The guys at ACT gave us some great news about Fantasy Drift this week for our loyal players. Below in the block quote text is all the information ACT is providing for the contest. To give you cliff notes we are picking three people randomly who are running ACT drivers for this contest. Below you can see what you will win if your in this top three. Here is a quick list of drivers that make you eligible to win:

Eric O’Sullivan
Fredric Aasbo
Ian Fournier
Jeff Abbott
Joon Maeng
Matt Field
Matt Powers
Nikolay Konstantinov
Ryan Kado
Ryan Tuerck

 

 

 

Here is the ACT Press Release:

ACT is pleased to present a special prize package for participants in Wrecked Magazine Fantasy Drift 2011.  One lucky Fantasy Drift PRO player will win the grand prize which includes a one of a kind ACT themed Sony PlayStation 3 and a complete set of ACT swag! Two additional players will each receive an ACT swag bag.  

Grand Prize includes the following:

• Custom ACT Sony PS3 (160gb or equivalent) & extra controller
• ACT T-shirt
• ACT Hat
• ACT Lanyard
• ACT License Plate Frames
• ACT Zippo Lighter
• ACT Mechanic Gloves
• ACT Sunglasses

 

Second and Third Prize includes the following:

• ACT T-shirt
• ACT Hat
• ACT Lanyard
• ACT License Plate Frames
• ACT Zippo Lighter
• ACT Mechanic Gloves
• ACT Sunglasses

 

 

 

 

(Approximate Retail Value of Prize Package: $650)
Advanced Clutch Technology is a premier clutch manufacturer that has more than 700 different applications and more than 1,300 performance clutch kits. The company’s product line features clutches and forged flywheels for the most popular vehicles in the sport compact, American and European car markets. Advanced Clutch Technology has been involved with the sport of drifting since 2004 and currently sponsors Ryan Tuerck, Eric O’Sullivan, Fredric Aasbo, Matt Powers, Joon Maeng, Matt Field, Ryan Kado, Jeff Abbott, Ian Fournier and Nikolay Konstantinov.  ACT is headquartered in Lancaster, Calif.  

We caught up with a handful of drivers this weekend as they prepared their cars to hit the road and make their way to Texas Motor Speedway for the Ultimate Drifting Demo on June 11th. On hand was Fredric Aasbo returning in his old competition Japan Auto Supra, Joon Maeng in his S13, Pat Mordaunt’s S14, Jeff Abbott’s Miata, Charles Ng in his Evasive Motorsports FC RX7, and Roland Gallagher in his teal S13.

As their cars were loaded onto the Formula Drift rig, I took the time to chat with the drivers, and everyone was unanimously excited for the Texas Motor Speedway demo event. Check out the Indy Race on June 11th for the Ultimate Drift demo and Top 8 competition. In the meantime however, check out our mini gallery of the demo cars below.

Everyone make sure you secure your draft and fill your leagues before Long Beach arrives this weekend. The draft will run just after 11:59pm PST and give you just over a day to make trades or pick up free agents before the rosters freeze for Round 1. Good luck everyone on the new season and drop any questions/concerns/comments in the comment box here and we’ll help you out ASAP.

A new year in Fantasy Sports should have all you Formula Drift fans excited to get going! Last year we saw some fierce competition internally within leagues. The public Drift Alliance league had Justin Pawlak take home top honors and the staff league was won by me (Joey Redmond) by inching out Jacob Leveton in second place.

Head over to the system and get signed up before Long Beach. In case you forgot how to play we have two instructional videos to walk you through the process and educate you on how the game works.

