February 2nd, 2010 by SED

January 31st, 2010 by SED

Time to kick off the 2010 season with our first practice event at Atlanta’s Turner Field!

Full information is available on the forum and registration is linked on the sidebar.

January 15th, 2010 by SED

Just came across this little montage of some of the 2009 action at Turner Field.  Hope you guys are ready for 2010!

December 31st, 2009 by SED

We hope that you all have a wonderful and safe new years! See you in 2010!

December 17th, 2009 by SED

Its last minute but we have just enough time for one last get together before the end of the year.  So make sure to drop by Manhattan Pizza Monday the 21st!

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December 7th, 2009 by SED

Our good friends at Motor Mavens just published their coverage of our season closer “Land of the Great”.  As always they did a superb job.  Great photos and a very nice write up.  If you haven’t already done so bookmark Motor Mavens!  These guys always seem to get the insider info first.

See the write up here!

December 4th, 2009 by SED

Southeast Drift couldn’t end 2009, a year of tremendous growth with just a normal practice event.  In addition to the “Land of the Great” practice day a Tandem Competition was schedule the same night under the lights of Gresham Motorsports Park.  A record pay-out of $2,000 was also offered.  Drivers from as far away as NC, NJ, NV, and OH came to compete as well as many of our local Georgia and Tennessee regulars!

The “Land of the Great” practice day went off without a hitch.  The staff and volunteers all did a great job of keeping the cars moving as quickly and safely as possible to ensure the maximum amount of seat time for everyone.  Two courses were setup.  Those registered for the tandem competition ran a course utilizing the big bank and a transition into the infield very similar to that of Irwindale Speedway.  The practice only participants ran a flat course through the pit road and infield sections.  Both layouts tested the drivers with a unique set of challenges.

Eventual event winner Forrest Wang makes a practice run around the huge half mile oval banking.

Practice group “A” lines up for a session on the infield course.

After the practice sessions ended and night fell everyone geared up for the main event.  Unfortunately some drivers had to withdraw from the competition due to mechanical failures suffered in practice.

The Top 8 drivers assemble on the back straight.

The Top Eight had some intense battles.  The Top Four drivers that moved on were super consistent and well deserving.  George Grob, Andy Sapp, Nick Thomas, and Sammy Tiger were knocked out, allowing Jodin Lejeune, Dennis Mertzanis, Chanin “A” Prapapyuenyong, and Forrest Wang to move on for a chance at the podium.

Jodin Lejeune (G35) takes a high line against Chanin “A” Prapapyuenyong (R32 Skyline) to secure 3rd.

Forrest Wang (G35) and Dennis Mertzanis (240SX) ran a OMT in their battle for 1st and 2nd place.

After the smoke had cleared the announcers and staff met the drivers in front of the grand stands to announce the top finishing order.

The podium winners were Forrest Wang 1st, Dennis Mertzanis 2nd, and Jodin Lejeune 3rd.

Southeast Drift would like to thank all the drivers, the all volunteer staff, all our partners, the supportive staff of Gresham Motorsports Park, and especially all the fans for making this event such a huge success.  We could not have asked for a better season closer then this!  We will be picking up exactly where we left off in 2010.  We have a lot in store for next season and we can wait for you all to be a part of it again!

Photo Credits:

Alexander Grant Gallery

J. McWhorter Gallery

Kulerwerks Gallery

SouthrnFresh Gallery, Video & Write Up

Huntsville Car Scene Gallery, Videos Write Up

KPF Photography Gallery

December 3rd, 2009 by SED

Puregroove and Garage Zero just dropped this video from Drivers Only 3 held Oct. 31st at Gresham Motorsports Park.  These guys are regulars at SED events.  They always bring out some really cool cars to run so make sure to look for them in 2010.   Thanks for taking the time to shoot this footage and sharing it with us!

SoutheastDrift’s Drivers Only 3 Drift Event from puregroove_dot_org on Vimeo.

November 30th, 2009 by SED

Just wanted to quickly update everyone with the winners of Saturday’s 2009 season closing Tandem Competition at Gresham Motorsports Park.  Forrest Wang driving for Drift Emporium was the big winner Saturday taking the $1,000 payout!  We are waiting on some media before we do our full event wrap up but it will be posted later this week so make sure to check back.

Also here is a quick video showing some of the top 8 battles!  The video really shows the speed these guys are running as well as the size of the facility.

November 18th, 2009 by SED

DRIVERS LIST*

Southeast Drift is excited to welcome a diverse and talented field from across the country to compete in our season closer November 28th at Gresham Motosports Park in Jefferson, GA.  The tandem competition is guaranteed to be fierce.  Make sure to come early and check out the “Land of the Great” practice event from 9-5 before the evening comp gets underway.

*Tentative, check back, more to be added.