa had a missing hood pin, causing the front/right corner of his hood to flop around a little bit on his run with Stuke. The Stuke team protested Chelsea's win, saying that the flopping hood was a distraction. Again – not taking sides, but also not sure how you can protest that a flopping hood was a distraction when your whole damn bumper flew off. FD called a redo of the run in protest, where Chelsea won & Stuke hit the wall. Chelsea ended up confronting the Stuke team in the pits, calling them pussies amongst other things. Here, see for yourself… NOW I KNOW THE PROPER THING TO SAY IS… Chelsea Denofa should have taken the high road & addressed the situation behind closed doors. That he drives for one of the top teams in Formula D… and represents top-tier companies like Ford, RTR, Pennzoil, Nitto, Monster, etc. Monday morning quarterbacks will add – Denofa's behavior did not represent his sponsors or the sport favorably. I SAY… THE HELL IT DIDN'T! That was the realest, most authentic thing I've seen in motorsports in quite some time. I'm not saying that Formula D should be WWE wrestling (or whatever the hell it's called where they throw the chairs). But yeah – I don't want the Candy Land version of motorsports either. This is a high-adrenaline, fast, intense sport… with litter margin for error. Don't censor that. MOTORSPORTS IN GENERAL HAS BEEN LOSING ENERGY OVER THE DECADES. WHY? Partly because: Drivers have all become corporate faces. Race car drivers used to pop-off at the mouth on occasion. They were competitive, arrogant, passionate, & hard to wrangle… with just enough charm to pull it off. But then corporations got involved and wanted to brand them. And in doing so, race car drivers have become soft-d!ck spokespeople. Think of old NASCAR versus modern NASCAR. Sure – there's a time to keep your cool. And for Chelsea Denofa, this wasn't one of those times. I'm fine with that lol. Let 'em settle it at the next round.

Nikolay Konstantinov started drifting in the early 2000s and even competed in Formula D. He built a tribute car paying homage to his hero Yoshinori Koguchi. He explains the challenges of building a green s13 hatch inspired by a car that no longer exists in that form. He also recounts a recent magical trip to Japan where he got to hang out with Drift Zamurai and The Emperor Koguchi. He even got to see and sit in 189sx that inspired his build. Follow Nikolay on IG: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinov_nikolay_/ Follow our Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sileightymania/ #drifting #driftinghistory #driftingpodcast #nissan #180sx #rps13 #nissans13 #nissan240sx #240sx #nissan180sx #tributecar #koguchi --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sileightymania/support

Kelvin Arreola joins us in the studio to talk through the his SEVEN cars, the origins of his drifting, ascending to Formula D, being a cost conscious gear head, bumping friends cars home, and we wrap up with a challenge to see if Kevin has spent enough time working on cars to Guess-That-Sound.

Welcome to episode 3! The gamer-bros will explain these simple games ANYONE can play! KC and Andy have a love of racing board games and hit two "Not So New" games. Andy loves the dice rolling racing of Formula D! And KC tells you about one of his favorites, Downforce...which adds betting to the racing! They are also joined by a special guest. The award winning game designer, podcaster, professor...he's kind of a big deal...Geoffrey Englestein tells the guys the games HE loves that anyone can play. AND, KC and Andy spin the Wheel of Magical Goodness where one lucky listener wins a copy of Incan Gold: Quest for Riches in the Ruins! Thank you so much for listening and, please, remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the pod but mostly...get some games and play play play! Follow us on social: https://www.facebook.com/AnyonesGamewithKCandAndy https://www.instagram.com/anyonesgamewithkcandandy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyonesgame/message

BGBBOB's back, and he's rollin' (rollin') rollin' on a river of amazing games, all of which feature some incredible dice play. As is our sacred duty, we won't rest until we've arranged them in some sort of numerical order, a ranked list, if you will. Before we rattle the bones, we talk about The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game, The South: Terminus, Beyond Baker Street, and The Defence of Procyon III. Timecodes: 04:59 - The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game 12:05 - The South: Terminus 13:52 - Beyond Baker Street 19:54 - The Defence of Procyon III 27:56 - 701-800 Draft Results 29:30 - BGBBOB: Best Dice Rolling 30:53 - Tumblin' Dice 32:10 - Cthulhu Wars 34:49 - Space Base 35:17 - Cube Quest 39:00 - Dice Forge 39:51 - Lords of Vegas 41:38 - Dungeon Fighter 42:41 - Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy 44:17 - Formula D 45:24 - Las Vegas 47:28 - Martian Dice 49:01 - Can't Stop 51:08 - FUSE 51:57 - Gang of Dice 54:03 - Quarriors! Check out our wiki at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/wiki Join the discussion at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/discord Join our Facebook group at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/facebook Get a Board Game Barrage T-shirt at: https://boardgamebarrage.com/store

