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240love · 05-03-2009, 02:25 PM

5 bucks for a can soda!!!!!????? fuck!!!!

Driven08 · 05-03-2009, 02:28 PM

I had won one free ticket from a promotion but couldn't go. Now that I am hearing about this I am glad I feel good that i didn't miss out on anything. Even with a free pass, lol.

dkgonecraza · 05-03-2009, 02:29 PM

thats for dam sure but the thing is that i dont get y they did put in vuaghn gitten jr. or tanner foust but instead they put in our formula d scrubs its gay and yes we need more jp drivers

NI_YON_Zenki · 05-03-2009, 02:43 PM

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaaahhhhhaaaaaaaaha. Boy i am glad i do not have my car any longer, seems as though a good wheel is just not worth the chassis' their on anymore. Even a veyron is devalued in the venue. I believe the foreign drivers laughed from a good healthy spot when they went trough this matter. Like i have now. Haha. Wait, a bit more. Hahaha. Ok. Wait. .. . Is that a clipping point indicator? Simpletons.

hapa_s13 · 05-03-2009, 02:59 PM

wow..I was SOOOO excited to go..like in march, I was making a road trip plan and everything, but good jesus, sounds like a failed event.

I'm sorry for those who went and had a bad time. My heart goes out to you..and your wallets. But I guess there's always ASB

LifePlazaCircuit · 05-03-2009, 03:18 PM

Kumakubo vs Forrest Wang looked like a good show

judging from the video

dirtdiggler666 · 05-03-2009, 03:39 PM

ya i heard forrest wang fucking killed it

im so suprised a big name company has not picked him up yet
the kid can drive

REDBULLDRIFTING · 05-03-2009, 03:52 PM

Me and my friend came all the way from new mexico to attend the d1gp usa event, not we have expected at all!
I agree this new organization was just all out for our money! We paid extra for vip passes to visit with drivers in the pit but security closed area at noon and decided only drivers and crew members are allowed in the area, there were plenty of vip holders that were denied entry as well and furious! I even talked to an event staff what is the reason why this is happening, last year's d1 allowed fans to access the pit area and mingle with drivers, she couldn't give me an answer. That same afternoon we wanted to sit in the yellow band bleechers where most of my family were, the damn security guard prohibited us to go in the area.

The damn track was short just has 4-5 clipping points in a parking lot of angel stadium.

On top of this, most of the formula d drivers aren't in attendance, most of the us drivers are rookies, drift king keiichi wasn't there, and just 3-4 respectable japanese drivers were there, a few parts stores! Just all girls and booties everywhere! No major industry tire company sponsoring the event as well = no take home freebies!

And what's up with the bikes, gumballs, and karts?

I suggest we boycott the midwest and east coast events, alert members of this freaking scam!

I will complain directly to d1 as well, and link this blog to them.

Thanks for the great blog, i thought we are just the ones experiencing this wasteful event.

xKennie · 05-03-2009, 04:07 PM

it was ok.
but yes food and drinks were hella expensive at 5 bucks a can. i dont think so

also i was expecting something else when i walked in and started to notice DUB and all the lowrider/scrapers and the 30 inch rims and what not lol

it at least gave me something to do on the weekend

origin_s135 · 05-03-2009, 04:08 PM

keiichi wasn't there? WTF!? it's not d1 without him.

