Forsberg vs. Saito as this was the deciding factor to Essa’s championship.
Slammed Society Coverage: Photo – Jessica Dircks; Video – Paris Mataiumu Formula D Main Event/Interview: Photo/Video – Michael Dang Words By: Michael Dang Formula D is always a pleasure to attend as the crowds gather for one of the biggest automotive gatherings in North America. This year however, was a little bit of a special event due to the fact that not only it was the title fight for the crowning of the championship for 2013 but also the 10 year anniversary for Formula itself. I had remembered how Formula D started with many drivers in unexpected cars as they first started and watching the series evolve as the years passed. Well enough blabbering. Here is our coverage of Formula D Irwindale 2013.
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Catching Jared from Magnaflow.
Michael Essa’s E46 M3 getting prepped.
Chris Forsberg focus but I can’t tell with those glasses.
Not sure but I think I caught Chelsea Denofa sleeping in the background.
Mr. Edwin Camanag’s signature pose
That bow tie tho
Driver’s meeting
Essa dialing in the car.
Here’s Danny George
Here’s Danny George finding out that I was taking a picture. He looks angry. Like an angry bear. It’s like he’s staring right into my soul. Is this the Danny George effect?
Mark’s Whiteline equipped FR-S
The end of the Formula D 2013 series as this wall had taken it’s toll on many cars throughout each year.
Saito taking the win at Irwindale placing him 3rd in the overall series as he knocks out Mcquarrie in the end.
Forsberg vs. Saito as this was the deciding factor to Essa’s championship.
The battle of the Scions between Aasbo and Tuerck. So close that the judges called one more time many a time. Felt like Long Beach all over again.
Field or Forrest
Gittin’s Mustang definitely has that Monster energy glow going on.
DMac still going at it in top 16
Forsberg running hard in that Z34! He wants that win!
I still love this Viper
Gushi definitely killin it at Irwindale
And here are his friends taking pictures. Shortly after, they started to stockerbomb him. What great friends he has.
I really don’t know how this guy fell asleep during a car show STANDING UP!
Taka Aono keeping up with Tyler Mcquarrie
Aasbo on the chase!
And here’s the vehicle that went up against Forrest during that run.
Forrest Wang definitely stepping it up this year.
Vaughn Gittin Jr. is rockin’ it
Ryan Kado in his 350Z. Glad he got his car back together after that crazy fire in Texas.
Baribeau in his Mark II
Tangelo at it in his Air Force FR-S
That Danny George effect is on!
Ken Gushi going hard!
Chelsea Denofa is definitely awake now.
That clipping point I guess is now in the air
Forsberg chasing Yoshihara
Ryan Tuerck’s 2JZ powered Rocket Bunny FR-S
Mats Baribeau’s Toyota Mark II. This thing is a beast!
The top 2 contenders of the FD 2013 series
These Whiteline bandanas definitely helped keep the smoke and debris away
Caught Taka during practice from the crowd
Quick shot in front of one of LTMW’s Liberty Walk Performance builds
Shot of Dennii in front of the Whiteline equipped Rocket Vertex Bunny FR-S by Noel Barnum
Caught our good friend Lorenze from Fatlace visiting from NorCal
Kerryann’s RB26 build in her track ready R32 Skyline.
Awesome dynamic duo here with Marissa Hiroko and Brittani Paige
The lovely Marissa Hiroko with Rehv Clothing
Discussing technical stuff between Tom and Scott from Fontana Nissan Race Shop
The awesome model Dennii B had joined us in the Whiteline booth for the event. She is also currently building an S Chassis for FD ProAm as well.
I’ve always loved Vipers as I was growing up
We definitely enjoyed our time at Formula D this year. Hopefully we will bring you more coverage next year as we may travel to the FD tour throughout the country. We will continue to post some more Slammed Society photos in the coming weeks. Furthermore, we will see you guys soon at SEMA!