Looking to level up your board game nights? You're in for a treat as we unveil our top 10 favorite board game expansions that will take your gaming experience to new heights! Join us, Doug and Tom, as we delve deep into the world of unmissable expansions, from Quacks of Quedlinburg to Betrayal at House on the Hill, and share our most memorable moments playing these incredible games.Ever wondered how Red Dragon Inn, King of Tokyo: Power Up, and Formula D can offer even more thrills? We've got you covered in this episode of Meeple Knights as we discuss those popular games and their exhilarating expansions. Plus, we dive into the co-op elements of King of New York and King of Monster Island - you won't want to miss our takes on these epic gaming experiences!But wait, there's more! We continue our countdown of must-have expansions, covering gems like Funkoverse, Celestia: A Little Help, and Escape the Dark Sector. Find out how cards, bombs, and other elements can supercharge your gameplay, and don't forget to join us next week when we host a game show that'll test your board game knowledge. Happy gaming, folks! S O C I A L M E D I A➡️Website: ( https://www.meepleknights.com )➡️YouTube: ( https://www.youtube.com/@meepleknights )➡️Instagram: ( https://www.instagram.com/meepleknights )➡️FaceBook Page: ( https://www.facebook.com/meepleknights )➡️FaceBook Group: ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/meepleknights )➡️Discord: ( https://discord.gg/5vea8ynvPq )C O N T A C T U S

Welcome to another episode of Meeple2Meeple and this week PJ and Gareth chat about racing games! With the start of a new season of F1 PJ and Gareth talk about racing games in general, both cars and camels! Find out what they think makes for a great racing board or dice game!   Games covered: Downforce, Camel Up, Long Shot - The Dice Game, Mississippi Queen, Flamme Rouge, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Formula D, Formula 1, Automobiles and Outrun the Bear!   Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!  IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple Gareth personal IG: @BoardGameMeeple PJ personal IG: @The_Cajun_Gamer #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meeple2meeple/message

Today, and calling in from Formula D, we are joined by Nishanth who is a former time attack competitor / grassroots drifter who now instructs for High performance driving experience programs and tinkers with cars for fun. Currently, he's converting his time attack / drift Subaru BRZ into an EV. He's built several car related hacks (using your car as a sim racing controller and open source flex fuel analyzers). You can check out some of that work on his website linked in the show notes, and hear more about Nish right now.Nishanth's WebsiteInstagramGitHub page

Get ready to celebrate with us as we toast to the second anniversary of the Meeple Knights podcast! In this joyous episode, we reminisce about our incredible year, from racing on 14 exhilarating Formula D tracks to creating our surprising Top 100 list. We'll share the challenges and strategies we faced during our races, as well as discussing the guests who have graced our platform and the behind-the-scenes knowledge we've gained from self-publishing.We also talk about the Origins Convention in Ohio, and the mouth-watering unlimited meat tasting challenge that Adam dared to try. You'll hear about last year's AdamCon event and how we managed to raise a significant amount for Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and we'll ponder the exciting possibilities for this year's event. Are you curious about what's in store for the future of our podcast? Finally, we cordially invite you to join us at our upcoming gaming event at Capstone Games. We'll discuss the Valentine's Day event and debate the merits of various games, including Catan and Talisman. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of the Meeple Knights family - come celebrate, play, and make memories with us! S O C I A L M E D I A➡️Website: ( https://www.meepleknights.com )➡️YouTube: ( https://www.youtube.com/@meepleknights )➡️Instagram: ( https://www.instagram.com/meepleknights )➡️FaceBook Page: ( https://www.facebook.com/meepleknights )➡️FaceBook Group: ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/meepleknights )➡️Discord: ( https://discord.gg/5vea8ynvPq )C O N T A C T U S

