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Sung Kang Promotes Upcoming Movie, DRIFTER, With �ֲ��ý at CIAS

2026-03-10T01:27:49+00:00

Sung Kang(Han from Fast and Furious) made his way to Toronto for the Canadian International Auto-Show, to promote his upcoming film, Drifter. If you were fortunate enough to have visited the Auto-show, you may have caught a glimpse of Sung at either the Pasmag Garage or the Toyota Canada displays. Although he was only at CIAS for 3 days, the time he spent made a huge impact with fans. Sung managed to personally hand out autographed posters, take pictures and have meaningful converstaions with almost every fan he met.

The cherry on top, on Sung Kang's final day he decided to premier the first 7 minutes of the DRIFTER film!! This was the first time any crowd has seen this much of the in-progress movie, and it had an overwhelmingly positive response with the crowd! He followed the premier with a Q&A segment with the crowd and was able to hear reactions to the upcoming film and also answer a variety of personal questions.

Stay tuned for more information on the DRIFTER movie!

The GRIDLIFE Deal Everyone’s Talking About—and Why Racers Should Care

2026-03-05T18:03:50+00:00

One of the most recognizable grassroots motorsports brands in North America just entered a new chapter. GRIDLIFE—known for blending track racing, drifting, car culture, and music festivals—has been acquired by a newly formed group called F=ma. The organization also brings together motorsports media outlet Racer and automotive branding firm The ID Agency under one umbrella, essentially combining events, media, and marketing into a single ecosystem.

For fans worried about big changes, the leadership says the goal is the opposite. GRIDLIFE’s founders remain heavily involved, and the new ownership group is stacked with people deeply connected to motorsports rather than outside investors. The idea is to give the brand more stability and resources while keeping the community-driven culture that made the series popular with grassroots racers and enthusiasts in the first place.

The bigger picture is what makes the deal interesting. By combining an event series, a motorsports media platform, and a branding agency under the same banner, the new structure could expand GRIDLIFE’s reach and influence across racing, content, and sponsorship. In other words, the events themselves may look the same to attendees—but behind the scenes, this new “motorsports ecosystem” could reshape how grassroots racing connects with fans, brands, and media moving forward.

�ֲ��ý Editors’ Top 5 SEMA Builds of 2025

2026-02-04T18:50:50+00:00

SEMA doesn’t just roll into Vegas — it takes over.

From November 4–7, 2025, the Las Vegas Convention Center transformed into the epicenter of automotive imagination, innovation, and “how did they even build that?” energy. Every hall was packed, every aisle buzzing, and every corner revealed something wild, weird, or genuinely groundbreaking.

This year, the �ֲ��ý Editorial Team — Harjaan Sivia, Jamie Lake, Kevin Darwish, Luke Skalisius, and Mikey Dang — walked the show with scorecards in hand and very different tastes. From high-dollar hero cars to clever DIY ingenuity, each editor picked the five builds that hit hardest.

The result?

25 standout builds, selected by people who live and breathe this culture.

No algorithms. No popularity contests. Just passion, perspective, and the cars that stopped our editors in their tracks.

Let’s get into the �ֲ��ý Editors’ Top 5 SEMA Builds of 2025.

