Formula DRIFT 2011 & Abu Dhabi: Let the good times roll!

Formula DRIFT 2011 season and venues has been finalized and ready to roll! Let the good times roll!!! SEND IT!!! NOS Energy DRINK is the OFFICIAL ENERGY DRINK OF FORMULA DRIFT & plans to deliver victory in bottle, can, cup & on track form via Chris Forsberg 2009 Formula D champion, as hes building a new vehicle for the 2011 season! But also prior to round 1 in Long Beach in April, in FEBRUARY Formula DRIFT slides to the UAE Abu Dabi & Yas Marina circuit!!!! Formula DRIFT Abu Dhabi WILL be streamed LIVE for the entire world to see & watch the historic event!!! BE SURE TO CHECK FORMULAD.COM for more info... Long Beach, Calif. – January 20, 2011 – Formula DRIFT has announced the official 2011 Pro Championship Schedule of Events. Palm Beach International Raceway has been added to the list of venues and will host Round 3 on June 3-4, 2011. “Formula DRIFT consistently pushes to grow the sport of drifting and entering our eighth year as a professional series we are proud of where we have been able to take the sport,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “We are fortunate to work with the top venues for motorsports in the nation and provide quality entertainment to fans across the country.” The 2011 Formula DRIFT Season Schedule Round 1 – Streets of Long Beach – Long Beach, CA – April 8-9 Round 2 – Road to the Championship – Road Atlanta – Atlanta, GA – May 6-7 Round 3 – Invasion – Palm Beach International Raceway – Palm Beach, FL – June 3-4 Round 4 – The Gauntlet – Wall Speedway – Wall, NJ – June 17-18 Round 5 – Throwdown – Evergreen Speedway – Monroe, WA – July 22-23 Round 6 – After Dark – Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Las Vegas, NV – August 26-27 Round 7 – Title Fight – Toyota Speedway at Irwindale – Irwindale, CA – October 7-8 For the first time in several seasons Formula DRIFT has added a new venue and will visit South Florida at Palm Beach International Raceway in West Palm Beach. The newly remodeled facility features multiple state of the art tracks. Formula DRIFT will utilize the road course to create a unique drifting course that is to Formula DRIFT standards. “I have been to the track since the new face-lift and it is truly a remarkable facility,” stated Ryan Sage, vice president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “From the course expansions, tarmac condition, lighting and the fact that it is situated in South Florida. Palm Beach International Raceway will be a great addition to the Series.” FORMULA DRIFT ABU DHABI @ YAS MARINA CIRCUIT, YEP THE YAS MARINA CIRCUIT!!! Long Beach, Calif. – January 19, 2011 – Formula DRIFT has announced the official entry list for the Inaugural Formula Drift UAE Invitational Competition at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on February 25, 2011. A diverse selection of the top drivers from around the globe will showcase world-class drifting to the Middle East. The official roster of drivers include: past Scandinavian champion, Fredric Aasbo, 2009 Formula DRIFT champion, Chris Forsberg, 2-time Formula DRIFT champion and 3-time X-Games Gold Medalist Tanner Foust, top ranking driver, Ryan Tuerck, past New Zealand champion and Formula DRIFT USA & Asia competitor, Mike Whiddett, Formula DRIFT veteran Daijiro Yoshihara and Formula Drift regulars Ken Gushi, and Michael Essa along with Tony Brakohiapa as the alternate driver. “Formula DRIFT is dedicated to providing the best drifting action to fans everywhere,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “We are proud to showcase the best drivers from around the world to an international audience in Abu Dhabi at what is probably the most spectacular racing facility in the world.” In addition, the event will be streaming live via the DriftStream on www.formuladrift.com. Fans will be able to catch all of the exciting action from the comfort of their own home. The live stream will air on February 25, 2011. For broadcast times visit the Formula DRIFT website . For those that are interested in attending the live event, online tickets will go on-sale soon and can be purchased through this link – Event Tickets Tickets can also be purchased through the Yas Marina Call Centre at: 800-YAS-(927) or international number at +971 (0) 2 446 0384, which is open 7 days a week from 9 AM – 6 PM, local time. Tickets can be purchased directly at the Yas Marina Circuit at the East and West Entrance Gate Welcome Centre, Yas Hotel, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Yas Marina Circuit Kiosk. In addition, tickets may also be purchased at select Virgin Megastores within the UAE beginning January 25, 2011. As the premier professional drifting championship in the world, Formula DRIFT has helped modernize and globalize drifting, bringing it to places like Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Panama, Mexico and now, the United Arab Emirates. For more information visit: www.formuladrift.com

