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Brian · 05-07-2009, 11:06 PM

nope.

I'd say 70% no.

ryster · 05-08-2009, 12:07 AM

Very awesome idea! It will need a lot of work.

Hard, but possible.

Lets do it!

[email protected] · 05-08-2009, 02:02 AM

bh: i can only speak for justdrift, on why cost on comps are higher for us at jd. we have our own insurance policy that covers 'door to door' racing. people do it with 'standard' off the shelf insurance to cut the cost. but if shit hits the fan, none of that shit will bail the organizers, sponsors and everyone that is involved in the comps. you put media and staff insurance in the mix. this is USA, people like to suit for no reason and to get something out of it. for the organizers that are homeowners, have investments and intellectual property owners. they would think outside the box and protect their ass... assets i mean. technically, tandem is considered door to door racing if you read the insurance policy limited coverage and cost. for me personally, i don't like to shortcut on safety. we try to be on top of it, and if shit hits the fan, i want to the drivers, staff, media and myself covered from it. this is not japan, i wish people would understand that more now than before. drifting has an american mix to it now. we have to accept that drifting in usa is not the same drifting that we all fell in love with. it's a love and hate thing. changes has been made, the train has moved and there's nothing we can do about it. drifting japan style is long gone, unfortunately.

we all can experience it once in awhile in asb. the big difference is, drifting in japan is a culture turned sport. in the usa, we're trying to turn a sport into a culture. well, los angeles is a melting pot from all walks of life, we'll get different results from the asian counterpart of drifting. i might not make sense right now cause it's 1am and i'm sleepy lol. that's just the jist of it. some people won't understand, but a handful will.

justdrift - topdrift 2009 rd 3, already acquired streets to have a different level and experience in drifting. a track where no one has "drifted" officially. so that should even out the playing field. we partnered up with redline time attack, so round 4 we're working with either las vegas or california speedway. the portion of the track where d1 was held. so we don't have to stay at the same track over and over. we have already sealed a deal with 2 different race tracks as part of the topdrift 2010. the only tracks at willow for topdrift in 2010 is HTM - classic! and streets. the 2 new ones will be announced late this year.

Suk02Si · 05-08-2009, 02:16 AM

The main idea and purpose of the entire Socal-Drift Series was to bring people together. Most people tend to stick to certain Event Providers and never really venture outside of that comfort zone. Because of that, many drivers never really get exposed to other tracks or drivers.

Just using Round One as an example, I saw a drivers from at least 6-7 different groups competing with people that they normally wouldn't see at their own events.

The series has been in planning since mid-2008. I didn't want to host my own events because Socal is already flooded with tons of great event providers which already have their own following. I just wanted to bring everyone together so they could battle it out to the death.

As of right now, Its only a 4 part series with two different hosts. For next year, its going to expand to a 6 part series and hopefully 6 different hosts. If you want to toss some ideas back and forth, or want to help out with the Socal-Drift Series, just hit me up and I can PM you my number.

simplistek · 05-08-2009, 03:56 AM

it is an awesome idea as i have always wanted to drift other courses. most of the knights have agreed that we won't all be driving our own events simply because we're always there. granted we're going to try and change up this next event, but we can only do so much. although i am only speaking for myself, the knights are definitely down to put it up in the mix.

WoolyS14DET · 05-08-2009, 10:08 AM

I think that we as event holders need to come together and try and make this work !!

SUPERSTAR · 05-08-2009, 10:10 AM

If all of you get together in one room and get naked, I am sure something will go down for sure.

I DARE YOU.

Suk02Si · 05-08-2009, 11:27 AM

I'M GAME.

msgfail

s13skank · 05-08-2009, 11:39 AM

Thats a genius idea! Dude i give you major kudos

DMaxUSA · 05-08-2009, 11:58 AM

I want "Japan-style" drifting back!

