DRIFT AVENGERS Promo Video

[ho387]

Originally Posted by driftavengers09

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.

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

Uh oh, ovbviously I'm guilty of kissing Ruth's arse from time to time, *Censored**Censored**Censored**Censored*, that's me banned too. oh well my 10 grand is in the post and the reliant robin is back under the blanket.
you will note of course the correct use of english grammar here, an *Censored**Censored**Censored* is a small donkey, and all the money and posessions she has, i don't think donkey is high up on her priority list.

[I_SMELL_SMOKE]

??????????

Speak American..hahahha

seriously donkey and a robin under a blanket?

maybe it's just me but i don't get it..

surrey..i mean sorry

[OldSkool510]

Looks like the Drift Avengers are recruiting everyone in their household to create accounts on drifting.com. The chef, maids, butler, gardeners, pool boy, etc. are all on here supporting the cause.

Chugga chugga choo chooooooo......The gravy train is over-flowing.

[ho387]

Originally Posted by OldSkool510

Looks like the Drift Avengers are recruiting everyone in their household to create accounts on drifting.com. The chef, maids, butler, gardeners, pool boy, etc. are all on here supporting the cause.

Chugga chugga choo chooooooo......The gravy train is over-flowing.

unlike many of the freeloading f@ckers on here who have asked ruth to help them and hidden behind the keyboards i have no hidden agenda, thus far the gravy train as you put it sonny has not passed by my house.
I'm here because drifting has captured my imagination and dragged me in, as do most of you i find it refreshing and exciting. what p*sses me off is immature c*cks like you who spit the pacifier ! out when ppl try to speak freely in the land of the brave.
Take a little advice sonny, in your life, take 10 minutes off and f@cking grow up.
I'm too old a cat to be f@cked by a kitten.
you got my e-mail, let's discuss this.
knobhead.
your good friend steve xx

[I_SMELL_SMOKE]

(>_<) just stopped myself from going on a ANTI limey rant and stating how we kicked a$$ on the guys in fancy red suits and powdered wigs with bad military strategy to OWN a country free from their tyranny..ooops i think it little slipped out a little..

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO ALL US AMERICANS!!

go eat some "spotted d!ck" with your mash...ho..387

LONG LIVE THE USA!!

[OldSkool510]

Originally Posted by ho387

I'm too old a cat to be f@cked by a kitten.

You said it yourself. You're too old to make something of yourself, that's why you have the front seat on the "gravy train." Choo Choo....

Don't cause too many waves or you'll be getting the boot like Forrest Wang. Forrest had too much of a brain for Ruth to handle. Unlike, other Drift Avengers, who are all of Ruth's puppets and "Yes" queers.

[J.Herron]

Why don't you tell people what REALLY happened with the Forrest situation.





Here, let me break it down for everyone.


Ruth thinks everyone on her little "team" needs to be by her side 24/7 kissing the ground she walks on. Forrest didn't come back to the house the day Ruth wanted, so she blew up his phone FREAKING out on him.


Here is a quote overheard by EVERYONE nearby at the time.


"Tell them I'm throwing their *Censored**Censored**Censored**Censored* out on the street. *Censored**Censored**Censored**Censored* them!"

This was during the time when James called Forrest to "beg" him to come back to the house because "Ruth was mad".


Real professional, Ruth....Real professional....




I'm so glad you guys are banned, and I hope you all disappear from drifting FOREVER.

I honestly feel that I as a person with absolutely NO money, has contributed more to the community then you EVER could...and you "allegedly" have all the money in the world.


James, do yourself a favor and stay as far away from this lady as possible. She's already thrown your professional driving career down the tubes. You had potential, but not with that crazy bat you call your team manager.



Let me also say that it takes a LOT for me to strike out at someone the way I have in this post.

And I mean a lot.

[drift2thextreme]

Originally Posted by blaze1

Will Dr Z get a haircut?

Blaze u rock man this made my day thanks hahahaha.

