Formula DRIFT BLOG » Ryan Sage http://www.formulad.com/blog IN THE PITS Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:59:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 FD Singapore – VLOG http://www.formulad.com/blog/2010/behind-the-scenes/fd-singapore-vlog/ http://www.formulad.com/blog/2010/behind-the-scenes/fd-singapore-vlog/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 18:40:07 +0000 ryan http://www.formulad.com/blog/?p=3538

FD Singapore 2010 VLOG from Formula DRIFT on Vimeo.

]]> http://www.formulad.com/blog/2010/behind-the-scenes/fd-singapore-vlog/feed/ 0 Formula DRIFT Singapore Day 5 – It’s All Over http://www.formulad.com/blog/2010/behind-the-scenes/formula-drift-singapore-day-5-its-all-over/ http://www.formulad.com/blog/2010/behind-the-scenes/formula-drift-singapore-day-5-its-all-over/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:22:17 +0000 ryan http://www.formulad.com/blog/?p=3500 Well, I am actually writing this latest entry as I am now back in LA after a 20 hour trek back across the Pacific from Singapore. I took quite a bit of video on the final day in Sing so I will be working on a small video blog that will hopefully encapsulate the competition and the dominant win by Malaysia’s Tenku Djan. Here are a few pics from our last day and a cool vid of our sound guy singing some GNR. This guy was pretty epic. He told us he was a lounge singer so of course we were provoking him to belt out some choons all day. Guy had a wicked good voice.

Till next time..

Our boys with the tire models before track time Dai and Jim There they go again Boss man awaiting the day We are off home Wish we were on this but the 747 will suffice.

Epic Singaporean Sound Guys Own GNR from Formula DRIFT on Vimeo.

]]> http://www.formulad.com/blog/2010/behind-the-scenes/formula-drift-singapore-day-5-its-all-over/feed/ 0 Singapore Day 4 – It’s Still Hot Here http://www.formulad.com/blog/2010/behind-the-scenes/singapore-day-4-its-still-hot-here/ http://www.formulad.com/blog/2010/behind-the-scenes/singapore-day-4-its-still-hot-here/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:09:05 +0000 ryan http://www.formulad.com/blog/?p=3470 So, we are entering day 4 here in Singapore, which for the U.S. boys is really day 6 when you consider the traveling and what not. My slowly diminishing number of photos in comparison to the other days is a direct reflection of the event days getting crazier and us getting more tired. The feeling of being here in this amazing country is slowly being taken over by the fact that when we get back to our hotels and hit the pillow, it’s an extremely quick fade to black operation.

That being said, today is game day and we have seen some really good drifting. This track is very challenging for the drivers as it has a little bit of World Championship, a little bit of Long Beach and a little bit of Atlanta all in the same track as Andy and I were talking about yesterday. Our number 1 qualifier was Miki but Djan is showing signs that he is not messing around either. His first qualifying run was one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen pretty much ever, but he just could not quite pull off the angle and had to settle for a more conservative second run.

Anyway, should be a great day!

Off to the track My judging board :) Dai holding down the line catergory View of turn 1 from the track New kind of batteries for Dai This guys done for the day DSCN0953 DSCN0954 Food.. again Andy started a new business while he was out here View of DT Sing

Video of Djan Entry. I messed it up because I was so excited, but you’ll get the idea.

Singapore – Tenku Djan Entry Qualifying from Formula DRIFT on Vimeo.

or link if that doesn’t work:

http://www.vimeo.com/11197788

]]> http://www.formulad.com/blog/2010/behind-the-scenes/singapore-day-4-its-still-hot-here/feed/ 0 Long Beach Magazine Recognizes FD Founders http://www.formulad.com/blog/2009/behind-the-scenes/long-beach-magazine-innovative-icons-fd-founders-featured/ http://www.formulad.com/blog/2009/behind-the-scenes/long-beach-magazine-innovative-icons-fd-founders-featured/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 00:50:53 +0000 john http://www.formulad.com/blog/?p=1077 Formula DRIFT founders Jim Liaw and Ryan Sage have been recognized by Long Beach magazine in their annual Innovative Icons issue. The Formula DRIFT office is based in Long Beach and has worked closely with the city for their events including Round 1: Streets of Long Beach, Team Drift during the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, and the Red Bull Drifting World Championship held on the Port of Long Beach. Each event has brought revenue and exposure to the city  and Long Beach Magazine has recognized them for their hard work, innovation, and commitment to the city.

