DRIVER Profiles (Post Them!)

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D1 Grand Prix Driver profiles are already on DRIFTING.com, but now we need profiles for the professional U.S. drivers.

D1 Grand Prix Driver Profiles
http://drifting.com/D1_Grand_Prix_Drivers.php


PROFILE TEMPLATE:

Name:
Birth Date:
Birth Place:

Comment about yourself:

Bio Text:
-Background (How you got started)
-Current Plans
-Future Plans
Car:
Recent Events:
Sponsors:
Power:
Torque:
Tires:
Wheels:
Suspension:
Exterior:
Transmission:
Clutch:
LSD:

SAMPLE PROFILE

DRIVER 002 - Nobuteru Taniguchi
Birth Date: May 18th, 1971
Birth Place: Hiroshima
Best Position: Winner
Rank: Priority A (seed competitor)

"One of The Smoothest and Quickest Drifters "

He was the 1st place winner in Round 2 this year and continued to be a strong drifter in the following competitions. Many thought he'd be the overall winner. Unfortunately, he began losing during the middle of the season, but came back strong once again in the final rounds.

Car: GT30ProS Version
Top qualifier in: Rounds 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Sponsors: Nismo / Yokohama Tire / Car Make T&E / Yashio Factory / Esprit / Craft Square/ HPI / Defend Racing
Power: 440 ps
Torque: n/a
Tires: F / Neova (235/40-18) R / Neova (255/35-18)
Wheels: F / Super Advan Ver.2 (10J-18) R / Super Advan Ver. 2 (10J-18)

Suspension: F / Hipermax D R / Hipermax D
Exterior: F/B: Vertex Ridge - S/S: Vertex Ridge - R/B: Vertex Ridge - Wing: Vertex Ridge
Transmission: HKS 6-Speed
Other:

[Driftday]

Taka's Bio

Driver: Taka Aono
Birth: 1969

Taka Aono has been Drift Association's chief instructor since the beginning, and possesses a long history of competitive driving. He's achieved numerous awards in autocross events, and is now competing nationally in the Formula D series. His professional demeanor and renowned mechanical skill with the 4AG motor put him in a select group of talented driver/mechanics.

First and foremost to Taka is his commitment to teaching drifting to drivers. At every Drift Day he can be found hopping from driver to driver to offer his recommendations in developing proper technique. As Drift Association's chief instructor, he sets the lead for all other instructors to follow. His course designs have been used for D1 Grand Prix operations in the U.S. throughout 2004, and next year he will continue to offer his expertise to the very highest levels of professional drifting competition.

Taka's mechanical knowledge is also extensive. This year Taka, with the assistance of many special friends at Drift Association, reassembled his competition AE86 in two weeks from nothing more than a shell. His knowledge is included in the resources available at Club4AG.com, which is one of the most comprehensive technical references for the AE86's powerplant.

Results:

Awarded "Most influential Drifter" at the Formula D finale banquet.
Top 16 finisher at the first inaugural Formula D season.
Top 8, Round 2 Formula D at the Reliant Center in Houston, Texas.
3rd place at Drift Showoff 2. October 11, 2003. Irwindale Speedway.
Orido award at RS-R Drift Festival, April 4, 2003. Irwindale Speedway
2001 Los Angeles (CSCC) Regional Champion - FSP
2002 SCCA ProSolo Atwater, First Place FSP
2002 SCCA ProSolo Wendover, First Place FSP
2002 SCCA Pro Series Champion
2002 SCCA Pro Solo2 National Champion
2003 SCCA National Tour, San Diego First Place FSP
2003 SCCA Pro Solo Atwater, First Place FSP
2003 SCCA Pro Solo Wendover, First Place FSP
2003 SCCA Pro Solo Topeka, First Place FSP
2003 SCCA FSP Series Champion
2003 SCCA National Solo2 Second Place FSP

FUTURE DATES

Formula D. 6 events in 2005
RS-R Drift Festival. 2005
Falken Drift Showoff. 5 events in 2005
Drift Days. 21 through 34 in 2005

Media exposure:

Import Tuner, November issue. Article on Taka's Famous AE86 titled, "King Corolla"
Grassroots Motorsports Magazine. Article on Taka's FSP champion car titled, "Racing Recipe"
Import Tuner, August issue. Full page image of Taka's car. Event-U.S. Drift Nationals
Pure Drifting 2004. Driver's interview about drifting in America.
Drift Review 2003. Driver's interview and footage for DVD.


