For Immediate Release:
Formula D Round 2
Road Atlanta, GA
May 9th, 2009
Road Atlanta served as the battle ground for Round Two of the Formula Drift 2009 series. A beautiful track with a high speed entry and a tight section through the horseshoe, the drivers put on a spectacular show on what fans say was one of the best events ever.
Formula DRIFT announced a Comprehensive TV deal with network Versus to air the seven-stop Championship series over 14 Sundays starting August 30, 2009 at 2pm EST/ 11am PST. 75 million U.S homes will be able to enjoy the action in Hi-Def with each episode re-playing the week following the initial airing.
With a strong start to the season, Team Dynamic Autosports is pushing hard for a top 3 finish overall this championship year with the Hankook / Dynamic 350z and driver Robbie Nishida.
Robbie was looking good in practice all week and qualified 11th for the main event on Saturday. In the Top 32 round, Robbie Nishida in the Hankook/Dynamic 350Z made quick work of Drift Alliance’s Brian Wilkerson who was piloting a S13.
Top 16 pitted Robbie against 2005 Formula Drift Champion Rhys Millen in the new Hyundai Powered Genesis Coupe. After a close first run, Nishida creates a large gap leaving Millen in the dust! Robbie advances it into the Great 8 without breaking a sweat.
The Top 8 Battle pitted Robbie against Darren McNamara in his V8 Powered Saturn Sky. Robbie gave chase in the 1st run pushing aggressively and spun out awarding Darren the win. The team was a little disappointed as we were expecting a podium, but overall Team Dynamic Autosports was pleased with the results. Robbie is now placed comfortably in 6th place overall. With some time before the next event, and a few adjustments expect Robbie to be on the top of the podium come Round 3 in New Jersey.
Ryuji Miki in the Apexi / Hankook Tire Mazda Rx-7 advanced to the Top 16 round with a great qualifying run and a win in the Top 32 against John Wagner in the Maxxis Tires 240sx. Miki went up against Tyler McQuarrie in the Top 16 and in the lead run they were evenly matched. Miki follows in the chase run, but put two wheels in the dirt in the horseshoe which automatically gave Tyler the advance.
Team Dynamic Autosports with the Hankook Tire/Dynamic Autosports 350z would like to thank all our sponsors Hankook Tires, ACT, AEM, Attic Clothing, BC, C-West, Enkei, HPI, JE Pistons, KW, Status, Nissan, Most Importantly the Fans for your Support!
Race footage available on Youtube.com
Robbie Top 32 run
Robbie Top 16 run
Robbie Top 8 run
On Board with Robbie