HARJAAN

1971 Mercedes 600 S63 Swapped Grosser "Final Boss"

S-Klub LA

@s_klub_la

Michelle Ybarra

2023 Tesla Model X Plaid

@im_A_plaidiee

2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 9 RS

Evasive Motorsports

@evasivemotorsports

2005 Ford GT

Throtl

@throtl

1990 LIBERTY WALK Nissan R32 GT‑R

Osmond Seangsuwan

@creator.porsche

JAMIE

Mercedez 300SL Gullwing Tesla V2.0

S-Klub LA

@s_klub_la

1980 BMW E21 Group5 with S52 Dual Vanos

Marvin Fonacier

@marv.gts

Result Japan 2023 Subrau BRZ

Craig Kitchens

@stay.tuned.brz

2020 Toyota GR Supra “ZHÜPRA”

Mario ‘Supra Mario’ Chan

@mysupraadventures

1949 Pontiac Chieftain “Nightmare”

Danny Asher

KEVIN

1936 Ford "Fenderless"

Ross and Beth Myers

@rad_rides

1968 Camaro

Lost Angels Career Center

@lostangelscareercenter

2015 Porsche Audi RS7 Swapped Macan

Vasily Mishukov

@vasily_tshauto

1972 Datsun 240Z "VeilSide78”
Sung Kang

@sungkangsta

1978 Subaru BRAT “Brataroo 9500 Turbo”
Travis Pastrana

@travispastrana

LUKE

2023 Toyota K-Swapped GR86

Brad Brammer

@bradbuilds

@error404motorsports

Datsun Viper V10 swapped 240Z

Brad Brammer

@bradbuilds

@error404motorsports

2006 Infiniti G35

Jordyn Brazeau

@rklss.g

A90 RB26 Swapped Supra

Shaleek Tukes

@_tukes__

NISSAN LB KAIDO WORKS R32 SKYLINE

Gabe Gutierrez

@libertywalkgabe

MIKEY

Ringbrothers 1971 Aston Martin DBS “Octavia”

Unknown

@ringbrothers

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera “Indecent Special Commission 014”

Unknown

@the.indecent

1995 Subaru EJ205 Swapped P25 Impreza L “MD25”

Mikey Dang

@photo_md

1985 Toyota Soarer

GReddy/The Trust Company LTD

@trust.greddy

Bisimoto Porsche 935 K3

The Vault of Scottsdale & Charlie Ferer

@vaultofscottsdale

@charlieferer

2026 Formula Drift PRO Championship Round 3 Results – Orlando

2026-06-01T15:44:01+00:00

Odi Bakchis Wins Formula DRIFT Orlando and Takes Championship Lead

Photos Courtesy of Formula DRIFT

Aurimas “Odi” Bakchis scores his first victory in nearly two years and takes over the championship lead after defeating James Deane in the Final.

Date: May 30, 2026
Location: Orlando Speed World – Orlando, FL

FD PRO Round 3 Results

Aurimas “Odi” Bakchis (Lithuania) – Feal Suspension / GT Radial / Subimods Subaru BRZ
James Deane (Ireland) – O’Reilly / Pennzoil Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD
Fredric Aasbo (Norway) – Rockstar Energy Toyota GR Supra

Formula DRIFT Round 3 at Orlando Speed World saw drivers contend with changing weather and an evolving track surface throughout the day and evening. When the competition concluded, Aurimas “Odi” Bakchis claimed his first Formula DRIFT victory since Round 7 of the 2024 season after defeating James Deane in the Final.

The victory marked the first win for Bakchis and his new Feal Suspension / GT Radial / Subimods Subaru BRZ. After years campaigning his Nissan S15 chassis, the switch to Subaru has produced immediate results. Bakchis opened the season with a fifth-place finish at Long Beach before qualifying first and finishing third at Road Atlanta. His victory in Orlando moves him from third to first in the championship standings.

Bakchis’ route to victory included wins over Simen Olsen, Dan Burkett, Jack Shanahan, and Branden Sorensen before defeating Deane in the Final. The result also marked the second time Bakchis has beaten Deane in a Formula DRIFT Final, having previously done so at Round 7 of the 2024 season.

Despite finishing second, Deane maintained his position near the top of the championship standings. The five-time champion leaves Orlando trailing Bakchis by just eight points after recording his second consecutive podium finish.

Fredric Aasbo continued his recovery after a difficult Round 2 weekend. The Rockstar Energy Toyota GR Supra driver reached the podium after advancing to the Final 4 before falling to Deane. The third-place finish elevated Aasbo from ninth to fourth in the championship standings.

Branden Sorensen continued his strong start to the 2026 season with a fourth-place finish in the Sorensen Motorsports / Quad Lock BMW. The result moves Sorensen into third overall in the championship chase as he continues to build momentum through the opening rounds.

Entering Orlando as the championship leader, Conor Shanahan endured a difficult weekend. After qualifying 23rd, the Red Bull / GT Radial / JYR Toyota GT86 driver faced fellow Irishman James Deane in the Top 32 and was eliminated early. The result dropped Conor Shanahan from first to fifth in the championship standings. Meanwhile, brother Jack Shanahan enjoyed a stronger weekend, finishing sixth on the night and moving into sixth overall in the championship standings.

Chris Forsberg converted his top qualifying effort into a fifth-place finish after losing to Sorensen in the Great 8. Meanwhile, Cole Richards once again earned top rookie honors. The Richards Racing Toyota GT86 driver finished ninth overall and remains the highest-ranked rookie after three rounds of competition.

