A Frustrating But Fun Weekend at Formula Drift

FD this year has been a very different vibe. The driving, tracks, judging, and overall vibe is just different. I haven't quite figured out what it is exactly, but moving forward I'm just going to focus on having fun and elevating the sport. I love drifting and we have the best cars, the best team, and its time to have the best time. Thanks for all the hype and support even though we aren't getting the results!
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[@colectivo_drift]

I got physically angry at that judging call! Glad you both are ok but I agree, that OMT shouldn’t have even happened. Nice driving as always, best of luck at the next round!

[@jamesmay6674]

2nd time this season they've used Chelsea for views.. lol. Tbh he'd bring more numbers if he was the champion. Who's Assbo bringing to the fray? Come on now

[@thejo6331]

that judging is absolutely fucking shameful, FD needs to get their shit together and figure out instant replays that actually tell them what's happening.

[@AlexNZL]

@@criticalevent yeah 1/2 the time the "winning" driver disagrees with the call also. Like Chelsea with the tire debeading.

[@Charlie-Charlot]

Robbie Nishida is a judge for the 4th round this weekend, I think this fair to assume that he will do a good job. He’s at least knowledgeable and legit enough to be a judge, which couldn’t be said for the others

[@thecrypticgamer833]

FD Judging has been sketchy all season. Congrats on the #1 qualifying today. Keep em spinnin til the motors drippin.

[@tannershanksftw]

All season? It's always been shit lol

[@14_yote5_oh5]

It's such bullshit, 2x this year already with bullshit OMTs. Can't you contest these calls? It's a judged sport! Should be able to

[@tristan7122]

yeah that camera angle you got there is PERFECT to see what happened between field and you, it's a shame the judges didn't see it especially when they are usually so specific about such things....

[@PROcrastiDRIVESVofficial]

FD judge interviews be like: "What skills and experience do you have that make you the right person for this job?" "I'm blind, I've never ever heard of a replay and I love making controversial calls." "Congratulations, you've got the job, welcome to FD."

[@chasefroning]

Matt parked it on you; should have got the win. Good luck this weekend bro! I'll be at FD st.louis for my first time, I'm soo damn excited! I would love for you to sign a trim piece from my g35 sedan. 🤙🙏

[@tannershanksftw]

Take it in, hell sign it for you. They're all rad dudes in person.

[@NomisChild1]

Another OMT that shouldn't have happened. It's really silly at this point but hopefully NJ goes better for you this weekend.

[@chief8825]

That call against field was absolutely BS, you won every single day of the week. Matt legitimately full braked on you and they know it. Same thing with LZ vs aasbo, LZ did make a mistake but Aasbo barely even drifted his chase to a point where he practically drove around the track normally

[@jamesmay6674]

This is the 2nd time this year you've been absolutely shutout by the judges... its all taking away from the real sport of competition. Why not have telemetry or cameras on the cars for the judges? Either way, I always tune in from NZ for you, by far the most entertaining driver!! Love from NZ

[@victorvidal08]

It's really cool being able to see what happens behind the scenes.. The talks between the drivers!! There's some big fans here in Brazil!! GOGOGO Fun Havers!!

[@loganvanstedum5016]

FD SUCKS. the judges are soooo bad. wish they would hire people who would do the job. this is what happens when you hire friends.... hope you top tier drifters find a different series to join.

[@SyanTheNeko]

DMEC is looking pretty good. Not incredibly biased judging like FD and they also have an automated scoring system, similar to Drift Shifters if you’ve ever seen that.

[@bennyb.1742]

@@SyanTheNeko Like D1 too. A combo of some weird telemetry stuff and then judges.

[@TheJosephrobertson]

This man is an absolute legend

[@smallman5509]

No views, 9 likes. Well done KZbin..

[@LohrrrOCE]

These judges calls are getting more inconsistent every event.. time to overhaul the judging/criteria system imo.

[@FATMAN_tactical]

Love ya despite all the bull this year, keep being you.