fiction225 · 05-03-2009, 04:28 PM

The Bad
1] 15 dollars to park....
2] will call line didnt go anywhere
3]pit closed to everyone except the few VIP ticket holders
4] stayed hungry because of the cost/lines in order to buy food
5] stayed thirsty because who in their right mind would pay 5 bucks for a fucking soda...
6] the seating sucked(especially for general admission)
7] couldn't hear anything the announcer was saying
8] there was only 7 d1 drivers and only 4 or 5 of them made it to top 16 nomura didnt even qualify (he might as well not even showed up)
9] Car show was a joke...
10] watching a 5 year old go around in push karts for 15 minutes was lame
11] trick bikes was boring after 2 minutes...only 1 of them was any good
12] they didn't have the 3rd and 4th place battle(they just awarded it to forest wang, he deserved it....but still would of liked to even see it....why even have a fucking competition if its just gonna be a joke.
13] track set up was a bait and switch
14]judging/driftbox was full of fail
15]no flaggers on course only black people picking up car parts!
16] the give aways are a joke....i got a super autobacs lanyerd which was the best thing i saw....the Bailbond shirts out of the air cannon is disrespectful!!!!!!!! oh and the bitches couldn't shoot it...over shot the crowd 2/3 times.
17] they said they would open the PIT to everyone after the event. that didnt happen....stood there waiting with a croud of people just looking stupid until everyone got tired of waiting and left.
18] this has nothing to do with the event really, but getting a bad sunburn while being cold the whole time is not right....

The good...
1] parking lot was dope(minus the 15 bucks)...a lot of nice cars
2] car show-the vip q45s and gs's where sick....the g35/37s, 350z and 1 370z which was the Mines 370 also the green s15 was hard as hell
3]always nice to see kumakubo tanaka ueno saito and nomu <3
4] the D1 drivers showing there tandems was sick...way closer then any fd event...

thats really all i can think of at the this time....

i think the bad outweighed the good...

Ithical · 05-03-2009, 04:32 PM

i took a grand total of 3 pictures. All of 1 car. The cars there were basically a page outta the book of Hot Import Nights. Total fail. The announcer got the japanese cars wrong except 1, the chaser. He couldn't get his s13 and s14s right. Best part is when we(Bleachers at the Horseshoe area) Boo'd the event workers for the part on the track. And booing the wave tactic. Super lame event.

ericcastro · 05-03-2009, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkgonecraza

thats for dam sure but the thing is that i dont get y they did put in vuaghn gitten jr. or tanner foust but instead they put in our formula d scrubs its gay and yes we need more jp drivers

you go fan boy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LifePlazaCircuit

Kumakubo vs Forrest Wang looked like a good show

judging from the video

Actually, the tandem drift was the best I have seen in the states in years.
And I usually go to all the events and sit right on the track and shoot.

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDBULLDRIFTING

I agree this new organization was just all out for our money! We paid extra for vip passes to visit with drivers in the pit but security closed area at noon and decided only drivers and crew members are allowed in the area, there were plenty of vip holders that were denied entry as well and furious! I even talked to an event staff what is the reason why this is happening, last year's d1 allowed fans to access the pit area and mingle with drivers, she couldn't give me an answer. That same afternoon we wanted to sit in the yellow band bleechers where most of my family were, the damn security guard prohibited us to go in the area.
On top of this, most of the formula d drivers aren't in attendance, most of the us drivers are rookies, drift king keiichi wasn't there, and just 3-4 respectable japanese drivers were there, a few parts stores! Just all girls and booties everywhere! No major industry tire company sponsoring the event as well = no take home freebies!
I suggest we boycott the midwest and east coast events, alert members of this freaking scam!

They are out of money.
This series is on a shoe string budget.

Not sure if Im supposed to put it publically, sooooo.
some of you dont have the smarts to put 2 and 2 together, so..
Like I stated before..............
There is a reason FD drivers arent there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what giant money sucking, bleeding the sport for everything it has organization would want D1GP to fail????

VIP people were in the pit area, sneaking free lunch while staff and drivers and pit crew had to wait for more to be made because of it.
VIP people apparently couldt be bothered to walk around the backs of the cars that were getting ready to run down the track.
VIP people thought it meant they had no rules.
Sorry some wrecked it for others.
No one wanted to kick VIP out m sure, but it became neccesary.

yeah, boycott it!!!!
FD becomes the only drift series.
Drifting Professionally looses even more touch,
even less skill,
more money sucking companies getting their dirty palms involved.
more shitty looking cars.
more unfair tech decisions on who passes through tech according to rules.
more biased judging
more fanboys
more keeping the privateer/newguy down
more of the same 5 guys rotating around the podium
more stupid FWD cars being converted to RWD
more of the same FD that everyone hates

So yeah,
boycott D1, the only people that are making an attempt at a real series with real internationl drifting. the guys that are going for a indy/F1 feel, over Nascar feel.

