Josh McGuire Formula Drift Atlanta Pro2 Round 1 Recap

Josh McGuire Formula Drift Atlanta Pro2 Round 1 Recap

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**** GUEST BLOG – BY JOSH MCGUIRE ****

Day 1: Practice session, we were super excited and nervous at the same time. We looked forward to getting out on track to drive because it’s a track that we had not had the opportunity to experience so we did not know what to expect. Once out on track, we were given minimal practice time, with one practice lap while conditions were dry we put together a blind run to establish whether we needed set up changes or not. I felt comfortable in the car, so we didn’t make any changes. Then it started to rain. The rain was beneficial in a way to see how the track and car handled in wet conditions. We were conservative while in the wet conditions, and we were only one of a few cars that didn’t go off track during these conditions. Going into qualifying: Definitely we were nervous because we were only allotted a couple practice runs. We were able to complete a run that locked us in for 6th position in qualifying.

Day 2: We were excited about our qualifying position and couldn’t wait to battle in top 16 when we went out for practice we had ignition problems with the car that would let the car run for only an allotted time and then it would shut itself down. Knowing this we knew we were gambling to be able to throw down a solid run. This added a stress but my crew members and I tried to fix the problem before our first battle we thought we had it fixed, when I went out on my first run, the car shut itself down at the top of the horseshoe, claiming us a zero. We called 5 minutes to make repairs on the car. Which we were able to complete in the 5 minutes. We then re-lined up to do our follow run, knowing we were at a big fault, it didn’t change my mindset on how I should drive, giving my 100 percent. In our 5 minutes of repair time, track conditions changes immensely, causing the car to grip up, which we had not planned for. So we ended up shallow on our first inside clip, I quickly corrected and fell back into the follow position keeping close proximity for the remainder of the course. It however was not enough to compensate for the zero on the first run.

Over all even though we didn’t advance, it was a great learning experience. We are looking forward to Rd 3 in Orlando, and also to return to drive again at Road Atlanta in 2017.

-Josh

Nate Hamilton Formula Drift Atlanta Pro2 Round 1 Recap

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**** GUEST BLOG – BY NATE HAMILTON ****

Hey World, Nate Hamilton here, this is my first written recap for Konig Wheels, the first of many during our 2016 Racing season. My goal is to be as honest and transparent as possible. Lets get into it, here we go!

Tuesday afternoon, arriving at our first competitive event of the season. We rolled into Road Atlanta.

Tuesday marks our official technical inspection, this process is mandatory, Kevin Wells representing Formula Drift inspects our Pro chassis. Weight, Subframe pickup points, Tire size, Safety, plus way more is looked over and double checked.   With attention to detail provided during the builds from our lead fabricator, Bub Robarge, our cars were ready and approved to hit the track.

This rolls us into Wednesday, we took the day to dial in our home base/pit operations. While at the same time using the day to knock out media obligations, smile for the Camera say’s Corey Denomy as Kevin, Josh and I filmed the “Faces of Konig” videos, you will see them soon enough.

Driving in the Pro2 class, Thursday is a busy day for our program. We have our First and last practice sessions unfolding right into qualifications. Total practice time: 2 hours, split between 24 drivers. Qualification is 2 runs. This in total was 10 laps on the technical track of Road Atlanta. Writing this and looking back on the day, it really does fly by.

My results shook me up as I was struggling with my car setup. After 8 runs still struggling with the entry/steering. I was forced to lay down my qualification runs. These runs did not represent my team and our hard work over the offseason. I was uncomfortable, without having the seat time in the new chassis to recover from the issues, I was not able to qualify. This was a big hit to our program and was surprising to most. I am forced to look past this performance and chalk it up as a second shakedown with the new chassis.

Looking forward we brought the team together to study film and analyze the characteristics of the car. We wanted to know why I was struggling. With a great group of people in one circle, we found valuable information. A combination of my driving mixed with some front end settings we now have a base outline of what I like and don’t like.

We are now back home located in Clermont, FL working daily at Enjuku Racing. We have the car in the air, making the progressive changes we learned in ATL. We will come back with confidence and more practice in the newly setup 2016 chassis. Our next stop on the schedule: The Hyperfest event located in Virginia at the VIR facility.

Lastly I want to give my upmost appreciation to the whole Team and great group of sponsors we have onboard this season. Thanks to the whole Enjuku Racing staff for making this possible. Also, Thanks to Konig Wheels for supporting our dreams and goals we are chasing, its amazing to have a company striving for the same goals. Until Next time, talk soon guys!

WATCH MORE OF NATE IN HIS FACES OF KONIG VIDEO!