**We're spending a couple of weeks away from the microphone over the Christmas and New Year period. This means that although we won't be publishing any new guest appearances until mid-January, we're going to be bringing back some of our favourite older episodes that deserve another listen.**This week's High Performance Academy Tuned In podcast guest comes to us all the way from Oslo, Norway.Fredric Aasbø is the winningest driver in Formula D history, with a bunch of championships under his belt and the chiselled jawline to match. Fredric recently took some time out of his busy winter ice drifting schedule to sit down with Andre and discuss all things drift — the driving, the cars, the setups, the business — all of it.Use ‘PODCAST75' for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inThe conversation begins with a look back into Fredric's past, from the early days of his grandmother teaching him how to use the E-brake to control a sliding car on ice,  to his experiences in karting and drifting as teenager,  through to the stark realisation that getting into the pro-level motorsport game — let alone to the very top — means making big sacrifices and pouring everything you have into your dream. Fredric confirms that, as we suspected, there are no free rides in motorsport for the vast majority of us.Andre and Fredric then get into the finer details of drifting at the highest levels, from studying and understanding the judging system, to driving techniques, sponsorship pressures, and even the need to fine-tune your "bullsh*t detector".Fredric also dives into the heavy-duty technical side of the sport and its vehicles, discussing how these pro drift monsters actually work, and how he was able to dominate with a little four-cylinder in an economy car body... Over and over again.Interested in learning how to do your own wheel alignment for the track or street? Start with a free alignment & suspension 101 lesson now: hpcdmy.co/alignmentfThere are plenty of interesting tidbits to dig into here when it comes to how Fredric and his team set up his cars for each track with asymmetric alignments, turbo sizes, gear ratios, tyre pressures, and a whole lot more. Like to skid cars? This is the episode for you.

**We're spending a couple of weeks away from the microphone over the Christmas and New Year period. This means that although we won't be publishing any new guest appearances until mid-January, we're going to be bringing back some of our favourite older episodes that deserve another listen.**You've seen him roasting tyres on Netflix, swinging wrenches on Donut Media's HiLow series, and smashing out laps in Formula D competition, and now Aaron Parker is here and ready to talk rotary engines, motorsport wiring, and a whole lot more on this week's episode of the HPA Tuned In podcast.Use ‘PODCAST75' for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inAaron Parker will be a name and face known to many listeners thanks to his high-profile gigs in the industry — he's more than just a media personality though. Aaron has a wealth of experience and a whole lot of knowledge in the automotive space, particularly when it comes to Mazda's rotary engine and professional motorsport wiring.Aaron and Tuned In host Andre Simon jump straight into Aaron's rise through the industry, beginning with his danger-soaked early obsession with street bikes and eventual progression onto four wheels — the rotary-powered Mazda FD3S RX-7 in particular.Everything rotary then takes over the conversation, covering why these unique motors have such a shaky reputation for reliability, how you can build one properly and have it last for years' worth of hard driving, why rotary tuning and turbo selection needs to be approached differently, and plenty more.When he's not building cars on the internet, competing in drift competitions in his RX-7, or stunt driving in Hollywood productions, Aaron spends his time running Wolf Motorsport Wire, providing high-end motorsport wiring solutions for some of the fastest cars on the planet.Aaron and Andre get deep into the ins and outs of the motorsport wiring world, discussing future proofing, providing a service that keeps customers happy, and what makes a good wiring job in motorsport.There's a lot to chew on in this episode — it's well worth a listen, especially if you think rotaries are garbage.You can follow Aaron here:IG: @aaparker.300, @wolfmotorsportswireYT: Aaron ParkerAs mentioned in the podcast, the Stephan Papadakis episode can be found here: https://hpcdmy.co/papadakisWant to learn more about motorsport wiring? Claim your spot for the next FREE lesson: https://hpcdmy.co/wireb 

On this episode we are back from Holiday break and do we have some things to talk about. Acura unveiled their Integra Type S test car, Honda unveild the Civic Type R TCR racecar, Bluepront engines stole the PRI show with its huge LS headed 4 cylinder, Falken is pulling out of Formula D, and Indycar is pulling out of iRacing. On top of all that news we also discuss what our automotive related New Years Resolutions are for this year.