HyperTek · 05-03-2009, 04:40 PM

well if they still had a good turn out of people and made money, they will think they did a good job and continue to host crappy events like that.. you guys shoulda left maybe they would get the idea for the next event to step it up lol *i doubt it for hte price you guys paid , to get ur moneys worth lol*.. but then again they might try to include more crap that they think is appealing to car fans, like maybe a fast and furious car display or some concerts lmao

REDBULLDRIFTING · 05-03-2009, 04:59 PM

Unfortunately, not good for most of the attendees. D1 should be for the FANS not blocking FANS to access drivers in the PIT area like several years. The PIT wasn't clearly organized vs Irwindale, it wasn't even a real track! Fans weren't hopping around cars in the Pit area, we just need to mingle with our Drifters!

That's why there is sponsorships to make a good show! Shoestring budget is not the answer!

Fans will eventually loose their interest whether it's for the sport or not if shows are run poorly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericcastro

you go fan boy.

Actually, the tandem drift was the best I have seen in the states in years.
And I usually go to all the events and sit right on the track and shoot.

They are out of money.
This series is on a shoe string budget.

Not sure if Im supposed to put it publically, sooooo.
some of you dont have the smarts to put 2 and 2 together, so..
Like I stated before..............
There is a reason FD drivers arent there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what giant money sucking, bleeding the sport for everything it has organization would want D1GP to fail????

VIP people were in the pit area, sneaking free lunch while staff and drivers and pit crew had to wait for more to be made because of it.
VIP people apparently couldt be bothered to walk around the backs of the cars that were getting ready to run down the track.
VIP people thought it meant they had no rules.
Sorry some wrecked it for others.
No one wanted to kick VIP out m sure, but it became neccesary.

yeah, boycott it!!!!
FD becomes the only drift series.
Drifting Professionally looses even more touch,
even less skill,
more money sucking companies getting their dirty palms involved.
more shitty looking cars.
more unfair tech decisions on who passes through tech according to rules.
more biased judging
more fanboys
more keeping the privateer/newguy down
more of the same 5 guys rotating around the podium
more stupid FWD cars being converted to RWD
more of the same FD that everyone hates

So yeah,
boycott D1, the only people that are making an attempt at a real series with real internationl drifting. the guys that are going for a indy/F1 feel, over Nascar feel.

Ithical · 05-03-2009, 05:27 PM

oh yea, and what was up with not being able to leave? Staff guy said only people with pink or black wrist bands were able to leave and come back. Wtf? Irnwindale allowed anyone to leave and come back.

240esux · 05-03-2009, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240love

5 bucks for a can soda!!!!!????? fuck!!!!

I KNOW!!!! wtf kinda shit is that. i thought that broad was pulling my leg. the worst display of fkn cars in the car show area it wasnt even funny!!! judges sucked ass too. I think anything that isnt at irwindale speedway is just horrible!!!
It didnt feel like a drift event for shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kidbandikoot · 05-03-2009, 05:44 PM

the whole thing was a HUGE disappointment

it was like HIN took over D1
what a sad day for the motorsport.

ive always had more of an appreciation for the japanese drivers
just there style. high entry speeds but also very technical
however i just felt let down.

the track was changed what was on the site would have been way better.

i mean just about evry aspect was a let down

just take a look at the schedule

having graphic design background
that was total crap
no profile of drivers . not even a list of the drivers
the actual times where all screwed up
it was just slaped together
not what i expected from D1..

the drivers in gumball none of the could do a decent burnout or donut
(exception to the 4-door skyline that probably was the coolest thing i saw
hangin out side the door)

i will say forest wang was throwin it down.

but yeah very disappointed

5 dollars for a 12oz soda
its a good thing they didnt serve beer[lie

] would been like 12 bucks

Twincamlove · 05-03-2009, 05:47 PM

so they pretty much took this event out of thier asses?

jbuckley · 05-03-2009, 05:53 PM

this red s14 looks good!

anyone get any more pics of it?

