Building a car can be fun, building a car from scratch is a bit more of challenge than it is fun. For Tommy Reichelderfer this challenge took about ten years of long hours in the shop, hard labor, and probably a good bit of blood from the amount of metal work he did on this beautiful 1991 Mazda Miata Roadster. His Instagram name is @Bossroadster for a huge reason, a v8 reason … [Read more...] about Hand Crafted Horsepower: Tommy Reichelderfer’s 91 Miata
OSW Spring Break Bash
With the curfews in effect and groups of people being banned, it was nice to get one event in before everyone has to wait for this virus to go away. Spring Break Bash is a three-day event put on annually with a competition called "The King of OSW." Its one of two annual events that hold this competition. The other is in November called the Black Friday event, another three-day … [Read more...] about OSW Spring Break Bash
Itrack Motorsports – March 14th 2020
During the coronavirus outbreak, drifting still goes on! Itrack put on a full day of drifting at Lanier Raceplex. Rain or shine, the show continued forward! Amateur drivers from all over the Southeast came against all odds and toilet paper shortages to run sessions in their builds. Some cars were totally stock, several BMW’s, Miatas, and even a Lexus or two with almost no m … [Read more...] about Itrack Motorsports – March 14th 2020
FIA Approves Drifting Vehicle Regulations
The new standards will allow teams to build to a common set of rules, making it much easier for competitors to use the same car across multiple events and enabling the sport's growth. The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved the sports’ first-ever common vehicle standards for drifting cars following a proposal from the FIA Drifting Commission. The standards represent a … [Read more...] about FIA Approves Drifting Vehicle Regulations
Klutch Kickers 2020 Round 2
Klutch Kickers 100k drift series, the competition that was made for drivers by drivers. As most have heard by now that it is the highest paying drift event around with drivers ranging from grass root builds to the highest of team built fd cars. Round 1 of the event was amazing and turned out to be a huge success with FD driver Alec Hohnadell taking first place and the … [Read more...] about Klutch Kickers 2020 Round 2
East10Drift – Icebowl Event Coverage
The East10Drift IceBowl this past weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee was a blast! There is not much to say here other then it was a rad event, lots of cool cars, spectators and hours of drifting fun. One thing that has always remained consistent with the East10Drift events we have attended in the past is they work hard to create a fun atmosphere and give the drivers maximum seat … [Read more...] about East10Drift – Icebowl Event Coverage
OSW Drifting Learners Day
Want to learn how to drift? We got it covered. Have you been watching all those youtube drifters and thought to yourself "That looks awesome! I would love to be able to do that." Most people's initial thoughts are, "that's too expensive" or, "I'm not good enough to do that." Starting to learn to drift can be scary but OSW Drifting has the answer. They provide an … [Read more...] about OSW Drifting Learners Day
Best Helmets For Drifting
Not all helmets are created equal. The old saying you get what you pay for is specifically true when shopping for a helmet to be used in auto racing. Yes, drifting is a form of auto racing or whatever you want to identify it as. It is still 100% a performance motorsport and should be held to the same standards as any other auto racing sector. Which is why it's crucial to choose … [Read more...] about Best Helmets For Drifting
More Drifting in Bowling Green, KY
February 22nd marked the return of Barry Clapp’s Tennessee Drift with it’s first event in years bringing grass roots drifting and a car show to Beech Bend Raceway. Everyone involved was ready for a great day but the turnout was bigger than anyone expected. This event had around 35 drivers and a great deal of spectators that came out to present their cars and watch a day of dr … [Read more...] about More Drifting in Bowling Green, KY
Gymkhana Style Heads Up Racing
What is the Adrenaline Driving Series? Well, it is pretty simple. The race series is a combination of Drag Racing, Autocross and Drifting. Two cars head to head on mirrored courses with a Christmas tree start. The drivers battle head to head on a timed run where they must navigate a course that requires them to drift and grip drive like you would expect in autocross. This race … [Read more...] about Gymkhana Style Heads Up Racing