[drift2thextreme]

Originally Posted by J.Herron

I'm so glad you guys are banned, and I hope you all disappear from drifting FOREVER.

I honestly feel that I as a person with absolutely NO money, has contributed more to the community then you EVER could...and you "allegedly" have all the money in the world.


James, do yourself a favor and stay as far away from this lady as possible. She's already thrown your professional driving career down the tubes. You had potential, but not with that crazy bat you call your team manager.

Yeah i feel the same way about them being banned they had several chances of backing up of their made up allegations and they never did.They started offending everyone on drifting.com not even realizing that some of the members know more about drifting that them and have been in drifting for several years.

Yes Josh you have really have contributed more to drifting that they could ever wish i like ur videos a lot thanks josh for taking time to film them and share them with the real drifting fans not like other people that are only in it for the money they lack of passion.

Yep ruth ruined james drifting career for ever nicely done ruth think twice before u do or say anything because it always has its consequences good or bad. And for you guys it was really bad.

[courantcom]

Originally Posted by Vertex USA

Hello All,

For those who don't know me, my name is Dat Nguyen from Vertex USA. I was notified that our name is mentioned in this thread, so I wanted to come on here to clear things up. By no means am I hear to get involved with the drama, I'm simply here to let you guys know our involvement with the Drift Avengers.

I've known Ruth for a few years now after we sold Ruth a Vertex S14. I met Ruth through a mutual friend that got her into the sport of drifting. I do know Ruth on a personal level as she has become not only a client but a friend of ours for years.

When we found out that D1GP is coming back to the United States, we hired a marketing agency to try to find sponsorship for the Vertex USA Soarer. Although we can probably run the team on our own as privateers like we have been doing, having monetary sponsors definitely helps with some of the expenses involved such as gas, daily expenses, etc.

After D1GP Anaheim, Ruth and I was talking about her team. It only made sense that my agency set up a meeting with Ruth to see if she would be interested in sponsoring us. We are now sponsored by the Drift Avengers since D1GP Miami. We are very grateful to Ruth for her support. We will continue to support the Drift Avengers on a professional manner. We will be there for any promotional videos, advertising opportunities, private events they may need from us.

Uenosan will be an honary Drift Avenger for the 2009 season as he should be since Drift Avengers is sponsoring our team this year. Our involvement with the Drift Avengers is on a professional level only. We do not want to get involved with all the drama as Ruth already knows.

It's all part of the deal. It's why certain companies only sponsor certain people, because whoever they sponsor essentially becomes a "spokesperson" on behalf of that company. When you think of Tiger Woods, you can honestly relate it to Nike and Buick. Some may even acknowledge Tag with his name along with other things. Either way, he has to watch his actions or else it will implicate his sponsorships. Look at Michael Phelps...what happened to his sponsorship after his little mishap?

The way this looks like right now between Vertex USA and Drift Avengers is that Vertex USA is alright with whatever Drift Avengers does...despite whatever you say here on this forum. In the public eyes, Vertex USA and Drift Avengers will be essentially one. ...even more so if you directly associate Drift Avengers with Uenosan via a sticker/video/photos, etc.

Originally Posted by Vertex USA

We all know politics is in every motorsport. That's just how it is... We support the D1GP and is very grateful for the opportunity they have given us. We will continue to work with both Drift Avengers and D1GP and feel that it is in our best interest to stay away from the drama. Vertex USA and Vertex Japan is a very small company and support everyone that supports us. We are simply mild mannered people and grateful for everything we have been provided.

We hope to see Drift Avengers and D1GP USA succeed in everything they do.

Thank you for your support and hope to see you guys out at the track!

Before you came out and posted this in here, there were people that were truly hoping that Vertex USA and Drift Avengers really weren't in such a partnership. What's done is done...and there's no real going back. I hope that your relationship with Drift Avengers doesn't tarnish your own company beyond recognition. Drift Avengers is clearly hoping that an alliance with Vertex USA will add to their overall credibility.