KiLLaS13 · 05-03-2009, 05:59 PM

worst d1 ever been to!! most of the models were busted! car show was super wack! gumball wack! except the guys in the phantom getting arab moeny!!hahah did anybody see nick hogan? he looked at me all retarted lol and what was up with those gay guys singing in japanese?

Twincamlove · 05-03-2009, 06:03 PM

D1 Grand Prix - Anaheim May 2, 2009

just plain horrible. there where all these gay ass hondas with lambo doors and stupid paint. save it for HIN not d1.

please

UNITEDMASTER · 05-03-2009, 06:13 PM

Hello all, I read the first page & skimed through the rest of the thread. Now if you go to the D1 "USA" site it gives all the clues as to what this event turned out to be. This US seris deal kinda, sorta has nothing to do with what the OG people have come to know D1 as.This is mearly US based business men(former HIN owners) that have an agreement with D1 JAPAN to use the name D1 and a few select JP drivers at the events to try & capitalize on the market/fans of what used to be D1 as we here on ZILVIA know it to be. In my opinion the rest of the "USA" schedule will most likely be weak sauce at the moment.As for FD driver attendance I think it was too close to the ATL round & many of those guys were on the fence about this "NEW" D1USA anyway. Only time will tell . I personally did not go to the event. Everything has its good & bad points on different levles & from different aspects so take it for what its worth for you.

Question how many JP drivers were there????

ERICCASTRO you are on point with your observation

karl wasabi · 05-03-2009, 06:19 PM

What I want to say has already been said by most of you, so I won't say it again. lol. But overall, I was somewhat disappointed in pretty much everything. I remember the first D1 events in the US at Irwindale and those were awesome. The driving blew my mind. This event, not so much. I would have liked to have seen some of the FD drivers there, but political reasons didn't allow them to I guess?

Anyways, there are so many things that could have been done to make this event better. Maybe if D1 hears what we have to say, they will change some things to make it a better event for everyone.

*hOngsterr* · 05-03-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cxlo8331

very poorly planned.
Seemed to drag
Had fun with friends and enjoyed the chanting....
"drift box sux" & "do your job"

Horse shoe section was a riot.

What was up with the d1 chics shooting bad boy bail bonds shirts into the crowd?
At least they could have given away d1 gear.

Sux for the guy that jumped on to the track to pick up the debris, since the track staff didn't. Dude got tossed out.

haha
true story. but
me and friends were the ones making noise didnt do the wave when he asked,
and got to see one some like 4-5 zilvians lol

plus danngg the ford GT DAMN it was loudd

importantone · 05-03-2009, 07:05 PM

I already posted my thoughts on the suby forum I post on

here...

Quote:

Yes, the event sucked as a whole. A friend (up there in the industry) told me a while back that the people that run D1 are pretty disorganized... That's why things have been mixed up and they missed out on Irwindale. I was pretty annoyed at times with how everything went down... I think the schedule got as far as 2 hours behind mid day. The announcer/s did suck. I liked it alot better when Toshi was annoucing at Irwindale. He actually is into the scene and knows alot about the cars. Like Cusson said.. I would be embarrassed for the drivers from Japan that came all the way out here to drift. Bring it back to Irwindale and do it the right way! I think they might have cheaped out because some of the sponsorship money isnt there anymore. Autobacs was their main sponsor and they just went through bankrupcty.

I still had a good time with my buddies and the japanese guys put on a good show for us.

Oh and... what the hell was up with the DUB/DONK section of the show??? stupid as hell

and here...

Quote:

D1 only comes around once or twice a year to the states... FD is a nation wide event. I believe because of this more and more of the big name USA drifters are moving their focus over to FD solely because that is where the big sponsorship money is. It costs alot of money to put a car in D1 at the professional level. I don't think too many companies wanted to waiste their money on the Anaheim event. That's probably why you didn't see alot of the big name USA drivers you used to see at D1.