The Car:

Taka's AE86 is unmistakable. His reflective blue graphics demonstrate his professional and eye-catching style. The engine is also unique, with a complete set of Toda internals pulsing through his "Black Top" 4AG 20 valve. Many consider this car the most well developed drift AE86 in America. Even with this level of tuning, Taka often finds himself competing against cars with 2 or 3 times the horsepower.

SPECS:

- 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S (AE86) hatchback

- AE111 20V Engine
Toda pistons
Toda Camshaft
Freedom ECU
- Front: TRD race shocks with 550 lb springs
Longchamp XR4 15x9J (-15mm Offset)
Yokohama ES100 195/50/15 tires
- Rear: TRD race shocks with 450 springs
Longchamp XR4 15x9J (-27mm Offset)
Yokohama ES100 195/50/15 tires
- Battle Version Tension rod & Pan hard rod
-Nardi steering wheel
-Battle Version roll center adaptors & rear 4 links
- Earl's 19 row oil cooler
- Griffin radiator
- OS Giken limited slip diff w/ 4.7 final drive
-- OS Giken super single clutch
- TechnoSquare 6pt roll cage

Pictures available at www.driftday.com

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These photographs can go with Taka's profile.

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Rhys Millen Drift Car Specs
text from gtodrift.com

Engine Type V8 Gen III LS1
GM Racing High Flow Heads: GM Part #88958665
GM Racing High Performance Cam: GM Part #12480110
Greddy 60mm Water & Oiler Pressure Gauges

Displacement 5.7L
Maximum Output 490 HP @ 6007 RPM
438 lb.ft of Torque @ 5406 RPM
Induction Greddy Airnix Filter 200mm

Drivetrain Factory close ratio 6 speed Transsmision
Exedy Twin Plate Clutch & Flywheel
Kaaz Limited Slip
3.91 Rear Axle Ratio
Exhaust 4-2-1 1 3/4 in. Coated Mild Steel Headers
RMR High Flow Exhaust System
Brakes Front: Grex Custom 6 Pot Caliper and 14in Rotor
Rear: Grex Custom 4 Pot Caliper and 12in Rotor
Steering Modified Factory Rack and Pinion
Front Suspension Intrax Custom Adjustable Height and Dampening Coilover

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Text from GushiAuto

Driver: Ken Gushi
Age: 17
Birthplace: Okinawa, Japan
Vehicle: 1992 Nissan S13 Coupe
Background:
A rising star in drifting, soon to be 17 year-old Ken Gushi is the youngest competing D1 Grand Prix driver in history. Taught by his father since the age of 8, Ken developed his drifting skills and qualified to the US D1 Grand Prix all without a driver's license. Today, Ken is considered the most gifted young drifters in the US.

Recent Drifting Competitions:
2003 - US D1 Grand Prix
2003 - US D1 Driver Search - Top 8 Qualifier
2004 - FormulaD 2nd Place at Huston
2004 - $10,00 Drifting Shoot Out Winner

Sponsors:
5ZIGEN, AUTOMETER, AEROTECH, ABCD AUTO, BOMEX, BELLE-1 COMMIUNICATION, BLAST RACING, BOSOZOKU DRIFT DIVISION, BRIDE, B-RACING, C-WEST/DRFT, DRIFTING.COM, E.S. TECHNICAL ROADSPORT, EUPHORIC DESIGNS, EXEDY, GORGEOUS GARAGE, GUSHI AUTO, HKS, KAAZ, KUZZINS KUSTOMS, KOYO RACING, MILANO AUTO, MISSION AUTO, ROTORA, SEIBON, TEIN, TANABE, YOKOHAMA.

