DRIFT AVENGERS Promo Video

JBizzle · 07-03-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by driftavengers09

James, I just need to let this forum know that I have a zero tolerance policy about drugs in my home and in my businesses. Many people are no longer working for me, including my record label, if they do anything illegal. PERIOD.
My son and I were abused by his father, who was a coke addict, and there are no exceptions to this. My son has no other family besides me.. we're all we have. Nothing in this world, or noone in this world is going to get in the way of me giving him a chance at a life of happiness.
I hope you understand. Please dont start bashing my son on here. He is a child. thank you.

The object of the Drift Avengers is to help hold each other up and be a family. Dean is the future and my place in life is to give him the role model he needs to go the right direction with his life. Lets try to stay on point with the matter at hand instead of accusing us of things that are not true.

markyd0s · 07-03-2009, 09:23 AM

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driftavengers09 · 07-03-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by D1GP USA

Dear D1GP USA Fans,

As mentioned in previous blogs, D1GP USA made a clerical error in Miami that resulted in James Bondurant being moved from the 16th position to the 17th position. This clerical error was caught by our staff right away and immediately following the drivers meeting, prior to the top 16, we informed James Bondurant of the error which put him out of the top 16 competition and moved Will Parsons into the competition. We immediately moved into competition with the correct results.

Unfortunately, the events that have transpired since that time constitute a gross violation of the D1GP USA Rules and Regulations by James Bondurant, his team owner Ruth Surrey and his mechanic “Dr. Z.” as he is known (collectively the Parties). These violations include, but are not limited to:

D1GP USA Rulebook Re: Conduct
• refusing to cooperate with, interfering with, or obstructing the action of the Officials, Competition Director or others in the performance of their duties.

Infraction by the Parties:
• Attempting to coerce D1GP USA Officials and staff to overturn a judgment via text and phone messages during the May 30th event.

D1GP USA Rulebook Re: Conduct
• Public criticism of the event or the series, its Officials or Sponsors

Infraction by the Parties:
• Public and numerous posts on drifting.com by the team owner, mechanic and driver. These posts include allegations of cheating by judges, drug use by a certain judge and more. While the parties in question have been asked repeatedly by members of the forum and by D1GP USA to provide proof of such allegations, no proof has ever been produced by the Parties. It is our position that there is no proof and that this has been done in an attempt to defame the judge in question and the series for personal gain

D1GP USA Rulebook Re: Unsportsmanlike Conduct
• Inappropriate, objectionable, threatening, or profane language or gestures

Infraction by the Parties:
• On drifting.com James Bondurant has posted messages to fans re: meeting them with the implied intent to fight. This constitutes a threat. Ruth Surrey and “Dr. Z” have posted numerous messages implying profane language with the use of the word censored in lieu of profane language, whereas the drift fan can understand the underlying tone of the conversation being directed at them. Dr. Z. during an interview on Justin Banners radio show used racial slurs to describe Japanese people as “Orientals” and “Japs” in order to negatively describe the Japanese people.

At the request of our Competition Director, Terence Jenkins, I agreed to not move towards immediate disciplinary action in this matter, but rather to discuss this with the Parties over dinner before this escalated any further. We made every attempt to extend our hand, however those attempts were not welcomed and the infractions by the parties continued. It was only after we had exhausted every attempt to remedy the matter peacefully, that our Competition Director recommended formal disciplinary action. I have reviewed all the text messages, forum posts and radio broadcast very carefully and I have come to the following conclusion in this matter.

Drifting is a professional motorsport and the sanctioning bodies that produce such events are governed by rules and regulations. Those rules and regulations are in place to protect the drivers, teams, sponsors and the sport as a whole. It is critical that these rules and regulations be followed by participants and enforced by the series otherwise the point is lost and damages all who are involved in the sport.

While I want to support every driver, especially in their attempts to secure sponsorship as in the case with James and while James’ infractions are not as gross as the rest of the Parties, James must understand that he is responsible for his team members and that he has a responsibility to the sport above all else.