You could tell the crowd was a little pissed of later in the day.

I think this event turned some people away from D1 or drifting all together, and for people that know nothing about drifting and this was their first event they probably didn't think too much of drifting.

wow-thats-a-cool-car · 05-03-2009, 07:17 PM

Your opionion is bias because you work for the D1GP

But your right the tandem was awesome

Drift box was a complete fail. They just need 3 reputable judges and maybe use some input from the "drift box" for their decision.

Everyone knows that if a Formula D driver runs in D1 they can't compete in any other Formula D events. Formula D was boycotting the D1GP in a way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericcastro

Some things you people obviously don't know.

D1GP and HIN is owned by the same person.

All Models are hired by their companies they represent, except the D1 girls, and that red head with freckles was looking good.

The majority of ticket buyers for D1, FD, Adams track, are ricer fanboys that dont want to see real drifting.

We are lucky that D1 even is making a struggling effort to come back and totally didnt give up. (cause otherwise all we have is drag race start, bias judged, ugly car Formula D,..........or Nopi.

I think the drift box is Japanese invention right?
Namuru Ken didnt qualify because of the drift box score. Big meeting, Japanese are pissed, event goes further behind schedule. Ironic huh?

The drift box doing 75% of the judging is an attempt to make things an even playing feild. (no bias judging, no politics, everythings even). It also is there to help normal people start to get a grasp of the sport so that it can grow. Normal peeps dont understand it, kinda like your aunt watching skateboarding on xgames.

The HIN/DUB car show is there just to help fill the venue so that D1 can make some money, if not break even.

The Karts and Bikes and Gumball are there to keep things going instead of having an empty track the whole time. It was meant to keep people amused.
Im sure they could just have an empty track the whole time they are in drivers meetings and such.

Yes, Gumball's a bunchof douches, WTF you expect? I was actually waiting all day cause I was excited to see what douches they really are.
I wasn't let down.

D1 is made so people can come and qualify and give the Pro's a run for their money.

The course was a little smaller cause not all the local cars, and finland team, and SD guys, Texas crew, sanfransisco, hawia and all the other drivers that came out can afford cars with 720 HP and 285's in the rear like that Chaser.

That kid should have been charged with an offense for putting himself and drivers at risk when he jumped on the track. That was fucking stupid.

Alex Phiffer getting escorted out at the end was awsome.

BTW, anyone notice there were NO FD drivers there with the exception of one? You think the Pro Am guys and local pro's didnt want to run???
hhmmmm..........

Notce the Horseshoe was set up for really tight tandem, and it was. Cars were so close they looked like they were hitting, so good.
Tired of FD tandem, bumper to rear quarter, a few feet apart, and only for a second.
This tandem was straight Japanese style, Door to Door, under a foot apart for the whole corner, leading car trying to pinch out the chaser with the inside.
Best Pro tandem I have seen in the states in a long time.

Anyone see the 4 car tandem runs with the Japanese???? straight fucking MSC style!!! Sooooo good.

Line at will call is normal no matter what kind of event it is.

The parking fee was just over irwindales.

I can see why it sucked to not be allowed in the pits.

Some FD drivers in the mix would have helped.

Its Anaheim, the HIN crew needs those bail bonds shirts, lol.

In and outs were to probably avoid typical problems and intoxication it causes, but yes, sucks.

soda price was retarded.

I actually enjoyed it.
And I volenteered to work, so spent 14 hours there the last 2 days.
Im tired, exhausted, sore,
Didnt get to see everything.
But still was so glad D1 is back and trying to make it profitable so they can stay.
just saying

wow-thats-a-cool-car · 05-03-2009, 07:19 PM

Someone should email this thread to D1GP or to hot import nights.

626 drift should run D1...the show would have been awesome!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by karl wasabi

What I want to say has already been said by most of you, so I won't say it again. lol. But overall, I was somewhat disappointed in pretty much everything. I remember the first D1 events in the US at Irwindale and those were awesome. The driving blew my mind. This event, not so much. I would have liked to have seen some of the FD drivers there, but political reasons didn't allow them to I guess?