In the 2026 Formula DRIFT Auto Cup standings, Ford maintained its lead over Toyota, while GT Radial continues to lead the FD Tire Cup.

Next Round

Round 4 of the 2026 Formula DRIFT PRO Championship and Round 2 of the PROSPEC Championship head to Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, for Battle at the Springs, taking place June 18-20.

For tickets, livestream coverage, and additional event information, visit formulad.com.

32 Years Deep: Southeast MiniTruckin Nationals

2026-05-22T15:29:52+00:00

32 Years Deep: Southeast MiniTruckin Nationals

Story and Photography by Chris Gosda (@photosbycg13)

The 32nd Annual Southeast MiniTruckin Nationals once again drew a massive crowd, with this year’s event feeling busier earlier than ever. Thursday night cruising had the energy of a typical Friday, while Friday inside the showgrounds felt more like the event’s traditional Saturday turnout. By Saturday, spectator attendance was so heavy that parking stretched nearly a mile away from the venue.

Inside the grounds, attendees packed vendor booths throughout the weekend, shopping for event merchandise, detailing products, custom parts, and fabrication accessories while checking out featured builds and live demonstrations. Pinstriping artists worked on-site while Rose Metal Works demonstrated metal fabrication techniques at its booth.

More than 700 vehicles filled the event, ranging from fresh builds completed just days before the show to longtime projects brought out of storage specifically for the weekend. The variety covered nearly every style imaginable, including traditional mini trucks, lifted trucks, tandem-axle builds, slammed cruisers, radical custom projects, and even mini-truck-inspired cars.

Builders traveled from across the United States and Canada, with some participants making the trip from as far away as California and Washington.

Saturday’s schedule included the DJMazeRadio live podcast on stage, autograph sessions with Mike Finnegan, and the annual charity auction benefiting families in need along with Shop With a Cop. Unlike previous years, the weather cooperated throughout most of the weekend, giving attendees clear skies and comfortable temperatures for the event.

GALLERY

FuelFest Dallas-Fort Worth Takes Over Texas Motor Speedway

2026-05-20T16:39:46+00:00

FuelFest Returns to Texas Motor Speedway

Photography by Joshua Brittain (@brittainmedia)

FuelFest returned to Texas Motor Speedway on April 25, bringing another packed mix of drifting, ride-alongs, live entertainment, and custom builds to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. What started years ago as a tribute to automotive culture tied closely to the Fast & Furious franchise has continued evolving into something much larger — part car show, part motorsports exhibition, and part festival experience.

By midday, the infield was packed with everything from widebody imports and purpose-built drift cars to lifted trucks, exotics, muscle cars, and Euros. Instead of catering to a single niche of the automotive world, the event brought together multiple corners of car culture in one place.

One of the biggest draws throughout the day was the drifting program. Tire smoke constantly rolled across the speedway as professional drivers pushed tandem runs around the course while fans lined the barriers for a closer look. Ride-along sessions gave attendees the chance to experience the action firsthand, whether climbing into drift cars or specially modified stock car-style machines ripping around the oval.

Outside the drift areas, the show field remained packed with highly personalized builds from across the region. The mix of styles and platforms helped showcase the broad range of vehicles that continue shaping modern enthusiast culture, from track-focused builds to full show cars and everything in between.

FuelFest also gave attendees access to vendor booths, sponsor displays, merchandise areas, and sections of the paddock where crews worked on cars between sessions. Behind-the-scenes access around the garages and staging lanes added another layer to the experience, allowing fans to get closer to the cars and drivers throughout the day instead of viewing everything strictly from the sidelines.

As the sun began setting over Texas Motor Speedway, the combination of drifting, music, and thousands of enthusiasts created the kind of atmosphere that has become synonymous with FuelFest events. From ride-alongs and drifting to the packed show field and paddock access, the Dallas-Fort Worth stop delivered a full day centered around multiple sides of modern car culture.

GALLERY

2026 Formula Drift Round 2 Results – Vaughn Gittin Jr Wins at Road Atlanta

2026-05-11T15:39:55+00:00

Photos Courtesy of Formula DRIFT

2026 Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Round 2 Results – Road Atlanta

Vaughn Gittin Jr. takes a surprise victory over James Deane as the championship standings tighten after Round 2.

