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We reached out to ASD to ask a few questions about their plans for the 2013 season.
- Will ASD return for the 2013 FD Season?
"Yes, ASD will be returning to Formula D competition in 2013 and beyond. We are committed to Formula Drift for the foreseeable future".
- Which cars will ASD Support in 2013?
"We're not in a position where we can announce cars or drivers for 2013 yet. All those details are in process and being evaluated with potential drivers and commercial partners. I have a pretty good idea where we're going with some of it but can't say anything yet".
- So are you still looking for drivers and sponsors?
"It depends, but I'll always look at opportunities to further expand our program if it's a good fit. How many cars we will run in FD is yet to be determined dependent on other things we're also looking at for 2013 and beyond".
- So this split with Falken has been planned for a while it sounds like?
"Not a long time. I think every business is always looking at their direction and examining their path. Falken has been an awesome partner for us and we've had a lot of success together. I think it's been really mutually beneficial. It wasn't until right before the New Jersey FD event that I let Falken know ASD wouldn't be returning with their team next season. It seemed like the right thing to do to give Falken plenty of notice and it not be a surprise to them at the end of this year. For right now, our focus is on doing the best possible job we can for them for the rest of this year. And I sincerely wish them all the best for the future, I've made some good friends over there and want to see them keep succeeding. But for right now, our focus is on trying to help them win another championship this year with either JTP or JR. Everything else for next year will sort itself out along the way over the next couple of months".
- Will ASD return for the 2013 FD Season?
"Yes, ASD will be returning to Formula D competition in 2013 and beyond. We are committed to Formula Drift for the foreseeable future".
- Which cars will ASD Support in 2013?
"We're not in a position where we can announce cars or drivers for 2013 yet. All those details are in process and being evaluated with potential drivers and commercial partners. I have a pretty good idea where we're going with some of it but can't say anything yet".
- So are you still looking for drivers and sponsors?
"It depends, but I'll always look at opportunities to further expand our program if it's a good fit. How many cars we will run in FD is yet to be determined dependent on other things we're also looking at for 2013 and beyond".
- So this split with Falken has been planned for a while it sounds like?
"Not a long time. I think every business is always looking at their direction and examining their path. Falken has been an awesome partner for us and we've had a lot of success together. I think it's been really mutually beneficial. It wasn't until right before the New Jersey FD event that I let Falken know ASD wouldn't be returning with their team next season. It seemed like the right thing to do to give Falken plenty of notice and it not be a surprise to them at the end of this year. For right now, our focus is on doing the best possible job we can for them for the rest of this year. And I sincerely wish them all the best for the future, I've made some good friends over there and want to see them keep succeeding. But for right now, our focus is on trying to help them win another championship this year with either JTP or JR. Everything else for next year will sort itself out along the way over the next couple of months".
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