Anyways, there are so many things that could have been done to make this event better. Maybe if D1 hears what we have to say, they will change some things to make it a better event for everyone.

ESmorz · 05-03-2009, 07:29 PM

So pretty much Kumakubo killed it. Big surprise.

Forest Wang is serious business.

...and the rest was gay as fuck. Cool. Told you all it would be gay.

silvialove · 05-03-2009, 07:45 PM

I totally agree with the general consensus:
-Food/drinks/parking were way too overpriced
-Majority of the cars were lameee and aimed more toward the ricer crowd
-Models were fugly except for Tara Love
-Announcer was annoying & didn't know half the sh*t he was talking about
-Track layout was wack
-Schedule was totally off
Everything just seemed too last minute.

05-03-2009, 02:43 PM	#94
NI_YON_Zenki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 885 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaaaaahhhhhaaaaaaaaha. Boy i am glad i do not have my car any longer, seems as though a good wheel is just not worth the chassis' their on anymore. Even a veyron is devalued in the venue. I believe the foreign drivers laughed from a good healthy spot when they went trough this matter. Like i have now. Haha. Wait, a bit more. Hahaha. Ok. Wait. .. . Is that a clipping point indicator? Simpletons. __________________ "GHOST"

05-03-2009, 03:39 PM	#97
dirtdiggler666 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: p-dale Age: 41 Posts: 2,113 Trader Rating: (26) Feedback Score: 26 reviews	ya i heard forrest wang fucking killed it im so suprised a big name company has not picked him up yet the kid can drive __________________

05-03-2009, 03:52 PM	#98
REDBULLDRIFTING Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NM Age: 41 Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	We agree as well the event was just a money pit! Me and my friend came all the way from new mexico to attend the d1gp usa event, not we have expected at all! I agree this new organization was just all out for our money! We paid extra for vip passes to visit with drivers in the pit but security closed area at noon and decided only drivers and crew members are allowed in the area, there were plenty of vip holders that were denied entry as well and furious! I even talked to an event staff what is the reason why this is happening, last year's d1 allowed fans to access the pit area and mingle with drivers, she couldn't give me an answer. That same afternoon we wanted to sit in the yellow band bleechers where most of my family were, the damn security guard prohibited us to go in the area. The damn track was short just has 4-5 clipping points in a parking lot of angel stadium. On top of this, most of the formula d drivers aren't in attendance, most of the us drivers are rookies, drift king keiichi wasn't there, and just 3-4 respectable japanese drivers were there, a few parts stores! Just all girls and booties everywhere! No major industry tire company sponsoring the event as well = no take home freebies! And what's up with the bikes, gumballs, and karts? I suggest we boycott the midwest and east coast events, alert members of this freaking scam! I will complain directly to d1 as well, and link this blog to them. Thanks for the great blog, i thought we are just the ones experiencing this wasteful event.

05-03-2009, 04:08 PM	#100
origin_s135 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 湾区域 Posts: 1,333 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	keiichi wasn't there? WTF!? it's not d1 without him. __________________ -robo

