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Joon Maeng

Drift Alliance Member Whose Passion for Mad Angles and Talent to
Tame Throttle Provoke an Undeniable Reaction.

Joon Woo Maeng was born in Seoul, South Korea and moved to the
United States at the age of nine. His passion for speed and cars began early
in his childhood and he experienced his first adrenaline rush from driving
in a drag race.
Eventually, he began experimenting with the physics of speed
and momentum that gave his car differentiating angles in the Malibu canyons
(his youth geared his stupidity so please DO NOT partake in such dangerous
activity). Since then, he has remained loyal to his passion through
drifting. Recently, Joon Woo's participation in Formula Drift has allowed
him to seize his passion at a higher level. By competing with, befriending,
and supporting those who are experienced with the art of drifting, he
realizes that he has much to learn and how important it is to keep a
positive attitude, encourage, and lend a helping hand to his friends and
neighbors on and off the track.
In addition, Formula Drift serves as a
platform where he is able to not only hone his drifting skills but also
define and redefine his drifting limits. In preparation for the 2010 Formula
Drift series, Joon Woo was given the privilege to join Bergenholtz Racing.
As a result, he feels confident that he will be able to showcase his
drifting potentials more than ever before.
Joon Woo's philosophy in life is
to give, share and live in hope because they not only provide him with a
sense of fortitude, but also keep him grounded. Also, with an unquestionable
dedication to the sport of drifting, Joon Woo has proven himself a worthy
competitor. His attitude and exemplary work-ethic have won over the hearts
of both fans and fellow competitors.
Offtrack, he manages the restaurant
Daily Udon & Sushi and works as a teacher for his church's youth ministry.
Ultimately, Joon Woo desires and is determined to work as part of a team and
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Quick Info
Name – Joon Woo Maeng
Age - 27
Height – 5'11"
Weight – 135
Nickname - Gentle Maeng
Car Number – 51
Hometown – Cerritos, CA
Team – Bergenholtz Racing Drift Team
Crew Members –Ron Bergenholtz, Ed Bergenholtz, Brian Benson, Derek Ige, Kurt Gasper, Amy Song, Rommel Figueroa
Car – 2009 Mazda RX-8
Tires - NITTO NT05
Engine -Mazda Speed turbo charged 3-rotor engineered at Mazda Trix, Steen
Chassis intake manifold, Burns Sta
Horsepower - 604 WHP 486 TQ
Suspension - KW suspension
Brakes - Clutch/Trans- ACT & HKS Sequential
Wheels - ENKEI PF01
Exterior - Sam's Auto Land Paint & Body in Gardena Ca.
Interior - Sparco Racing seats, steering wheel, harness, complete safety gear.
Sponsors –Full Tilt Poker, Mazda, Nitto Tire, Mazda Speed, LS Automotive,
ACT, Enkei, SAM's Auto Land, Motec, HKS, Mazda Trix, KW Suspension, Steen
Chassis, Speed Hunters, K1 Speed, Seibon, Lucas Oil, Garage Graphics,
Sparco, Baker, Tial, RC Fuel Injectors, WPC, XS Engineering, The Driveshaft
Shop, Golden Eagle, Burns. Stainless, WPC Treatment,NGK, Mothers Polishes,
Waxes, and Cleaners.
Website - JoonMaeng.com
MySpace - myspace.com/joonmaeng
Facebook - www.facebook.com/joon.maeng
Twitter - twitter.com/joonmaeng
YouTube - youtube.com/joonmaeng
Career Results
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Personality Questions
Favorite Music - Christian Music
Favorite Music Artists - Matt Redmond, Chris Tomlin
Favorite
Video Game - Need For Speed
Favorite Track - Evergreen Speedway
Hobbies – mountain biking, working out
Personal Heroes / Role Models – Jesus Christ, Greg Laurie, Bayless Conley, Kevin Wells, Ron Bergenholtz |
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