D1GP Anaheim...Opinions

[REDBULLDRIFTING]

I second that, Eric bias to throw us all off, I sense an employee tag on his shirt when he replied.

If D1/HIN couldn't afford to create the previous experience at Irwindale, they should think again, fans will face out of the event. I don't think money is the issue why the show sucks, it's just disorganized, if they know well that events at FD are contradicting D1, HIN should accomodate by planning wisely to get good drivers in the show to compete with D1 Japanese drivers, what's the sense of having a D1 license anyways if you just let novice drivers compete with seasoned drivers like Kuma who owns a track at his own backyard! And besides, D1/HIN should offer great incentives for drivers to cover their drifting damages. This looks like the end of D1 for me, unless the Japanese D1 organizers run it again, I'll think twice.

But overall, the show sucks and will not come back anymore, what a waste of time and money, could have seen Pacquiao fight and party instead.

Originally Posted by wow-thats-a-cool-car

Your opionion is bias because you work for the D1GP

But your right the tandem was awesome

Drift box was a complete fail. They just need 3 reputable judges and maybe use some input from the "drift box" for their decision.

Everyone knows that if a Formula D driver runs in D1 they can't compete in any other Formula D events. Formula D was boycotting the D1GP in a way.

[DJDANGER24]

It was a fun time for me, i got to see drifting and some badass drifters out there. If D1 had another even in SOCAL i would still attend it regardless of how bad this one was. There's only room or improvement from here on out.

MADDOX SUX!

[lyrical struggle]

Originally Posted by wow-thats-a-cool-car

Everyone knows that if a Formula D driver runs in D1 they can't compete in any other Formula D events. Formula D was boycotting the D1GP in a way.

That's not exactly true. Formula D asks all of their drivers to give a two week notice before you plan on competing in another series or else you will be fined. They recognize it is the wrong approach to completely boycott a competing series i.e. the D1GP vs. FD fiasco at Red Bull last November.

Its been said NUMEROUS times before that it was bad planning over all to book an event the weekend before another one when most teams needed to leave today to make it across country for practice Thursday in Atlanta.

In order for D1 to get the U.S. best drivers back is to have the events in February and December again like in years past which is FD's offseason.

D1 Japan needs to release the cobra clutch they have on D1 U.S. to allow them to put on a successful event.

[wow-thats-a-cool-car]

what was the FD/Red Bull fiasco?

Red bull was my favorite event by far!!!!

[bobalacs13]

drift box sucks balls

[lyrical struggle]

Originally Posted by wow-thats-a-cool-car

what was the FD/Red Bull fiasco?

Red bull was my favorite event by far!!!!

Formula D recognized that in order to have a true "world finals" D1 drivers HAD to be in attendance. An invitation was issued to D1 to get three or four of their top drivers.

D1 initially accepted this offer and agreed to send Daigo Saito along with a few other guys but backed out shortly before the event started and instructed their drivers not to accept the invitation.

I may be wrong but i think the only guy that came was Ueo but he had aspirations to drive in FD in 09.

Regardless i love drifting and i enjoy it rather its at Adams or at D1. I hope they treat this as constructive criticism and plan a better event after a year and a half hiatus from D1 on American shores.

[zenkicookies]

i got so fuckin bored i left early.. end.

[Grenade180sx]

i think a few things gotta change before Drifting progesses as a SPORT.

1. Prize money- Wether its FD/D1 5k payous are HORRIBLE, for what these teams/guys spend just to make a car ready let alone travel to compete.

2. GET NEW FACES!- D1 has been great in helping the grassroots guy get into the spotlight, sure maybe not everyone is ready for it, but hey thats what qualifying is for.

3.KEEP DRIFTING FUN!-
most of the fans do have a knowledge of what they are watching, so wether its a D1/FD sponsored event and host a damn driver search to train with a pro driver/team. it keeps everyone BIG and SMALL involved in the sport.

[drift2010]

Originally Posted by s13_runner

Glad I didnt go, Went to INLAND DRIFT, had a full day of track time, went through 6 tires, had the track to myself, and to top it off they had TAKATORI, a real D1 driver come out and test and tune his s13 with a superchargedVQ, glad i didnt go, it seems like D1 had lost its meaning in the US

I went to Inland Drift too, so I missed Takatori?? Dang it!!!

[tanks13]

it was aight i got in for free so that was dope.

security didnt let me thru even thought i was media i had to park way the fuck out there i didnt really care thought it was free.

the day before all vip and media were getting free food and water then five buck for some boot leg fiji water shit i think it was called viti.

the cool part was i saw nick hogan that asshole.

we saw all the gumbal car they were dope, the hondas with the reverse lambo doors there was a dope riced out one thought the red one withthte big ass tv was pretty clean.

TEAM ORANGE on friday there qualifing runs were dope ass fuck.

namura ken he was dope just chillen there say amburgers and team orange just making fun of my friend was dope cause of his ears.

overall its was a 3 outta 10 will i go ever again hell yeah and you know half of you would too.

so stop bitching no one forced any one to go.

[hOngsterr]

Originally Posted by ESmorz

Forest Wang is serious business.

agreed,
how long has he been drifting?

[cornloaf]

shittiest event ever!! what ever happened to events like GT Live? that was the best event i ever went to. i had been looking forward to this for months. got there at 11 and left by 1. weak.