FloridaRacing · 05-08-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suk02Si

The main idea and purpose of the entire Socal-Drift Series was to bring people together. Most people tend to stick to certain Event Providers and never really venture outside of that comfort zone. Because of that, many drivers never really get exposed to other tracks or drivers.

you got it

FloridaRacing · 05-08-2009, 12:21 PM

seriously though, can you guys all get together and talk? I would be more then happy to help any way I can.

adrians_s13 · 05-08-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S13Teddy

There is already a Socal-Drift Series, just so you know.

This would be neat, but what I want to see Stateside is an MSC styled competition. Team tandem competition and all. That would bring in quite a crowd to spectate as well, and it would definitely be a competition reflecting on driver skill.

I would be soooo down to watch an MSC styled comp.... soooo down.

WoolyS14DET · 05-08-2009, 12:22 PM

We all do need to get together and make this happen !!

FloridaRacing · 05-08-2009, 02:28 PM

I am going to try to organize a dinner meet between some of us involved to throw around ideas...

Inland Drift · 05-08-2009, 02:59 PM

we will always support the drifting community. and so this time...

FloridaRacing · 05-08-2009, 03:13 PM

anyone know if there is the Adam's coordinator on here? I think everyone has chimed in besides them.

WoolyS14DET · 05-08-2009, 03:32 PM

He is on here i just dont know the SN

might be OneTekWed ???

SUPERSTAR · 05-08-2009, 06:07 PM

Yeah Wes or Riley.

FloridaRacing · 05-08-2009, 08:45 PM

i sent a PM to someone

SHARKERIOcoupe · 05-08-2009, 09:14 PM

WOW that's what im talkin bout!
amazing idea and ideas comin from everyone. and everyone contributing to this one series on many different levels can make this work! Its a huge idea! so it would be a huge effort, i d'nt doubt it for one second.
that dinner meeting would be a good start, and this thread to what it has come to now is great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloridaRacing

anyone know if there is the Adam's coordinator on here? I think everyone has chimed in besides them.

Grenade180sx

thats your man.

yusuke1923 · 05-08-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMaxUSA

I want "Japan-style" drifting back!

If I were to show you, you wouldn't be able to tell... seriously, think about it for a second before you say that, this could offend a lot of people. Not that you offended me, but this comment just made you sound cocky.

yusuke1923 · 05-08-2009, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoolyS14DET

We all do need to get together and make this happen !!

Uhhh, isn't this happening already?

yusuke1923 · 05-08-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloridaRacing

Yea, but thats a 4 race series which all of them (or atleast the 1st 2 are) being held at willow?

I'm talking about a full length schedule of 7-8 races at no repeating locations

also semi regulated by having some qualifiers. just to weed out beginners but still open minded.

You just contradicted yourself. I'm sorry you got multiple willow locations and twice for adams kart track. I thought you said no repeating locations?

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloridaRacing

I think thats a great idea for sure, no discrediting that, but we need someone just to kick this in the balls and get it rolling hard off the bat.

like D1GP USA, all new series this year, and ya its got some issues, but it was hit hard right off the batt, had qualifiers, and had a good initial turn out. If you dont come out with guns blazin', sometimes its hard for people to take you serious the next year.

Get it rolling hard off the bat? Your still talking about it, while Gary at Socal-Drift has already started...

After reading this whole thread. Sound like someone is building an upside down pyramid. You can't start off BIG and get BIGGER. You have to start small and work your way up. I'm sorry to say, but I think someone was at D1 and got a little excited...

WoolyS14DET · 05-09-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yusuke1923

Uhhh, isn't this happening already?

whos doing it then ? Are you referring to the SoCal Drift Series ??

yusuke1923 · 05-09-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoolyS14DET

whos doing it then ? Are you referring to the SoCal Drift Series ??

Yup!

WoolyS14DET · 05-09-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yusuke1923

Yup!

Ya Gary and I have already talked about expanding to a different track.
And we are working on it !!

DudeYourSoOOJDM · 05-10-2009, 01:17 AM

We should have the driftbox judge us! jp

I actually think this is a good idea. But there's too many organizations in Ca at least that make a profit off of their events.....so to get them to work together will mean taking some kind of loss.