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text from GushiAuto

Driver: Gushi
Age: 38
Birthplace: Okinawa, Japan
Vehicle: 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S AE86 Hatch
Background:
N/A
Recent Drifting Competitions:
N/A
Sponsors:
5ZIGEN, AUTOMETER, AEROTECH, ABCD AUTO, BOMEX, BELLE-1 COMMIUNICATION, BLAST RACING, BOSOZOKU DRIFT DIVISION, BRIDE, B-RACING, C-WEST/DRFT, DRIFTING.COM, E.S. TECHNICAL ROADSPORT, EUPHORIC DESIGNS, EXEDY, GORGEOUS GARAGE, GUSHI AUTO, HKS, KAAZ, KUZZINS KUSTOMS, KOYO RACING, MILANO AUTO, MISSION AUTO, ROTORA, SEIBON, TEIN, TANABE, YOKOHAMA.

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DRIFTING HISTORY – CALVIN WAN
Drifting Competition
from calvinwan.com

Qualified 4th out of 34 in the opening round of the Formula D drift championship on April 24-25, 2004 at Road Atlanta, GA.

Competed in the Qualification round of the D1 Grand Prix Series - Round 1on February 28, 2004 at Irwindale Speedway, CA.

Competition entry in the Falken Drift Showoff on October 12, 2003 at Irwindale Speedway, CA

One of eight US Competitors in the Inaugural D1 Grand Prix USA
Professional Drift Competition on August 31, 2003 at Irwindale Speedway, CA

2nd place finish in the NASA Hyperfest US Drift Nationals on July 12, 2003 at California Speedway, CA

Finalist in the US D1 Drivers Search (scored 2nd in points) on June 15, 2003 at Irwindale Speedway, CA

1st place finish in Drift Association’s Drift Day 5 competition on May 25, 2003 at Irwindale Speedway, CA

Competition entry in the RSR Drift Festival on April 6, 2003 at Irwindale Speedway, CA

Competition entry in the Falken Tire Drift Showoff on March 2, 2003 at Irwindale Speedway, CA

Competition entry in the Option Ikaten USA event on January 17, 2003. I was selected to be in the Drift Top 15 group covered in Option Video’s, Drift Tengoku vol. 14. at Irwindale Speedway, CA

Drifting Demonstrations / Events


Drift Instructor for NASA’s US Drift events. www.usdrift.com
Drift Instructor for Drift Association / Club 4ag www.driftday.com
Drift Instructor for NorCal Drift Association. www.ncda.net
Drift Demonstration at the Houston Drift Showoff on April 10, 2004. www.driftshowoff.com
Invited to evaluate the new Mazda RX-8 and Miata for drift testing on November 21, 2003 in El Toro, CA. Event hosted by AMCI. www.amcimarketing.com
Drove in the Nopi Race Wars Finals Drift Demonstration on October 14, 2003 in California Speedway, CA.
Drove in the EA Sports Need For Speed Underground Press Release Drift Demonstration on October 9, 2003 at Area 51 in Alemeda, CA.
Participated in 30 drift events / demonstrations / competitions in 2003.

RACING HISTORY – CALVIN WAN

Road Racing

Competed in the inaugural NASA 25 hour Endurance Race on December 6-7, 2003 at Thunderhill Raceway, CA. www.nasaproracing.com

Obtained my racing license through the Driving Concept Racing School Program approved by NASA on November 16, 2003 at Buttonwillow Raceway, CA. www.drivingconcepts.com

Driving instructor for Thunder Hill High Performance Driving School. www.thunderhill.com

Autocross Competition

3rd place finish in ASP in the 2002 SCCA SFR Solo 2 Winter Slush series.
One - 1st place finish in the series
3rd place finish in ASP in the 2002 SCCA Sacramento Cup Enduro
3rd place finish in FSP-R in the 2000 SCCA SFR Championship Series
Four - 1st place finishes in the series
Competed in SCCA's National Tour at Atwater, CA in 2003 and 2002
Competed in SCCA’s Pro Solo event at Atwater, CA in 2003.
Rallycross

Competed in SCCA's inaugural Rallycross event in July 27, 2002.
Drag Racing

2nd place finish: 1997 Sears Point Sport Drags
Three - Quarter finalist placings: 1997-98 Sears Point Sport Drags
Semi finalist: 1997 Sears Point Sport Drags