This is just a very sad day for me. I am personally embarrassed by the racial remarks made by my fellow countrymen in this matter. I am embarrassed that anyone in our series would act in such a way. I am embarrassed that I have to relay this information to D1GP Corporation in Japan. I am embarrassed that I have to tell Keiichi Tsuchiya of these infractions and I am sad that my first disciplinary action as President of D1GP USA must be so harsh. My ruling in this matter is as follows:

1) James Bondurant – Suspension of D1GP USA competition license for the 2009 season, loss of series points and a fine of $10,000. The remedy in order to compete in D1GP USA again after the suspension period and to waive the imposed fine is a formal letter of apology to fans on drifting.com, a personal meeting with Keiichi Tsuchiya, personal meeting with D1GP USA Competition Director Terence and only after all these requirements have been met will James be required to meet with D1GP USA President to discuss the rules and regulations of the event series in detail. It will then be at the discretion of D1GP USA President to grant a provisional license to re-enter D1GP USA.

2) Ruth Surrey and “Dr. Z” will never be allowed to be affiliated with D1GP USA again in any manner. There is no remedy.

3) No driver will be allowed to participate in D1GP USA while affiliated with the Parties

4) No member of our staff will be employed while affiliated with the Parties

5) Recommendation will be made by the President of D1GP USA to D1GP Corporation to uphold this disciplinary action within their series as well as their affiliate series’ around the world

6) These matters will be made known to all D1GP affiliates of any kind worldwide

In the matter of Adam Andretti and Takahiro Ueno regarding their involvement with the Parties, we cannot determine the extent of the relationship nor do we think that they are aware of the infractions and now the judgment as outlined above. We will be in contact with them to discuss these matters directly. We discussed this matter with Forrest Wang this afternoon and he is no longer affiliated, did not commit any offense and will remain on the D1GP USA series.

Rich Goodwin
President D1GP USA

I got into Drift Racing because I thought it was a great up and coming sport. In the past three years I have done my best to establish a drift team at considerable expense both financially and personally. It is because I have passion for the sport and a sense of fairness that I have gone on this public forum and highlighted what I felt were unfair practices by those running D1. I have done what any responsible owner would have done and tried to protect my driver.

This is a free country and people are allowed to express their views even when we disagree with them. A public forum online is an example of that. What Mr. Goodwin is attempting to do is censor our right to criticize, highlight and call for investigations. He is using his bully pulpit as commissioner to arbitrarily decide what people can say. No commissioner in ANY sport has the right to censor athletes.

There is a lot that is exciting about Drifting. There is also a lot wrong with the politics and the backroom machinations involved in Drifting. I have sought to highlight and for that I am being banned. Make no mistake about it, that's what this is about and frankly, it's sad.

I_SMELL_SMOKE · 07-03-2009, 10:03 AM

I think that most of the readers on this forum have made up their own opinions of this "crew" but dayum markyd0s that is seriously a low blow...pretty juvenile bro'

driftavengers09 · 07-03-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by markyd0s

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what is wrong with you that you would make light of a five year old boy getting abused by a coke addict? I suggest you are on the wrong forum. You dont deserve to be a drifter. You make me sick.

driftavengers09 · 07-03-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by I_SMELL_SMOKE

I think that most of the readers on this forum have made up their own opinions of this "crew" but dayum markyd0s that is seriously a low blow...pretty juvenile bro'

moderator. please remove that post from markyd0s. my son reads this forum.