Episode 134 is live! Come listen as we talk all about Land vs Sea and what we love about it. We go from it into the topic all about new-to-us games that we are taking to the holidays with family. It's a good list that we really enjoy! Finally we end by telling you how early we spoiled Christmas this year! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe! If you want to see the video version of the podcast then head over to Patreon.com and support us at any level! Game Talk: 9:46 Top Shelf Topic: 26:04 Pint Sized Question: 50:40 Game Mentions: Bagh Chal, Ghosts of Christmas, Formula D, Isle of Cats, On Tour, Marvel United: X-Men, Catstronauts Support: If you would like to help us improve our product, here's where you can do that! www.patreon.com/MalthausGames podpledge.com?p=3D8L1M1V4S7F8... ko-fi.com/malthausgames Sound Attributions: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Downloaded from freemusicarchive.org/music/Bro... Edits: Cut to length and Faded in. Heavy Happy With Drums by Ryan Cullinane, Downloaded from freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan Cullinane/Heavy Happy With Drums – Beat Driven Productions – Heavy Happy With Drums Edits: Cut to length and faded out. Crowd in a bar (LCR recording) by Leandros.Ntounis, downloaded from freesound.org/people/Leandros... Edits: Cut to length, added vocals and own recorded drink making sounds. Vinyl_record_needle_static_01.wav by joedeshon, downloaded from freesound.org/people/joedesho... Edits: Cut to length, added to music and raised volume level. Hidden Wall Opening by ertfelda, downloaded from freesound.org/people/ertfelda... Edits: Adjust volume and cut to length added jungle sound and voice. Yucatan jungle.mp3 by folkart films, downloaded from freesound.org/people/folkart%... Edits: Adjust volume, cut to length, added door sound and voice. Footsteps, Concretem A.wav by InspectorJ, downloaded from freesound.org/people/Inspecto... Edits: Cut to length, adjusted volume, added jungle sounds and voice. Fantasy Sounds Effects Library, Ambience_Cave_00.wav by LittleRobotSoundFactory, downloaded from freesound.org/people/LittleRo... Edits: Cut to length, faded in, adjusted volume and added footsteps, jungle sounds, stone door, and voice. Game Show Theme Tune by FoolBoyMedia, downloaded from freesound.org/people/FoolBoyM... Edits: Cut to length, added vocals, adjusted volume. Audience, Theatre Applause.wav by makosan, downloaded from freesound.org/people/makosan/... Edits: Added music, added voice, cut to length and adjusted volume.

2022 Formula Drift Runner-Up Matt Field came into The Freak Nation Sunday night to get on the couch about finishing second in points for the second straight season. The Lucas Oil Racing driver is one of the top competitors in Formula D. He was so close this season that he went into the last event at Irwindale Speedway leading the points. But Fields learned how tough it is to close the deal. Listen...

Going back to 2018 in this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," with Formula Drift legend Chris Forsberg and Trophy Truck driver Justin Matney.

Dai Yoshihara is a  professional driver who has competed in Formula D,  Time Attack, Road Racing, and Hill Climb. And it all started with a motorcycle. Sort of.  On this episode we find out how Dai got his start in driving, drifting, and the unlikely meeting that led to his first drift event and ultimately, his career. Dai walks us through his car history; the differences between road racing and drifting; why he loves the Pikes Peak Hill Climb; his AE86 builds; and the one race car he would own if he could. Some of his most notable  moments: he won the Formula D championship in 2011, 3rd place in the 25  Hours of Thunderhill, 1st overall in the 2019 Global Time Attack Super  Lap Battle,  and took 1st place in the Unlimited class  (and 9th  overall) at the  Pikes Peak International Hill Climb of 2020. He's also  been a drift judge, a precision driver,  co-hosted a show on Hagerty  along with our own Zack Klapman, and has been the face of many brands.    Recorded August 16, 2022   Head to Policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TSTGet your DILLON OPTICS sunglasses through The Smoking Tire and receive a free t-shirt! https://thesmokingtire.com/partners-1 Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman   

