As Seen In – Grassroots Motorsports June 2015

As Seen In – Grassroots Motorsports June 2015

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Grassroots Motorsports Magazine has been a go-to source for road racing and autocross enthusiasts alike.  With June’s issue now available, it features an in depth look at how easy, safe and affordable it is taking your daily driver out on the track.  Anyone who as thought about getting into road racing but weren’t quite sure on where to start or how much of an expensive hobby it can amount to be should definitely give this issue a good read.  If you happen to flip to our ad, you see one of our newest Faces of Konig, Ali Arsham, NASA Pro Racing Co-founder and his Hyundai Genesis Coupe race car that took home the USTCC Championship this past year.  Be sure to check out what tips & insight Ali has to offer for those who look to get into road racing without breaking the bank.  As the definition of a car guy, Ali is a prime example of how passion leads to success.

Get Started In Road Racing!

Hear why Ali believes Flow Formed wheels by Konig are an avid choice for those looking for the same performance and strength as most forged wheels costing 5 time more!

Watch Formula D Episode 1 on CBS Sports

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With the 2015 season of Formula Drift underway, and Round 2 just around the corner, the time for burning rubber and sideways sailing is now! It has been good to see the amount of exposure and recognition Formula D has been receiving both nationally as well as internationally.  Incase you missed Round 1’s action from the streets of Long Beach, CA. last month, or want to see in exclusive depth coverage of the event tune in for Formula DRIFT Episode 1 – Long Beach tonight on CBS Sports at 8:30PM EST. FD Episode 1 Be sure to check out Episode 2 on Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at 11:20AM on CBS Sports Network, as the drivers hit Road Atlanta for Round 2 of the Formula Drift series.

Formula D Round 2

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Don’t miss out on the next round of Formula Drift this Friday & Saturday, May 8th & 9th.!

Formula D Road Atlanta

Konig sponsored Pat Mordaunt #90 who drives the DriftPaddock.com Nissan 350Z on Konig Milligram wheels had a “GREAT 8” finish at Round 1 in Long Beach, CA. and will be looking to continue his run at Road Atlanta in Braselton, GA.  Be sure to check out the round 2 sneak peak below.


Formula DRIFT Road Atlanta Tease (2015) by driftstream

 

As Seen In – D Sport June 2015

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fok-dsport-350z June’s issue of D Sport Magazine has quite a lot to offer for the start of this years season, from big power build to one of the biggest roll and drag racing events in the United States.  If you flip to our Faces of Konig Ad on page 23 you’ll find Ceasar M. of Wilwood Disc Brakes and his Nissan 350z on Konig Milligrams and hear why Flow Formed Wheels from Konig is a top choice for the track!

Additionally there are 2 features to definitely check out is a record setting Mitsubishi Evolution 8 RS Race car from Street Tuned Motorsports in out of Rochester, New York.  Making 946 whp @ 8700 rpm’s and putting down an astonishing time of 8.142 @177mph.  This lightweight beast is expected to hit 7 seconds making it one of the quickest and fastest CT9A Evo’s in the world.  Another impressive feature is a 2000 Impreza 2.5rs strapping a Precison Turbo 6766 making a whopping 728 wheel horsepower @ 7000 rpm.  Last but not least is the TX2K15 Motorsport Festival celebrating it s 15 anniversary and for the first time utilizing Royal Purple Raceway.  A four day event spanning from March 19th – 22nd showcasing some of the fastest cars in the country.  Be sure to check out some of the highlights from TX2K15 in D Sports Issue 155.

HEAR WHY KONIG IS A TOP CHOICE FOR THE TRACK!

As Seen In – Super Street June 2015

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Super Street Face of KonigJune’s issue of Super Street takes a look at the Japanese Car Scene and why it is better than ever. Featuring travel tips, write-ups on some amazing JDM models including a swift ’02 Toyota Soarer, and coverage on the Nikko Circuit Drift Day. Be sure to check out our Faces Of Konig ad showcasing a twin turbo Nissan 350Z on Konig Centigrams F.19×9.5 B.19×10.5 with racing legend Vinny Ten of Vinny Ten Racing on building fast cars.

 

LISTEN TO VINNY’S STORY

Long Beach, CA – Pat Mordaunt kills it with a Great 8 finish!

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Congratulations to Pat Mordaunt on a killer finish at Formula D Round 1 in Long Beach, C.A. on Sunday, April 12th 2015.  Qualifying in the top 32 and finishing in the “Great 8”, Patrick looks for a successful season ahead of him.  Running Driftpaddock.com’s LS7 powered Nissan 350Z on Konig Milligrams, Patrick seeks another “Great 8” finish at Round 2 at Road Atlanta, May 8th – 9th.

Be sure to check out event photos from Round 1 in Long Beach, as well as other coverage of the 2015 Formula D Season via Wrecked Magazine.

View FDLB – Round 1 Gallery

2015 Formula D Season Underway

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  With the 2015 Formula D season underway Konig Wheels is proud to partner with Patrick Mordaunt who is looking forward to be teaming up with Tyler McQuarrie Racing for the 2015 season.  Patrick will be running a LS7 powered DriftPaddock.com Nissan 350Z on Konig Milligrams (F: 18×9.5 R: 18×10).  Patrick has been racing for over 10 years and has been a contender in the Formula Drift Professional Series since 2008. Continue reading “2015 Formula D Season Underway” →

As Seen In – D Sport May 15

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Be sure to check out the May issue of D Sport Magazine featuring an inclusive look at the all new 2015 Turbocharged EcoBoost Mustang, Updates on Honda’s 2015 Civic Type R and last (but not least) must read tech know-how for advanced nitrous oxide.  If you happen to flip to our ad, be sure to check out race legend Vinny Ten on building fast cars and his history in the import tuning performance scene.

Click Here to see hear Vinny Ten talk about Konig & the history of import tuning performance!