Motorcycle


Completed a DP Safety School program in 2001 at Laguna Seca Raceway, CA. www.dpsafetyschool.com

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Samuel Hubinette
text from toxicdrift.com

Samuel Hubinette, AKA The Crazy Swede, was born and raised in northern Sweden. He was not only born with a passion to race, but with a gift. When he was 8 years old he started to slide cars around on the Artic frozen lakes. Since the country was covered in snow eight months of the year, drifting became second nature to him. Controlling a car while sliding on ice and snow is something his father taught him at a young age.

By the time Samuel was 16, he had his first competition in Rally Cross. By age 23 he was working as a Test Driver at Volvo Cars. He worked at Volvo for 9 years until he set his sights on America. He came to Newport Beach, California in 1998 to hang out for a year (he was sick of driving fast). While here, he went to a driving event for BMW where he was able to compete in 330s and he ended up smoking some of the instructors. However, without a green card, he returned to Sweden and hoped to make it back to Newport Beach one day. Some would call it luck, others would call it God’s blessing, but Samuel eventually won the Green Card lottery and received his green card. He jumped on the next flight and was greeted by his SoCal friends. This began his journey for his dreams coming true.

After a couple years working as a driving instructor with Skip Barber and many driving/racing gigs, including starting his own racing school, Samuel landed the best deal he could imagine… Drifting for Mopar / Lateral G in the Dodge Viper. It just so happens that he signed this deal on April 1st. But, April Fool’s Day or not, he went on to win the first Drifting competition at Road Atlanta.

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Ross Petty Profile
by GRIP VIDEO

[Hubert Young]

DRIVER PROFILE

Name: Hubert Young
Age: 27
Birthplace: Hong Kong
Experience: 4 years Racing/Drifting
Drifting Career Highlights: 2004 Formula D 12th Overall Finish, 2003 & 2004 D1 Competitor
Car Make and Model: 1997 Nissan Silvia S14

Comment about myself: I started pushing Hot Wheels sideways since I knew how to walk!

Current Plans: Get more sideways!

Plans for 2005: I will be driving for Team Falken piloting a Nissan S13.

Credentials
- NASA Racing Competition License (http://www.nasaproracing.com )
- SCCA Pro Racing License (http://www.scca.org)
- Club4AG Drift Day Instructor (http://www.driftday.com)
- Northern California US Drift National Competition Judge (http://www.usdrift.com)
- Nor Cal Drift Academy Instructor (http://www.ncda.net)

Drifting
2004 Formula Drift Championship(http://www.formulad.com)
- 2004 Season Standing - 12th Overall
- Round 1 top 8 Finisher - Road Atlanta, Apr 2004
- Round 2 top16 Finisher - Reliant Center, Jun 2004
- Round 4 top 16 Finisher - Irwindale Speedway, Aug 2004

D1 GP (http://www.d1gp.com)
- Inaugural D1 GP USA Qualifier - Irwindale Speedway, Feb 2004
- 2003 D1 GP USA Exhibition Match Competitor - Irwindale Speedway, Aug 2003
- D1 Driver Search Qualifier - Irwindale Speedway, Jun 2003

Other events
- EA Sport Game Launch Party Drifting Invitation - Irwindale Speedway, Oct 2004
- RSR Drift Festival top 10 Finisher - Irwindale Speedway, Apr 2003
- Falken Driftshowoff Competitor - Irwindale Speedway, Mar 2003
- Option Ikaten Competitor - Irwindale Speedway, Jan 03(Drift Tengoku Video Volume #14)

Road Racing
- The Inaugural US Air Force and NASA 25 Hours Endurance Race Competitor, pole position in class - Thunderhill Race Park, Dec 2003 (http://www.nasaproracing.com )

Auto Cross
- 2002 SCCA San Francisco Region Slush Series competitor - 1 first place finish in street modified, 6th in class for the season (http://www.sfrscca.org/solo2)
- The 35th Duel at De Anza competitor - De Anza College, May 2003
- The 34th Duel at De Anza competitor - De Anza College, May 2002

