QUICK INFO
VEHICLE: RB25 Swapped Nissan RHD S14
WHEELS: Hypergram
WHY THE HYPERGRAM?
The Hypergram is a lightweight, 12-spoke design that is motorsport inspired in its construction, appearance and its ability to clear many big brake cars! Lawrence / Enjuku Racing run these on their vehicles in 17×9 front and 18×9.5 rear!
Konig Wheels is proud to announce our newest sponsored driver, Donovan Brockway. Brockway, the founder and main driver of Red Baron racing, has teamed up with Konig for the 2017 Formula Drift Pro 2 season. Driving a BMW E30 nicknamed “theBeast”MW Donovan will be thrashing tires this season on Konig Rennform wheels!
Here are some words from the man himself:
“Hey what’s up guys! It’s Donovan here, I’d like to tell you a little about myself and the
team but first I’d like to formally thank Konig for the opportunity to partner up and
become the official wheel sponsor of Red Baron Racing. We’re extremely excited to be
working with them and feel their wheels align perfectly with our car and team’s brand
image.
I started drifting about 6 years ago after a few of my friends got me out to Sonoma
Raceway, our local track, for the Wednesday night drifts. This was back when drifting
was just starting out on a regular basis at Sonoma. Most of the cars had less than
200hp and were all driven to the track. They threw me in the passenger seat, did a few
laps and I was hooked. The next week I spent looking for a starter chassis. I always
loved the older 3 series body style (E30) and thought it would make a really cool drift
car. The first motor I swapped in was an M52 with about 180hp on a good day. It made
a great starting point, but gradually we went up in power swapping out that motor for a
stock S54 and then adding nitrous, a supercharger and finally arriving at the turbo setup
you see today that pushes over 1000hp. I earned my FD pro 2 license after finishing in
3rd place at TopDrift in my NX powered S54 E30. After acquiring my pro2 license, I
knew the competition would increase significantly so I started to build a new car and
assemble a crew. Luckily, I was able to find a solid crew chief and master fabricator,
along with a great group of guys to help run the program. Our first year in Pro2 had a
huge learning curve that even extended into our second year. This year, we are dialed
in and ready to battle. The car is running better than ever, looking better than ever, and I
am excited to get back in the seat and prove to the drifting world that we are a
contending team heading for the top.”
*** Here are some drool worthy images sporting the Konig Rennform’s and the 2017 livery! Check it and make sure to follow Donovan and Red Baron Racing! Their social links are below!”
The Social Media Stuff:
RED BARON RACING – INSTAGRAM
RED BARON RACING – FACEBOOK
Wheels Running:
Konig Rennform 18×8.5 Front / 18×9.5 Rear
The Konig Rennform is a Flow Formed wheel that has fitment in most popular passenger vehicles especially euro applications. The Rennform has an exceptional amount of caliper clearance and is perfect for those big brake cars or cars with BBK upgrades.
We are super exciting to be a part of Donovan’s / Red Baron Racing’s program this year. Stay tuned for more!
**** GUEST BLOG – BY Nate Hamilton ****
Photos by: Corey Denomy / Video by: Corey Denomy / Enjuku Racing
Day 1
Driver – Nate Hamilton #144
Event – Season opener of the Premiere Pro1 Class of Formula Drift – Round 1
Location – Long Beach, California
– 7am. This is the first day of action, our team finishes breakfast, then meets at our trailer to get things started. Generally, mornings consist of setting up camp, overlooking the car. While the team double checks everything, us drivers get caught up to speed at our morning drivers meetings.
– 9am. Once the event is given the green light we will start burning tires. Drivers are allowed one 3 hour practice. The focus for me here is getting comfortable and being consistent. In the 3 hours of practice, we ran 8 laps.
– 1pm. Qualifying starts now! We have two opportunities to make the show. I ran into a mechanical failure on my first lap, putting all the pressure on my second lap. Having experience with this situation in the past, I knew to take it easy and make a lap happen with a safe run. I received a 75/100 landing me in 22nd position going into our main event.
DAY 2
Qualified: 22nd
Top 32 Battle: Hamilton vs Field
– 7am. Back to work!
– 9am. Open Practice – This is where our team is focused on my line and car setup. Am I driving the correct line? How can I better my runs? How’s the pace vs the other guys in the class? Are we consistent? These are the questions we ask often to elevate our results.
