D1 is coming!

[S13 Charlie]

So on my daily drive into work, I pass by Irwindale speedway. Knowing that D1gp is coming soon, I took a peek into the speedway to look for any cars/teams setting up. I caught a glimpse of Taka's AE86 which was cool enough, but then I look back across the street and bam! There's the Blitz Skyline on a trailer at the entrance to the speedway. Sweeeeeeet!:hitit:

That just got me excited about this weekend, it should be a good one!

[TheSquidd]

Fo sho Vaughn Gitten FTW

[oridostyle]

ill be there at media day, so if you guys have any questions you want me ask (D1 drivers) let me know.

[ALTRNTV]

Yay for a rigged event. :w00t:

[-usmd-180sx]

:stupid: :stupid: :stupid: Reese Millen!! For The RIgged!!

[S13 Charlie]

hah, yeah, Rhys is clearly America's favorite driver, therefore he should see the podium in the very least... :goyou:

[TheSquidd]

I go less to see who wins, and more to see how they drive. Come on its a judged event, theres ALWAYS gonna be opposing opinions.

[Irukandji]

ill be there at media day, so if you guys have any questions you want me ask (D1 drivers) let me know.

Ask them what they think of you.




Gah, I wanted to head down to Socal this weekend but it's not gonna happen. Already got a couple meets planned on saturday anyway.

[NI_YON_Zenki]

D1 Sucks since they've made it to the states. .. .there are to many colors. .. .

I like it when they had their own cars reppin their flower shops & local smoke lounges, talkin shit. .. .then ripping it up on their own tracks. .. .then going back to compare their skills by. .. shit talkin in specs. .. .

BIG UPS D1 2000-2003, I was at 03' The first one to make it here, before they blew up with all the girls, lol. .. .thats the only reason you'll see me there this year, if I get the cash to go. .. .lol

[RSP13-Sideways]

Was thinking about going but I'd rather get my cars motor back in......and I don't feel like getting my shit ganked in the parking lots.

I have pit passes from my work but I just don't know.......maybe.

[curbhuggerrps13]

passing this one...just saw a new coverage on fox11 news.:eek3: have fun boys..lets see how many idiots think they can drift after this event :hyper:

[EchoOfSilence]

I'll be there. I might not be driving though; I ain't getting jacked.
I only go in order to entertain my girlfriend's younger brothers, meet cats, look at some of the cars and talk to some of the drivers. Oh and the crashes. After you see one of them, you've seen them all. (with the exception of Rod Millen's driving @ US vs. JPN. that was a LEGEND.)

You always leave with a sore throat because of the tiresmoke. expect traffic, guys. and I don't think there's gonna be more posers, but i wouldn't be surprised if there were: I saw 2 accidents 2 blocks away @ the last US vs. JPN event, and they were both at left-turn lights.

[dct223]

cant go to this one... too low on funds... i really wanted to watch this one since it actually counted for points....

[articdragon192]

Sucks that we can:t watch the qualifying.

[Kn1ves]

whoa you going joey? see you there! same spot? i cant caravan with u guys.. or maybe I can, hit me up with location or something

[FRpilot]

low on funds and campseys test is going to own me

[A Spec Products]

come say hi and grab some stickers and lanyards

we have a bunch of stuff for sale so bring some soda money :)

[L1ama]

Sucks living in the east coast.

[2iv0 sx]

I was up there last night for the tracks.. didnt see anything setup yet tho.

Hopefully ill get a chance to go

Lets nope for no rain!

[oridostyle]

i got some pixs from today

http://photobucket.com/albums/f204/koukisilvia/

[Ricks15]

I want to go but I gota fix my damn car, This is just a heads up guys be extra carefull buz there are assholes who will fuck around with you're car, Last event that I went to my passenger window was rolled all the way down and I locked and rolled all my windows before I went to go buy tickets luckly nothing was jacked, But yeah I hope everyone has fun so after post up some pics:whip:

[slideways2004]

i got some pixs from today

http://photobucket.com/albums/f204/koukisilvia/

nice pics, have any more?

[oridostyle]

i will update some more after tomorrows event or maybe later :zzz:

[bluuuurr]

blah.. i'll wait for the dvd

[Realchaos1]

I was going to attend this event... But since my diff broke, I won't be able to make it *tear tear*

[fliprayzin240sx]

Too lazy to drive to LA...Iono i just lost interest...

[usdm180sx]

Kazama won. Too bad Kawabata's car broke. He's coming up quickly

[midnite_180]

D1 is for all the ricer drifers, i liked the first d1 here in the USA but now its all riced the fuck out and lame.

[Ricks15]

Are you serious Kazama Won again!!!!

[oridostyle]

Are you serious Kazama Won again!!!!

Kazama is Irwindale Speedway!!!

[TheSquidd]

Nomoken beating the Corolla, was pure BS.


Everything else was good, Kazama deserved that win, he's inhuman.

[Kn1ves]

damn, anyone else fuckn love how Samuel Hubinette got owned Kumakubo? I was raving in the stands when he spun out!

Nomuken vs Toshiki was ridiculous...

