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All-access look at monster 1,000 hp 2020 Toyota GR Supra engine plan
LOS ANGELES, California (September 10, 2019) - In the latest episode of his popular 1,000 horsepower 2020 Toyota GR Supra series on YouTube, master engine builder Stephan Papadakis breaks down the inner workings of a four-stroke motor while showcasing the design, prototyping and manufacturing of components he will use to triple the all-new Supra engine's power output.
New YouTube series reveals secrets of a master engine builder
Legendary builder Stephan Papadakis today embarks on a four-part YouTube series revealing for the first time what it takes to modify an all-new 2020 Toyota GR Supra engine into a 1,000 horsepower monster.
Fredric Aasbo holds slim lead in Formula Drift championship
MADISON, Illinois (August 11, 2019) -- Fredric Aasbo and the Rockstar Energy Drink / Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla Hatchback fought hard to a second-place result in St. Louis, coming out of the weekend with a slim hold on the Formula Drift championship points lead. With two rounds remaining in the competition season, Aasbo has a one-point advantage over two-time defending champion James Deane. "What an incredible weekend of competition," said Aasbo as he stepped off the podium, trophy in hand. "I wasn't sure how I felt about this new course layout at first, but the more I drove the...
Fredric Aasbo leads points after Seattle shakeups
MONROE, Washington (July 21, 2019) – Fredric Aasbo and the Rockstar Energy Drink / Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla Hatchback maintain a slim lead in the Formula Drift championship points, despite a host of upsets this weekend that sidelined the top three title contenders in the event’s Round of 16. “It was definitely an exciting day for drifting to see all those shakeups,” said Aasbo. “That’s one of the things I love about this sport: you have to put it all out there for every battle and there’s no predicting what can happen.” Early round drama included big contact between former...
Fredric Aasbo leads Formula Drift series points heading into Seattle
MONROE, Washington (July 17, 2019) - Fredric Aasbo and the Rockstar Energy Drink / Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla Hatchback return to the Pacific Northwest this Friday and Saturday for Round 5 of the 2019 Formula Drift championship The driver is hoping to extend his podium streak. He earned a win at Round 3 in Atlanta and finished second last month in New Jersey. "Going into Seattle, it's about keeping the momentum going," said Aasbo. "After spending the past month in Europe with my Toyota 86-X, I'm excited to drive the Rockstar Energy Drink / Nexen Tire Toyota Corolla Hatchback in...