Hyundai Genesis Coupe "Build to Formula Drift" with Rhys Millen Racing
Meet Rhys Millen as he talks about the 2012 Formula Drift Race season and the preparations that lead up to the 2012 Formula Drift season.
The 2013 Genesis Coupe Drift Car debuted at the streets of long beach this year putting down some solid runs. The RWD Genesis Coupe is an excellent platform for drifting and has lead to a great partnership between Hyundai and the Rhys Millen Racing team. The team has put a lot of hours into preparations and testing which in turn has lead to a reliable and very competitive race car ready for a podium finish.
Follow us as we continue our hunt for the championship in 2012. We're going to be posting race recaps a few days after each race as we compete for the title.
Team Hyundai Formula Drift Race Recaps:
Round 1 @ Long Beach, CA:http://youtu.be/LsHYvLNSYQ4
Round 2 @ Road Atlanta, GA: http://youtu.be/fy4orJT9NNs
Vehicle Specs & Information:
Make: Hyundai
Model: 2013 Genesis Coupe
Engine: Lambda turbo V6 (BC Stroked 4.1L retaining 85% of factory engine components)
horsepower/Torque: 650/650
Tires: Hankook
Suspension: Cusco Coilovers
Brakes: Wilwood
Wheels: Enkei
To learn more about Hyundai and the Genesis coupe visit www.Hyundai.com
Genesis Coupe Drift Car Heist from Hyundai Headquarters featuring Rhys Millen
About two weeks before the wrecking ball was about to completely demolish our old Hyundai Motor America headquarters building in Fountain Valley, California, we had a crazy thought: Wouldn't it be cool to do something outrageous inside the building before all the walls finally came down?
Actually, it was Dustin Loranger, one of our Service Technicians, who had the idea...and we loved it. Why not put Rhys Millen, his Genesis Coupe drift car, and our abandoned HQ together for a unique drift demonstration in a unique industrial setting? Rhys was up for the challenge, and remarkably, so were our lawyers, so we put this thing together, with tongue (and donut) firmly planted in cheek.
We think the video does a pretty good job showcasing Rhys' car control skills, the sweetness of the Genesis Coupe drift car, and the reason why Hollywood probably doesn't have to worry, just yet, about this cast and crew. ;)
How'd we do?
Team Hyundai Formula Drift Recap -- Round Two Road Atlanta featuring Genesis Coupe
Team Hyundai showed up to Formula Drift at Road Atlanta with the 2013 Genesis Coupe Drift Car and driver Rhys "Mad Skilz" Millen. The all-new 2013 Genesis Coupe Drift Car performed well, putting down some solid runs.
We started off the top 32 battle by competing against Luke Lonberger in the #22 C6 Chevy Corvette. After two solid runs and some mistakes by our opponent we were able to progress to the next round of competition. For the top 16 we worked battled Fredric Aasbo in the #151 Team Need for Speed Scion tC. After three solid runs Frederic ended up taking the win.
We're still in the hunt for the championship and are continuing our quest for the first place. As of round two, we're 4th place in the overall standings with 127 points.
Formula DRIFT Round 2: Road Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date: May 12, 2012
Vehicle Specs & Information:
Make: Hyundai
Model: 2013 Genesis Coupe
Engine: Lambda turbo V6 (BC Stroked 4.1L retaining 85% of factory engine components)
horsepower/Torque: 650/650
Tires: Hankook
Suspension: Cusco Coilovers
Brakes: Wilwood
Wheels: Enkei
Check back early June for our Round 3 Formula Drift Palm Beach Race Recap. To learn more about Hyundai and the Genesis Coupe visit Hyundai.com.
Team Hyundai Formula Drift Recap -- Round Four Wall Speedway featuring Genesis Coupe
Team Hyundai showed up to Wall Speedway, New Jersey with the 2013 Genesis Coupe Drift Car and driver Rhys "Mad Skilz" Millen.
Just like Formula Drift Palm Beach, the Genesis Coupe Drift Car adjusted to cope with changing weather and track conditions. Both wet and dry, the course presented various challenges as the race progressed. Wall Speedway is a very technical course, lots of corners made for a lot of excitement and tough competition.
Team Hyundai started the race off by taking on Michael Essa in the top 32. After progressing to the top 16, team Hyundai and driver Rhys "Mad Skilz" Millen faced Formula D veteran Daijiro Yoshihara and his Nissan S13 240sx. After an epic battle for top 16 Daijiro Yoshihara progressed and finished second. Team Hyundai is now 7th place in points and will continue to work hard and turn the heat up for the fans.
This year we're in the hunt for the championship, and will continue our quest for a podium finish. Stay tuned for more action and race recaps as we document the season and share with the fans.
Formula DRIFT Round 4: Wall Speedway
Location: Wall Township, NJ
Date: June 22nd, 2012
Vehicle Specs & Information:
Make: Hyundai
Model: 2013 Genesis Coupe
Engine: Lambda turbo V6 (BC Stroked 4.1L retaining 85% of factory engine components)
horsepower/Torque: 650/650
Tires: Hankook
Suspension: Cusco Coilovers
Brakes: Wilwood
Wheels: Enkei
To learn more about Hyundai and the Genesis coupe visit www.Hyundai.com.
Formula D Seattle "Breaking Point" (clean version)
NOT MY VIDEO. Video made by Josh Herron.
The fifth stop in the 2009 Formula D season at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Washington.
