Local Hachi Roku Hero Places at SouthEast Drift Challenge II…

[puregroove]

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Equipped with a 20v blacktop 4AGE - Kelvin qualified for top 16 during the single runs and had to face the Batlground S14, then a boosted IS300 to qualify for Top 4. After moving on, Kelvin was able to take 3rd place against the Drift Emporium G35 (supercharged V8). He was later knocked out by George in the red s13, who took 2nd place.

It was the classic David vs Goliath theme. You have to give it up for all the drivers. It’s not easy following an AE86’s slower line when you have to control a car with way more horsepower. Congrats to all the drivers. Congratulations Kelvin!! I’m so proud you, dude!

Take note: There was a no passing rule in effect. Hitting cones and straightening out counted against the drivers. Spinning out, even if it was at the very end, counted heavily against final scores.

The video is posted here (http://puregroove.org/blogski/2009/09/18/local-hachi-roku-hero-places-at-southeast-drift-challenge-ii/).

Enjoi!! :bump::bump::bump:

[P-town-zenki]

BAWSS!

i'd also like to give props to whoever made the video because they did a very good job editting etc.

[FoolsDrifFWD]

I was yellin my ass off for that guy.

[DVSRX-7]

video was sick, editor of the video is great! and Big Ups to Kelvin!! shows someone's dedication in the sport.. you really dont need massive amounts of power or a sick ass body kit to win, your technique and devotion is what makes this sport great!

[cpearson]

Nice!

[Z33_kid]

great video eddie ! props to kelvin he did great out there

[Bigt8aford]

That's just amazing how he competed with them. Man deserves first fo sho!

[EJ_Allmota]

Very nice.. congrats to him..

[nvmysrt]

i like how the other two that placed had a pro shop looking cars and full race suits, then this Kelvin guy jumps out of his backyard car in a white tee. Looks like it came out of the movies.

[imports]

badass!!!

[*EFilliated*]

that shit was nice. im mad i missed it. congrats 2 him:goodjob:

[roscoe]

nice vid and congrats to the hachi

[Brian*]

But got his ass stomped by Jodin and Ron lol

[imbatman]

congrats.. from a fellow 86 driver

[tdurr]

i like how the other two that placed had a pro shop looking cars and full race suits, then this Kelvin guy jumps out of his backyard car in a white tee. Looks like it came out of the movies.

lol thats wut i was thinking. Ill stop by his place next time im in PTC and say congrats!

[puregroove]

Thanks for the comments, guys.


i like how the other two that placed had a pro shop looking cars and full race suits, then this Kelvin guy jumps out of his backyard car in a white tee. Looks like it came out of the movies.

Kelvin's, actually, wearing a race suit as well. It's just pulled down.:goodjob:

[DB4LYFE ™]

Thats badazz congratz to that dude and reps puregroove...

~DB4LYFE

[jdmjohn]

mad props to kelvin and his ae86:goodjob:
mad props to eddie and his footage:camera:

[Hachi_DRFT]

But got his ass stomped by Jodin and Ron lol
hmmmm correct me if i'm wrong but he finished 3rd. He losed to a red S13 so he's on the podem. so that only leaves one spot. that means one of the g35's didnt make it. so how did he get his ass whooped by both of them :???:
plz explain

[Big_Dave]

Amazing video and Kelvin did a great job, and you too Leon for giving up your harness so he could make it there at all. You guys are awsome and make a great team. Thanks for reminding everyone that the AE platform is still competive. And Thanks Eddie for getting the proof of this for everyone to see

[puregroove]

^^word, homies!

[brownhornet]

He faced some monster cars, and still went out and did his thing. Much respect! :yay:

[HillClimbGuy]

good job man ol skool cars can still get the job done

[EL42]

amazin,is that the one from the corolla meet with yellow lights?

[Jecht]

I lol'd at the G35 having to take a really odd line to slow down and to avoid passing (around 3:35ish).

The guy obviously has talent but the no passing rule is what held the others back.

[garrick]

kelvin's gettin there! props to a good friend and ole boss. P.S. if you have some VHT leftover let me get it.

[Hachi_DRFT]

amazin,is that the one from the corolla meet with yellow lights?
yep thats it

[EL42]

^^^cool,i saw the way he threw the car into the parking space in front of that resturant. i knew he could drive.

[sunami02]

Thanks everyone for the up!! Eddie thanks a MILLIE!!