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Grip Video Press Release
April 14, 2004

 

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Drift Society Volume 1

From the creators of Grip Video, comes a whole new series dedicated to the most exciting motor sport in the Import scene.  Drift Society completely focuses on drifting, from It’s roots in Japan, to It’s rapid growth in the United States.  Drift Society features will show you how to drift better, and faster, then before, and not only showcases the top US and Japan drifters, but exposes the up and coming talent in the scene.  Drift Society covers the biggest drifting events, and gives you an in-depth look at the drifting lifestyle.

Drift Society Volume 1 will feature:

  • Kei Office Professional drifter Yasuyuki Kazama teaches basic drifting throttle control!

  • Mike and Ranzo are two Gaijin drifters from Society drift team in Fussa, Japan.  Watch as Drift Society documents their drift life, from drifting with Professional drivers, to the used parts stores, to working on their cars.  This is true drifting life style!

  • Famous VIP drift team Night Walkers get sideways at Mobara drift circuit in Chiba Japan!

  • Watch as Drifting takes the SEMA convention by storm!

  • It’s a mix between autocross and drifting, and has been the training secret of Japan’s drifters for years.  Learn from Mike, Ranzo, and others, about the technical drift sport of Gymkhana!

  • From the Infamous drift team Murder in Okinawa, Ross Petty has been picked to be Grip Video and Rotary Power’s driver to compete in this year’s drifting events.  Find out why in this issue!

  • Yuki Saito from Japan shows you girls can drift with the best of men!

  • Signal Auto's famous Kuroi and Bai demonstrate their tandem drift skills in Las Vegas!

  • Drifting explodes in 2003!  Watch as Pro drivers from Japan and the US display their raw talent at the Yokohama drift exhibition!

  • Pennsylvania drifter Chris Forseberg shows off his drifting skills at the BF Goodrich drift event, and Drift Day 9!

  • Keioffice drifters Dart Izumida and Yasuyuki Kazama demonstrate their hairstyling talents as they Mohawk Mike in the newest installment of
    Drunken Master!

  • Plus outtakes with your favorite drifters, and bonus in car and on board camera footage with Drift Society drivers!

A video trailer for Drift Society can be found here: http://www.driftsociety.com/Drift1/DS1TrailerG.mp4
The video clip is in Quick time format.  If you have problems viewing the trailer, please go to www.quicktime.com and download the latest free Quick Time movie player.
 

Drift Society is now available for pre-order, and will be released May 10th.  You can order your copy here: www.gripvideo.com


Ross Petty signed on to drive for Rotary Power and Grip Video

Los Angeles California –Rotary Power, and Grip Video has signed on Hawaii pro drifter Ross Petty to drive their 450+ horsepower Mazda RX-7 FD3S in this year’s Formula D series and other drift events. 

Ross began his drift training at 16 years of age with the infamous drift team Murder in Okinawa, and has been competing in Hawaii for the past three years, winning 4 Drift Session events in 2002, and was crowned champion of both the Signal Auto Drift Challenge and Hawaii Drift Showoff 2003. 

“Ross’s high level of skill and character is a welcome addition.”  Said David Tang of Grip Video.  “We are ecstatic to have Ross on board for the 2004 season, and are proud to have him as a representative of our team.”

Breeding talented drivers in their Drift Session events for the past four years, the addition of Ross Petty into national competition will enable Hawaii to finally see how their drivers match up to the rest of the country, and should provide an interesting and exciting aspect for 2004.  

 

 
 

 

 

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