– 11am. TOP32 battle – Hamilton vs Field
This was my first Pro1 battle after moving up from the Pro2 class, I was set to battle Matt Field as he qualified 11th and I qualified 22nd.
With some corrections and mistakes on my end, it was clear Matt had the advantage. This doesn’t mean I was going to take it easy on my lead run.
As Matt was following, I did my best to put on a great show for the fans. Bouncing off the first wall running the line wide caused me to get out of rhythm.
Matt Field would take the win. I know I will meet him again and look forward to the learning experience that was, Round 1 of Formula Drift.
– 2pm. After we battle and get the results, we immediately look forward to the next opportunity to gain points and position in the series. As round one comes to a close I will sit in 22nd position.
– 7pm. Rigs loaded and we are rolling out of the venue. As I sit in the truck I remember.. I would not be able to make this program happen without a great group of friends, family, and sponsors. Thanks to Enjuku Racing for providing an awesome team to work with. BC Racing / Hankook Tires for stepping up, Vibrant / Konig / Competition Clutch and everyone else pushing to make this opportunity the best it can be!
Next Formula D event: Our Round 2 will kick off in my current hometown, Orlando FL. Until next time, Thanks for reading!
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Nate runs 17×9 et 25 Konig Hypergrams in the front and 18×9.5 et 25 Konig Hypergram wheels in the rear on his Turbo LSX swapped 240sx. Nate is a Konig Wheels sponsored driver and drives under Enjuku Racing competing in Formula Drift.
QUICK INFO
VEHICLE: LSX Swapped Nissan S13
WHEELS: Hypergram
WHY THE HYPERGRAM?
The Hypergram is a lightweight, 12-spoke design that is motorsport inspired in its construction, appearance and its ability to clear many big brake cars! Hamilton / Enjuku Racing run these on their vehicles in 17×9 front and 18×9.5 rear!
Konig is proud to be linked up again with, Nate Hamilton and Enjuku Racing as they push further into the 2017 Formula Drift season. Nate Hamilton returns to FD Pro Championship Series after competing in Pro 2 last year. After a mid pack finish in Round 1 in Long Beach, CA, Nate offers some of his thoughts about kicking off another season as a pro drifter.
Relationships are everything, especially when you’re involved in a motorsport that has so many variables to it. We are proud to support Nate and Enjuku Racing! Make sure to stay tuned as things are only getting started!!
The Konig 2017 line-up features the all new Konig Ultraform & Impression wheels which were inspired by our history in motorsport and produced with the most state of the art technology. The end result is a product that is strong & lightweight!
The Ultraform is a lightweight, 7-spoke design that has been developed for strength on the track while offering a modern and aggressive look when rolling around town. The Ultraform’s design lends to efficient brake cooling as well as exceptional brake caliper clearance. With widths up to 10.5″ wide, toughening up the stance on many rear wheel drive vehicles is an easy task. Constructed with Flow Forming Technology, the Ultraform is light, strong and contains more elongation and shock resistance than a traditional cast design. The Ultraform is offered in 17×8″, 17×9″, 18×8, 18×8.5″, 18×9″, 18×9.5″, 18×10.5″, 19×8.5″, 19×9″, 19×9.5″, 19×10.5″ and finished in Gloss Graphite.
The Impression is a unique, split 10-spoke, face-forward design that will have heads turning for another look. Finished in Gloss Black with Machined Face, the Impression is available in 16×7.5”, 17×7.5”, and 18×8” sizes. The Impression has fitment for many popular passenger vehicles and is ready to make your vehicle stand out from the crowd!
Check the out below for the full product specs & sizing on these NEW wheels from Konig!
The Ultraform is a lightweight, 7-spoke design that has been developed for strength on the track while offering a modern and aggressive look when rolling around town. The Ultraform’s design lends to efficient brake cooling as well as exceptional brake caliper clearance. With widths up to 10.5″ wide, toughening up the stance on many rear wheel drive vehicles is an easy task. Constructed with Flow Forming Technology, the Ultraform is light, strong and contains more elongation and shock resistance than a traditional cast design. The Ultraform is offered in 17×8″, 17×9″, 18×8, 18×8.5″, 18×9″, 18×9.5″, 18×10.5″, 19×8.5″, 19×9″, 19×9.5″, 19×10.5″ and finished in Gloss Graphite.