05-03-2009, 04:28 PM	#101
fiction225 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: los angeles Age: 37 Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wtfx18 The Bad 1] 15 dollars to park.... 2] will call line didnt go anywhere 3]pit closed to everyone except the few VIP ticket holders 4] stayed hungry because of the cost/lines in order to buy food 5] stayed thirsty because who in their right mind would pay 5 bucks for a fucking soda... 6] the seating sucked(especially for general admission) 7] couldn't hear anything the announcer was saying 8] there was only 7 d1 drivers and only 4 or 5 of them made it to top 16 nomura didnt even qualify (he might as well not even showed up) 9] Car show was a joke... 10] watching a 5 year old go around in push karts for 15 minutes was lame 11] trick bikes was boring after 2 minutes...only 1 of them was any good 12] they didn't have the 3rd and 4th place battle(they just awarded it to forest wang, he deserved it....but still would of liked to even see it....why even have a fucking competition if its just gonna be a joke. 13] track set up was a bait and switch 14]judging/driftbox was full of fail 15]no flaggers on course only black people picking up car parts! 16] the give aways are a joke....i got a super autobacs lanyerd which was the best thing i saw....the Bailbond shirts out of the air cannon is disrespectful!!!!!!!! oh and the bitches couldn't shoot it...over shot the crowd 2/3 times. 17] they said they would open the PIT to everyone after the event. that didnt happen....stood there waiting with a croud of people just looking stupid until everyone got tired of waiting and left. 18] this has nothing to do with the event really, but getting a bad sunburn while being cold the whole time is not right.... The good... 1] parking lot was dope(minus the 15 bucks)...a lot of nice cars 2] car show-the vip q45s and gs's where sick....the g35/37s, 350z and 1 370z which was the Mines 370 also the green s15 was hard as hell 3]always nice to see kumakubo tanaka ueno saito and nomu <3 4] the D1 drivers showing there tandems was sick...way closer then any fd event... thats really all i can think of at the this time.... i think the bad outweighed the good... Last edited by fiction225; 05-03-2009 at 05:11 PM..

05-03-2009, 02:25 PM	#91
240love Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxnard Posts: 2,855 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	5 bucks for a can soda!!!!!????? fuck!!!!

05-03-2009, 02:28 PM	#92
Driven08 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside, SoCal Posts: 4,801 Trader Rating: (354) Feedback Score: 354 reviews	I had won one free ticket from a promotion but couldn't go. Now that I am hearing about this I am glad I feel good that i didn't miss out on anything. Even with a free pass, lol.

05-03-2009, 02:29 PM	#93
dkgonecraza Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: vista, ca Age: 29 Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats for dam sure but the thing is that i dont get y they did put in vuaghn gitten jr. or tanner foust but instead they put in our formula d scrubs its gay and yes we need more jp drivers

05-03-2009, 02:59 PM	#95
hapa_s13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 30 Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow..I was SOOOO excited to go..like in march, I was making a road trip plan and everything, but good jesus, sounds like a failed event. I'm sorry for those who went and had a bad time. My heart goes out to you..and your wallets. But I guess there's always ASB

05-03-2009, 03:18 PM	#96
LifePlazaCircuit Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 91744 Age: 34 Posts: 1,181 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	Kumakubo vs Forrest Wang looked like a good show judging from the video

05-03-2009, 04:07 PM	#99
xKennie BANNED Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 489 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	it was ok. but yes food and drinks were hella expensive at 5 bucks a can. i dont think so also i was expecting something else when i walked in and started to notice DUB and all the lowrider/scrapers and the 30 inch rims and what not lol it at least gave me something to do on the weekend

05-03-2009, 04:32 PM	#102
Ithical Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD Age: 33 Posts: 457 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	i took a grand total of 3 pictures. All of 1 car. The cars there were basically a page outta the book of Hot Import Nights. Total fail. The announcer got the japanese cars wrong except 1, the chaser. He couldn't get his s13 and s14s right. Best part is when we(Bleachers at the Horseshoe area) Boo'd the event workers for the part on the track. And booing the wave tactic. Super lame event.

05-03-2009, 04:40 PM	#104
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	well if they still had a good turn out of people and made money, they will think they did a good job and continue to host crappy events like that.. you guys shoulda left maybe they would get the idea for the next event to step it up lol i doubt it for hte price you guys paid , to get ur moneys worth lol.. but then again they might try to include more crap that they think is appealing to car fans, like maybe a fast and furious car display or some concerts lmao __________________ Keep it Classy

05-03-2009, 05:27 PM	#106
Ithical Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD Age: 33 Posts: 457 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	oh yea, and what was up with not being able to leave? Staff guy said only people with pink or black wrist bands were able to leave and come back. Wtf? Irnwindale allowed anyone to leave and come back.