There's a good chance there's more you could be doing to get the most out of your car's handling capabilities, and this week's guest — industry legend Mike Kojima of MotoIQ — is here to talk you through it.Use ‘PODCAST75' for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inMotoIQ has long been a trusted source for technical knowledge covering a wide range of subjects, and although founder Mike Kojima is an automotive jack of all trades, it's his vast knowledge of suspension tuning that we tap into for this episode.Mike first talks us through basic suspension set up rules to live by, the pitfalls of cheap parts, and points out where he sees enthusiasts going wrong time and time again — it turns out that it's not all that hard to take a step backwards in handling performance when fitting new parts if you don't know what you're doing.The episode then dives pretty deep into the finer details of handling, focusing on tyre temps, front-wheel drive and drift-specific wheel alignment secrets, as well as super-common issues that could be fixed relatively easily with a few tweaks. Finishing up with a fascinating look into the world of Formula D suspension, wheel alignment, and tyre setups, this episode is required listening for anyone that likes to go fast.Check out our suspension and car setup courses here: https://hpcdmy.co/handlebFollow MotoIQ here:IG: @motoiqYT: motoiqWWW: motoiq.com

In this "From the Down & Dirty Show Vault," Jim Beaver throws it back a few years to a show with Formula D legend Ryan Tuerck and rallycross star Steve Arpin.

Part 2 of PPIHC is another double-header! First: Rhys Millen and Joey Seely explain their secrets to being fast, the 1300HP 911 they're campaigning, and a bit of Rhys' history at the mountain. Plus, Rhys' weird tire secret. Then, we hop in an MDX with Acura's lead factory driver, James Robinson, who gives us a turn-by-turn tour of the mountain. He points out specific challenges, turns, driving lines, and talks about the event in general, how he started, and his NSX. Rhys Millen is one of the best drivers on Earth. He holds trophies from Formula D, and Global Rally Cross. He set his first Pikes Peak record in 1997 in a Toyota Supra. He was King of the Mountain (overall winner) in 2012 and 2015, set the EV record in 2016, and set the SUV record in 2018. He's also won at Baja, knows how to setup a car, and as we find out, has a weird secret with tires. Joey Seely was a co-founder of BBI Autosport. 6 years ago he struck out on his own to open Emotion Engineering. Initially, he focused on chassis/suspension setup. He was the lead engineer for Jeff Zwart's PPIHC efforts several times, including with the ultra-rare 935. But as former racing engineer, Joey knew he could go bigger. Over time he's developed his own parts, brake pads, and engine builds, all culminating in this incredible Pikes Peak effort with Rhys Millen. Head to https://www.Policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Berryman Products. All-American Made since 1918. Berryman is Available at your favorite automotive retailer or automotive parts store. https://www.berrymanproducts.com. To thank you for being such a loyal listener, we're partnering with Freedom to give you an exclusive 20% off when you go to https://www.freedomgrooming.com/tire Download the FREE Upside App and use promo code smoking to get $5 or more cash back on your first purchase of $10 or more. Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us! https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want shorter podcasts? Subscribe to our new CLIPS channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4WGV-W5zD1MK4yHbNGwmw

You've seen him roasting tyres on Netflix, swinging wrenches on Donut Media's HiLow series, and smashing out laps in Formula D competition, and now Aaron Parker is here and ready to talk rotary engines, motorsport wiring, and a whole lot more on this week's episode of the HPA Tuned In podcast.Use ‘PODCAST75' for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inAaron Parker will be a name and face known to many listeners thanks to his high-profile gigs in the industry — he's more than just a media personality though. Aaron has a wealth of experience and a whole lot of knowledge in the automotive space, particularly when it comes to Mazda's rotary engine and professional motorsport wiring.Aaron and Tuned In host Andre Simon jump straight into Aaron's rise through the industry, beginning with his danger-soaked early obsession with street bikes and eventual progression onto four wheels — the rotary-powered Mazda FD3S RX-7 in particular.Everything rotary then takes over the conversation, covering why these unique motors have such a shaky reputation for reliability, how you can build one properly and have it last for years' worth of hard driving, why rotary tuning and turbo selection needs to be approached differently, and plenty more.When he's not building cars on the internet, competing in drift competitions in his RX-7, or stunt driving in Hollywood productions, Aaron spends his time running Wolf Motorsport Wire, providing high-end motorsport wiring solutions for some of the fastest cars on the planet.Aaron and Andre get deep into the ins and outs of the motorsport wiring world, discussing future proofing, providing a service that keeps customers happy, and what makes a good wiring job in motorsport.There's a lot to chew on in this episode — it's well worth a listen, especially if you think rotaries are garbage.You can follow Aaron here:IG: @aaparker.300, @wolfmotorsportswireYT: Aaron ParkerAs mentioned in the podcast, the Stephan Papadakis episode can be found here: https://hpcdmy.co/papadakisWant to learn more about motorsport wiring? Claim your spot for the next FREE lesson: https://hpcdmy.co/wireb 

Matthew recaps Formula D and the first 3 rounds in 2022. Included is not only the 3 pro rounds, but discussion on what we saw at Prospec round 1 and what potential those drivers may have. Also, what is going on with the podcast and what does the future hold?