It's been tried before and it didn't work.

jonasblack · 05-10-2009, 01:34 AM

It takes money. And believe me when I say that organizing events in general gets old very fast when you are not getting paid to do it. Just keep that in mind when the folks that step up to the challenge get this done.
Sounds like fun though....

Good luck with this guys.

FloridaRacing · 05-11-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yusuke1923

You just contradicted yourself. I'm sorry you got multiple willow locations and twice for adams kart track. I thought you said no repeating locations?

Get it rolling hard off the bat? Your still talking about it, while Gary at Socal-Drift has already started...

After reading this whole thread. Sound like someone is building an upside down pyramid. You can't start off BIG and get BIGGER. You have to start small and work your way up. I'm sorry to say, but I think someone was at D1 and got a little excited...

I didn't contradict myself, Adams and willow have DIFFERENT courses....

So your saying there is no sucessful event series' in racing that started with a full slate? :/

05-07-2009, 11:06 PM	#31
Brian Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: usa Posts: 12,840 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: Brian Feedback Score: 54 reviews	nope. I'd say 70% no. __________________ http://bhworld.wordpress.com/

05-08-2009, 12:07 AM	#32
ryster Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: socal Posts: 897 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	Very awesome idea! It will need a lot of work. Hard, but possible. Lets do it! __________________ [email protected]

05-08-2009, 03:56 AM	#35
simplistek Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 463 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	it is an awesome idea as i have always wanted to drift other courses. most of the knights have agreed that we won't all be driving our own events simply because we're always there. granted we're going to try and change up this next event, but we can only do so much. although i am only speaking for myself, the knights are definitely down to put it up in the mix. __________________ v e r t e x - u s a . c o m

05-08-2009, 10:10 AM	#37
SUPERSTAR Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange Socal** Age: 46 Posts: 6,413 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	If all of you get together in one room and get naked, I am sure something will go down for sure. I DARE YOU. __________________ *"ARE YOU ONE'EM SKID RACERS?"*

05-08-2009, 11:58 AM	#40
DMaxUSA Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 569 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I want "Japan-style" drifting back! __________________ dmax-us.com

05-08-2009, 02:02 AM	#33
[email protected] Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Porter Ranch Posts: 1,326 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bh: i can only speak for justdrift, on why cost on comps are higher for us at jd. we have our own insurance policy that covers 'door to door' racing. people do it with 'standard' off the shelf insurance to cut the cost. but if shit hits the fan, none of that shit will bail the organizers, sponsors and everyone that is involved in the comps. you put media and staff insurance in the mix. this is USA, people like to suit for no reason and to get something out of it. for the organizers that are homeowners, have investments and intellectual property owners. they would think outside the box and protect their ass... assets i mean. technically, tandem is considered door to door racing if you read the insurance policy limited coverage and cost. for me personally, i don't like to shortcut on safety. we try to be on top of it, and if shit hits the fan, i want to the drivers, staff, media and myself covered from it. this is not japan, i wish people would understand that more now than before. drifting has an american mix to it now. we have to accept that drifting in usa is not the same drifting that we all fell in love with. it's a love and hate thing. changes has been made, the train has moved and there's nothing we can do about it. drifting japan style is long gone, unfortunately. we all can experience it once in awhile in asb. the big difference is, drifting in japan is a culture turned sport. in the usa, we're trying to turn a sport into a culture. well, los angeles is a melting pot from all walks of life, we'll get different results from the asian counterpart of drifting. i might not make sense right now cause it's 1am and i'm sleepy lol. that's just the jist of it. some people won't understand, but a handful will. justdrift - topdrift 2009 rd 3, already acquired streets to have a different level and experience in drifting. a track where no one has "drifted" officially. so that should even out the playing field. we partnered up with redline time attack, so round 4 we're working with either las vegas or california speedway. the portion of the track where d1 was held. so we don't have to stay at the same track over and over. we have already sealed a deal with 2 different race tracks as part of the topdrift 2010. the only tracks at willow for topdrift in 2010 is HTM - classic! and streets. the 2 new ones will be announced late this year.

