New NOS Flavor? Check. New Games To See? Check. A Chris Forsberg NOS 370z to give away in a Need For Speed race while passing out over 25,000 cans to the who's who in video games? Check and check.
Crazy thing is the girl above wasn't with us, but her outfit matched our new can perfectly! More after the jump.
The results are in! We now have 4 qualifiers to come to the NOS Energy Drink’s Road to Formula D Contest final @ Formula D: Round 4 in Monroe, WA...
They win 2 tickets to the Formula D: Round 4 event on July 10, 2010 at Evergreen Speedway and a $50 American Express gift card to help them get there.
The qualifiers are……..
event stop: Honda-Tech Meet - - Charles F. of Lake Forest Park, WA
event stop: High School Drags - - Marcus S. of Spanaway, WA
event stop: Oregon Trail Rally Fan Appreciation Day - - Ryan T. of Tigard, OR
event stop: Oregon Trail Rally - - Jacob W. of Vancouver, WA
Have fun guys and PREPARE TO FUEL VICTORY!
NOS Energy Drink's contest for the Pacific Northwest!
Earn a chance to win a $2,000 car upgrade gift certificate, a ride along with Formula D Champion Chris Forsberg, Xbox360, Need for Speed – Shift video game, Griot’s Garage Complete Car Care System, and a year supply of NOS Energy Drink!
Qualify on the Need for Speed Shift time attack challenge at any of the NOS Energy Drink event stops and earn a spot to become the CHAMPION on July 10, 2010 @ Formula Drift: Round 4
The Contest runs from May 1, 2010 and ends on July 10, 2010. Participants can enter during one of the 10 qualifying events outlined below.
Event Name
Date
Address
Honda-Tech Meet
5/1/10
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601
High School Drags
5/7/10
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601
Executive Auto Society 3rd Annual BBQ party
5/8/10
Richmond beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th Street, Shoreline, WA 98177
Oregon Trail Rally Fan Appreciation Day
5/13/10
Pioneer Courthouse, 701 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
Oregon Trail Rally
5/14/10
Portland International Raceway, 1940 North Victory Boulevard, Portland, OR 97217
Griot’s Garage Grand Opening
6/5/10
Griot’s Garage, 3333 South 38th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409-5641
Formula D ProAM Championship #2
6/25/10
Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
NOS Energy Drink Road Challenge
6/26/10
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue Southeast Kent, WA 98042-4601
Import Face Off
6/27/10
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601
Formula D Qualifying Day
7/9/10
Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272
NOS Energy Drink's Road to Formula D Contest
Official Rules
1. Eligibility: NOS Energy Drink's Road to Formula D Contest (the "Contest") is open only to legal resident of Oregon and Washington who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Employees and non-employee workers of Coca-Cola Bottlers, The Coca-Cola Company, Formula DRIFT Holdings, LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Electronic Arts Inc., Griot's Garage, ePrize, LLC, and their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and agents, and any agencies or other companies involved in the development or execution of the Contest or production or distribution of Contest materials, as well as the immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and household members of each such person are not eligible. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law.
2. Sponsor: The Contest is sponsored by Coca-Cola North America, a division of The Coca-Cola Company, One Coca-Cola Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30313. Administrator: ePrize, LLC, One ePrize Drive, Pleasant Ridge, MI 48069.
3. Agreement to Official Rules: By participating in the Contest each participant fully and unconditionally agrees to and accepts these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and/or Administrator, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Contest including the determination of the winner. Whether an entrant wins the Grand Prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
4. Timing: The Contest runs from May 1, 2010 and ends on July 10, 2010 (the "Promotion Period"). Participants can enter during one of the 10 qualifying events (each an "Event") as outlined in the chart below. The Events are subject to change; for the most up to date list of Events login to www.drinknos.com (creating an account is free).
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Event Name |
Date |
Address |
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Honda-Tech Meet |
5/1/10 |
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601 |
|
High School Drags |
5/7/10 |
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601 |
|
Executive Auto Society 3rd Annual BBQ party |
5/8/10 |
Richmond beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th Street, Shoreline, WA 98177 |
|
Oregon Trail Rally Fan Appreciation Day |
5/13/10 |
Pioneer Courthouse, 701 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 |
|
Oregon Trail Rally |
5/14/10 |
Portland International Raceway, 1940 North Victory Boulevard, Portland, OR 97217 |
|
Griot’s Garage Grand Opening |
6/5/10 |
Griot’s Garage, 3333 South 38th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409-5641 |
|
Formula D ProAM Championship #2 |
6/25/10 |
Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272 |
|
NOS Energy Drink Road Challenge |
6/26/10 |
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue Southeast Kent, WA 98042-4601 |
|
Import Face Off |
6/27/10 |
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601 |
|
Formula D Qualifying Day |
7/9/10 |
Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272 |
5. How to Enter: At each Event, locate the Sponsor's booth and play the Need For Speed: SHIFT game as directed by the representative at the booth. Limit: Each participant may play the Need For Speed: SHIFT game 2 times per Event. Participants at each Event will play the Need For Speed: SHIFT game on the same race track and the participant with the fastest time at the conclusion of each Event will be deemed potential Finalist Prize winner for that event.