HOME LIFE Jan 2011

The "Home Life" is what I call it, you'll see me twittering HERE it quite a bit... When I'm home just doing my deal, seeing friends, breaking bread, doing the "Home Life" and it's enjoyable! Fam time, friend time, Home time with homies... Come for the ride which includes Barrett Jackson which is in town and airing on SPEED as I prob type or you're reading this... Stopped by my homies shop VIVID RACING and blessed them with some NOS Energy Drink to keep them going... Also laced Dan with the new Alpinestars collection by Incipio for the iPhone4, so fresh & functional!!!! That same night my homie Nic picked up an iPhone4 so had to take care of him too! Broke bread with my friend Jeremy, I had to go with the sweet pork and it was everything he hyped it up to be... Great convo (enter montage music) GSD! Thursday & yes a Thursday, why not... My homie RJ and I headed to Barrett Jackson car auction in Scottsdale, AZ thanks to FORD for the tickets & skybox passes! Thanks Richard Ford's booth always looks nice right when you walk in, missing some smokey drifts outside though ;) Be on the lookout for a factory tour very soon... This is the infamous "Block"... Look under the hood of this things, nuts very clean! Love the paint on this car, sick 2 tone, pic doesnt do it justice... Met an employee of NOS Eenergy Drink Bryan in the Chicago area, coincidence here's there with a shop The Roadster Shop, he works at, selling 3 vehicles there one of which is this SICK LS7 powered Chevelle! Spotted this SUPER CLEAN and radical VW van, oh man!!! Love big grills, especially this Desoto... I always wonder what the crests from different makes mean... 1/2 scale Ford GT go cart for kids... hilarious! I don't know I'd let Cartoon hook this one up with custom paint might leave it OEM, ya know... Rad old poster... Copper chopper celebrating AZ... Ya think I like white cars????? This is THE white cars of white cars +it's a wagon + it's a BMW Accord?!?!?!?! Tempe bound for some dinner with my homie RJ which I didn't get ANY pictures of, bummer... La Bocca is sooooo good, fresh solid and good! HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!! SEND IT for me!

Nate "Tex" Hamilton's new "rocket launcher"

Aspirations, what are yours? There's a dude out in Texas, hence the name "Tex", that has aspirations, is eager, ready to FUEL VICTORY with NOS Energy Drink and is working hard at the drift game, his name; Nate Hamilton... He competed in XDC in 2010 and has grown to be a force to be reckoned with, he really came alive at TX XDC round last year in his home state but I have to say he's a GREAT dude, eager, young and full of life! Him, his team and sponsors debuted his new graphic scheme for the 2011 season rocking the signature Lone Star NOS Energy Drink logo, LOVE IT!!!!!! The purple of the wrap is to honor his fellow drifter & homie that passed away, Stay Sideways JL... Blue & Black is the traditional Hamilton144 colors... Also you'll be able to spot my SEND IT Octopus sticker on his skateboard and of course the Keep Drifting Fun X NOS stickers! I really like the graphics & the video it captures his deal, his car, skateboarding, graphics, the vibe, his crew and of course be sure to pick up a tee before they're gone Only $12 for a Tee & a sticker! email- NHamilton25@yahoo.com Atta boy "Big Tex"/"Lil Tex" or how about just plain Nate "Tex" Hamilton!!!

Nate Hamilton 2011 New Wrap from Corey Denomy on Vimeo.

Libations. golfing. Incipio bags. sledding. Supercross. SarapBuhay. EnkeiHead & Gold belt

Let's play catch up from last week last Tuesday 1/11/11... Headed to my local craft brewer San Tan Brewing for their latest release... Sex Panther Chocolate Barley Wine, pretty good, not too agressive just good easy drinker... Great game Monday at the BCS bowl Ducks vs. Tigers... The Tigers were quick on the graphic wrap, the NEXT day I saw this in AZ where the BCS bowl was held... Local Mexican food El Rancho market with PJ & my homie Marc... Golfing on a Friday doesn't suck... Hit the links in what hwas been 4+ year and even shot a solid 99, not bad for 4+ years! Keeping it real with my Ping Zings from PHX When I get home I'm stoked to see the latest from INCIPIO...BAGS by Incipio, check em out!!!!! 3 pieces of baggage Backpack, shoulder bag & weekender bag... Few different color options I like this one, reminds me of those Japanese twill floormats or kind of the LV squares but Ballistic like Tumi.

