Will Roegge and Josh Herron really stepped it up with this new video that is unlike their usual slow motion music filled jams. I have always been in love with any of the videos that these guys create, and this unorthodox style for them just shows how creative they can be. Check it out.
The Temple Canyon Hill Climb is the first stop on the Colorado Hill Climb Association calendar, held in in Canon City, CO. We've yet to take home a class win at this event, missing out on the win last year by a mere 0.04 seconds. Based on a few changes made to the NOS Energy Drink Hill Climb Evo prior to PPIHC last year, we knew it would be capable of running at the front once again.
The first race of the season always presents unique challenges, and 2010 was to be no exception. The install and fabrication work for some new “goodies” on the Evo got wrapped up Thursday evening. Dave headed out to CORE (our local testing facility) early Friday morning for a shakedown before we headed off for some racing. A few good laps proved that the improvements made in the off season were well worth it, but suddenly the clutch pedal stopped working and the car was loaded back on the trailer via the “ratchet strap of shame” method.
Once the culprit was discovered we contacted AMS Performance – our go-to guys for all things Evo. They quickly gathered the necessary parts to repair the car and over-nighted them from Chicago. Saturday (which under normal circumstances would be a practice day down in Canon City) the parts were installed, car put back together and we were off to CORE for another, hopefully uneventful, shakedown. We made a few handling adjustments out at CORE, but otherwise she was ready for competition. We mounted some fresh tires and headed home.
Sunday morning (Race Day) we got up at about 5am to head down to Canon City. Our best time last year was a 3:19. On our first run, with no practice, we ran a 3:23, securing 2nd place. Our goal for 2nd and final run was to try to beat last year’s time. We blasted up the hill to a 3:16.22, 3/100ths short of the Rally AWD record! Bummer to be so close to that record and not grab it, but that 3:16 was enough to take first place in the Rally AWD class, making the weekend’s drama well worth it. Check out the video of the NOS Energy Drink Hill Climb car’s winning run:
Our next race is CORE out in Deer Trail June 5th and 6th, just an hour East of Downtown Denver. We won overall last time we were at CORE and we’re looking forward to defending. Be sure to become a fan of Kern Racing on Facebook by clicking the link and we'll keep you updated on the latest news about the NOS Energy Drink Hill Climb team. We've got lots of pictures and videos of the Evo in action for you to check out too!
Dave & Allison
The 2010 Kern Racing Team is made possible by the support of our sponsors:
• NOS Energy Drink
• AMS Performance
• Built-by-Bones & SCR Performance
• CBRD Speedfactory
• Forced Performance Turbochargers
• Shepherd Transmissions
• TiAL Sport
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!
With the snow finally melting and racing season just getting started here in Colorado, I thought I’d take a minute to introduce everyone to the 2010 NOS Energy Drink Hill Climb team. My name is Dave and with my wife Allison in the navvie seat, we compete in hill climb racing throughout Colorado in our Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution rally car. We run events with the Colorado Hill Climb Association and the famed Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
One great thing about the groups we race with is that they don’t require us to run restrictors like normal rally cars, so rather than being limited to 300hp, the sky’s the limit. For those of you who are hardcore rally fans, think back to the 1980s and days where the unlimited Group B cars ruled the rally world. Now add in modern technology, from tires to electronic differentials, and you’ll get the idea.
Our main event of the season is the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC). It’s the second oldest motor sports race in America. First competed in 1916, this year marks the 88th running of the race. The course is 12.42 miles with 156 turns. It begins at 9,390 feet and finishes at the 14,110 foot summit of Pikes Peak. There are hair pins galore, treacherous drop offs, and guardrails are few and far between. As we race to the summit the thin air slows reflexes and saps muscle strength and it also robs engines of 30% of their power. Mix in high altitude weather conditions, like sunshine, rain, sleet, hail, and even snow in under 15 minutes, and you can see how the odds are stacked against you from the start. Competitors and vehicles must be in top shape simply to reach the summit, let alone win.
As with many extreme sports, the adrenaline rush keeps you coming back for more. Taking a checkered flag at the top of a 14,000 foot mountain after a week of trials and tribulations is just plain exhilarating. We’re back for our 4th run up the mountain this year. We hold the record in the Time Attack AWD division with a time of 11:48.434, and will be attempting to set a new mark this year.
Race Day is June 27th in Colorado Springs, CO. If you live in the area, it’s not to be missed. Even if you don’t, this is a motorsports event that every enthusiast should have on their bucket list.
Our next race is CORE out in Deer Trail June 5th and 6th, just an hour East of Downtown Denver. We won overall last time we were at CORE and we’re looking forward to defending. Be sure to become a fan of Kern Racing on Facebook by clicking the link and we'll keep you updated on the latest news about the NOS Energy Drink Hill Climb team. We've got lots of pictures and videos of the Evo in action for you to check out too!