Hopefully...but maybe so, Drift Avengers have financially supported your efforts enough so that you can even swallow your pride and reputation.

[courantcom]

I mentioned earlier that the only way Drift Avengers can come out of all this on top is if they showed up at professional events with an effort that outdoes Falken at Formula D. Acquire a couple rigs, setup a pit area that will be right at home in any ALMS GT race, complete with matching golf carts, uniforms, etc...and everyone will shut up.

I have a rig available. ;-) Bring out an extreme motorcoach. Let's setup a hospitality area at the next Formula D that will outdo what Redbull setup at their own Long Beach event last year.

[Justin Banner]

Originally Posted by courantcom

I mentioned earlier that the only way Drift Avengers can come out of all this on top is if they showed up at professional events with an effort that outdoes Falken at Formula D. Acquire a couple rigs, setup a pit area that will be right at home in any ALMS GT race, complete with matching golf carts, uniforms, etc...and everyone will shut up.

I have a rig available. ;-) Bring out an extreme motorcoach. Let's setup a hospitality area at the next Formula D that will outdo what Redbull setup at their own Long Beach event last year.

Heh, that would be awesome.

[JBizzle]

Originally Posted by J.Herron

Why don't you tell people what REALLY happened with the Forrest situation.

Here, let me break it down for everyone.


Ruth thinks everyone on her little "team" needs to be by her side 24/7 kissing the ground she walks on. Forrest didn't come back to the house the day Ruth wanted, so she blew up his phone FREAKING out on him.

Here is a quote overheard by EVERYONE nearby at the time.

"Tell them I'm throwing their *Censored**Censored**Censored**Censored* out on the street. *Censored**Censored**Censored**Censored* them!"

This was during the time when James called Forrest to "beg" him to come back to the house because "Ruth was mad".

Real professional, Ruth....Real professional....

I'm so glad you guys are banned, and I hope you all disappear from drifting FOREVER.

I honestly feel that I as a person with absolutely NO money, has contributed more to the community then you EVER could...and you "allegedly" have all the money in the world.

James, do yourself a favor and stay as far away from this lady as possible. She's already thrown your professional driving career down the tubes. You had potential, but not with that crazy bat you call your team manager.

Let me also say that it takes a LOT for me to strike out at someone the way I have in this post.

And I mean a lot.

Just lost my respect for you Josh, you shouldn't have opened your mouth about a situation you do not fully understand. I am trying so hard to end this but you guys continue. I am not even going to try and explain why Ruth acted the way she did, Forrest knows what happened and any speculation people make, is as bad as the assholes that get on the news and try to tell you the truth in what happened in Michael Jackson's life. Never judge a man/woman until you have walked a mile in their shoes.

Ruth is a great woman and the people that know her...
know the truth.

Her passion for motorsports and zest for life, is bigger than any team owner in the Drift scene and it is sad that you guys all treat her this way. Really wish you guys would let this die so you can go back to your big breaking news that really matters. You all agree that we are lying and try to manipulate the truth. Best thing to do is move on. We are not leaving the motorsport scene anytime soon but the sooner you stop posting on here, the sooner you can stop hearing about the team you all hate so much and focus on what is great about your sport...
because in all honesty, you are building the future of this sport just as much as the guys behind the wheel and by focusing your energy in positive way towards the things you want, is when you truly get what you want out of life.

I wouldn't trade my life for anything, I have honor and integrity with my life and that is way more important than winning a race. Ruth deserves me and I will do my best to help her life as much as she helps mine.

[JBizzle]

BTW just got done watching Moto Gp at Laguna seca and it was absolutely epic! For any racer who has a passion for motorsports, it will be a great experience. Valentino Rossi is an amazing rider to watch in person, he has a smoothness in his riding, matched with the way he is able to ride every inch of track that makes him a favorite to watch.

[Cavi Mike]

Originally Posted by JBizzle

Just lost my respect for you Josh....

