Hooman Rahimi Teaches Ismo Leikola How TO DRIFT

ISMO, the COMEDIAN learns to DRIFT from PRO DRIFTER

In an unforgettable crossover of comedy and high-octane motorsport, this week’s Konig content drop presents Hooman Rahimi, Pro Spec Formula Drift driver, teaching internationally acclaimed comedian Ismo Leikola the art of drifting. Set against the backdrop of a local track in Clarksville, Tennessee, this collaboration fuses humor and adrenaline as Ismo, a Finnish comedy star with a background in rally racing, takes his first steps into the thrilling world of drifting.

The episode begins with Hooman and Ismo gearing up for an intense yet fun training session. Hooman recognizes that Ismo’s rally background provides a solid foundation, making it easy for him to adapt to the mechanics of drift control. Starting with donuts and figure eights, Ismo quickly finds his rhythm. His natural skill and sharp sense of humor make for an entertaining mix as he navigates the techniques. Hooman is impressed by Ismo’s progress, noting he’s advancing faster than most new drivers.

The experience isn’t without its laughs. Ismo’s reactions—somewhere between awe and mischief—highlight the unpredictability of learning to drift. With each lap, Ismo’s confidence grows, culminating in smooth track maneuvers that showcase his ability to harness power while keeping control.

The episode wraps up with Hooman and Ismo reflecting on the excitement and financial commitment of motorsport hobbies, sharing a laugh over the costs involved in “getting hooked” on drifting. This episode isn’t just about teaching drifting; it’s a high-energy, humorous journey that highlights the thrill of stepping out of one’s comfort zone to master something new.

KONIG X GREASE MONKEY GAMES STUDIO

We are incredibly excited to announce our partnership with Grease Monkey Games Studio, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands and the creator of the popular Torque Motorsports series. We have partnered up to introduce the first-ever interoperable wheel NFTs to Torque Drift 2 and other games in the Torque Motorsport games franchise in the second half of this year.

Torque Drift 2 is a racing game that leverages blockchain technology to offer an immersive and true-to-life drifting experience based on true digital ownership. As the official on-chain game for Formula DRIFT, Torque Drift 2 will deliver a range of authentic racing experiences for Web2 and Web3 gamers alike as it releases content and features through 2023 and 2024 for PC, with console availability to follow. Torque Drift 2 is part of the REVV Motorsport ecosystem of metaverse racing games.

Konig-licensed NFTs for Torque Drift 2 will be interoperable in Torque Burnout and Torque Drift, the previous mobile titles developed by Grease Monkey Games under the Torque Motorsport portfolio. Interoperability is an important feature of blockchain gaming, as it allows players to have true ownership of their assets, giving them more flexibility and freedom in how they use their assets.

The first Konig-licensed NFT drop will feature eight of the company’s most sought-after alloys, including the Hypergram, Dekagram, and Ampliform, among others. The collection is aimed at existing motorsport fans as well as people interested in the NFT market.

For more on Grease Monkey Games and Torque Drift 2 click the link below!

https://www.greasemonkeygames.com/games

These Are Not Car Enthusiasts || BTW

On today’s podcast, Scott and Rich talk about some recent tragic news and an on-going issue that is affecting car enthusiasts. Recently “takeovers” have been more popular and frequent. A recent takeover in New Jersey has made national news in the worst way possible. The guys talk about the issues that arise from these takeovers and what us car enthusiasts have to deal with as a result from these reckless events.

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Taking on Utah Motorsports campus track!!! Ft. Alec Robbins (FD)

Formula Drift Utah has passed and the season is coming towards an end. It has been a great season for all of our drivers so far and everyone hopes to end it on a high note. Each driver and their teams run into their fair share of problems along the way and need to make adjustments on the fly. Here is a little peak at what these drivers and their teams go through to be successful.