[EchoOfSilence]

fuck that, I wanted to see Sam get to the Finals. And Rod at least get to tsuiso. But most of all, WTF HAPPENED TO THE BEE*R CAR.

Kazama is Irwindale Speedway!!!
:wtf: did you just say?

Anyway, ... just another D1.

[monkey7]

That Bee*R car was crazy.
Bang bang bang!

[oridostyle]

:wtf: did you just say?

Anyway, ... just another D1.[/QUOTE]


Kazama owns Irwindale Speedway :2f2f:

[ramblux]

damn, anyone else fuckn love how Samuel Hubinette got owned Kumakubo? I was raving in the stands when he spun out!

Nomuken vs Toshiki was ridiculous...


In case you missed the meeting, it's no longer cool to hate the American drivers just for driving American cars.

Samuel tore it up and IMO should have advanced to the finals.

[kingsol]

yoshioka and hibino got played...
i can't believe yoshioka was able to do the first bank

[-usmd-180sx]

how did Takatori do? I think thats how u spell his name...Kool that Kazama actually came back full force this round. Just out of curiousity, where did (forgot his name) white guy in Mustang place? (damn... cant remember his name right now....) Falken dude...?

[DJPimpFlex]

Vaughen Gitten made it to the top 16 and got knocked out by sam...

[sideview_180sx]

D1 is for all the ricer drifers, i liked the first d1 here in the USA but now its all riced the fuck out and lame.


Those who look at D1 in this matter obviously have not driven to that level, or have not progressed enough to full realize what you are stating. It;s comparable to you not wanting to go into the NBA because it's 'ricer' and mainstream. HUSH!!!

[TheSquidd]

Those who look at D1 in this matter obviously have not driven to that level, or have not progressed enough to full realize what you are stating. It;s comparable to you not wanting to go into the NBA because it's 'ricer' and mainstream. HUSH!!!


Correct.


Did anyone else notice that Samuel and Vaughn were driving like they hated eachothers guts? Is there some sort of rivalry there?

Also, I was glad Sam got knocked out, he had poor sportsmanship the entire time (plus the white trash people behind me kept yelling " GO SAM, TAKE OUT THE *ASIAN DURAGATORY WORD*!). When defeated by Kumakubo, they showed the video of him throw down his gloves in anger, and then give Kubo one of the most BS handshakes of all time. I'm not a fan of Hubinette.

[articdragon192]

See, that's just showing lack of sportsmanship, and sad to say, a lot of Americans are like that. I'm glad Sam got knocked out becuase he was just showing off when he wasnt competing while the Japanese gguys were just cool in thier warm up laps and such. And damit Koguchi, he just had to crash his new car. I wanted to see him drift that thing. Grrr...

[oridostyle]

http://photobucket.com/albums/f204/koukisilvia/ check it out ill post more when i get some good feedback hahaha.....

[Dousan_PG]

it was fun. had a good time working.
yeah good times.
in qualify and practice the few days before everyone ran wicked better. espeically Kuroi and Ueo. oh wells.

[DoriftoSlut]

Kuroi. Tezuka. Koguchi. JR. Hampton. Forsberg.


On Friday qualifying... WOW! Just.. WOW.

[EchoOfSilence]

Correct.


Did anyone else notice that Samuel and Vaughn were driving like they hated eachothers guts? Is there some sort of rivalry there?

Also, I was glad Sam got knocked out, he had poor sportsmanship the entire time (plus the white trash people behind me kept yelling " GO SAM, TAKE OUT THE *ASIAN DURAGATORY WORD*!). When defeated by Kumakubo, they showed the video of him throw down his gloves in anger, and then give Kubo one of the most BS handshakes of all time. I'm not a fan of Hubinette.
lol. Do you remember with taniguchi crashed at the first D1? He was a lot angrier and threw his gloves down harder than Hubinette. Do you really blame him? The fact that he even went up there to shake his hand shows that he IS somewhat sportsmanlike. Sure, he was burning out while in line, but what makes you think he wasn't just trying to warm up/ burn the out layers?

I'm with you on the white people thing though. that did piss me off.
He has good style, dude. Gittin could have gotten higher if he weren't paired up with Sam.

[monkey7]

I don't think that Sam showed lack of showmanship. It could be more frustration on what he could have done. But then again what do I know, I can be wrong.

He battled a driver with more experience, and it showed by Kumakubo taking the big bank with less angle for more speed to battle it out near the judges' stand. His plan of attack was interesting.

I wanted to see more Ueo and Hibino, they kick ass!

What happen to Rhys, I wanted to see him run his new car. Or did he have a new car (charger)? It would have been sick. Next to that, seeing his father advance was so cool. But I wish he would have made it to the battle rounds.

[Ricks15]

NOB wasnt there huh?

[ramblux]

I don't think that Sam showed lack of showmanship. It could be more frustration on what he could have done. But then again what do I know, I can be wrong.

He battled a driver with more experience, and it showed by Kumakubo taking the big bank with less angle for more speed to battle it out near the judges' stand. His plan of attack was interesting.

I wanted to see more Ueo and Hibino, they kick ass!

