March 7, 2010 (7:42pm PST)

CHECK OUT THE RIDES AT XDC IRWINDALE - REMIX CAR SHOW

Hundreds of Custom Rides, all made to perfection, with over 80 Awards and $10,000 in cash and prizes.  Finally the "return of a real car competition"... where quality matters more than quantity. But why not have both... at XDC/REMIX.

March 4, 2010 (5:30pm PST)

BIG PROPS TO ABE MAYES AND UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

First off, we want to thank Abe for his dedication on and off the Drift Tracks helping us set up the courses, moving cars, hanging banners, promoting, and simply "getting things done!"  If it wasn't for Abe, we'd be spending endless hours lugging around tents and hauling bald tires.

Also, he can't stop talking about how amazing UTI is and how he gets to work on cars "hands on" as well as do something he really enjoys... CARS, FIXING UP CARS, and CARS!    Especially his pride and joy... show winning "Betty" 2005 Mustang.

OK, so how does this tie into UTI, we'll... they are all about growing the grassroots automotive scene and will be supporting XDC in every way, bringing out one of their HOT RIDES and setting up shop to mix and mingle with all the fans at Irwindale.  Nothing better than having a group of passionate souls all in one place... and that's exactly what is going down on March 20th at Irwindale.

See you there!

ABOUT UTI

“Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is the country’s premier provider of technician training for students seeking a rewarding career in the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle, and marine industries.”

March 4, 2010 (4:35pm PST)

MISHIMOTO LOVES DRIFTERS AND WE LOVE MISHIMOTO FOR LOVING DRIFTERS!

Mishimoto has created a new program dedicated to drifting, Mishimoto Loves Drifters. The program was set up to promote the grassroots drift scene, and help pave the way for new talent trying to make their mark on the scene without breaking the bank.  Membership in MLD allows drifters to receive a discounted rate on parts and apparel. Both XCD and Mishimoto Loves Drifters recognize that amateur drifters are a driving force behind the whole drifting scene, and hope that by spending less money drivers will be able to dedicate more time towards their passion for drifting. 

To join, all you need to do is provide a copy of your tech card from any sanctioned drift track. Once your tech card is approved, your membership discount is effective immediately.  Mishimoto Loves Drifters will hook you up with up to 50% off all Products, discounted apparel, and free decals. Drivers in the club will also get an official membership card and get their bio featured on MishimotoLovesDrifters.com.

March 2, 2010 (2:15pm PST)

XDC JUDGING PANEL ANNOUNCED

With three weeks to go before the first XDC event on March 20 in Irwindale, the series is happy to formally announce its 2010 list of judges. Raising the bar of Pro-Am judging, XDC is pleased to announce the judging trio of Chris Forsberg, Matt Petty, and Michael Schneider for the 2010 season.

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March 2, 2010 (11:28am PST)

MEET CURRENT IMPORT TUNER COVER MODEL AND OTHER COVER MODELS AT XDC

Bring your April 2010 issue of Import Tuner, on newstands now, and get a special autograph from Maureen @ XDC March 20th, 2010.

Feb 28, 2010 (9:47pm PST)

DIE-HARD DRIVERS OF THE XDC

So what do Kris Hackenson (owner of pink car) and Gleb Antonov (owner of blue car) have in common?  Not the usual answer of having a similar vehicle make, but primarily both of these young cats have a passion for drifting, and as privateers, they are building their own rides to compete in XDC this year.  Secondly, they are both thousands of miles away from Irwindale... Gleb from Washington and Kris from Illinois; yet the two are determined to compete in Southern California on March 20th, 2010.  The third commonality amongst the two, is that they are totally rebuilding their rides from scratch with personal funds to ensure they make an impact on the drifting scene!

This is a similar story across the board with many drivers of the XDC, some traveling from Vegas, others from Texas, and even Mark Manansala traveling all the way from the New Jersey to represent the East Coast at the XDC season opener!

Now, we are not sure exactly what Kris or Gleb's drift cars will look like come Irwindale, but the word is, quite impressive!  So will Gleb's car still have the same shade of blue or lighter, and rather than being a coupe, it could very well be a hatchback!?  And Kris, I hear the paint in the works simply can't be identified at the moment as it has dozens of variations in the sun!

We at the XDC are extremely proud and excited to see these privateers travel the distance, and put hard effort into doing what they love to do... DRIFT baby DRIFT!  We witnessed Forest Wang compete with his vehicle in 2009 against the best D1 Drivers from Japan, and he had no problem matching up or even placing at the top!  So who else has the intensity and drive to make waves this year with minimal support other than passion and determination?  Our guess is as good as yours, and there's only one way to find out... see you at the track!