HAHAHAHAHA

Do you really think anyone cares about how you feel about them? You're just as lost as Ruth and you have the same mentality as her. You don't belong in this scene, your opinion means nothing. YOU need to redeem yourself and so does everyone else affiliated with Drift Avengers.

*edit*

Originally Posted by JBizzle

BTW just got done watching Moto Gp at Laguna seca and it was absolutely epic! For any racer who has a passion for motorsports, it will be a great experience. Valentino Rossi is an amazing rider to watch in person, he has a smoothness in his riding, matched with the way he is able to ride every inch of track that makes him a favorite to watch.

Drifting is not RACING! WAKE UP!

[JBizzle]

Originally Posted by courantcom

It's all part of the deal. It's why certain companies only sponsor certain people, because whoever they sponsor essentially becomes a "spokesperson" on behalf of that company. When you think of Tiger Woods, you can honestly relate it to Nike and Buick. Some may even acknowledge Tag with his name along with other things. Either way, he has to watch his actions or else it will implicate his sponsorships. Look at Michael Phelps...what happened to his sponsorship after his little mishap?

The way this looks like right now between Vertex USA and Drift Avengers is that Vertex USA is alright with whatever Drift Avengers does...despite whatever you say here on this forum. In the public eyes, Vertex USA and Drift Avengers will be essentially one. ...even more so if you directly associate Drift Avengers with Uenosan via a sticker/video/photos, etc.



Before you came out and posted this in here, there were people that were truly hoping that Vertex USA and Drift Avengers really weren't in such a partnership. What's done is done...and there's no real going back. I hope that your relationship with Drift Avengers doesn't tarnish your own company beyond recognition. Drift Avengers is clearly hoping that an alliance with Vertex USA will add to their overall credibility.

Hopefully...but maybe so, Drift Avengers have financially supported your efforts enough so that you can even swallow your pride and reputation.

Just for the record books, this is drifting not golf and the vision I have for drifting since the moment I saw it was to bring back the old days of racing, when men were men and you were put in car because of the size of your balls not your pocketbooks. Drivers had so much personality and were just so damn crazy back then. The Drift Avengers will never be compared to Tiger Woods, nor do we want to be. I am going to spend the rest of my life dedicated to thinking out of the box, breaking the rules and bringing back the days of racing when people like my grandfather raced.

Team Vertex has a a true passion for drifting, you guys might think twice before trying to judge what we are trying to do. At the end of the day, when I die, I do it knowing I stayed true to who I am and what I stand for. Selling out to some drift league so we can be apart of there show is against what I believe in as a racer and as a man. You guys like what you have with drifting and that is great, take it enjoy it and let us be. All we are going to do is try to get what we want to see out of the sport.

[JBizzle]

Originally Posted by Cavi Mike

HAHAHAHAHA


Drifting is not RACING! WAKE UP!

Then you shouldn't have answer the post, know alot of drifters I have met, that are racers at heart including Mr. Kumakubo himself. Was just speaking to those of us that enjoy racing and motorsports, not everyone in this community is limited to drifting.

[Hach1r0k1d03]

Originally Posted by JBizzle

... the vision I have for drifting since the moment I saw it was to be placed in a car because of the size of my managers pocketbooks. i would like people to forget the old days of racing, when men were men and you were put in car because of the size of your balls.

correction made

[JBizzle]

Originally Posted by Hach1r0k1d03

correction made

No respect and no class, you cannot even let me say what I feel without twisting my words for your benefit. Sounds just like something someone related to and a friend to D1 would say. You guys on this site all talk about how lil professionalism we have and yet you guys get on here with less amount of class and professionalism than ourselves.

[Cavi Mike]

I think Ruth makes more sense than you.

[OldSkool510]

Originally Posted by JBizzle

Selling out to some drift league so we can be apart of there show is against what I believe in as a racer and as a man. You guys like what you have with drifting and that is great, take it enjoy it and let us be. All we are going to do is try to get what we want to see out of the sport.