05-03-2009, 05:44 PM	#108
kidbandikoot Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: san bernardino, ca Age: 33 Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	the whole thing was a HUGE disappointment it was like HIN took over D1 what a sad day for the motorsport. ive always had more of an appreciation for the japanese drivers just there style. high entry speeds but also very technical however i just felt let down. the track was changed what was on the site would have been way better. i mean just about evry aspect was a let down just take a look at the schedule having graphic design background that was total crap no profile of drivers . not even a list of the drivers the actual times where all screwed up it was just slaped together not what i expected from D1.. the drivers in gumball none of the could do a decent burnout or donut (exception to the 4-door skyline that probably was the coolest thing i saw hangin out side the door) i will say forest wang was throwin it down. but yeah very disappointed 5 dollars for a 12oz soda its a good thing they didnt serve beer[lie ] would been like 12 bucks

05-03-2009, 05:47 PM	#109
Twincamlove BANNED Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Age: 35 Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so they pretty much took this event out of thier asses?

05-03-2009, 05:53 PM	#110
jbuckley BANNED Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Land of Riche$ Posts: 297 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	this red s14 looks good! anyone get any more pics of it?

05-03-2009, 05:59 PM	#111
KiLLaS13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MoVal,SoCal Posts: 72 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	worst d1 ever been to!! most of the models were busted! car show was super wack! gumball wack! except the guys in the phantom getting arab moeny!!hahah did anybody see nick hogan? he looked at me all retarted lol and what was up with those gay guys singing in japanese?

05-03-2009, 06:03 PM	#112
Twincamlove BANNED Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Age: 35 Posts: 220 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	D1 Grand Prix - Anaheim May 2, 2009 just plain horrible. there where all these gay ass hondas with lambo doors and stupid paint. save it for HIN not d1. please

05-03-2009, 06:13 PM	#113
UNITEDMASTER Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,626 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Hello all, I read the first page & skimed through the rest of the thread. Now if you go to the D1 "USA" site it gives all the clues as to what this event turned out to be. This US seris deal kinda, sorta has nothing to do with what the OG people have come to know D1 as.This is mearly US based business men(former HIN owners) that have an agreement with D1 JAPAN to use the name D1 and a few select JP drivers at the events to try & capitalize on the market/fans of what used to be D1 as we here on ZILVIA know it to be. In my opinion the rest of the "USA" schedule will most likely be weak sauce at the moment.As for FD driver attendance I think it was too close to the ATL round & many of those guys were on the fence about this "NEW" D1USA anyway. Only time will tell . I personally did not go to the event. Everything has its good & bad points on different levles & from different aspects so take it for what its worth for you. Question how many JP drivers were there???? ERICCASTRO you are on point with your observation __________________ MR JACKSON. Last edited by UNITEDMASTER; 05-03-2009 at 06:44 PM..

05-03-2009, 06:19 PM	#114
karl wasabi Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Walnut/SoCal Posts: 3,898 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	What I want to say has already been said by most of you, so I won't say it again. lol. But overall, I was somewhat disappointed in pretty much everything. I remember the first D1 events in the US at Irwindale and those were awesome. The driving blew my mind. This event, not so much. I would have liked to have seen some of the FD drivers there, but political reasons didn't allow them to I guess? Anyways, there are so many things that could have been done to make this event better. Maybe if D1 hears what we have to say, they will change some things to make it a better event for everyone. __________________ Karl Wasabi Private Seller - Review Thread

05-03-2009, 07:29 PM	#119
ESmorz Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: It Looks Like A Dong Posts: 6,902 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	So pretty much Kumakubo killed it. Big surprise. Forest Wang is serious business. ...and the rest was gay as fuck. Cool. Told you all it would be gay. __________________

05-03-2009, 07:45 PM	#120
silvialove Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: La Mirada/UCI Age: 31 Posts: 267 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I totally agree with the general consensus: -Food/drinks/parking were way too overpriced -Majority of the cars were lameee and aimed more toward the ricer crowd -Models were fugly except for Tara Love -Announcer was annoying & didn't know half the sh*t he was talking about -Track layout was wack -Schedule was totally off Everything just seemed too last minute.

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