Rally Cross
- SCCA San Francisco Region Rally Cross Competitor, 2nd in class - Thunderhill Race Park, Aug 2002 (http://www.sfrscca.org/rallyx)

Karting
- Amateur 125cc shifter kart driver

Work
- Full time Accountant at Horn Murdock Cole


DRIFT MACHINE
Car: 1997 Nissan Silvia S14
Engine: 1996 SR20DET blacktop
Engine mods: HKS 550cc injectors, HKS rocker arms stopper, HKS valve springs, Wolf 3D EMS, HKS 256/264 cams, Apex headgasket, Greddy FMIC, Greddy oil cooler + filter relocation, KOYO radiator with dual SPAL 12' fans
Turbine: Garrett GT28RS
Power: 340hp
Tires: Falken Azenis ST115 F:235/40/18 R: 245/40/18
Brakes: F: R34 GTST 12.2" Crossdrilled Rotors w/ 4 pot Aluminum calipers R: Stock
Wheels: Gram Lights 57 Pro F: 18x9 R: 18x10
Suspension: TEIN HE, S15 rear subframe, Battle Version tension rods
Interior: Greddy Profec B boost controller, Greddy turbo timer, Defi boost gauge, MOMO steering wheel, R32 GTR OEM seats, SABELT 5-point harness, Motorsport Dynamics custom 6-point cage
Exterior: DRFT Body Kit, C-West GT Wing, VIS carbon fiber hood, front wide body fenders
Drivetrain: ACT Heavy Duty clutch, NISMO flywheel, KAAZ 16 discs 2-way LSD


SPONSORS
Motorsport Dynamics, Falken Tire, Revolution Autobody, Graphtech Graphics, HIN, Hotwheels, Motorex, DRFT, C-West, ACT, Nissan Only Recycler, Venus Auto, Wolf 3D EMS, Greddy, KAAZ, RB Motoring.

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Name: Lee Slone
Birth Date: 1980
Birth Place: Redwood City, CA

A familiar face at Southern California Drift events, Lee "Slonie" Slone started performance driving in 2000 by attending local autocross events in the Los Angeles area. In 2001, Slone began drifting in Group C at Speedtrial USA track events. When Drift Day started up, he became a staff member and later an instructor for beginner drivers. He continued to autocross and eventually accompanied Taka, Hiro, Moto, and the rest of the Club4AG gang to Kansas, competing in an AE86 in the FSP class of the SCCA Solo2 National Championships.
In 2003, Slone competed in the inaugural Irwindale Ikaten competition and the first RS-R Drift Showoff while continuing to instruct and staff at Drift Association events. In 2004, he turned is attention completely towards the improvement of his skills and made plans to enter the competition circuit. Despite not entering Formula D in 2004, he made a promising showing at the D1 Driver's Search in August by placing in the top 8 out of 82 drivers. For 2005, he plans to enter Formula D while continuing his involvement with Drift Association -- including the organization of Northern California events.

Car: 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S
Recent Events:
Can be found at nearly every Drift Day!

Competition History:
US Drift Nationals in Sonoma, CA 9/2004 - Top 16, "Most Air" [Hey, no fair to make up fake awards!]
D1 US Driver's Search in Fontana 8/2004 - Best 8
RS-R Drift Festival in Irwindale 4/2003
Video Option Ikaten USA Irwindale 1/2003
SCCA Solo2 National Championship in Topeka, KS 9/2002

Sponsors: Club4AG, Drift Association, G-Speed, JSpec.com, Harisen Attack!!, Gorgeous Garage, Restaurant Sent Sovi, Your Name Here!
Power: Probably Not Enough
Torque: ???
Tires: Yokohama AVS ES100 195/50-15
Wheels: Enkei 92 7J-15 / Volk Racing Fin 7J-15 / Whatever can be found!
Suspension: Tokico HTS shocks with cut+weld coilover. BattleVersion camber plates, tension rods, NCRCA, lateral rod. F/ 8kg R/ 6kg spring.
Exterior: Japanese kouki bumpers
Transmission: OEM
Clutch: TRD
LSD: OEM

