Formula Drift / Offset Kings - 2014 - Coverage

Formula Drift / Offset Kings - 2014 - Coverage

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Formula Drift’s season opener in Long Beach, California was exciting for drift fans as it was for us. Fatlace’s Offset Kings, which is the combination of their previous HellaFlush and Slammed Society events was part of the attraction at Formula Drift. Formula Drift / Offset Kings was also our debut and the start of our collaboration with Tjin Edition.OffsetKings-9348OffsetKings-9349OffsetKings-9350OffsetKings-9356OffsetKings-9357OffsetKings-9367OffsetKings-9366OffsetKings-9365OffsetKings-9364OffsetKings-9359In the past, we collaborated together, but never in a fashion that we are branding ourselves together. Offset Kings was our first event of the year utilizing a footprint of 60’x30’ to house our 24’ trailer, tow vehicle, secondary vehicle, and our displays. Not only are we fortunate enough to collaborate with Tjin Edition but we also partnered up with selected companies such as, Universal Technical Institute, Royal Purple, Glow Shift, LED Glow, Baer Brakes, Falken Tire, Escort Radars, AccuAir, Forgestar, IForged, Magnaflow, Meguiars, Paxton Superchargers, Vortech Superchargers, Guppy House, Daley Visual, and Viair. together we formed Tjin Edition x DaYUUM RoadShow. The roadshow will consists of 18-22 events throughout California and Arizona, from San Diego to San Francisco and Phoenix, Arizona. The RoadShow has taken 11 months for it to materialize since the idea first was tossed around. Since then, it’s been non-stop working behind-the-scenes while we continued to attend events throughout 2013.OffsetKings-9389OffsetKings-9392OffsetKings-04976fdlb2014-0433OffsetKings-04980fdlb2014-0436fdlb2014-0465We are excited for 2014 and years to come. This year we added a few new contributors to the family, John Quidilla, Gilbert Chen, and Patrick Pugeda. In terms of hunnies, Lori and Emmy has joined us for Formula Drift / Offset Kings and is also new to the family.OffsetKings-9378OffsetKings-9355OffsetKings-9380OffsetKings-9387The morning was a little hectic because we had boxes and boxes of literature and giveaway items which needed to be displayed. With the help of Justin, Michelle, Jae, and Scottie, we managed to get everything set up by 10AM and was ready to go. By 10:30AM the Offset Kings car show was filling up and patrons started to fill the stands. John was capturing the action with video and stills, Justin was at the booth and snapping a few extra shots, while Gilbert and Jae covered the vendor section in the pits. I stuck around the booth until top 16 when I took homage on the track.OffsetKings-9354OffsetKings-9352just-ok-fdlb-001just-ok-fdlb-003fdlb2014-0426fdlb2014-0455In our booth was our slammed F-150 with custom air suspension controlled by AccuAir, fabricated by Unique Fabrication. We also had Christian Coujin's FR-S customized by Phantasy Kolors in Washington.In the Offset Kings section there were some standouts.just-ok-fdlb-010just-ok-fdlb-011just-ok-fdlb-012Courtney Wingfield's 328ijust-ok-fdlb-029just-ok-fdlb-030Slammed Toyota Sienna van.DSC_0928 copyA static Scion FR-SDSC_0946 copyThis Fiat was pretty fresh.DSC_0970 copyDSC_0969 copyMark and Yogi reppin Fatlace, AirREX and Phase 2.DSC_1018 copyDSC_1014 copyFresh Z and Subijust-ok-fdlb-015just-ok-fdlb-016just-ok-fdlb-017Dig this S2Kjust-ok-fdlb-005Arcenal's BusDSC_0937 copyDSC_0934 copyLS ToyHere is a video recap by John Quidilla (@dayuumjquilla)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAP8c41aM3QIn vendor the section, Jae and Gilbert ran into some of our favorites in the scene.OffsetKings-04920OffsetKings-04998OffsetKings-05003Erica Nagashima with HankookOffsetKings-04995Gina Darling and Eva SkyeOffsetKings-04923Gina Darling, Natalie Paladin, and Eva SkyeOffsetKings-0469OffsetKings-0473fdlb2014-0480fdlb2014-0481Olivia Kortefdlb2014-0514Kallita Daniel with Motor