Drifting! Do you have what it takes? We want you!
Ever driven around a sharp bend a little too fast and inadvertently gone sideways? If you passed out from the experience and are currently driving like an old-lady, praying it never ever happens again, stop reading this. However, if after the incident you thought to yourself “Dang, that was SO cool!” and have been actively trying to pitch your car sideways at every given corner since then, you may be the person we are looking for.
On 11th December 2004 the BFGoodrich Asian Motorsports Festival will proudly showcase some of the very best drifters from the region, in probably the most spectacular Drift Showoff ever organized locally. Hailing from Thailand, Worasate Surawutiwong a.k.a. “Jump Dream Sport” and Harnnarong Chantarasombat a.k.a. “Pop P-Style” will be at hand to thrill the crowd with their drifting skills that have earned them the reputation as the ‘Sideways Kings’ from Bangkok. From Japan, 5-time All-Japan Gymkhana Champion Masaki Nishihara, a long time partner and spokesperson for AMF events will be present to show-off his drifting skill as well.
Now comes the fun part! The BFGoodrich Asian Motorsports Festival is looking for a few drifters who have what it takes to bring the challenge to the guys from Thailand and Japan. We are looking for drifters from Malaysia and Singapore who have the kind of car control and skill, not to mention sheer courage to actively pitch a car sideways and sustain a classic drift. If you are this person, here’s your chance to shine on 11th December 2004 at the Sepang F1 Circuit.
Candidates can reply here with contact details or email [email protected]. Please remember to include you name, age, IC number, car registration number and a recent picture of yourself with your drift machine. So what are you waiting for? Let’s go drifting!
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Name: Masaki Nishihara</span></p>
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Birth: 21 February 1962</span></p>
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Birth: Kyoto prefecture, Japan</span></p>
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Nationality: Japanese</span></p>
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Profession: Racing Driver, Planning-Q</span></p>
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Racing Instructor</span></p>
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Status: Married, with 2 children</span></p>
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Favourite Food: Rice</span></p>
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Favourite Car: Subaru Impreza</span></p>
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Favourite Colour: Red</span></p>
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Favourite sports: Golf, football, baseball, Motorsports,
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: Tahoma"> Personal Car: Toyota Granvia (in Japan)
