With all the news, success and lap records at the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife, some might think that KW’s development and motorsports program only happens at the ring. But in the US, we also have a strong Motorsports presence on the circuit and in drifting. Check out some of the action footage and testimonials from our Formula D, Professional drift series drives like Daijiro Yoshiara, Ryhs Millen, Robbie Nishida, Eric O’sullivan, and Justin Pawlak during the 2009 Formula D season Finale and just before at KW’s private setup and shake down day at Irwindale Speedway.  more »

We talk to Daijiro Yoshihara of the Falken Tire Drift team at the 2009 SEMA Show and learn a little about his history in drifting, his rides, his sponsors and where he and the future of drifting will be going.

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KW suspensions rents Irwindale to support drift teams before Formula D’s final event.

On Wednesday Oct. 7^th, 2009, KW suspensions hosted a suspension test session at Irwindale Raceway.

KW supported drivers had the opportunity to come and work first hand with KW’s lead engineer, Klaus Frank. Klaus had specifically made the trip across the pond from Germany to help dial in each driver’s drift car and provide his extensive expertise in suspension tuning to the teams.

After a short group meeting outlining the day’s itinerary and a valuable Question and Answer period with Klaus. Teams where quickly out on course relaying information of what they desired in their setup. more »