Vegas Venture @ CES w/ INCIPIO

Vegas a standard destination annually for SEMA for many of us car guys... Well I've always heard, wanted and liked to attend the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) show and 2011 would be the year thanks to my EVER so accomidating sponsor INCIPIO... INCIPIO has been a GREAT company to work with, lets me get product in the hands of people, blog about it, show you whats new in the INCIPIO world and more is coming I promise... Incipio invited me to attend, hang out, check it out and get familiar with INCIPIO in their specific world... So here's CES 2011 through an abbreviated blogging... Standard issue my homie NEEK picks me up in Vegas, such a rad dude, hustlin' ALL the time.... Peep the Neek Taxi... That's his shifter... Headed to grab a bagel & then to Palms Place where I stayed, ILL! SLS out front, hadn't seen one in person... Fresh spot... NEEK just chillin all regal...

Stick it to ya W/ NOS Energy Drink & Keep Drifting Fun + protection by Incipio

Formula DRIFT 2011 is seriously going to be here before we know it & HONESTLY I CAN'T WAIT for Round 1 April 8-9th on the Streets of Long Beach, CA to SEND IT!!! The 2011 schedule is now available on FormulaD.com NOS Energy Drink the Official Energy Drink of Formula DRIFT activated HEAVY in 2010 and it's only going to get better in 2011! Well I'm gonna SEND IT to 4 lucky winners, a COMPLETE set of NOS Energy Drink X Keep Drifting Fun stickers, you've seen em, you might have some BUT NOT ALL, I promise since some are SUPER RARE! I ONLY HAVE 4 COMPLETE SETS SO ACT FAST!!!!!!!!! TO WIN: Be ONE of the first 4 people to comment/post "SEND IT!" on all places this is posted which is, Here's the links: JarodDeAnda.com- http://www.jaroddeanda.com/blog/2011/01/05/stick-it-to-ya-w-nos-energy-drink-keep-drifting-fun-protection-by-incipio/ Fatlace.com- http://fatlace.com/life/stick-it-to-ya-w-nos-energy-drink-keep-drifting-fun-protection-by-incipio/ DrinkNOS.com- http://www.drinknos.com/ Facebook.com/JarodDeAnda- http://www.facebook.com/JarodDeAnda Twitter.com/JarodCapitalA- http://twitter.com/jarodcapitala The first 4 people to do ALL will receive the COMPLETE SET of NOS X KDF stickers + my personal SEND IT Octopus stickers I made last year! Also, to make the deal even SWEETER I will send the first 4 a INCIPIO case of your choice for any device not to exceed $40... That's just to FUEL VICTORY even more!!!! Here's an example of one of Incipio's newest iPhone 4 cases, Alpinestars collection by Incipio Good luck and start posting or I should say SEND IT!!!!!!!!!!!! Here's a SWEET recap of Chris Forsberg & his NOS Energy Drink 350Z in 2010 Formula Drift Season just to get you more HYPED about Formula Drift 2011 season...

Chris Forsberg - 2010 Season from Will Roegge on Vimeo.

Malaysia Formula Drift 2010

Formula Drift Malaysia 2010 happened for the 2nd year in a row and is the culmination of a 3 stop FD Asia Championship... Singapore in Apri, Thailand in November and Malaysia in December.. The 1st EVER Asia Formula Drift Champion was crowned! Hung in OC with Chris Forsberg before my LONG flight to Malaysia... Cheers! My partner in crime, Mr. Sage at LAX... CENTER SEAT SUCKS! Yet the movie/entertainment system ruled! 1st stop HK... Then on to Malaysia...

Uniform collection

MC'ing each event comes with a new uniform or wardrobe. Some you wear throughout the year at each event or some at just one off events... Announcing Formula Drift for 7 years I have quite a few uniform/crew shirts for FD, here's some of the others including Formula Drift Malaysia, Formula Drift Singapore, Vegas Drift, Drift Mania Canadian Championship...

No Rights allowed - NASCAR @ PIR

Headed to NASCAR this past weekend at Phoenix International Raceway, I went as a fan, no special deals with NOS Enegry Drink, nothing VIP just went with family thanks my Father in Law, he was in town and takes us to one of his best friends pit row RV stalls, good times, here ya go! 40+ years of friendship... This was my view a majority of the weekend, front row in pit row in an RV captains chair...

Bench pressing & ALF in an Interview on Lat34.com

Just put up a few moments ago; interview with me on LAT34.com. Lat34 known as more action sports has grown an affinity for the love of cars, smoke and debauchery + they even like and welcome my sense of humor. This interview was fun and they really liked it which was great... CLICK HERE AND READ THE INTERVIEW ON LAT34.COM