[RyanHampton]

Ryan Hampton

Hometown: Glendora, California
Residence: Chandler, Arizona
Marital Status: wife, Nikole

RACING RESUME

Drifting
2003: Hyperfest Drift Champion at California Speedway with Nissan 350Z
American D1 Driver Search Finalist with Mazda Miata
Finished Second in Drift Day 5 with Corvette ZO6

Indy Racing League, Infiniti Pro Series
2002: 1 win, 1 third, 1 pole, 1 fastest race lap.
Became first driver in IRL history to lead a race flag to flag at Gateway Intl. Raceway
Holds the largest margin of qualifying time at 0.75 seconds

Grand American Road Racing
2003: Daytona 24 Hours 5th in GT with factory Ferrari 360GT

2002: Daytona 24 Hours 3rd in SRPII with Mazda Kudzu

2001: Daytona 24 Hours 2nd in SRPII with Mazda Kudzu
Watkins Glen 6 Hours 1st, Fastest Race Lap in SRPII with Mazda Kudzu

2000: Grand American Road Racing Champion SRPII
6 wins, 2 thirds, 3 poles, 3 fastest race laps, 4 track records with Nissan Lola

American LeMans Series
2002: 6th at Petite LeMans in LMP675 with Mazda Lola
7th at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in LMP675 with Mazda Lola
4th at Sears Point Raceway in LMP675 with Mazda Lola


US Pro Formula 2000
2001: Nominated for USF2000 Hall of Fame

1998: Tatuus Factory Driver
2nd in the USF2000 National Championship
3rd in USF2000 Oval Crown Championship
3 wins, 2 seconds, 1 third, 3 Poles, 1 fastest race lap, 9 top 5's
Set qualifying record for USF2000 at Lowe's Motor Speedway
Set the all-time qualifying speed record for USF2000

1997: 6th in the USF2000 National Championship
4th in the USF2000 Oval Crown Championship
1 win, 1 second, 1 third, 4 top 5's, and 6 top 10's
Team Green Academy nominee for class of 1997
Set the all time average race speed record for USF2000
USAC Record for winning the race with most lead changes in history

1996: 1st place SCCA National at Thunder Hill Park
Participated in two USF200 Races finishing 10th, 18th


Other Racing
2001: Thundersports GTP cup 1 win with a Mazda DLM 3 rotor

2000: Tested Dyson Racing, American Lemans Series LMP900 car

1999: Tested in A.J. Foyt's Indycar, received I.R.L. License
Competed in the Rolex Daytona 24 Hours finishing 6th in GT2

1998: Legends Pro Grand National Road Racing Champion
Competed in the Rolex Daytona 24 Hours finishing 19th in GT3
Competed in European Formula Renault Winter Series

1997: Legends Pro Grand National Road Racing Champion
Participated in the 75th Pikes Peak Hill Climb

1996: 1 win in Spec Racer Ford at Watkins Glen. Competed in selected events in the IMSA Endurance series

1995: 2 wins in two races in Skip Barber
1 win and two 2nd place finishes in Spec Racer Ford
2 wins and two 2nd place finishes in ITS
Attended Elf Winfield Driving School in France:
Fastest in a field of 18 international drivers

1994: SCCA ITB Champion
8 wins, 2 seconds, 7 poles, 3 track records

1993: Competed in two SCCA ITB races finishing 4th and 2nd
Attended Bob Bondurant Advanced Road Racing Course

1992: SCS Karting Piston Port Lite Champion
5 wins, 3 seconds, 2 thirds, 1 track record
3rd place in SCS Karting KT-100 Championship

Racing and Drifting School Instructor
Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving 2000-Present
Drift Association Instructor 2003-Present
Panoz Racing School 1998-1999
SCCA 1995-1997
Willow Springs International Driving School 1995-1996

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ROTORA D1GP WIDEBODY RPS13 (DRIVER: ERNEST FIXMER)

