Ford adds Domestic drifter

[hybrid_flyer]

Hey all, anybody see the blurb in the new modified?? Ford is entering a Mustang GT into drift competitions. Its gonna be piloted by Ken Gushi who just signed with Toyo.

Comments?? Opinions?? Anybody care for a mint??

[PGBrian]

this news is really old.

[BuudWeizErr]

2 mustangs

Gushi and Gitten

half of the US pro dirfters got new cars this year.

[PGBrian]

2 mustangs

Gushi and Gitten

half of the US pro dirfters got new cars this year.

dude. you have no idea....just wait.

[drftnassmofo]

gushis a fuggin traitor!!!! NOOOOOO imbout ta go

[azncorruptedo17]

dude. you have no idea....just wait.

i have an idea =]

[hybrid_flyer]

i thought gitten was still in his S13

[azncorruptedo17]

not next season, he'll be pilotting the falken ford

[hybrid_flyer]

crazy...i kind of guessed they would since GM and Dodge got in on the act. All thats left now is for somebody to be drifitng in a Mercedes LOL

[drftnassmofo]

well i guess i could just take his s13 off him now since hes a friggin punka$$ god i hate ford

[azncorruptedo17]

lol... we're going to be rebuilding the motor for his s13... not sure what the plans are for that car. I've heard he's selling it? and also heard that he will still be drifting it? (when he doesn't use the mustang)

[accel junky]

I think its great that domestic and import cars are getting together in this new sport.

[Jesse SR20]

I think its great that domestic and import cars are getting together in this new sport.

So do I. I was embarassed when the crowd boo'd Millen in the GTO at last years D1 in Irwindale. Very closed minded to think only Japanese cars should be drifting. I cheered for him all the way.

It's all about driver ability. I don't care if you drive a Radio Flyer with a chainsaw motor. If you can drift, you can drift.

[xero1]

does anyone have any pictures of the ford drift car?

[kelly_s]

i saw a picture of one when it was at sema i think. it was white.

[M3Racer]

I pulled this off of another forum, not my words

"Toyo Tires® and Ford Racing Performance PartsAnnounce 2005 Ford Mustang GT Drift Car with Driver Ken Gushi

Toyo Tires® and Ford Racing Performance Parts announce their all new 2005 Ford Mustang GT drift car equipped with Toyo Proxes T1-S™ ultra-high performance radials in 255/45R18 front and 285/40R18 rear sizes. Piloting this exciting new Mustang is 18-year-old Ken Gushi, a rising young star in the sport of Drifting.

The white Mustang features a GT-R themed body kit that includes front and rear fascias, rocker cover, quarters, a rear wing and blue competition stripes. The American muscle staccato and tire smoking horsepower will come from a 4.6-liter 4-valve V8 Supercharged Cobra “Terminator” engine with an anticipated 500+ rear wheel horsepower. Pumping massive quantities of air and fuel through the engine is a Ford Racing - Whipple Supercharger Upgrade Kit, a Cobra Air Meter and Clean Air Tube and a Magna Flow Cat-back Performance Exhaust System. Additional components include a 4.10 Ring & Pinion Upgrade Kit, Custom 2-piece Driveshaft and a Cobra “Terminator” 6-speed T-56 Manual Transmission. A full suspension treatment will be applied to this car, while interior components include Cobra R Recaro Racing Seats and a full complement of Ford Racing Gauges.

The 18-inch Cobra “R” chrome wheels will be shod with Proxes T1-S™ radials from Toyo Tires®. Toyo’s Proxes T1-S™ provides the ultimate in traction for street performance machines. Its DSOC II™ computer design technology ensures a quality performance product, while its aggressive tread design enhances the appearance of your car.

The newest member of Team Toyo Drift is Ken Gushi, who will be piloting this wild 2005 Ford Mustang GT. Gushi was born in Okinawa, Japan, but has spent much of his life in the U.S. At a young age, he had already won events such as the $10,000.00 Winner-Take-All International Drifting Shoot-Out during the Road & Track U.S. Sports Car Invitational. Gushi has enjoyed great media popularity having been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and several youth market and niche automotive publications. Look for Ken Gushi and his Toyo Tires® and Ford Racing Performance Parts 2005 Ford Mustang GT at a drifting event near you."

What I don't get is the "Toyo’s Proxes T1-S™ provides the ultimate in traction for street performance machines." also heres some pics for anyone to lazy to google it.

http://www.drifting.com/forums...=9641

[azncorruptedo17]

yep old news =]

[Teh Luckinator]

For his S13, I heard he'd be driving the Mustang in West Coast events, and the S13 on East Coast events.

[ward]

there are some pictures of the ford here http://www.speedoptions.com/articles/4766/ anyway you gota be stoked for the kid getting big factory $$ for doing what he loves hell if he could drift a litle rascal and get paid id say "knock yourself out" good for him

[azncorruptedo17]

hmm i think its up to the sponsors for that... they're gonna tell him when and where to use the car and he can't say no ^_^

[turbo_dreams]

there are some pictures of the ford here http://www.speedoptions.com/articles/4766/ anyway you gota be stoked for the kid getting big factory $$ for doing what he loves hell if he could drift a litle rascal and get paid id say "knock yourself out" good for him

Posted by: burdd (1/18/05 01:06:55 PM)

I think this car can still be beat by a honda accord whipped up to shape

wtf!!??thats what somebody said in that forum...funny

[HashiriyaS14]

gushis a fuggin traitor!!!!

Gushi is NOT a traitor. That kid is STRONG with the force...he could be driving a Renault Le Car and still pwn your mama. Besides, the S13 is HIS PERSONAL car. I'm sure he'd rather professionaly drift something that someone else is paying for (yes, I know he had sponsorships before too).

To be honest, I really want to see what he can do with the new 'stang platform.\

He was a professional drifter before he had his actual driver's license. That's just retarded, lol.