Shop Talk
Before we come to a close on the new year, we wanted to make time to write a quick note to all of our followers.
We have had so many exciting [...]
Were very excited to attend the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon as guest of Kenji Yamanaka. We hope to see some great cars meet some cool pepole and eat some killer [...]
2009 Drift Highlights
Before we come to a close on the new year, we wanted to make time to write a quick note to all of our followers.
We have had so many exciting things too share with you that’s been happening in 2009, but have had to keep a lid on a lot of our latest advancements. Not to mention, we’ve been so busy lately we’re not even sure what state or country we are in most of the time!
Anyway, we have a slew of new posts and new releases we’re thrilled to finally be able to share with you in early 2010!
Until then, we want to share some new photos of our driver Kenji Yamanaka heralding from Japan, as well as turn you on to his blog.
His blog – the American Dream – is tremendously popular in the Japanese and worldwide drift community.
Click here to view the official blog of Kenji Yamanaka – the American Dream.
Fresh press release!!!!! Welcome Kenji Yamanaka
(Hayward, CA) As the 2009 Formula Drift season comes to a close preparations for 2010 are at full speed with Bridgeway Motorsports as they have now signed on crowd-favorite Kenji Yamanaka for their Drifting Program. Kenji Yamanaka is well known for his off track charismatic antics and loveable personality and his aggressive ”drift to win” attitude on the track. Kenji Yamanaka’s Formula Drift experience goes as far back as 2005 drifting for multiple teams including the famous Hankook Tires / JIC Magic team from 2005 to 2007 finishing 6th place overall in 2007.
“We are excited to have such a great driver and person in our presence.” commented Team Owner, Adrian “Birdman” Papajohn, “Bridgeway Motorsports is proud to support Kenji Yamanaka in 2010 and beyond. We want to see Kenji become the ‘Top Dog’ again in Formula Drift and we know that we can provide Kenji with the proper vehicle, team, and support that he needs to get on the podium.” Going back to Kenji’s previous success, Bridgeway Motorsports brought back Kenji’s former Team Manager, Yukio Taira to help build the team and lead them into victory “I took a break from Drifting but this cohesive group of people, vehicles, and sponsors that we have accumulated attracted me so much. Kenji is such an excellent choice for a driver. I hope that my experience in Drifting will benefit the Bridgeway Motorsports Team and I am humbled that they have asked me to help them build this wonderful program. We know that Kenji and the Bridgeway Motorsports Team will go far.” said Yukio Taira.
Kenji Yamanaka will again be piloting his favorite and proven chassis, a Nissan Silvia S15. This particular S15 has a sentimental value as it is the same S15 that he used in the 2005 to 2007 seasons from JIC Magic Japan that lead Kenji to numerous podiums, television coverage, magazine features, and even broke the Buttonwillow Time Attack record in 2007. The JIC Magic S15 took a 2 year break as it made its way to several countries and will now call Bridgeway Motorsports its home. Kenji Yamanaka has touted that he has an American Heart and a Japanese Body. With that in mind, Team Owner Adrian “Birdman” Papajohn decided that NASCAR GM LS-Based V8 will be put into the car to keep Kenji’s mantra. “It’s a proven power plant in Drifting so far and we want to make sure that Kenji’s Bridgeway Motorsports Nissan S15 will make it from practice to podium with minimal issues.” said Adrian “Birdman” Papajohn. Addition to the massive torque making motor, a quick change rear end will be added to give Kenji the maximum gearing customization possible as it rumbles from each of the series’ stops.
Bridgeway Motorsports looks forward to success in the 2010 season with Kenji Yamanaka and the Nissan S15. Bridgeway Motorsports would like to thank our current supporters SEIBON, JIC Magic, BRIDE USA, Vertex T&E, Show-Up, Signal Auto, Mazora Paint / Nippon Paint, Apex’i, Memphis Car Audio, and Fulmer Helmets. If you are interested in more information about the Bridgeway Motorsports Team or for sponsorship information please contact Team Manager, Yukio Taira atyukio@bridgewaymotorsports.com
Impreza Body kits straight from Japan
Kits are on the way along with a whole lot more………
Stuck at the Port of Oakland
Finally they cleared……
Seibon Sponsorship
We are thrilled to announce that Seibon Carbon Fiber has just sponsored Bridgeway Motorsports! They are going to be extremely lightweight and FAST. We are also proud to announce that in lieu of this sponsorship, we will be offering a full line of Seibon Carbon products to you. Bridgeway Motorsports will be exclusively carrying the new Dry Carbon just released on the market. It is incredibly lightweight and very strong. We’re anticipating a great relationship between Seibon Carbon and Bridgeway Motorsports, as we both test the market with the new Dry Carbon in the Impreza race and street platform. Thank you Seibon Carbon!
M Sport Wide Body Kits
Tanka from Team Orange Japan has teamed up Bridgeway Motorsports by sponsoring M Sport wide body kits from Japan! These will be the same wide body kits used on the Team Orange Drift cars for the D1 Grand Prix. The Imprezas racing for Bridgeway Motorsports will be the only other Imprezas in the United States to have M Sports Wide Body Kits and will be available for sale exclusively through Bridgeway Motorsports. Please contact our sales team for details.
Moton Suspension has Arrived!
The custom Moton Suspension has arrived! After 6 weeks of production, we are very pleased to finally have the custom 3-way adjustable Moton Coil Overs. They were built specifically for the Bridgeway Motorsports Imprezas. Moton will be working with Bridgeway Motorsports to set up the Imprezas track side and will be testing during the off-season this winter.
Cosworth joins the team
Cosworth sponsors Bridgeway Motorsports and will be providing custom EJ long blocks built from the ground up. After a few long meetings, the deposits have been made for the prototype EJ long blocks from Cosworth. They are working extensively with Bridgeway Motorsports to build custom EJ long blocks that are going to produce even more power than the record-breaking motor for the 2008 season. Very, very exciting stuff – be sure to stay tuned as we will keep you up to date with more info.
Project Cars Update
The project cars are looking incredible, as the cages are both nearly completed and the suspension is being ordered. We have ordered a set of 3-way adjustable Moton dampeners for each Impreza and are paid in full. They are being custom made for our rigorous specifications for our entire road racing duties this upcoming year. We are exciting to be working with Moton – as they are one of the leaders in full race suspension in the world!
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