2JZdude · 07-03-2009, 10:06 AM

Wow. See, there are ALWAYS consequences to your behavior. Once James grows up, he will understand. Until then, lets continue to watch him throw his tantrum. Take your discipline like a man you brat! lol

JBizzle · 07-03-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 2JZdude

Wow. See, there are ALWAYS consequences to your behavior. Once James grows up, he will understand. Until then, lets continue to watch him throw his tantrum. Take your discipline like a man you brat! lol

You just don't get it brother, this has nothing to do with me. I never once doubted the judges decision and took it like a man. This is about fighting against the politics and making the big stand that no one is willing to do. I am extremely happy that D1GP USA is acting irrationally. Do you not think it is funny that the day after we proved Adam and Ueno are apart of our team, that D1 decided to come out like this?!

Cavi Mike · 07-03-2009, 10:50 AM

nevermind.

JBizzle · 07-03-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Cavi Mike

How does your shoe taste?

The best tasting shoe I have ever had, LOL

CamelTouge · 07-03-2009, 11:16 AM

Once again, NOTHING is coming out of this. D1 has released their statement, and the DAvenger staff is not going to back down. This ish is getting personal, involving people that do not need to be involved.

I highly suggest that you close this thread. Dont bicker back and forth. End it.

blaze1 · 07-03-2009, 11:43 AM

Long *Censored**Censored**Censored**Censored* of the Law

all they had to do was stfu

gigglesnirt · 07-03-2009, 11:58 AM

Seriously there are plenty of other teams out there I've heard that people don't like in the sport, but none have ever gotten involved in something this deep and profound. You guys would have been better off just backing off, quieting down, and leaving what is to be said on the internet there. This is not in the very least professional behavior at all for a team and I'm baffled at why you guys keep posting. Then again I guess at this point you can't do more damage to your credibility than you already have.

I'm not trying to f.ck with you guys, I'm not trying to troll, I'm not trying to get you agitated, but you guys should really just drop it and continue with drifting because this is not helping your team in the least bit.

blaze1 · 07-03-2009, 12:02 PM

Why was Wang asked to leave?

And what will happen with Ueno now, will he be banned or just be force to sever ties with the team?

Will formula D take the risk of letting them run in they're series?

Will Dr Z get a haircut?

Will we ever abolish the term "drift racing"?

JBizzle · 07-03-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gigglesnirt

Seriously there are plenty of other teams out there I've heard that people don't like in the sport, but none have ever gotten involved in something this deep and profound. You guys would have been better off just backing off, quieting down, and leaving what is to be said on the internet there. This is not in the very least professional behavior at all for a team and I'm baffled at why you guys keep posting. Then again I guess at this point you can't do more damage to your credibility than you already have.

I'm not trying to f.ck with you guys, I'm not trying to troll, I'm not trying to get you agitated, but you guys should really just drop it and continue with drifting because this is not helping your team in the least bit.

Thank you for your honest and straight forward opinion.

I think everyone, including Drift Avengers will be glad when can all move forward from this. One thing you do haft to understand is after the way the drift industry has decided to disrespect the team, that quite frankly I just do not care what people in this community think anymore and we are just gonna continue to drift on our own terms. I love driving, drifting and going to continue to pave a career for myself and my team. Again, we have just as much right to be on here but if people would leave us alone, you wouldn't have seen me on here to begin with.

JBizzle · 07-03-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blaze1

Why was Wang asked to leave?

And what will happen with Ueno now, will he be banned or just be force to sever ties with the team?

Will formula D take the risk of letting them run in they're series?

Will Dr Z get a haircut?

Will we ever abolish the term "drift racing"?

These questions are silly.....

again I respect Forrest enough to not come on here and start talking about something that is between Forrest and our team. If you have questions, you can direct them towards him and feel Forrest has enough class and character to answer them appropriately.

The rest of these questions are questions that I cannot answer....

only time will tell.

AE86_Fan · 07-03-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JBizzle

You guys have never learned and just do not understand what is even happening, guarantee you Formula-D is laughing about this and Rich has just made D1GP USA look more unprofessional than just about any professional motorsport series I have ever encountered. If D1 is serious about all these allegations, they should have contacted us first, instead posting on drifting.com. Ruth spoke of her concerns of D1GP USA to both Rich and Terence before the decision was made to go public.