ROTORA D1GP WIDEBODY RPS13
1992 NISSAN 180SX
DRIVER: ERNEST FIXMER


ENGINE:
JDM 180SX SR20DET
HKS 264 STEP2 INTAKE/EXHAUST CAMS
HKS ADJUSTABLE CAM GEARS
HKS ROCKER ARM STOPPER
HKS VALVE SPRINGS
HKS 1.2MM METAL HEAD GASKET
GREDDY PULLEY

FUEL SYSTEM:
ROTORA SPL 8-GALLON RACING FUEL CELL
NISMO 555 C.C. INJECTORS
BOSCH FUEL PUMP

INTAKE & EXHAUST SYSTEM:
ROTORA SPL CUSTOM INTAKE MANIFOLD
5 ZIGEN PRO-RACER EXHAUST
TRUST TD06 20G TURBO
TRUST EXHAUST MANIFOLD
TRUST EXTERNAL WASTE GATE
Z32 MAF

COOLING SYSTEM:
ROTORA SPL CUSTOM V-MOUNT SETUP
ROTORA SPL CUSTOM AIR SEPARATION TANK
HKS INTERCOOLER CORE
KOYO ALUMINUM RADIATOR
SPAL DUAL FAN
TRUST OIL PAN
B&M OIL FILTER RELOCATION KIT
B&M OIL COOLER

POWER TRAIN:
EXEDY HYPER SINGLE CLUTCH
NISMO ENGINE & TRANNY MOUNTS
B&M SHORT SHIFTER
KAAZ 2-WAY LSD
OS GIKEN 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION

SUSPENSION:
ROTORA SPL CUSTOM SPOT WELDED CHASSIS
TEIN TYPE-FLEX COILOVER
TEIN EDFC
TEIN HARD TIE ROD
TEIN FRONT TENSION ROD
BATTLE VERSION REAR TOE LINKS
BATTLE VERSION REAR FORWARD LINK
BATTLE VERSION REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM

BRAKE:
ROTORA BIG BRAKE KIT (FRONT)
2-PIECE SYSTEM 355X32MM (14.2") OVERSIZE SLOTTED DISCS
ROTORA HIGH-CERAMIC (H6) RACE PADS
ROTORA STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINES
CARBON STEEL (SC45) MOUNTING BRACKET
6-PISTON CALIPER (RED)

ROTORA BIG BRAKE KIT (REAR)
2-PIECE SYSTEM 355X32MM (14.2") OVERSIZE SLOTTED DISCS
ROTORA HIGH-CERAMIC (H6) RACE PADS
ROTORA STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINES
CARBON STEEL (SC45) MOUNTING BRACKET
4-PISTON CALIPER (RED)

WHEEL:
5 ZIGEN FN01R-C 18X9.5 +22
5 ZIGEN LIGHT-WEIGHT RACING LUG NUTS

TIRE:
245/40/18 YOKOHAMA AVS ES-100
255/35/18 YOKOHAMA AVS ES-100

INTERIOR:
ROTORA SPL POWER TUNING ECU
ROTORA SPL CUSTOM CENTER CONTROL PANEL
GREDDY MANUAL BOOST CONTROLLER
AUTOMETER BOOST GAUGE
AUTOMETER OIL TEMP GAUGE
AUTOMETER EXHAUST TEMP GAUGE
AUTOMETER FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE
BRIDE GARDIS KEVLAR SEATS
CUSCO 8-POINT CHROMOLY ROLL CAGE
TAKATA FOUR-POINT HARNESS
RAZO SHIFT KNOB
BELLE 1 COMMUNICATION RADIO SYSTEM

EXTERIOR:
ROTORA SPL S15 FRONT-END CONVERSION
ROTORA SPL CUSTOM JGTC STYLE WIDEBODY
ROTORA 3-D3 DRY KEVLAR GT WING
BOMEX S15 FRONT BUMPER
BOMEX SIDESKIRT & REAR VALENCE
C-WEST CARBON FIBER MIRRORS
AEROTECH CUSTOM PAINT
SEIBON S15 VENTED CARBON FIBER HOOD
TG RACE DESIGN VINYL GRAPHICS
SPONGE BOB SQUARE PANTS