Dave & Allison
The 2010 Kern Racing Team is made possible by the support of our sponsors:
• NOS Energy Drink
• AMS Performance
• Built-by-Bones & SCR Performance
• CBRD Speedfactory
• Forced Performance Turbochargers
• Shepherd Transmissions
• TiAL Sport
The NOS Energy Drink Drift Team was out at the world famous Road Atlanta Raceway this past weekend for the second round of the 2010 Formula Drift Championship. The team was coming off a 10th place finish in round one and a 1st place finish in the Formula D Team Drift Challenge both in Long Beach, CA last month.
With temperatures in the mid 90’s and off the chart humidity, the Mishimoto cooling system was working at full capacity keeping the NOS Energy Drink Nissan 350Z running flawlessly. Team owner and driver Chris Forsberg put the Nissan in 8th place after qualifying on Friday.
“Even though I was melting while I was suited up in the car,” said Forsberg, “the Mishimoto radiator kept the engine cool allowing me to get the job done.”Fortunately, the temperatures cooled on Saturday for the main event making for a perfect day for the thousands of fans that came out to see the best of the best. Forsberg slid past Cyrus Martinez in the Top 32 bracket to be paired with two time Formula Drift champion Samuel Hubinette. Hubinette and Forsberg were so close to each other during their tandem runs they had to run the course twice to allow the judges to make their decision. Ultimately, Forsberg defeated Hubinette moving him to the Great 8 round of tandem competition where he faced off with Ken Gushi. A critical error by Gushi caused contact between the two cars. Forsberg would earn the win, but his steering was now damaged. The Chris Forsberg Racing crew grabbed their Genius Tools and was able to get the car in near perfect condition to continue the final rounds of competition.
In the final four, Forsberg faced drift veteran Daijiro “Dai” Yoshihara. Dai was on the top of his game the entire day clocking some of the fastest entry speeds in the field. Forsberg piloted his injured NOS Energy Drink Nissan 350Z through the course keeping up through the main corners, but today was Dai’s day and the judges gave him the tandem win. Dai went on to defeat Vaughn Gittin for the overall win.
Forsberg was next paired against Michael Essa to decide 3rd place. Essa was running his personal best event, but Forsberg’s consistency and skill proved too much for Essa and he finished his personal best of 4th place overall.
“We’re very excited to have a solid finish at Road Atlanta,” said Forsberg. “We didn’t get the result we wanted in Long Beach, but this will give us some momentum going into New Jersey and put us back in contention for the Championship.”
The podium finish puts the NOS Energy Drink Drift Team in 5th place in the points standings heading into the 3rd event of the year at Wall Township Speedway in Wall, NJ on June 4th & 5th.
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 |
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High School Drags |
5/7/10 |
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601 |
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Executive Auto Society 3rd Annual BBQ party |
5/8/10 |
Richmond beach Saltwater Park, 2021 NW 190th Street, Shoreline, WA 98177 |
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Oregon Trail Rally Fan Appreciation Day |
5/13/10 |
Pioneer Courthouse, 701 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 |
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Oregon Trail Rally |
5/14/10 |
Portland International Raceway, 1940 North Victory Boulevard, Portland, OR 97217 |
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Griot’s Garage Grand Opening |
6/5/10 |
Griot’s Garage, 3333 South 38th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409-5641 |
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Formula D ProAM Championship #2 |
6/25/10 |
Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Avenue SE, Monroe, WA 98272 |
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NOS Energy Drink Road Challenge |
6/26/10 |
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue Southeast Kent, WA 98042-4601 |
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Import Face Off |
6/27/10 |
Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042-4601 |
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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.
Root for Chris Forsberg this weekend at Formula D in Atlanta as he drifts the NOS Nissan 350z!
Hey guys.... Kyle was having some technical difficulties so I'm posting this blog he wrote for him...
Man, what a great weekend. First of all This was the first weekend that we drove the No. 18 NOS Toyota in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and we were able to win the pole and lead the most laps in the Nationwide race at Richmond. All the guys on the Joe Gibbs Racing Nationwide team worked their rear ends off to give me a really fast NOS Toyota and we almost got us another win. I had a chance to meet with some NOS guests before the race and spend some time with them on the grid.
So the rain canceled the Martinsville race where our first TV spot was supposed to air, but check out the spot above ... pretty NOSome if I say so myself. The commercial will air on the rebroadcast on Monday along with other select Sprint Cup races throughout the year.
Also don't forget to click here to friend NOS Energy Drink on Facebook. All the cool kids are doing it!