I don't care if your Cavi Mike or Rich Goodwin, when someone attacks my family, I am going to stand up and speak out. This is about the greatest thing we could have asked for and the only thing I am am reserved about is how this going to effect Mr. Ueno and Team Vertex. Regardless, we must stand up for what we believe in. I never attacked D1 GP USA and was ready to walk away quietly, what Rich thinks he is gonna gain from this I do not know.

you're an idiot, almost every sport protects its image. NBA fines you if bash them in post game interviews, then there is the personal conduct clause in everyones contracts, if you come out with false allegations and cant prove them,, you are punished...... so take your punishment like a man !

JBizzle · 07-03-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AE86_Fan

you're an idiot, almost every sport protects its image. NBA fines you if bash them in post game interviews, then there is the personal conduct clause in everyones contracts, if you come out with false allegations and cant prove them,, you are punished...... so take your punishment like a man !

Disrespectful comments again, you guys all question my manhood but you are the one acting like children.

I was never given a D1 license and was never given any contract to sign, for you to even compare D1GP USA to the NBA really takes away creditability in your statement. A drifting.com post punishing me really doesn't seem like something NBA or even Formula-D would do. I am being punished for what? I have never made a statement against there decision to take me out of top 16 and stand by it still. If I choose to get on a forum and stand up for my friends, that is my constitutional right. I am not affliated with D1 nor do I compete in their series, I told Terence Jenkins this over a phone call right after Miami and it was because I do not want to spend Ruth's money on a series that doesn't carry much of a bright future. That is just watching out for my friend and being a smart businessman.

AE86_Fan · 07-03-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JBizzle

Disrespectful comments again, you guys all question my manhood but you are the one acting like children.

I was never given a D1 license and was never given any contract to sign, for you to even compare D1GP USA to the NBA really takes away creditability in your statement. A drifting.com post punishing me really doesn't seem like something NBA or even Formula-D would do. I am being punished for what? I have never made a statement against there decision to take me out of top 16 and stand by it still. If I choose to get on a forum and stand up for my friends, that is my constitutional right. I am not affliated with D1 nor do I compete in their series, I told Terence Jenkins this over a phone call right after Miami and it was because I do not want to spend Ruth's money on a series that doesn't carry much of a bright future. That is just watching out for my friend and being a smart businessman.

then if you dont plan on running their series, being affiliated with them, etc... why do you care what they are enforcing ?

Also i think the only thing that doesnt have that much of a bright future is your drifting career... suspended from D1... rejected by Formula D... whats next on your many accomplishments ???

on the bright side... you can probably get your snowboarding instructor job back

JBizzle · 07-03-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AE86_Fan

then if you dont plan on running their series, being affiliated with them, etc... why do you care what they are enforcing ?

Also i think the only thing that doesnt have that much of a bright future is your drifting career... suspended from D1... rejected by Formula D... whats next on your many accomplishments ???

on the bright side... you can probably get your snowboarding instructor job back

I do not care at all, been getting on drifting.com to make sense of things and everyone all the way down to D1GP USA have attacked me and I will continue to defend myself.

We have gotten just over a half million hits today on our new myspace advertisements and have tons of kids pouring in questions directly to my email with interest to the Drift Avengers and the sport of drifting. Have alot of business minded people behind us and now that I have taken my race career in a different direction....
race to race, drift to have fun and make money, it fits me better and I can finally pursue my dreams of open wheel racing. We will continue to drift and assemble a crew worldwide who would like to join us in taking drifting to the masses.

Your right though, I do always have snowboarding to fall back on. Ruth just got a new place in Tahoe and we will be spending the winters up there, so if you ever wanna a lesson come hit me up. Heavenly is way sicker than Bear mountain and ready for some real backcountry riding

Ae86Lover27 · 07-03-2009, 04:20 PM

damn this thread is hot!!

markyd0s · 07-03-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by driftavengers09

what is wrong with you that you would make light of a five year old boy getting abused by a coke addict? I suggest you are on the wrong forum. You dont deserve to be a drifter. You make me sick.