05-08-2009, 02:16 AM	#34
Suk02Si Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 38 Posts: 831 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	The main idea and purpose of the entire Socal-Drift Series was to bring people together. Most people tend to stick to certain Event Providers and never really venture outside of that comfort zone. Because of that, many drivers never really get exposed to other tracks or drivers. Just using Round One as an example, I saw a drivers from at least 6-7 different groups competing with people that they normally wouldn't see at their own events. The series has been in planning since mid-2008. I didn't want to host my own events because Socal is already flooded with tons of great event providers which already have their own following. I just wanted to bring everyone together so they could battle it out to the death. As of right now, Its only a 4 part series with two different hosts. For next year, its going to expand to a 6 part series and hopefully 6 different hosts. If you want to toss some ideas back and forth, or want to help out with the Socal-Drift Series, just hit me up and I can PM you my number.

05-08-2009, 10:08 AM	#36
WoolyS14DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 42 Posts: 1,310 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	I think that we as event holders need to come together and try and make this work !!

05-08-2009, 11:27 AM	#38
Suk02Si Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles Age: 38 Posts: 831 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I'M GAME. msgfail

05-08-2009, 11:39 AM	#39
s13skank Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yuma AZ Age: 32 Posts: 571 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Thats a genius idea! Dude i give you major kudos

05-08-2009, 12:21 PM	#42
FloridaRacing Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oceanside, CA Age: 40 Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	seriously though, can you guys all get together and talk? I would be more then happy to help any way I can. __________________ floridaracing.org SR20DET 510/350whp - S13/702HP/V8 - 07 350z/343 WHP

05-08-2009, 12:22 PM	#44
WoolyS14DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 42 Posts: 1,310 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	We all do need to get together and make this happen !!

05-08-2009, 02:28 PM	#45
FloridaRacing Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oceanside, CA Age: 40 Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I am going to try to organize a dinner meet between some of us involved to throw around ideas... __________________ floridaracing.org SR20DET 510/350whp - S13/702HP/V8 - 07 350z/343 WHP

05-08-2009, 02:59 PM	#46
Inland Drift Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Perris Posts: 241 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	we will always support the drifting community. and so this time...

05-08-2009, 03:13 PM	#47
FloridaRacing Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oceanside, CA Age: 40 Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	anyone know if there is the Adam's coordinator on here? I think everyone has chimed in besides them. __________________ floridaracing.org SR20DET 510/350whp - S13/702HP/V8 - 07 350z/343 WHP

05-08-2009, 03:32 PM	#48
WoolyS14DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 42 Posts: 1,310 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	He is on here i just dont know the SN might be OneTekWed ???

05-08-2009, 06:07 PM	#49
SUPERSTAR Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orange Socal** Age: 46 Posts: 6,413 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Yeah Wes or Riley. __________________ *"ARE YOU ONE'EM SKID RACERS?"*

05-08-2009, 08:45 PM	#50
FloridaRacing Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oceanside, CA Age: 40 Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i sent a PM to someone __________________ floridaracing.org SR20DET 510/350whp - S13/702HP/V8 - 07 350z/343 WHP

05-10-2009, 01:17 AM	#58
DudeYourSoOOJDM Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Palmdale CA Age: 38 Posts: 479 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	We should have the driftbox judge us! jp I actually think this is a good idea. But there's too many organizations in Ca at least that make a profit off of their events.....so to get them to work together will mean taking some kind of loss. It's been tried before and it didn't work. __________________ Since 2001. Last edited by DudeYourSoOOJDM; 05-10-2009 at 11:37 AM..

05-10-2009, 01:34 AM	#59
jonasblack Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Eastvale, SoCal Posts: 184 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	It takes money. And believe me when I say that organizing events in general gets old very fast when you are not getting paid to do it. Just keep that in mind when the folks that step up to the challenge get this done. Sounds like fun though.... Good luck with this guys. __________________

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