Mavensfdlb2014-0512OffsetKings-04987OffsetKings-04989Jessica Weaver repping AutoCon Events.fdlb2014-0500fdlb2014-0503Brittani Paige with R1 ConceptsOffsetKings-04940Corissa FurrOffsetKings-04942OffsetKings-04955OffsetKings-04965Maureen ChenOffsetKings-04981ReginaOffsetKings-9402Before top 16 began, I ran into long time friend Randyl Dawn. 2014 is Randyl’s 6 year with Falken Tire. I’m glad to see her continue with such a great company, you can catch her at selected Falken Tire events throughout the United States.OffsetKings-9410OffsetKings-9464OffsetKings-9467OffsetKings-9477OffsetKings-9481OffsetKings-9496OffsetKings-9500Top 16 introductions began with the National Anthem, xriver introductions and it was time to rock.OffsetKings-9508OffsetKings-9519Top 16 began with 2013 Forumla Drift champion Michael Essa vs. Mats Baribeau. Baribeau didn’t match up with Essa consistency and clean lines was elminated.OffsetKings-9524OffsetKings-9527OffsetKings-95332013 podium winner, Forrest Wang with his clean 2JZ powered S14 matched up against Dennis Mertzanis. Forrest would take the win in that round.OffsetKings-9546OffsetKings-9551Mohan vs. Moen. Mohan managed to propel his beat up RX8 into top 16 after smashing into the unforgiving Long Beach barriers, then gained some what control then smashed into the tire barrier. He was a bit luckier than Joon who introduced himself with the same tire barrier. The exposed Mohan let Moen slip by for the W.OffsetKings-9560OffsetKings-9562OffsetKings-9654Scion Racing, Fredric Aasbo vs. Hankook tire Grunewald would kiss each other on turn 9 of the Long Beach Grand Prix course and put both cars in the pits for repairs. Upon the return of the duo, Aasbo would move to the next roundOffsetKings-9571OffsetKings-9578Ex-teammates Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Darren McNamara would match up with each other in top 16. Falken Tire sponsored Darren McNamara would move to the next round.OffsetKings-9586OffsetKings-9598Forsberg vs. Gooden’s Enjuku LS powered 240SX would get edged out by the 370z of Forsberg.OffsetKings-9607OffsetKings-9615The battle between Odi Bakchis vs. McQuarrie moved quickly. The close proximity of Odi’s chase run seemed to seal the deal.OffsetKings-9626OffsetKings-9644To finish off the top 16, Pawlak and Tuerck would battle, Pawak would advance and move on to the next round.OffsetKings-9667OffsetKings-9673OffsetKings-9677OffsetKings-9681In the great 8, Wang and Essa would match up. In Wang’s chase run, it seemed he was following a little behind, but Essa would be close on his tail in his chase with Wang. Essa would later advance.OffsetKings-9693OffsetKings-9697OffsetKings-9702OffsetKings-9708Aasbo and Moen’s run would mirror Wang’s and Essas run. Aasbo trailed a little behind in his chase as Moen advances.OffsetKings-9719OffsetKings-9730McNamara and Forsberg was a close one, but after many minutes of tallying, Forsberg would advance to top 4.OffsetKings-9739OffsetKings-9741OffsetKings-9747OffsetKings-9749Bakchis and Pawlak getting close in the top 4OffsetKings-9791OffsetKings-9797OffsetKings-9802OffsetKings-9808When the smoke cleared, Moen and Forsberg would battle it out to see who would be crowned number 1 at streets of Long Beach.OffsetKings-9756OffsetKings-9757OffsetKings-9758OffsetKings-9838Essa would pull of a great start from his championship run in 2013 with a 3rd.OffsetKings-9871Moen’s lead run appeared to have less of an angle in turn 10 and would get 2nd and land his first podium since the start of his professional Formula Drift.OffsetKings-9840OffsetKings-9854OffsetKings-9857Forsberg would get crowned with a first place at the start of the Formula Drift 2014 season.OffsetKings-9860OffsetKings-9867A little bro hug and that concludes Formula Drift season opener at Long Beach!Im outs! @dayuumden


Emmy - Up Close and Personal

Emmy - Up Close and Personal


Kei car: '86 Daihatsu Hijet aka Choro QT

Kei car: '86 Daihatsu Hijet aka Choro QT