This is how it all started JBizzle fo shizzle. No one is asking you to sell out to be a part of a drift league. D1 and FD have standards and rules that need to be abided by in order to compete....

For example, to qualify for the Top 16, you have to qualify in the Top 16. If you qualify 17th, that means you didn't make the Top 16. Do you get it yet?

This is where all this started isn't it? D1 refused to create a Top 17 to make up for the clerical error in the scoring.

[JBizzle]

Originally Posted by OldSkool510

This is how it all started JBizzle fo shizzle. No one is asking you to sell out to be a part of a drift league. D1 and FD have standards and rules that need to be abided by in order to compete....

For example, to qualify for the Top 16, you have to qualify in the Top 16. If you qualify 17th, that means you didn't make the Top 16. Do you get it yet?

This is where all this started isn't it? D1 refused to create a Top 17 to make up for the clerical error in the scoring.

I have never doubted that decision, please stop bringing up old news and please stop trying to read into words and let me speak my mind. Terence Jenkins and Adam Andretti both explained what happened and I believed it from the start.

If I were to get on here and tell you the drivers from Japan that told me of the politics involved in drifting over the years I have been involved with drifting, you would'nt believe me and it would be disrespectful to there trust in sharing their hearts with me. I have had my own political problems with professional drifting that date back right before even FD came into exsistence. Please leave it alone and leave me alone. I am on here to try and handle the hot water heated and everyone else seems like they just want to make the situation more heated.

[ReDc0aT]

now that you guys are all banned from D1, can you finally post that video that would uncover the scary truth about D1?

you guys fail.

[JBizzle]

Originally Posted by ReDc0aT

now that you guys are all banned from D1, can you finally post that video that would uncover the scary truth about D1?

you guys fail.

Unfortunately until the people directly tied to the truth want to come out, we will not expose where Ruth's allegations come from. I have talked to Ruth and asked her to please let me handle the situation developed on this forum and trying to do my best to move on from all this. If you have noticed, both Ruth and Dr. Z have not been on here posting. Ruth has good intentions in her actions and is more fearless and determined than most drifters I know.

If I haft to continue to post everyday than I will but if you have noticed, nine times out of ten I am just replying to questions, even when they are rude and disrespectful. Some of us drivers have discussed it and we are gonna set blogs on drift avengers website so Ruth, Dr. Z, myself and anyone apart of the drift avengers team will be able to speak our voices.

[understar]

For the record, I've been a fan of drifting since 2003 and what I'm reading from this thread and in this site the past month or two has been the most asinine bullsmack to ever grace the drifting community Really, I'm a nobody in the sport, just a fan that likes to see cars going sideways, tires up in smoke, putting smiles on everybody faces and all that jazz.

I, for the most part cannot even comprehend the situation that is up in hands right now with the Drift Avengers and how they are hamming to D1 and all of us in drifting.com. Its just surreal to see DA slam fans of drifting left & right to tell them that they're wrong and to see them boast their ego of how they have the most love for drifting and the lifestyle they flaunt in our faces (which is not helping them out imho) It just pisses me off to see them piss off at us when their the ones that pissed us off when Ruth dissented to D1 for not letting James compete in the Top16 and then crowing accusations (well facts according to Ruth's Deepthroat) about said, D1 and in the end, not presented evidence to the table. Its like I'm watching a car accident in slow motion and DA is the one behind the wheel. When will you guys (especially Ruth) learn how to speak on a open, public forum. A fun loving team you guys are trying to present itself to be is nothing more than a high school clique that are selfminded and not care bout the people that surronds them, thinking, they can run the show themselves and expect not to hit any roadblocks/retaliation.

But then again, who the flying fcuk am I for all you asking. Just a fan of drifting who for the most part, cannot wait for an apology made by DA for their behavior as seen by their post if they really are, a true team for the fans.