Congrats to the podium finishers:
First place - Chris Forsberg
Second place - Eric O'Sullivan
Third place - Tyler McQuarrie
Music: Mannie Fresh - Real Big
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Shot/Color/Edit by Joshua Herron
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D1 Drift Car Mad Mike's JAPBUL TCP Magic FD3S RX-7 in Detail
http://www.facebook.com/gtchannel for updates, more content and prizes from GTChannel. We talk to Taisuke Kawato from TCP Magic regarding the build of Mad Mike Whiddett's D1 competition car. The four rotor engine that outputs 500hp sounds like it was a bitch to build. But Kawato is not satisfied claiming he will get it up to 1000hp this year in the off season for the 2013 season.
Bugatti Veyron vs Lamborghini Aventador vs Lexus LFA vs McLaren MP4-12C - Head 2 Head Episode 8
On this special episode of Head 2 Head, Automobile Magazine's Jason Cammisa pits the world's most exclusive super cars against each other in a no-holds-barred drag race battle! Do the carbon fiber-bodied Aventador, LFA, and MP4-12C have what it takes to take on the king of the super car realm - the Bugatti Veyron?
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Rhys Millen Pikes Peak 2012 World Record FULL CLIMB
Rhys Millen and Team RMR set a new World Record at the 90th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a time of 9:46.164.
Press Release:
https://rhys-millen-racing.myshopify.com/blogs/news/6409138-rhys-millen-sets-new-world-record-ppihc
Video Shot & Edited by AJ Grasso.
www.RMRProducts.com
Music:
Tim McMorris - On Top of the World
Tim McMorris - Cross it Slow
Ambient Music in Background:
Queen - We are the Champions
Drift car build
Took 2 months to get done and $3056.80 to build
FORMULA DRIFT FIRST EVER SEMI TRUCK DRIFTING EXHIBITION
http://www.fastrucks.com/
http://www.hubinetteracing.com/shr/
Pro racer and stunt driver, Mike Ryan, was invited to round 6 of the Formula Drift Championship to put on a drift demonstration in his famous Freightliner Cascadia Pikes Peak Edition race truck.
Ride along as Mike and Sam Hubinette get some last minute testing in the week before the event at Irwindale Speedway. Watch as Sam in his competition Dodge Challenger and Mike in his Big Rig do drift donuts around each other! You'll also meet a very special kid named William Klopper who is battling cancer and goes for a ride in the big truck! Sam Hubinette was granting a wish to William's friend Patrick by inviting them out to the track for ride alongs.
The trip to Las Vegas was a success for Mike to claim the first public demonstration of a Semi Truck drifting at an official drift event.
Mike Ryan proves yet again that SIZE MATTERS!
Shot by:
Jason Lewis
Justin Jones and Bob-O Films
Team Hyundai Formula Drift Recap -- Round Three, Palm Beach FL featuring Genesis Coupe
Team Hyundai showed up to beautiful Palm Beach with the 2013 Genesis Coupe Drift Car and driver Rhys "Mad Skilz" Millen.
The Genesis Coupe Drift Car performed great, responding well to the various tweaks and adjustments to cope with changing weather and track conditions.
After placing 6th in qualifying, Hyundai and Rhys Millen Racing were victorious in the top 32 battle vs. Jeremy Lowe. We would proceed to battle the Ryan Tuerck in the top 16. After 2 solid runs and the fastest entry speed of the night, Ryan Tuerck advanced. In the overall standings we are now 4th place points, looking forward to our next race in New Jersey.
This year we're in the hunt for the championship, and will continue our quest for a podium finish. Stay tuned for more action and race recaps as we document the season and share with the fans.
Formula DRIFT Round 3: Palm Beach
Location: Palm Beach, FL
Date: June 2nd, 2012
Vehicle Specs & Information:
Make: Hyundai
Model: 2013 Genesis Coupe
Engine: Lambda turbo V6 (BC Stroked 4.1L retaining 85% of factory engine components)
horsepower/Torque: 650/650
Tires: Hankook
Suspension: Cusco Coilovers
Brakes: Wilwood
Wheels: Enkei
To learn more about Hyundai and the Genesis coupe visit www.Hyundai.com.
Rhys Millen World Record Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2012
Nothing can describe what it takes to conquer Americas Mountain. After a week of little air to breath, early mornings and a Hyundai that did not skip a beat, Rhys Millen and team RMR sets a new world record with a time of 9:46.164 at the 90th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Drifting : Rise of the V-8 : Formula Drift (HD)
http://MPGomatic.com asks ... Does life really go better with a V8?
Professional drifting is a motor sport unseen by most Americans. At its highest level here in the USA, the teams in Formula Drift have moved markedly towards the V8 engine. While many (most?) folks associate drift with high-revving turbocharged four bangers, the reliability, horsepower, torque, and affordability of the V8 engine cannot be denied.
This video was shot over the course of two hot and steamy weekends in New Jersey at Formula Drift Round 4 - the Gauntlet/Wall Stadium and Club Loose's East Coast Bash.
Featuring:
Justin Pawlak - 2013 Falken Tire Ford Mustang RTR
Vaughn Gittin - 2013 Monster Energy Falken Tire Ford Mustang
Chris Forsberg - 2012 NOS Energy Drink Nissan 370Z
Rhys Millen - 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Ryan Tuerck - Retaks Racing 240LS
Ken Gushi - 2013 Greddy/Scion Racing Hankook FR-S
Tyler McQuarrie - 2011 Mobil 1 Chevy Camaro SS
Conrad Grunewald - 2010 Hankook Chevy Camaro SS
Kyle Mohan - 2010 Nexen Tire Mazda RX-8
Luke Lonberger - 2005 Blu808 Chevy Corvette
Mike Skudlarek - 1992 Nissan 240sx