6. Grand Prize Winner Determination: Each Finalist Prize winner will be invited to try to beat Chris Forsberg’s best Need For Speed: SHIFT game lap time on the Nordscheleife track using the vehicle determined by Sponsor. at the Formula D Round 4 Event ("Round 4 Event") on July 10, 2010 at the Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272. The Finalist who records the fastest lap at the Round 4 Event will be deemed the Grand Prize winner.
7. Winner Requirements: The potential winners must continue to comply with the Official Rules; and winning is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements. Each potential Finalist Prize winner will be notified on or around the next business day following the applicable Event. The potential Grand Prize winner will be notified on or around July 10, 2010 at the Round 4 Event. The potential Grand Prize winner (or parent/legal guardian if winner is a minor in his/her state of residence) will be required to sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability & Publicity Release (except where prohibited), which must be received by Administrator within 5 days of the date notice or attempted notice is sent, in order to claim his/her prize. If a potential winner cannot be contacted, fails to sign and return the Affidavit within the required time period (if applicable), or prize is returned as undeliverable, potential winner forfeits the prize. In the event that a potential winner is disqualified for any other reason, the he/she forfeits the prize and, time permitting, the participant with the next fastest lap time will be deemed the winner of the applicable prize.
8. Prizes: 10 FINALIST PRIZES: 2 tickets to the Formula D Round 4 Event on July 10, 2010 at the Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Avenue, Southeast Monroe, WA 98272, and a $50 American Express gift card that winner can use toward transportation to the Formula D Round 4 Event. Approximate Retail Value ("ARV"): $106. 1 GRAND PRIZE: A ride along with Chris Forsberg (details determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) anda prize package including an Xbox 360, a copy of the Need For Speed: SHIFT game, a Griot's Garage complete car care system (details of the what this includes can be found at www.griotsgarage.com), a 1-year supply of NOS awarded in the form of 12 cases of 13.5oz NOS Energy Drink (24 bottles per case), and a $2,000 gift certificate or credit to an auto shop near winner's home (determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) that winner can use towards his/her vehicle. ARV: $3,090. Sponsor is not responsible if the ride along with Chris Forsberg is delayed, postponed or cancelled, in which event that portion of the prize is forfeited in its entirety and no substitution will be provided except in Sponsor's sole discretion.
For All Prizes: No substitution, exchange or transfer of prize by winner. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute any prize for one of equal or greater value. Each prize winner is responsible for all taxes and fees associated with prize receipt and/or use.
9. Publicity: Except where prohibited, participation in the Contest constitutes entrant’s consent for Sponsor and its designees to use entrant’s name, likeness and state of residence for promotional purposes in any media without further consideration.
10. General Conditions: In the event that the operation, security, or administration of the Contest is impaired in any way for any reason, including, but, not limited to, fraud, virus or other technical problem, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, either: (a) suspend the Contest to address the impairment and then resume the Contest in a manner that best conforms to the spirit of these Official Rules; or (b) cancel the Contest and award the prize in a random drawing from among all eligible entrants participating up to the time of impairment. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual it find to be tampering with the operation of the Contest or to be acting in violation of these Official Rules or any other promotion, or in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner. Any attempt by any person to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest may be a violation of criminal and civil law, and, should such an attempt be made, the Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such person to the fullest extent permitted by law. The Sponsor's failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
11. Release and Limitations of Liability: By participating in the Contest, entrant agrees to release and hold harmless The Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola Bottlers, Formula DRIFT Holdings, LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Electronic Arts Inc., Griot's Garage, ePrize, LLC, and their respective related companies, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, and their respective agents and agencies, licensees and assigns, and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents (the “Released Parties”) from and against any claim or cause of action arising out of participation in the Contest, including, but not limited to: (a) unauthorized human intervention in the Contest; (b) technical errors related to computers, servers, providers, or video game systems; (c) printing errors; (d) downtime for scheduled maintenance; (e) errors in the administration of the Contest; or (f) injury or damage to persons or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from entrant’s participation in the Contest. Entrant further agrees that in any cause of action, the Released Parties’ liability will be limited to the cost of entering and participating in the Contest and in no event shall the Released Parties be liable for attorney’s fees. Entrant waives the right to claim any damages whatsoever, including, but not limited to, punitive, consequential, direct, or indirect damages.