From the very infancy of import drag racing through to the current high-stakes, big-dollar world of professional Formula D competition, this week's Tuned In podcast guest has been at the forefront of it all.Use ‘PODCAST75' for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inStephan Papadakis joins us from Los Angeles for a great, in-depth conversation on a wide range of interesting topics, starting with his origin story that begins with a gig sweeping floors at an engine building shop. Stephan then goes on to discuss the very early days of import racing  — a time that saw his fledgling business, Papadakis Racing, go from complete unknown to household name within the burgeoning scene. Predictably, that means talking about fast Hondas.After a few years spent setting and resetting records on the quartermile, Stephan and his team saw an opportunity to jump into something entirely different when the US drift scene began to explode. The Papadakis Racing team was at the very crest of the wave, pushing just what was possible further and further, and Stephan talks us through that progression from glorified street car to the current crop of 1000hp+ grip monster FD machines. Host Andre Simon hones in one particular topic of interest — the development of Toyota's humble 2.5-litre 4-cylinder 2AR engine and its use in pro-level drifting. This turns into a pretty deep dive into the long process of taking an everyday motor and turning it into not just a competitive FD engine, but a championship-winning one too. How did he make the power, and more importantly, how did he make it reliable?Learn more about Performance Engine Building by coming along to the next FREE lesson: https://hpcdmy.co/enginebFinally, the discussion then turns to the BMW B58 straight-six, as found in the Papadakis Racing Toyota GR Supra piloted by Fredric Aasbø. Stephan was one of the first guys in the aftermarket to get his hands on — and tear down — one of these motors and he has a lot to say about the B58's general design and construction, as well as how to extract big power from it.This episode is an excellent dive into the world of Papadakis Racing, and there's a whole lot of in-depth knowledge to be found for anyone who's interested in making cars go fast, reliably. If you haven't already, check out our episode with Stephan's driver Fredric Aasbø here: https://hpcdmy.co/aasboFollow Stephan here:IG: @stephpapadakisYT: PapadakisRacingWWW: papadakisracing.com  

Going back to January of 2017 on this "From the Vault" episode of the Down & Dirty Radio Show, Jim Beaver catches up with Supercross winner Shane McElrath, Pro Drifter Ryan Tuerck, and Trophy Truck driver Ryan Arciero.

This week's High Performance Academy Tuned In podcast guest comes to us all the way from Oslo, Norway. Fredric Aasbø is the winningest driver in Formula D history, with a bunch of championships under his belt and the chiselled jawline to match. Fredric recently took some time out of his busy winter ice drifting schedule to sit down with Andre and discuss all things drift — the driving, the cars, the setups, the business — all of it.Use ‘PODCAST75' for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inThe conversation begins with a look back into Fredric's past, from the early days of his grandmother teaching him how to use the E-brake to control a sliding car on ice,  to his experiences in karting and drifting as teenager,  through to the stark realisation that getting into the pro-level motorsport game — let alone to the very top — means making big sacrifices and pouring everything you have into your dream. Fredric confirms that, as we suspected, there are no free rides in motorsport for the vast majority of us. Andre and Fredric then get into the finer details of drifting at the highest levels, from studying and understanding the judging system, to driving techniques, sponsorship pressures, and even the need to fine-tune your "bullsh*t detector". Fredric also dives into the heavy-duty technical side of the sport and its vehicles, discussing how these pro drift monsters actually work, and how he was able to dominate with a little four-cylinder in an economy car body... Over and over again. Interested in learning how to do your own wheel alignment for the track or street? Start with a free alignment & suspension 101 lesson now: hpcdmy.co/alignmentfThere are plenty of interesting tidbits to dig into here when it comes to how Fredric and his team set up his cars for each track with asymmetric alignments, turbo sizes, gear ratios, tyre pressures, and a whole lot more. Like to skid cars? This is the episode for you.