In no way, shape or form did I make fun or try to make fun of your 5 year old boy getting abused. Dont get it twisted. I simply made a comparison of Dr. Rockso and "the coke addict". If its such a touchy subject to you dont put it out there. I apologize to all my fellow drifting.com people if you found Dr. Rockso offensive. But please be sure to make fun of me if I slip up or say something stupid.

I_SMELL_SMOKE · 07-03-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JBizzle

Your right though, I do always have snowboarding to fall back on. Ruth just got a new place in Tahoe and we will be spending the winters up there, so if you ever wanna a lesson come hit me up. Heavenly is way sicker than Bear mountain and ready for some real backcountry riding

quit swinging from someone else's purse strings..the next thing you will be saying is that Ruth bought you all platinum and diamond hip hop chains spelling out DRIFT LIFE or something on them..

SO GHEY in so many ways..quit flossin so much to those that don't care about how you spend other's money..compensating for self inadequacies is trifling..

"yo stop frontin and use your head"

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oh and while you are up in Tahoe hitting the "powder" remember to leave your helmet at home and aim for the trees...

and no i don't wish you any harm so don't get all pissy, i'm just saying some trees need a hug too..at 25mph head first..

JBizzle · 07-03-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by I_SMELL_SMOKE

quit swinging from someone else's purse strings..the next thing you will be saying is that Ruth bought you all platinum and diamond hip hop chains spelling out DRIFT LIFE or something on them..

SO GHEY in so many ways..quit flossin so much to those that don't care about how you spend other's money..compensating for self inadequacies is trifling..

oh and while you are up in Tahoe hitting the "powder" remember to leave your helmet at home and aim for the trees...

and no i don't wish you any harm so don't get all pissy, i'm just saying some trees need a hug too..at 25mph head first..

Alright man, well it is almost independence day....
and I am thankful for my freedom and very proud to be an american!

Cracked a helmet in half this winter at Bear mountain landing off an icy jump and forgot who I was for a minute. Powder in Tahoe should be SICK powder and it will be nice not to worry about helmets. You hit a tree, a helmet is only gonna do so much and never been a believer in wearing helmets in backcountry.

God I remember my first Formula-D top 16 at sonoma in 2004, my car showed up a half hour before qualifying and someone forgot to install the seat belts. With 2 laps practice and no seat belts I managed to qualify 6th. There is something about having a higher risk level that makes things better. Maybe it is not the healthiest thing and I have been working hard not be such a daredevil but it really does gravitate towards my life for some reason.

On the way to Laguna seca for moto gp, we stopped at a gas station and noticed lake herman on the gas reciept. Well if anyone knows anything about the Zodiac killer, that is actually a site where one his victims were killed. So we went to site, found gun shells and shots thru a sign where the body was found. Tommorow is the anniversary of one of his killings and just thought that was an interesting moment along our road trip.

Have a good independence day everyone and may we see another 233 years of American freedom

ho387 · 07-04-2009, 03:46 AM

[quote=JBizzle;230388]Just for the record, Ruth has a boyfriend and she is very happy with him.

AWWWWWW shoot, this has scuppered my chances then me hearties.

I can't wait to come to the US, no wonder you're popular snack dish is "beef jerky", whatever the f@ck that is, all you guys seem to do is beef and jerk.

ha ha ha .please lay off the personal attacks on Ruth, james and the doc, the way i see it guys is that as a community should you not all be trying to come together and move forwar with the most exciting and radical racing sport in the world. Instead even from all the way in england i see the pure hatred in your posts.?
I'm sorry but i think it's all very sad.

And to give any game away my new e-mail adress is steve@driftavengers.com.
Dial me up, i'll be happy to discuss any points you may have with you.
and my name IS Steve.
your call.
and have a happy independance day ppl