Video 1: Fantasy Drift How To: Registration & Draft – Part 1
Video 2: Fantasy Drift How To: How To Play the Game – Part 2

Once you have an account and are ready to set your draft picks you should think long and hard before setting up your team! You are a general manager of a Formula Drift team with four star drivers who will guide you to fame or defeat by Round 7 at Irwindale Speedway. If you need help or some assistance use our contact form or post a comment in the blog comments section of this post! Here are some statistics I complied today while doing research for my team draft picks today:

Looking Back: 2010 Formula Drift Fantasy Drift Point Statistics
Most One More Times in 2010 – Darren McNamara
Most Podiums in 2010 – Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Most Vehicle Malfunctions in 2010 – Robbie Nishida
Most Wreck Drive-Offs in 2010 – Matt Powers/Tony Brakohiapa
Most Wreck Tow-Offs in 2010- Matt Powers
Most Underdog Victories – Tony Brakohiapa
Most Tire Podiums – Falken Tire
No Driver Available in Draft Made Top 8 all 7 Rounds of Formula Drift

Go Sign Up and Play: http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/fantasy/

The 2010 Formula Drift series in Southeast Asia came to an end in Malaysia this weekend. The big story is Daigo Saito finally runs a Formula Drift sanctioned event after years of antics from D1GP preventing him to do so. Former D1 champ and current FD star Miki got podium as well. Here is how they finished up.

1- Daigo Saito
2- Koe Kae
3- Ryuji Miki

A long awaited prize list has arrived for the Pro Accounts of Fantasy Drift.

1st. Injen Exhaust System - Enjoy an exhaust system from Injen that will fit your car. If you win this prize we will work with you to get the proper Injen exhaust product for your car. Check out all the great products and exhaust application listings from Injen: http://www.injen.com

2nd. S-Max Products Package – This package from S-Max is loaded with their drifting weighted shift knob, a FPR, expansion tank, and catch can. The package also includes a few other SMAX products to really complete a great 2nd place prize. Check out more information on these products at S-Max: http://www.speedmaxperformance.com/

3rd. ACT Clutch Certificate and Gift Pack- Enjoy a gift certificate for a free clutch (up to $750 value) when you take home third place overall in Fantasy Drift. You will be sent a redeemable certificate that will allow you to purchase a clutch for your proper application. You will also receive a huge gift pack full of stuff from ACT. Check out all the great products and clutch application listings from ACT: http://www.advancedclutch.com

4. SPEC Clutch – Receive a SPEC clutch for your vehicle application when you finish here in Fantasy Drift. We will work with you to receive a clutch quickly for your specific automotive application. Check out all the great products and clutch application listings from SPEC: http://www.specclutch.com/

5. AEM Intake System – Select a great AEM intake system for your vehicle. You can custom pick an intake for your car and select from an assortment of powder-coats or polished. We just installed one on our Project Tow Vehicle, you can check the AEM intake install out here: : http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/chevytahoe-projecttow/

6. AEM Gauge – Pick up any select AEM gauge you want for your car. The selection is endless of high quality gauges from AEM so the hard part will be picking just the one you want. Check out all the different gauges available from AEM: http://www.aemelectronics.com/

7. Mishimoto Catch Can – Finish here and you will score a carbon fiber catch can from Mishimoto. This is a great product and addition to your project car. Find out more information about this product: http://www.mishimoto.com/mishimoto-carbon-fiber-oil-catch-can.html

8. Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator – A universal fuel pressure regulator for fuel injected vehicles provided by the best fuel solutions company out there. Find out more information about this product:  http://aeromotiveinc.com/

9. Royal Purple Package – A certificate for free motor oil that you can select along with a box of useful items for your garage. This is a package for anyone who works on a car at home or in a garage by themselves. Find out more information about this product: http://www.royalpurple.com/

10. iloveracing.com Package - A great clothing package from the guys at I Love Racing will have you in some new clothes in your perfect size. Find out more about the clothes they have available: http://www.iloveracing.com/