[buku_points]

Im glad to see a new track. irwindale got real boring real fast. it seems they tried to bring the fans as close as they could to optimize an overal fun factor for the fans and attending audience, and as much as people dont like hin or dub shows or what have you, they still have a higher fan turn-out than d1 or fd,just look at nopi most of their fans go for the after party for a chance to dance on some fat back in the foam pit or get a glimpse of a neon green thong. maybe this was an attempt to attract more fans to the sport? i had four local middled aged die hard angels fans that heard about the event, they never knew what drifting was but they still went and had a blast, sure they didnt know what the concept of the sport was or how to pronunce alot of the drivers names, but they said they would go again if the show was put on again,. maybe the organizers dont care for the die hard drifting fans, maybe they were trying to publicize the sport? or lure in a new fan base? eh im sure the event will return next year with a larger fan turn-out. who knows maybe you might get lucky enough to see that thong. hahahahaha

[SR20DET_RPS13]

Originally Posted by S13Teddy

Who was cool enough to be with us to cause havoc in the back corner?

hahaha if ur talking about the stands infront of the horse shoes, yes

Drift box sux.


that commentator was all up on forrest wangs nuts
Kuma had a better line


it sux, good thing i got there at 3:20 just in time for the tsuiso

[buku_points]

Originally Posted by Grenade180sx

i think a few things gotta change before Drifting progesses as a SPORT.

1. Prize money- Wether its FD/D1 5k payous are HORRIBLE, for what these teams/guys spend just to make a car ready let alone travel to compete.

i think riley has a good point but i believe the sport has to sell out in order to make real money like other profitable professional motorsports

[karl wasabi]

Originally Posted by wow-thats-a-cool-car

Your opionion is bias because you work for the D1GP

But your right the tandem was awesome

Drift box was a complete fail. They just need 3 reputable judges and maybe use some input from the "drift box" for their decision.

Everyone knows that if a Formula D driver runs in D1 they can't compete in any other Formula D events. Formula D was boycotting the D1GP in a way.

Originally Posted by REDBULLDRIFTING

I second that, Eric bias to throw us all off, I sense an employee tag on his shirt when he replied.

Uh yeah. Eric doesn't work for D1. He VOLUNTEERED...

[kidbandikoot]

on a different note i saw a clean ass x-runner (tacoma) lowered on sums rays sooooo clean

[Grenade180sx]

Originally Posted by buku_points

i think riley has a good point but i believe the sport has to sell out in order to make real money like other profitable professional motorsports

unfortunately for the sport i think your right as well

[silvialove]

The highlight of my day...

[jay c. sagano]

D1 Grand Prix of JAPAN was never involved in this event. This event held by the US organizer with entire new coordinators. They only paid the name `D1 GP of USA` just to use for this event.
ONLY one coordinator whom works for the D1 GP of Japan brought those 5 drivers from Japan.
Believe me, they took the next day flight and went back .....

Hell, D1 Street Legal event was better than this one....

[SUPERSTAR]

WOW.... I guess I didn't miss much.


Riley I think before end of year a grassroots event will give out same prize money as FD.....lol 5k??

I agree, more money needs to be put up, fo sho.

[Z33dori]

man hope they get their shit together.... i was kind excited to go to Chi-town... but not aymore..

crossing my fingers that miami is better... if not then i'm canceling my tickets

[wow-thats-a-cool-car]

Ya a 5k prize is so funny. Like some drivers just spent 5k on transporting their cars to the event. But when you think about it there are making incredible money off their sponsors and i don't think they really care about the winnings at the end.

[xknowonex]

Speaking of the commentator, it was hilarious how he kept saying that the drivers were "sucking it up" as they were closing in on each other"

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[DataXUnknown]

Honestly if they are going to combine D1 with any event...it should be like the one in 2004 I think it was. D1GP Allstars where it was japan vs. US, and the JGTC race also, along with Tokyo Auto Salon.

This is not at all what d1 was brought up to be. I would have much rather waited another year or two for a better event and better location.

[zenki240sx]

Nice.. now i'm relieved. I didn't goto D1 because the Pacman Hitman Fight was on. But it looks like i didn't miss out on much. Hope the next ones better, cus i miss D1. I haven't been since 06

[JayDee M Rolly]

best moments from commentator:
"cody parkhouse running an LS1"
"toyota sawyer"

[silvialove]

^^ Think I found some new wallpapers.
Very nice shots

[turtle m3th]

I don't know where to begin, so I'll just discuss my two biggest issues with this event

1) The fucking atm was outside of the venue and they were not allowing re-entry! WTF is that all about? How am I supposed to get ripped off with your outrageous prices if I can't get cash?

2) No beer........ I needed it to pretty up some of the models there.

Edit: oh yeah, and $15 dollar parking. They charged half of what the event cost just to park....................

[brndck]

ok, i'm gonna suggest something wild.....

maybe........

instead of bitching about it on an internet forum, we should all take 2 minutes and send an email to the event organizers to let them know how seriously effed up the event was and how disappointed we all are...

alot of ppl in this thread have made some good points, but alot of ppl fail to realize that this event was "d1" only in name.

go write your congressman.

i'll make sure to smuggle in extra sodas and water to the miami event and start my own little black market.

who's in?