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Black Widow Tundra ( 12.15.2009 )

Black Widow Tundra

Few things set apart a truck like a lowered stance and an aggressive unique grille work. The people at T-Rex Grilles know this and that’s why they chose the all new Toyota Tundra as one of the many platforms to exhibit their new line of T-Rex X-Metal Grilles.

KW at the 2009 Superlap Battle time attack series ( 12.11.2009 )

Time attack continues to gain momentum as the premier motorsport for tuners, manufactures and teams to show off their talents and products. One of the biggest events held annually is the The Superlap Battle series finals at Buttonwillow Raceway in Buttonwillow, California.

KW Motorsports/Drifting ( 12.10.2009 )

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 »

D’Vanz Drift Spec Ford Mustang ( 12.10.2009 )

D’Vanz Motorsports Drift Mustang

The world of drifting isn’t Domestic friendly. It’s a sport founded in the back hills and industrial parking lots of Japan and built on small turbocharged compacts. But anyone who knows a thing about sliding around also knows that just like at the quarter mile, torque is king and there’s still no replacement for displacement. Pioneers like Doug Van Den Brink and his 2004 Ford Mustang are out to show the true potential of domestic drift machines.

The Octane Report Street Class time attack Evo ( 12.10.2009 )

Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday

It’s an adage that goes beyond cars or parts. In the case of the OctaneReport.com and its Street Class time attack Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 9, the idea is to win on Sunday and drive more web traffic on Monday. The Octane Report is a web-based automotive enthusiast site that’s all about fast cars and the technology behind the scene. There’s no better way to generate interest and drive web traffic than winning events and races.

Hot lap with RMR Time Attack Genesis at Autoclub Speedway ( 12.03.2009 )

Ride along with Rhys Millen in his Red Bull Racing Hyundai Genesis Coupe at the Redline Time Attack Finals at Autoclub Speedway, in Fontana, California. The Genesis competes in the Formula Drift Series, The Pike’s Peak Hill Climb and in this instance the Redline Time Attack series as a Drift Class competitor. It is powered by a turbocharged 3.8-liter Hyundai V6 engine and equipped with KW 3-way competition coilovers in all of these events. The teams accolades include time attack Drift Class victory at Pahrump Speedway and at Autoclub Speed way with a lap time of 1:48:02 ( 6 seconds faster than the closest competitor) and a new world record at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. more »

Daijiro Yoshihara interview ( 12.02.2009 )

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.

Rotora Mercedes-Benz C350 ( 12.02.2009 )

Building over the top cars isn’t always the case at SEMA. In many cases, cleanly built and subtle vehicles can also be show stoppers. This is the case for Rotora’s Mercedes Benz C350 display vehicle. As the daily driver for Taeko Kobayashi, CFO of Rotora Inc., the C350 was built as a company showcase with looks, comfort and street reliability in mind.

Team FXMD Acura NSX set a new production car record at Autoclub Speedway ( 12.01.2009 )

2009 Undefeated Redline Time Attack Unlimited RWD Class Champion

Las Vegas, NV (Sunday November 15, 2009) FX Motorsports Development, Billy Johnson, and the Cricket/Yokohama Tire Unlimited NSX overcome disaster this weekend to take the Overall win at Auto Club Speedway and set another track record for a production-based car.

The Moment Carbon Camaro – Nick Ashby’s next National tribute ( 12.01.2009 )

If nothing else, the 2009 SEMA show could easily be called the Camaro show. GM’s new 2010 Camaro was the hot item and every exhibitor tried its hand at putting a different spin on the neo-classic. While most concentrated on wide bodies, massive wheels or airbag lowering, over-night tuning sensation, Nic Ashby took a different route with this street concept Camaro. more »