This week's High Performance Academy Tuned In podcast guest comes to us all the way from Oslo, Norway. Fredric Aasbø is the winningest driver in Formula D history, with a bunch of championships under his belt and the chiselled jawline to match. Fredric recently took some time out of his busy winter ice drifting schedule to sit down with Andre and discuss all things drift — the driving, the cars, the setups, the business — all of it.Use ‘PODCAST75' for $75 off your first HPA course here: https://hpcdmy.co/hpa-tuned-inThe conversation begins with a look back into Fredric's past, from the early days of his grandmother teaching him how to use the E-brake to control a sliding car on ice,  to his experiences in karting and drifting as teenager,  through to the stark realisation that getting into the pro-level motorsport game — let alone to the very top — means making big sacrifices and pouring everything you have into your dream. Fredric confirms that, as we suspected, there are no free rides in motorsport for the vast majority of us. Andre and Fredric then get into the finer details of drifting at the highest levels, from studying and understanding the judging system, to driving techniques, sponsorship pressures, and even the need to fine-tune your "bullsh*t detector". Fredric also dives into the heavy-duty technical side of the sport and its vehicles, discussing how these pro drift monsters actually work, and how he was able to dominate with a little four-cylinder in an economy car body... Over and over again. Interested in learning how to do your own wheel alignment for the track or street? Start with a free alignment & suspension 101 lesson now: hpcdmy.co/alignmentfThere are plenty of interesting tidbits to dig into here when it comes to how Fredric and his team set up his cars for each track with asymmetric alignments, turbo sizes, gear ratios, tyre pressures, and a whole lot more. Like to skid cars? This is the episode for you.

In Part 1 of our Hawaii series brought to you by In4mation, our good friend Layton Takaesu gives us one propah kine podcast intro, teaches us some Pidgin and then recounts some of his memories seeing early drifting on Oahu when he was a kid. Our 3 guests in episode 10 are all pioneers of drifting in the USA in the early 2000s. Not all of them drove competitions, but what they were doing was noticed across the Pacific Ocean on the mainland and in Japan. Royce Fujimoto, known for his blue and then later brown ae86, recounts what it was like in the first Drift Session events, Ueo drifting his car in 4th gear, and "finding the land mine" on Hawaii Raceway Park (HRP). He gives us some sage advice about competing against yourself. Justin Kikkawa, known for his stylish burgundy AE86, talks about cool Japanese car style, street drifting on Tantalus, buying SSR Modex Dori Dori wheels brand new from the factory, and his car was a result of Hawaii's rich history of modifying Toyotas. Barry Wong was Benson's Team KAAZ teammate in Formula D, and also an OG in Hawaii's drift scene. He's now the father of 2, but he shares his memories of starting with the locally popular Toyota pickup truck, then his ae86 and the S13 hatchback that he keeps ready for drifting to this day. Please check our IG (@sileightymania) to enter our giveaway brought to you by In4mation. Hint: Listen until to the very end of the episode for some extra culture. It's good for you!

Adam Hawk and Ryan Engles discuss the office dartboard and why the show went a on break. Voice of Formula D, Jarod DeAnda joins and reveals how he learned to golf, his grandfather's legacy, if Fast & Furious is good or bad for the world of drift, his favorite Christmas movies, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Gushi is on his 17th year in his career as a Formula Drift professional athlete, a stunt driver, and a level 40 Pokemon Master on Pokemon Go. He is well accomplished celebrity, and rightfully so - he is on the Toyota website! But when we first met him, he was just a 14 year old kid who had a love for cars and drifting. We reminisce about his days as a young kid, his run-ins with the law while street drifting, some of his favorite early moments of Formula D, and his fondness for brown S13 interior and Snapple Facts. Thank you to Koyo Racing for sponsoring this episode. We will be announcing details for our giveaway on 5/7 on our Instagram page @sileightymania

Boogity Boogity Boogity, let's go racing meeples. This week the meeples discuss all things racing. We talk about out favorite racing games including: Jamaica, Downforce, Formula D, Quest for El Dorado, PitchCar, Automobiles, and Formula Motor Racing.