The Impression is a unique, split 10-spoke, face-forward design that will have heads turning for another look. Finished in Gloss Black with Machined Face, the Impression is available in 16×7.5”, 17×7.5”, and 18×8” sizes. The Impression has fitment for many popular passenger vehicles and is ready to make your vehicle stand out from the crowd!
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Konig Part#,Size,PCD,Offset (mm),Finish,Center Bore,Construction,Net Weight (lb)
UF87100456,17×8,4×100,45,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,16.53
UF87100457,17×8,4×100,45,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,16.53
UF87510406,17×8,5×100,40,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,16.94
UF87510407,17×8,5×100,40,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,16.94
UF87512426,17×8,5×112,42,GLOSS GRAPHITE,66.56,FLOW FORMED,16.72
UF87514356,17×8,5×114.3,35,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,17.4
UF87514357,17×8,5×114.3,35,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,17.4
UF87514456,17×8,5×114.3,45,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,16.53
UF87520356,17×8,5×120,35,GLOSS GRAPHITE,72.56,FLOW FORMED,17.4
UF97100436,17×9,4×100,43,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,17.64
UF97100437,17×9,4×100,43,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,17.64
UF97510406,17×9,5×100,40,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,17.85
UF97510407,17×9,5×100,40,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,17.85
UF97514256,17×9,5×114.3,25,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,19.1
UF97514257,17×9,5×114.3,25,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,19.1
UF97514346,17×9,5×114.3,34,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,18.29
UF97520346,17×9,5×120,34,GLOSS GRAPHITE,72.56,FLOW FORMED,18.29
UF88508426,18×8,5×108,42,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,17.71
UF88508427,18×8,5×108,42,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,17.71
UF88514456,18×8,5×114.3,45,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,17.89
UF88514457,18×8,5×114.3,45,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,17.89
UFA8512426,18×8.5,5×112,42,GLOSS GRAPHITE,66.56,FLOW FORMED,18.59
UFA8512427,18×8.5,5×112,42,GOLD,66.56,FLOW FORMED,18.59
UFA8514356,18×8.5,5×114.3,35,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,19.35
UFA8514357,18×8.5,5×114.3,35,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,19.35
UFA8520386,18×8.5,5×120,38,GLOSS GRAPHITE,72.56,FLOW FORMED,19.23
UF98514256,18×9,5×114.3,25,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,20.63
UF98514257,18×9,5×114.3,25,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,20.63
UF98514386,18×9,5×114.3,38,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,19.74
UF98514387,18×9,5×114.3,38,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,19.74
UFN8514256,18×9.5,5×114.3,25,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,20.71
UFN8514257,18×9.5,5×114.3,25,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,20.71
UFN8520366,18×9.5,5×120,36,GLOSS GRAPHITE,72.56,FLOW FORMED,18.95
UF08514256,18×10.5,5×114.3,25,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,20.62
UF08514257,18×10.5,5×114.3,25,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,20.62
UFA9508426,19×8.5,5×108,42,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,19.98
UFA9512426,19×8.5,5×112,42,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,19.98
UFA9514356,19×8.5,5×114.3,35,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,20.49
UFA9514357,19×8.5,5×114.3,35,GOLD,73.1,FLOW FORMED,20.49
UFA9514456,19×8.5,5×114.3,45,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,19.89
UFA9520356,19×8.5,5×120,35,GLOSS GRAPHITE,72.56,FLOW FORMED,20.49
UF99514256,19×9,5×114.3,25,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,22.4
UF99514356,19×9,5×114.3,35,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,21.82
UF99520356,19×9,5×120,35,GLOSS GRAPHITE,72.56,FLOW FORMED,21.82
UFN9520356,19×9.5,5×120,35,GLOSS GRAPHITE,72.56,FLOW FORMED,22.04
UF09514256,19×10.5,5×114.3,25,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,25.12
UF09514406,19×10.5,5×114.3,40,GLOSS GRAPHITE,73.1,FLOW FORMED,24.2
UF09520406,19×10.5,5×120,40,GLOSS GRAPHITE,72.56,FLOW FORMED,24.2
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Bravado Part#,Size,PCD,Offset (mm),Finish,Center Bore,Construction,Net Weight (lb)
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