[@nickgest9198]

Brooooo i was sooo mad when matt didnt let u transition its like the judging this season is bullshit

[@Dustin_Allblue]

Awesome video chelsea, that was some bs with field... but what can you do 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@EchoERL]

Dude i was so angry watching the matt field race. IDK what the judges were on to think you caused the contact in the chase when he spun and you just had no where to go. It sucks that you got penalized for trying to be close to him because as you said there was at least a two foot gap between the two of you when he spun. I hope one day the judges fully switch cause i think for how long they have been doing it they have a slight bias at this point. GL next event u killed it in NJ

[@patchworkrecordingstudios]

When everyone seems to be running into the same guy, you have to start to wonder who is really at fault...

[@isturzy3741]

Love your driving style! Huge fan! Started watching FD from Vaughn and it didn’t take long to root for you ! Currently deployed watching these uploads from Iraq. KEEP SHREDDING BUD!👍🏼

[@LoganSpeed]

Bro FD judges are 🗑🗑

[@melbertpemberton1203]

Another trend I see happening, is the judges would make their decisions based on the commentators babbling. Such BS

[@vintagekyoshodotcom]

That was totally bs. He was totally at fault the first time. Wtf would they call omt!

[@GlobalMediaInc]

This Weekend Is Yours, DeNofa! Show 'Em What Your Made Of...

[@jra5624]

This made me mad, man. Watching it live I, called it exactly how you did. I’m glad you keep it positive. Always love watching you drive.

[@jawlanibraheem]

You are the best drifter alive

[@melbertpemberton1203]

judges needs to be fired!!

[@heyletsplaythis]

Yeah I agree Chelsea that called against Matfield on the first run was bullshit. When you were leading Matt hit you so he would’ve got penalty for that which would mean you automatically one but then the second part where Matt is leading and he starts to spin on his own accord and then you hit him again that’s his fault… Big sad that’s the way they called it! Good job last night on third place though. I felt like you let him win though lol

[@rikrocket4618]

What a driver you are respect to you dude

[@burchec]

Dam i said that call was bullshit right before i heard you say it XD

[@kazihossain1370]

Same haha wow the camera guy got such a clear shot of it too

[@ralmslb]

19:10 Once again blind, bias horrible judges in Formula Drift...

[@IAMBrandon_JN]

Man I watched live and just now watching this video. To hear you say that last run was bs, I feel you. You should of got the win for sure. You barely tapped him then a 10 seconds it feels like after you tapped him he then spins out. I don’t want to assume but it looks like he felt the tap and smashed that throttle to spin on purpose smh.

[@SuperSpiderbite]

You shouldve had that win at FD NJ, im rooting for ya denofa!!🔥

[@kurzjames]

Maybe if FD judges were actually people who drive 😐😐

[@tassiehunter7184]

Judging needs a shake up I think, their BS tactics stand out a mile. Their rules about de-beaded tires is just 💩. Who ever is making the rules and paying the judge’s is obviously not fitted for the roll

[@NateMeyer]

Why wasn't Ryan Tuerck able to take a comp timeout to re-bead the tire. Does it have to be a mechanical failure or something, just wondering?

[@phoenixsui]

Well done as always. Hopefully Adam will become as constant as you till next season for more RTR goodness.

[@JonnyFonseca]

Why isn't there direct contact between drivers and judges to get a clear picture of situations?

[@DigitalzVidz]

That was the worst judging I have seen, were they drunk or something.

[@slammedbandit5122]

That was a bulshit call shouldn’t of even Binn one more time we need new judges

[@georgekrapivko]

Why didn’t you protest this call? That was some bullshit

[@brycemcmurray6499]

You are amazing at this my personal favorite car is a mustang so that already gives it a plus awesome job👍

[@fogazzle]

dude i would be pissed he lifted which means he is decelerating in a non-decelerating zone matt field was at fault Chelsea wins. there should not have been a omt. He won the battle

[@buckcarothers7717]

u got completely screwed on that omt , the complete run was bullshit, ain't no wonder u drank a lil to much that night

[@asylumental]

That thumbnail 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ryaneberling7134]

I guess when someone spins and you save them from spinning you’re at fault in fd

[@offgridas]

FD judges must be some of the most hated people on KZbin at the moment 😆

[@MMORPG87]