Formula Drift Round 2 – Road Atlanta

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Formula Drift kicks off Round 2 at Road Atlanta for one of the most anticipated events of the 2016 season, “Road to the Championship”!  Drivers will be hitting accelerated entries and tight turns of the Road Atlanta course, back where Formula Drift started with it’s inaugural season back in 2004.  The 2 day drifting extravaganza will feature Pro and Pro2 classes with Konig sponsored drivers Nate Hamilton and Kevin Lawerence of Enjuku Racing as well as Patrick Mourdaunt in his Drift Paddock Nissan 350z.  Check out the  teaser video below or watch the live action via Formula Drift’s broadcast!

WATCH: Formula Drift Road Atlanta Teaser 2016

Enjuku Racing – Kevin Lawrence LS Swap S13 Dyno Pull

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Check out this Enjuku Racing Dyno Pull featuring Formula Drift driver Kevin Lawrence as RS-Enthalpy tunes his RB25 swapped Nissan S13 for the upcoming Formula Drift Pro 2 event at Road Atlanta!  If you’re in the area CHECK IT OUT!  Kevin and the Enjuku Racing team are running the Flow Formed Konig Hypergram wheels in 17×9 front and 18×9.5 rear for the 2016 Formula Drift Pro 2 season. Watch this video to see what kind of power this RB25 is spitting!  STRAIGHT….FIRE!

 

Kevin Lawrence’s RB25 Nissan S13 Enjuku Racing Dyno Pull


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Enjuku Racing – Nate Hamilton LS Swap S13 Dyno Pull

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Check out this Enjuku Racing dyno pull featuring Formula Drift driver Nate Hamilton’s LS swapped and turbo S13 Nissan 240sx being finessed by RS-Enthalpy. Both cars are in the final stages of preparing for their Formula Drift Pro 2 season openers!  Nate’s S13 is running Konig Flow Formed Hypergram wheels in 17×9 front and 18×9.5 rear for the 2016 Formula Drift season.

On a serious note, watch this video!  This car isn’t only extremely clean and well put together but the power and torque is ridiculous!!  We’re not going to lie.  We kind of need one of these in the garage!

Enjuku Racing / Nate Hamilton’s LS Swapped Turbo Nissan 240sx S13  Dyno Pull

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Pat Mordaunt – Formula Drift Round 1 Recap

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It was a wet and rainy weekend for the drivers at Formula Drift Round 1 in Long Beach, CA. with track conditions so bad that Formula Drift decided to cancel qualifying and seed the bracket based on the 2015 season standings.  Pat Mordaunt took to the tarmac in his Nissan 350z against “Mad Mike” Widdet in his Mazda with Patrick having an excellent lead run with an advantage but unfortunately Mike created a gap in the second run pulling a victory over Patrick.  Patrick and his team is looking forward to Round 2 May 6th-7th at Road Atlanta and hopefully some dry weather!  Check out some shots from Long Beach, CA. of Pat and his 350z on Konig Hypergram Flow Formed wheels.

Pat Mordaunt at Formula Drift Round 1- Long Beach

2016 Formula Drift Season Kicks Off

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With the start of the 2016 Formula Drift Season among us, the action kicks off this weekend in Long Beach, California on the renowned Grand Prix Street Circuit where drivers will be hitting turns 9, 10, and 11 of the course. Konig sponsored Pro Driver Pat Mordaunt will be unleashing fury in his Nissan 350z running Konig Hypergram wheels and the freshly wrapped Falken Tire livery.
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Konig Wheels is definitely excited for the start of the FD season with sponsored drivers in both Pro and Pro2 classes and wishing all drivers the best of luck!  Check out Formula Drift for the full 2016 event schedule.

Enjuku Racing Hypergram Test Fit

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Formula Drift and Enjuku Racing driver Nate Hamilton had the opportunity to test fit some Konig Wheels on his demo car for the upcoming 2016 FD season. Nate will be running Konig Hypergram Flow Formed wheels on his Enjuku Racing drift car at  17×9 in the front and 18×9.5 in the rear.

Be sure to follow Enjuku Racing for more updates on Nate Hamilton and the 2016 Formula Drift Season!

Going to SEMA Show 2015

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With SEMA Show 15 just around the corner, Konig American is excited to be headed there along with tens of thousands of industry leaders, manufactures, exhibitors and buyers that will be gathered at Las Vegas Convention Center November 3rd – 6th. Since 1967 SEMA has been a premier event for the aftermarket automotive industry and continues to break records year after year.


Going to SEMA Show? Be sure to stop by our booth #43067 in the lower south hall and check out our new products for 2016 along with Konig sponsored Formula Drift driver Patrick Mordaunt for a poster signing Wednesday Nov 4th: 2pm – 3pm & Thursday Nov/ 5th: 1pm – 2pm. See you there!