12. Disputes: Entrant agrees that: (a) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (Southern Division) or the appropriate Michigan State Court located in Oakland County, Michigan; (b) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Contest, but in no event attorneys' fees; and (c) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Contest, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Michigan, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Michigan or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Michigan.
13. Contest Results: Winner List requests will only be available after the Contest end date (listed above). To request a list, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: "NOS Energy Drink's Road to Formula D Contest" c/o ePrize, LLC, P.O. Box 8070, Royal Oak, MI 48068-8070 or send an email with Subject Line: "NOS Energy Drink's Road to Formula D Contest" to WinListRequests@eprizefulfillment.com.
So some of you may had heard that I went to Japan this past weekend for Spring Matsuri… We had practically zero internet access so my blogs are a few days behind… but I will be posting all about the weekend as much as I can (Formula Drift Atlanta starts in 2 days!).
Last minute plans finally came together and Joey Redmond from Wrecked Magazine and myself headed out last Thursday to catch the event for the weekend. Hundreds of cars show up and drive on all the tracks of Ebisu for two days straight. All through the night too!
I brought all my ContourHD cameras and my point and shoot to record the madness that would be happening all weekend. Here’s a couple teaser pics…
More Japan’ness coming soon!
I got a package recently
from a brand called Rebel 8. They make a wide range of artwork and clothing
that is all made in house. Every piece of artwork is hand drawn and not altered
with digital enhancing in any way. The founder’s clever means of hand drawn art
and guerrilla marketing built this clothing brand up to be internationally
recognized.
Here is a couple of the
shirts that they make…
And they also sent me this sweet jacket!
Got some more work done on the rig. We have been building racks to get stuff up off the floor and make more space for this season. One of the things we also installed was a solar panel on the rig help keep the batteries fully charged up between trips.
I then picked up a couple more SSR Type F rims for the rear of our 350Z. Then I took all of our rims and loaded them up to take to powdercoat! I wanted to change up the car a lil bit and make the rims brighter and more coordinated with the car. So I am powdercoating all of our rims gloss white.
The rims needed to be sent out on a pallet to get the current powdercoat stripped off.
Lastly I picked up some new dry carbon rear quarter panels from Seibon. My passenger side has had a hole in it since Sonoma, so I have been waiting to fix it till right before the season started.
Took the rear quarters up to Sam’s Auto Land to have the antenna and gas door filled, then I will lay the stripes down to get painted.
Maybe my old quarter panel will end up on the wall!
Sunday Feb. 7th of 2010 was the season opener of the newly established Nor Cal Formula Drift ProAm Series: Thunderdrift. The event had a strong turnout consisting of Nor Cal's finest ProAm drivers and seriously impressive drift cars. Thunderhill's turns 13-10 (counter-course direction) provided the drivers with a configuration that demanded a high speed initiation and a tricky transition over a blind crest.
During the morning practice runs the drivers gained confidence on the course and qualifying provided a great show. Top qualifiers Ryan Kado and Jared Thompson displayed consistent runs that were full of smoke and angle. By the end of the day it was Julian Jacobs taking the win.
The drivers and spectators at the event enjoyed Nos Energy Drink's involvement to the fullest. The winners of the event soaked each other down with bottles of Nos at the podium awards ceremony. Come out on April 13th to watch Nor Cal's finest drift drivers battle it out in Round 2 of the Formula Drift ProAm Series: Thunderdrift.
for more info check out www.thunderdrift.com
Nor Cal is stepping it up big time in 2010! Formula Drift is now officially the sanctioning body for the Thunderdrift Championship Series. Nor Cal's greatest drivers will be going head to head in all out tandem battle at Thunderhill Raceway. The racetrack, in Willows, CA offers extremely fast and blind combination corners that will have drifters seeing 3rd and 4th gear speeds. This Sunday is Round 1 in the points championship and it is going to be intense. Spectators are more than welcome and the weather is going to be great. Hope to see you guys there!
www.drinknos.com
I just received a few copies of the Nissan Motorsports 2010 calender today. The 350Z was posted up as the month of October!
Photo credit to Michael Groh!
Hey drift fans, here is some background on the newest edition to the Nor Cal Nos Team!
Jared Thompson, a product of the bay area, was a pro driver in the 2007 World Drift Series in China and the winner of the first annual Nor Cal Track Drift Competition at Thunderhill Raceway. Thompson finished 3rd overall in the 2009 Thunderdrift Championship Series and will be competing in the 2010 Formula Drift ProAM.
Be sure to follow us on the blogs for upcoming competitions featuring Jared Thompson and his Nissan 240sx powered by Zankoku Performance and Nos Energy Drink.
