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Name: : Chris Forsberg

Location: : Baltimore, Maryland

Facebook: : https://www.facebook.com/ChrisForsbergRacing

Twitter: : https://www.twitter.com/chrisforsberg64

YouTube: : https://www.youtube.com/user/chrisforsbergracing

Instagram: : https://www.instagram.com/chrisforsberg64

Vehicle Owner Name: : Chris Forsberg

Engine

Nissan VK56
Mishimoto Universal Dual Pass Race Radiator

DRIVER INTERVIEW

Why do you race? I drift for the sheer love of speed and adrenaline.

What does the start of your day entail? I start every day with a good breakfast. Then, depending on if it’s a track day or not, I work out. I skip the workout on track days so that I don’t end up being sore.

How much time do you dedicate to practice between events? Hardly ever, it is more important that our car be in perfect running condition than for us to go to the track and beat on it all the time.

What do you do to stay in shape during the season? I do a variety of workouts; I also ride bicycles whenever possible.

Where do you practice when at home? If we ever do test it is generally at Irwindale Speedway or Willow Springs Raceway.

Any funny road trip stories from your career? I have crossed the country over 10 times now… there are too many stories to try to pinpoint one.

Is there any other sport you actively participate in? No, drifting occupies 100% of my time.

Are there any sponsors or specific people out there you would like to thank for helping you get to the races? I would like to thank all of my sponsors, past and current. All my family and friends who have been so helpful and supportive over the years. And of course, Kevin Wells and Sergio Ramirez for being the best crew in drifting.

If you were trapped on a deserted island and could only bring one movie and one CD, what would they be? I would bring Castaway cause if Tom Hanks can survive and escape the island, so can I! Who owns CD’s anymore?

What would be on the plate of your last meal ever? Some sort of surf and turf combo because who cares how expensive it is at that point.

Your biggest pet peeve(s)? Crooked silverware at the table.

What music do you listen to? Rock and roll mainly but a little dance music here and there never hurt anyone.

One item you never leave the house without. Can’t really say “never” cause I’m constantly forgetting my keys and my wallet at home.

Favorite sports team? L.A. Galaxy.

What’s your favorite thing to do in your free time? I love riding bicycles, being outdoors, and hanging out with friends.

Suspension, & Brakes

Suspension
KW 3-way competition coilovers
Voodoo13 knuckles and arms

Brakes
ASD handbrake, rotor hats, and caliper mounts
Wilwood pedals, calipers, and rotors

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2014
Formula Drift Pro Championship
Round 1 - Long Beach GP Street Course - Long Beach, CA | April 4 - 5
Round 2 - Road Atlanta - Braselton, GA | May 9 - 10
Round 3 - Homestead-Miami Speedway - Homestead, FL | May 30 - 31
Round 4 - Wall Speedway - Wall, NJ | June 20 - 21
Round 5 - Evergreen Speedway - Monroe, WA | July 18 - 19
Round 6 - Texas Motor Speedway - Fort Worth, TX | September 12 - 13
Round 7 - Irwindale Speedway - Irwindale, CA | October 10 - 11

PAST ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS

2014
Placed 1st at Formula Drift Round 1, Long Beach

2013
Placed 3rd at Formula Drift Round 1, Long Beach
Placed 3rd at Formula Drift Round 4, Wall
Placed 1st at Formula Drift Round 5, Throwdown
Placed 3rd at Formula Drift Round 6, Showdown

2012
Placed 2nd at Formula Drift Round 3, West Palm Beach
Placed 3rd at Formula Drift Round 4, Wall
Judge of the Xtreme Drift Circuit Championship series
Currently 3rd most winningest driver in Formula Drift history

2011
Placed 2nd at Formula Drift Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina
Qualified 1st at Formula Drift Round 3, West Palm Beach
Placed 2nd at Formula Drift Round 5, Seattle
Placed 3rd at Formula Drift Round 7, Irwindale
Judge of the Xtreme Drift Circuit Championship series
Formula Drift Team Manager of the Year
Placed 3rd in Formula Drift Series Championship

2010
Placed 1st at Formula Drift Team Drift, Long Beach Grand Prix
Placed 3rd at Formula Drift Round 2, Road Atlanta
Judge of the Xtreme Drift Circuit Championship series
Placed 6th in Formula Drift Series Championship

2009
FORMULA DRIFT CHAMPION
TIRES.COM TRIPLE CROWN CHAMPION
Formula Drift Driver of the Year
Qualified 1st at Formula Drift Round 1, Long Beach
Placed 1st at Formula Drift Team Drift, Long Beach Grand Prix
Placed 1st at Formula Drift Round 2, Road Atlanta
Placed 3rd at Formula Drift Round 4, Las Vegas
Placed 1st at Formula Drift Round 5, Seattle

2008
Team Owner of the Year Nominee
Placed 1st at Formula Drift Round 1, Long Beach
Placed 1st at Formula Drift Team Drift, Long Beach Grand Prix
Placed 1st in Formula Drift Team Drift Championship with Drift Alliance
Placed 5th in Formula Drift Series Championship
Placed 6th in Formula Drift World Finals

2007
TIRES.COM TRIPLE CROWN CHAMPION
Formula Drift Driver of the Year, Biggest Rivalry, and Hardest Charger of the Year
Placed 1st at Formula Drift Round 2, Road Atlanta
1st privately owned team to win a Formula Drift Pro Championship event
Qualified 1st at Formula Drift Round 3, West Virginia
Placed 1st at Ziptied All Star Team Drift, Willow Springs
Placed 1st at Formula Drift Team Drift, San Jose
Placed 1st at Formula Drift Round 5, Infineon Raceway
Placed 2nd at Formula Drift Round 7, Irwindale Speedway
Placed 2nd in Formula Drift Series Championship
Judge of the 2007 Drift Mania Canadian Championship series

2006
Formula Drift Best Looking Car of the Year
Placed 1st at Formula Drift Team Drift, Long Beach
Placed 1st at World Drift Series Team Drift Beijing, China

2005
Formula Drift Best Comeback of the Year
1st Place at Formula Drift, Irwindale
Placed 6th in Formula Drift Series Championship

2004
Placed 2nd at inaugural Formula Drift, Road Atlanta
Placed 3rd at Formula Drift, Houston
Placed 3rd in Formula Drift Series Championship
Only driver to defeat Samuel Hubinette in Formula D 2004 season competition.
1st American to defeat a Japanese D1 driver in tandem competition
Placed 5th in first ever D1 Grand Prix US vs. Japan, Irwindale Speedway

2003
Course designer and instructor at first organized East Coast events. (DGTRials 2003)
Aces High member of DGTRials.
Featured in October 2003 Wired magazine article on drifting, alongside Tony Angelo.

SPONSORS

Mishimoto
NOS Energy Drink
Hankook Tires
Champion
Nissan
AEM Filtration
Voodoo13
Takata
Shining Monkey
Clarion
ACT Clutch
SSR Wheels
The Driveshaft Shop
Seibon Carbon
KW Suspension
Alpinestars
Recaro
Hoonigan
AHM Performance
Jim Wolf Technology
Velo
Vie
V-LED's
GoPro
BASF
Croll's Customs

VEHICLE INTERIOR

Recaro HANS SPA kevlar seats
Takata 6 point harnesses

VEHICLE WHEELS & TIRES

Tires
Hankook Ventus RS-3 F: 245/50/18 R: 265/40/18

Wheels
SSR GTF01