Date: May 9, 2026
Location: Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta – Braselton, GA

FD PRO Round 2 Results

Vaughn Gittin Jr. (USA) – Monster Energy Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD
James Deane (Ireland) – O'Reilly / Pennzoil Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD
Branden Sorensen (USA) – Sorensen Motorsports / Quad Lock BMW

Formula DRIFT returned to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta for Round 2 of the 2026 PRO Championship season, delivering one of the biggest shakeups of the year so far. Vaughn Gittin Jr. emerged with the win after defeating RTR teammate and five-time Formula DRIFT PRO Champion James Deane in the Final following an uncharacteristic mistake from the Irish driver.

The victory marked Gittin’s first win over Deane in four competitive meetings and added another chapter to one of Formula DRIFT’s most recognizable rivalries. Although Gittin now competes part-time, the Road Atlanta win immediately pushed him into fifth place in the championship standings while taking valuable points away from several title contenders.

For Deane, Atlanta represented a strong rebound after an early Top 16 exit during Round 1 at Long Beach. His second-place finish moved him from ninth to second overall in the standings and quickly put his championship campaign back on track.

Branden Sorensen continued his impressive start to the 2026 season with another deep competition run in the Sorensen Motorsports / Quad Lock BMW. The 21-year-old narrowly missed advancing to the Final after a close Final 4 battle against Deane, but his podium finish elevated him to fourth in the championship standings.

Conor Shanahan entered Road Atlanta carrying momentum from his Round 1 victory but struggled in qualifying, placing 24th overall in the Red Bull / GT Radial / JYR Toyota GT86. Despite the difficult start, Shanahan fought back through the bracket and defeated his brother Jack Shanahan in the Top 16, marking the first competitive sibling battle in Formula DRIFT PRO history. His weekend ended in the Great 8 after a clutch issue forced him to withdraw, but he still leaves Atlanta leading the championship standings.

Several major contenders suffered difficult weekends. Fredric Aasbo was eliminated in the Top 32 following contact with Rudy Hansen during initiation, dropping the Rockstar Energy Toyota GR Supra driver from second to ninth in the standings. Adam LZ was also eliminated early after debeading a tire during his battle with Trenton Beechum.

Matt Field’s weekend came undone after contact from Ken Gushi damaged the steering rack area on his Corvette during the Top 32. Although repairs were completed within the allotted time, officials deemed the car unsafe to continue, ending Field’s weekend prematurely.

The leading rookie once again was Cole Richards in the Richards Racing Toyota GT86. Richards finished 11th overall in Atlanta and currently sits eighth in the championship standings.

In the 2026 Formula DRIFT Auto Cup standings, Ford overtook Toyota for the overall lead, while GT Radial continues to lead the FD Tire Cup.

Next Round

Round 3 of the 2026 Formula DRIFT PRO Championship heads to Orlando Speed World on May 29-30. Round 2 of the PROSPEC Championship takes place at Stafford Motor Speedway in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, on June 18-20.

For tickets, livestream coverage, and additional event information, visit formulad.com.

Events - �ֲ���ý is the Tuner's Source for Modified Car Culture since 1999

Sung Kang Promotes Upcoming Movie, DRIFTER, With �ֲ���ý at CIAS

The GRIDLIFE Deal Everyone’s Talking About—and Why Racers Should Care

�ֲ���ý Editors’ Top 5 SEMA Builds of 2025

2026 Formula Drift PRO Championship Round 3 Results – Orlando

Odi Bakchis Wins Formula DRIFT Orlando and Takes Championship Lead

FD PRO Round 3 Results

Next Round

32 Years Deep: Southeast MiniTruckin Nationals

32 Years Deep: Southeast MiniTruckin Nationals

GALLERY

FuelFest Dallas-Fort Worth Takes Over Texas Motor Speedway

FuelFest Returns to Texas Motor Speedway

GALLERY

2026 Formula Drift Round 2 Results – Vaughn Gittin Jr Wins at Road Atlanta

2026 Formula DRIFT PRO Championship Round 2 Results – Road Atlanta

FD PRO Round 2 Results

Next Round

Events - �ֲ��ý is the Tuner's Source for Modified Car Culture since 1999

Sung Kang Promotes Upcoming Movie, DRIFTER, With �ֲ��ý at CIAS

�ֲ��ý Editors’ Top 5 SEMA Builds of 2025