11. Retaks Prize Package
12. Retaks Prize Package
13.DSTROYR Package
14. Meguiar’s Car Care Package
15. Formula Drift Ride A Long (Must Be 18+)
16. Formula D Family Pack of tickets (5) with VIP Access
17. Formula D Family Pack of tickets (5) with VIP Access
18. Formula Drift Autographed Helmet
19. Formula Drift Autographed Jersey
20. Drift Life Package
21. Wrecked Magazine Store Package
22. Wrecked Magazine Store Package
23. Wrecked Magazine Store Package
24. Slide America DVD
25. Slide America DVD

After four rounds of Fantasy Drift you have some drivers that are racking up points at over 6 points a round and some barely getting 1 point a round. My rough math for you to win your league was each driver needed to get you four points an event totaling in 16 points a round. This would bring your total raw points score to 64 right now. If you are playing a Pro Account on that average you are on track to win some prizes. Here are how some drivers are doing at scoring points this year in Fantasy Drift. In your league you can visit the Drivers List page to try and trade for these drivers or pick up free agents.

1. Tanner Foust – 27 points
2. Darren McNamara – 25 points
3. Vaughn Gittin Jr. – 25 points
4. Daijio Yoshihara – 21 points
5. Chris Forsberg – 20 points
6. Charles Ng – 19 points
7. Justin Pawlak – 19 points
8. Ross Petty – 18 points
9. Ken Gushi – 17 points
10. Forrest Wang – 16 points
11. Ryan Tuerck – 16 points
12. Michihiro Takatori – 15 points
13. Tyler McQuarrie – 15 points
14. Fredric Aasbo – 15 points
15. Ryuji Miki – 13 points
16. Sam Hubinette – 13 points
17. James Deane – 13 points
18. Robbie Nishida – 13 points
19. Tony Brakohiapa – 12 points
20. Matt Waldin – 11 points

During the Thursday practice it looks like a back wheel came flying off Matt Powers S14. This car cannot seem to catch a break during practice sessions. It should be an easy fix this time for Matt Powers to get some new studs in his hub for tomorrows qualifying. Sadly for Fantasy Drift players with Matt Powers points don’t start tabulating until tomorrow morning so no wreck tow off for you.

Make sure your team is in order by 11:00pm PST because non pro account rosters will be locked for the weekend. Below we have attached a drivers list so double check that all of your drivers are in attendance. Note that James Deane and Fredic Aasbo who were both top point performers at Streets of Long Beach. Some new drivers are also on the bottom of the list you might consider picking up to take a gamble.

Round 2 Formula D Drivers List
Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Rhys Millen
Tanner Foust
Ryan Tuerck
Samuel Hubinette
Patrick Mordaunt
Darren McNamara
Chris Forsberg
Daijiro Yoshihara
Ryuji Miki
Tony Brakohiapa
Stephan Verdier
Forrest Wang
Michihiro Takatori
Tyler McQuarrie
Justin Pawlak
Ken Gushi
Alex Pfeiffer
Taka Aono
Conrad Grunewald
Kyle Mohan
Ross Petty
Jodin LeJeune
Matt Powers
Charles Ng
Joon Maeng
Dean Kearney
Dennis Mertzanis
Mike Whiddett
Robbie Nishida
Eric O’Sullivan
Michael Essa
Jeff Jones
Ron Ewerth
Bill Sherman
Chris Kregorian
Cody Parkhouse
Andrew Comrie – Picard
Cyrus Martinez
Roland Gallagher
Kelvin Arreloa
Doug VanDenBrink
Chelsea DeNofa
Matt Waldin
James Robinson
Brian Wilkerson
John Wagner

Check it out if your in the neighborhood Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 6:00pm as some of the best Formula Drift drivers go sliding on the Hollywood Stars. Find out who will be attending below.

List of Drivers (tentatively):

Samuel Hubinette | 2010 Dodge Challenger
Mad Mike Whiddett | 2003 Mazda RX8
Joon Maeng | 2003 Mazda RX8
Justin Pawlak | 1989 Mazda RX7
Michael Essa | 2008 BMW 350R

Location:

Hollywood & Highland Central Courtyard