What happen to Rhys, I wanted to see him run his new car. Or did he have a new car (charger)? It would have been sick. Next to that, seeing his father advance was so cool. But I wish he would have made it to the battle rounds.

He should have a new GTO back shortly. It has been at GM for a while. They still don't have the Solstice they're supposed to campaign either.

And Sam DID show sportsmanship IMO. After getting pushed out like he did (those who were there know what I mean), he showed a lot of restraint.

And skill? He was the only one to CONSISTENTLY keep the rear of his car within a foot or so of both walls.

[Kn1ves]

meh, found it very disrepectful of the american cars to be burning out and revving all over the place. from the opening ceremony to the top 16 parade...

in every practice lap in the tsuiso that guittin did and sam did, they were just showing off, while the rest of the japanese drifters were actually studying the course/staging up their opponents...

imo americans were too cocky


In case you missed the meeting, it's no longer cool to hate the American drivers just for driving American cars.


In case you missed the meeting, personal opinion > you're lame comment

[EchoOfSilence]

meh, found it very disrepectful of the american cars to be burning out and revving all over the place. from the opening ceremony to the top 16 parade...

in every practice lap in the tsuiso that guittin did and sam did, they were just showing off, while the rest of the japanese drifters were actually studying the course/staging up their opponents...

imo americans were too cocky



In case you missed the meeting, personal opinion > you're lame comment
correct grammar > you.

I don't think you were here for the first one. They were all doing the same shit too. Jebus, did you ever see Tarzan Yamada when he went crazy every time? hahahaha

they were trying to let people know they were there, and give the crowd a show. Last time I checked, this isn't exactly a 'gentleman's race.' You're just nitpicking against the americans - give it a rest. The others are just more experienced... remember this was a points match. The Americans were only there to give the crowd something to relate to, and let the japanese know where they're at now. They still have FD to worry about

[kazuo]

I fucking hate it when people call Taniguchi "NOB."

Anyway, Sam's been known to have a less-than-stellar attitude, Kuma's a fucking BEAST, and KAZAMA

HOLY SHIT

haha

The one cat put it best... Kazama is Irwindale Speedway.

Event took fucking forever to get going, but it got REAL good once they started tandem battle.

Kuma's a BEAST

[-usmd-180sx]

I glad that you guys had fun. Too bad im still stuck in Russia and I wish I coulda watched this actual point round. :cry: Oh well, I guess I have to wait for the years closing round.

I also hate those ppl that come there and totally bad mouth the guest from overseas and say really ignorant things. I expereinced that last time and it left a bad taste in my mouth. Funny how they were cheering on for Sam as well.

But I am really happy that Kazama did well. :2f2f: Was Was Takatori there in the Cefiro? I might not be spelling his name right so nobody might not know whom im talking about. LOL.. Anywho, wish i was there. :bash:

[Kn1ves]

correct grammar > you.

I don't think you were here for the first one. They were all doing the same shit too. Jebus, did you ever see Tarzan Yamada when he went crazy every time? hahahaha

they were trying to let people know they were there, and give the crowd a show. Last time I checked, this isn't exactly a 'gentleman's race.' You're just nitpicking against the americans - give it a rest. The others are just more experienced... remember this was a points match. The Americans were only there to give the crowd something to relate to, and let the japanese know where they're at now. They still have FD to worry about

Tarzan Yamada stripping all over the place... although weird.. isnt as...uhm.. nvm.

Dont tell me you dont get flashbacks of domestics revving at you and burning out at the redlight like wtf? Meh... stupid domestic drivers :p theyre all the same

[EchoOfSilence]

what the fuck are you talking about, Lance? that was always the honda kids. oh wait that was you huh....

;)

[articdragon192]

Anyone have any pics or vids of Koguchi drifting his new car? I got disappointed after his crashed his car on the first turn on his practice lap grrr...

[Dousan_PG]

that chaser isnt new, its actually pretty old. he's had it for quite sometime just repainted
cool chaser love the hood. good aero too
no pics, only sweet sweet memories

[TheSquidd]

I agree, I've seen all types of drivers throw down their gloves, from all countries. I've also seen every driver handshake another driver. But with Sam, it was just different, I don't know, I just get a bad feeling about how he acts. It's not really what he does, but how he does it. He drove amazingly though.

Poor JR, couldn't keep up :-/

And wtf was Ueo doing?

[Kn1ves]

Agreed^^^

what the fuck are you talking about, Lance? that was always the honda kids. oh wait that was you huh....

;)

oh hell no.. i get more assholes now than before!:cry:

[articdragon192]

that chaser isnt new, its actually pretty old. he's had it for quite sometime just repainted
cool chaser love the hood. good aero too
no pics, only sweet sweet memories

First time I saw it. It looks freaking amazing. What happened to his HPI S15?

[Dousan_PG]

mm since falken paid for him and his car to come out, he took the chaser with him is what i would assume?? no idea though.

[sideview_180sx]

Altho everyone feels sam had a bad attitude about the decision. at the end of the nite. kuma and tanaka were all joking with sam. it was in the heat of competition. would you really try to stay compsed when you are competing, or would you show emotion of how hard you are trying........ Get over it. Practice on friday was awesome, in the rain as well....priceless memories.