Voltex has started re-designing the aero kit for the Honda S2000. Nakajima-san, the founder of Voltex, has decided to make a street version (shown above) and also a circuit version (shown below) with more aggressive aerodynamics of the front splitter. Canards have also been added for more downforce with minimal drag. It’s been a long wait since the prototype was tested, but we’re excited to see the outcome of the final product. We’re sure it will be well worth it.
Formula DRIFT at Road Atlanta was a great event. The crowd was as enthusiastic as we’ve ever seen one. Unfortunately, our team ran into some minor issues. During practice, Charles Ng was clipped by another driver and one of the front control arms snapped. Our staff was up late all night fixing the issue. Much thanks to Ron Bergenholtz and Bergenholtz Racing and Kevin Wells of Team NOS for their help.
Luckily, Charles still qualified for the competition. Charles Ng went heads up against Ken Gushi. Gushi won the first lap, but Charles made a great run during the second. It was suspensfully close. The crowd wanted them to go one more time, but the judges made the final decision with Gushi winning and moving from the top 32 to the top 16. Here’s video footage of the matchup.
Congratulations to Dai Yoshihara for taking first place at Atlanta. We’ll be going to West Palm Beach for Round 3, so join in on the fun and come cheer on Charles Ng and our team! If you’re in the pits, please stop by and say hi to Charles and check out his Mazda FC RX-7.
The drifting continues to round 2 in HOT’lanta, May 6-7. The staff at Evasive Motorsports has been working around the clock since round 1 at the Long Beach Grand Prix. In addition to re-tooling and testing the car, fan favorite, Charles Ng will also be debuting the new look of his Mazda RX-7.
Be sure to join in on the action if you’re attending the event. We’d love for you to stop by the pits to say hi. And if you can’t make it to the event, you can watch it streaming live on the Formula DRIFT website.
For tickets and current standings, please visit the official website of Formula DRIFT. www.formulad.com
Eibach stopped by today to show us the newly released Multi-Pro-R2 Coil-over kit for the Honda S2000. In addition to being ride height adjustable, the dampers are 2-way adjustable to allow track enthusiasts to precisely tune the suspension to personal preferences and driving style. We’re looking forward to testing these out soon and will be giving you updates when we do.
Features:
– Monotube Design w/46mm pistons and Remote Reservoir for Maximum Track Performance
– Stainless Steel Bodies for Extreme Durability and Corrosion Protection
– Separate Adjustable Rebound and Compression Damping with Remote Reservoir
– Spring Rates can be Tuned with a Wide Range of Eibach Motorsport ERS Springs (available separately)
– One year warranty included
The first round of Formula DRIFT was a pretty exciting event. After weeks of preparation and testing, Charles Ng well qualified in his Mazda FC. Currently, Charles is ranked 19th. We’re going to be making some more changes to the car before round 2 in Georgia. Stay tuned for a refreshed look of the vehicle as well. We’ve already started by integrating a custom Voltex 1800mm GT wing to help keep the car steady during Charles’ rubber burning passes.
In addition to the regular Formula DRIFT event, there was also a team drift competition during the closing days of the Long Beach Grand Prix. This event consisted of multiple team drivers drifting in tandem, synchronizing moves, judged by factors such as driving lines, speed, and style. Team Mazda took first place in this competition. Congrats to Charles Ng, Kyle Mohan, and Joon Maeng for their accomplishment!
Stay tuned for round 2. Even if you can’t make it to the event, you can watch the live stream on the Formula DRIFT website on May 6-7.