Congrats to Jim and Ryan…well deserved!

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]]> http://www.formulad.com/blog/2009/behind-the-scenes/long-beach-magazine-innovative-icons-fd-founders-featured/feed/ 0 Formula D Prepares for Sixth Championship Season http://www.formulad.com/blog/2009/behind-the-scenes/formula-d-prepares-for-sixth-championship-season/ http://www.formulad.com/blog/2009/behind-the-scenes/formula-d-prepares-for-sixth-championship-season/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:24:18 +0000 john http://www.formulad.com/blog/?p=940 Formula DRIFT Prepares for Sixth Professional Championship Season;
Round 1: Streets of Long Beach Tickets On-Sale Thursday, February 26

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Long Beach, Calif. – February 24, 2009 – Formula DRIFT prepares to begin the sixth professional championship season. Reserved tickets will be available online starting Thursday, February 26 for Round 1: Streets of Long Beach on April 10 and 11. The season opener will feature the world debut of new drift cars, new and returning drivers, and lots more.

“Formula DRIFT is excited to enter its sixth season of competition and we have a lot of new things in store for the fans,” said Jim Liaw, co-founder and president of Formula DRIFT. “We are proud to present the world debut of new competition vehicles at Long Beach including the 2010 Ford Mustang driven by Vaughn Gittin, Jr., the 2010 Dodge Challenger driven by 2-time Formula DRIFT champion, Samuel Hubinette, and the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe driven by World Champion and Formula DRIFT champion, Rhys Millen. In these tough economic times it is great to see that auto manufacturers have chosen Formula DRIFT as one of their main motorsports platforms.”

Round 1: Streets of Long Beach tickets will be available beginning February 26 via the Formula DRIFT website at www.formuladrift.com. Ticket prices start at $28 online with reserved tickets available for Saturday’s competition day. Friday, April 10th has been opened to the public as a “Preview Day,” and will feature practice and qualifying at a minimal cost with purchase of a Saturday “Main Event” ticket. Grandstands 16 and 18 have been expanded this season to give more fans the best view of the action.

Round 1: Streets of Long Beach April 10-11 Ticket Pricing

Saturday, April 11- Reserved Seating
Saturday, April 11 – Reserved Seating + Friday, April 10 – GA

Online / Pre-Sale
$28.00
$32.00

“Even in this tough economy we have managed to keep ticket prices low, while still expanding to a two day format,” said Ryan Sage, co-founder and vice president of marketing for Formula DRIFT. “Reserved tickets allow our fans to never lose their seat so they can walk around at leisure and enjoy what has become one of the most anticipated events of the year in and around Southern California.”

The action begins on April 10th in Long Beach, California and will be held on a section of the famous Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach street course. New cars and drivers will be entering the Series and will make for another exciting season. The addition of Top 32 tandem battle will be sure to challenge the drivers and add to the action. Current back-to-back Formula DRIFT Champion, Tanner Foust and World Champion Rhys Millen make their return on different vehicle platforms and will battle against the best drifters for the Formula DRIFT championship.

]]> http://www.formulad.com/blog/2009/behind-the-scenes/formula-d-prepares-for-sixth-championship-season/feed/ 0 Ryan Sage to be a guest on the Inside Drift http://www.formulad.com/blog/2009/behind-the-scenes/ryan-sage-to-be-a-guest-on-the-inside-drift/ http://www.formulad.com/blog/2009/behind-the-scenes/ryan-sage-to-be-a-guest-on-the-inside-drift/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:56:24 +0000 john http://www.formulad.com/blog/?p=928 The Inside Drift blog radio program will have EVP of Marketing at Formula DRIFT on this weekend as a special guest. The show will be at 10:00 AM (PST) and you can listen by following this LINK to sign up.

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From the Inside Drift
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