Wanna know what driver gets a side deal... Its the one who wrecks on lead and chase and still gets omt

[@DK_M3]

Dude Matt field pisses me off sometimes. He has been the cause for so many crashes and damages

[@shutterslayer]

My favorite part was Zach wrastlin that croc

[@ImDefNotFamous]

Rome is so awesome for doing 🤙 in the middle of the run

[@Charlie-Charlot]

Rome is awesome, full stop

[@MilesHolt]

Too much drama. Flopping is for soccer

[@vednfsgt3]

I love watching this guy drive

[@bekkerthesokuangeldragon68]

10:04 Why is the 2 little kids wearing a small race suit for? Do they sit in one of the car side seats inside one of the cars? ( passenger seat ) Just wondering why

[@FunkyMac]

that's Essa's kids...

[@zkipa]

You got robbed on that one for sure. You're looking like a championship driver this season regardless. I am looking forward to seeing your driving at the next few stops!

[@nikhilrw]

Oh, man! I had NO IDEA that Matt was at fault. Jeez. Hard luck, Chelsea! :(

[@feluhn9397]

i was at the E town one, you did great

[@nateperry5384]

He was literally full lock and you hadn’t even touched him idk what they were smoking that day but that had me so fired up

[@JeungFats]

Saw you guys at the bowling spot last night. Wanted to say what's up to you and the squad, maybe another time!

[@mikeshelton899]

Yo that white shirt is dope

[@weezyscams]

hi chelsea do you have any tips for bank rides? testing a pro am spec 685 hp 86 on my wheel in assetto and really wanna learn how to drive high hp cars like i learned low hp cars

[@rscossu69]

If u sell u car, I bye u car that in finland, keep up, tell me what is prise.

[@chelseadenofa]

I’d sell it for 450k.

[@Forcefed2002]

You got robbed bro....period.

[@SMUDESS]

the fun finger lmao

[@jordneedwards4989]

Ray Charles could have made a better call on the field match that was bull shit

[@reneescouch9035]

The judges are jokes! Awesome driving man!

[@willable5922]

Maybe there could be a rule change for if a driver debeads a tire. How about the "Cheetah Rule" 3 min timeout to bead a tire. Sponsored by DeWalt.

[@Bikaz]

The debead rule was created, so people wouldnt run stupid low tire pressures for more grip. That way drivers run the risk of DQing themselves on tracks like orlando where theres a massive bump coming off the bank. It sucks, but thats how it is.

[@Niko_Rossi]

Greetings from Poland;)

[@drippycat2987]

O

[@tjpearce8463]

Hey bro good luck this weekend

[@driftgoskrrt7904]

what a gangster you know how to flick a car

[@dvdfranciscot]

Chelsea mad man

[@OOoOski]

Isn’t that lack of self steer annoying?

[@chelseadenofa]

No, when a car is this hooked up you need to control the self steer speed. I don’t like a lot of self steer on a super hooked up car. We have control over all that

[@1clnsdime1]

Why would you not run beadlocks?!?!?!

[@garrettwalton7461]

Not allowed in fd

[@1clnsdime1]

@@garrettwalton7461 That is absolutely ignorant not to run a safer wheel.

[@garrettwalton7461]

@@1clnsdime1 maybe so, but I think it has more to do with keeping tire regulation somewhat fair across the board

[@1clnsdime1]

@@garrettwalton7461 explain? As long as they stick with the same tire rule I don't see how it could make a difference.

[@SyanTheNeko]

@@1clnsdime1 If they were able to run beadlocks they would be able to drop tire pressure significantly, which would lead to much more grip, and being that gripped up while sideways at those speed is actually less safe than just banning beadlocks. I don’t know why they wouldn’t just regulate tire pressure but obviously as seen in this video, the people running FD aren’t very intelligent.

[@hazemdrift]

Idk why but the music at 3:00 feels like an old Kanye song, maybe “We Major”.

[@TheRoosterFamily]

Adam is overrated

[@DownLow0099]

You're overrated. Look up "off topic"

[@napalm299]

he's and up and comer not sure where your getting this rating from but the dudes learning. beats hating from behind a computer screen.

[@bucknasty7009]

This hate lacks edge