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Ernie Fixmer Driver Profile

Driver : Ernie Fixmer
Birth Date: February 19, 1977
Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA
Best Position: Top 16 2003 U.S. D1GP August
Rank: N/A

First American Driver to stand toe to toe with Japan points leader of 2003
Yuoichi Imamura

Car: 4-Cylinder Nissan 180sx
Top qualifier in: Rounds 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Sponsors Revolver / J-blood / Nishioka Automobile / Rays / Largus / Carb
Tech Club / Help / Sergeant / Lover Soul / Aggressive / Kyushu Suisan Inc.
Power 400 ps
Torque ?? kg-m
Tires F / Yokoham ES100 (245/35-18) R / Yokohama ES100 (265/35-18)
Wheels F / 5Zigen FNO1R-c (9.5J-18) R / 5zigen FNO1R-c (9.5J-18)
Suspension F / TEIN FLEX (8kg/mm) R / TEIN FLEX (6kg/mm) EDFC
Exterior F/B: BOMEX - S/S: Bomex+custom JGTC style - R/B: BOMEX- Wing:
Rotora
Transmission OS Geiken
Clutch Exedy
LSD KAAZ 16 plate

[AlexPfeiffer]

Alex Pfeiffer,

Drifting History:

Drift Day 2002, 003, 2004 Instructor
Option Ikaten, 1/03 Battle Version AE86 3rd
6/03 Jspec Performance S14 Finalist
Drift Showoff, 3/03 Battle Version AE86 3rd
10/03 Drift Showoff S13 Finalist
RS*R Drift Festival 03, 4/03 Battle Version AE86 1st
HyperFest, 7/03 Stock SC300
D1 Grand Prix 2/ Battle Version AE86 Top 25, 3rd American Driver
Formula D 04, 4/04 Battle Version AE86 Top 16
6/04 Battle Version AE86 Top 16
7/04 Battle Version AE86 Top 8
9/04 RS*R S2000 3rd
5th overall season finisher
EA Games NFS2 Launch 10/04 RS*R S2000 1st


Racing History:

Russel Racing School Completed TRC & ARC racing courses
The Racers Group 1997 Pit Crew for GT3 in Sports Car & Grand Am
Team PRC 1998 Pit Crew for GT3
Team Rocket 1998 Lead Mechanic for GT3
S Car Go Racing 1998/2003 Crew Member
Porsche Club of America, 4/01 KP class 1st with Lap record at Laguna Seca
Porsche Owners Club, 8/01 KP class 1st at Willow Springs
Porsche Racing Club, 7/02 GT4 class 1st at ThunderHill
Nasa Pro Racing, 2002 PS1 class 2nd overall
2002 E1 class enduro 2nd overall
2003 PS1 class 4th overall
2003 E1 class enduro 4th overall

Drift Demos:

Battle Version Drift Showoff, Endless Garage M3 Hawaii Raceway Park
Nopi Nationals, RS*R S14 California Speedway
EA Sports (Need For Speed Underground Launch),
MotorSport Dynamic S13 Alameda Naval Station
Drift Showoff, Drift Showoff S13 Irwindale Speedway
Road & Track (Laguna Seca) 5/04 RS*R S2000
RS*R Drift Festival 04, 9/04 RS*R S2000 Demo, Judge, MC
JGTC Media Day 10/04 RS*R S2000 Demo, Ride Alongs

Videos:

Street Fury, Exclusive Interview
Grip Video, Vol. 2, 3, 4, & Drift Annual
Maximum Velocity, Exclusive Interview
Drift Association’s Yearbook of 2003,
AutoWeek on Speed Channel TV, Exclusive Interview
Redline TV on Spike
NFS2 Product Launch Party on Spike TV Exclusive Interview

Magazine Coverage:

Carboy 5/04 Cover shot and Article with RS*R S14
Automobile, 7/03 Get The Drift by Preston Learner Exclusive Interview
10/03 Slide Rules (Sideways Challenge) 3rd With Exclusive
Drifting, AE86 Suspension Tuning Writer
Import Racer
Turbo
Import Tuner
Supper Street
Wired
Sport Compact Car
Auto Week
USA Today