A season update from our FD pro driver Alec Robbins: “It’s been a hard fought few weeks for the team!  After a great weekend at Gridlife Alpine Horizon festival we found an oil leak while doing general maintenance on the car.  We replaced the leaking seal and got the car prepped for a new round of FD at Utah Motorsports Complex.  Being a new track practice was pretty crucial,  however after just two runs we noticed our new oil seal was again starting to leak.  Because the seal is not an easy one to replace we decided to do two more runs then cut our practice short to save the car for qualifying.  The car however had different plans and on our 3rd run the seal blew completely out spraying oil on the hot exhaust and catching fire.  Luckily the fire was contained under the car and went out before I even noticed anything had happened.  We got the car back to the pit and got to work, pulling the transmission, clutch, bell housing, ect. in order to get to the rear main seal and get it replaced before qualifying started.  We finished the job and got up to the line no more than 5 mins before our qualifying run!  I got my thoughts together and went out for my first pass,  I got a little too aggressive and overshot the 2nd outside zone which put my rear tires in the dirt and messed up my line for the remainder of the run.  We got a chance at a second run and I was able to put it together and get a score high enough to get us into competition.  However our engine again started leaking.  We had all day Friday to get the seal replaced once again, however after some compression and leak down testing it was clear our motor was getting worn and showing signs of worn piston rings or cylinder damage.  In order to get through competition the team came up with an ingenuitive plan to mount a vacuum in the car attached to the valve cover to attempt to suck excess pressure from the crankcase.  The plan worked and I was able to get two practice runs before competition started.  We still had our work cut out for us, going against 2 time champion Fredric Aasbo in top 32.  The Engine was starting to misfire on run up but I stayed on throttle and was able to put down a pretty solid chase run behind Fredric.  This was only my second chase run I had all weekend.  In my lead I was able to drive one of my best laps of the weekend.  The car pushed wide on the last outside zone when the tires wore out, putting me two tires off. however it was still a great showing after pushing through all of our issues.  Fredric was able to take the win,  but it still felt like a win for me and the team.  We have a Fresh Motor going into the car for the final round in just about 1 month!”

Alec, congratulations to you and your team on a great season so far. We wish you the best of luck at Irwindale. Cheers.

Cars Under $10,000 2022! || BTW

On today’s podcast, Luis and Rich search the market to find what a $10,000 car budget can get you in 2022. With the car market’s pricing in shambles, it is a hard time to figure out what is a good or fair deal. If you are looking for a new car and are on a budget, check out this podcast.

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Formula Drift Travis Reeder || BTW

On today’s podcast, Scott and Luis are joined with special guest Formula Drift pro driver Travis Reeder. With only two events left this season, Travis sits in the top 10 and can make a big impact in these upcoming events. The guys get to talk with Travis about his season so far, plans moving forward and more.

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Website: ► https://travisreedermotorsports.com

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Formula Drift Prospec Derek Madison || BTW

On today’s podcast, Scott and Luis are joined with special guest Derek Madison. Derek is a Formula Drift Prospec driver who is in the midst of having a fantastic season. Derek and the guys talk about his season performance, recent events, and more.

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MSPEK Performance at FDSTL! Daniel Stuke & Kasey Kohl || BTW

On today’s podcast, we are joined Formula Drift drivers, Dan Stuke & Kasey Kohl.

After an eventful round at FDSTL, we sit down and have a conversation about what went down at FDSTL and what to expect from the MSPEK team moving forward!

For more on Kasey Kohl, Dan Stuke and MSPEK Performance:
MSPEK’s Instagram: ► @mspekperformance
MSPEK’s Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/mspekperformance
MSPEK’s YouTube: ► https://www.youtube.com/c/MspeKPerformance

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Behind The Wheel Podcast: MSPEK Performance Daniel Stuke & Kasey Kohl

On today’s podcast, we are joined Formula Drift PROSPEC Drivers, Kasey Kohl & Daniel Stuke

After an eventful round at FDSTL, we sit down and have a conversation about what went down at FDSTL and what to expect from the MSPEK team moving forward!

For more on Kasey Kohl, Daniel Stuke and MSPEK Performance:
MSPEK’s Instagram: ► @mspekperformance
MSPEK’s Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/mspekperformance
MSPEK’s YouTube: ► https://www.youtube.com/c/MspeKPerformance

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Behind The Wheel Podcast: BRIAN WADMAN [FORMULA DRIFT]

From Snowmobiles and street bikes to Nissan 240SX’s!!! Since 2015, Wadman has been on a tear! Competing in US Drift, Klutch Kickers and now, Formula Drift ProSpec. Wadman stumbled onto Drifting after watching a Ready Set Drift demo for a car show at Lime Rock Park, Brian hasn’t look back since! In this podcast, he talks about what it takes to send it and what his future looks like in Drift!!!

For more on Brian Wadman, check out:
Instagram: ► @wadman_drift
Website: ► https://www.wadmandrift.com/
Facebook: ► https://www.facebook.com/wadmandrift/
YouTube: ► Wadman Drift YouTube channel

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