FD Road Atlanta - WE'RE BACK! But am I Ready?

This is a different vibe of content that we are trying to see if you guys enjoy it. Let us know by hitting the like or dislike button and dropping a comment so we can tailor it a bit for the next FD round. I usually talk a ton and have super simple edits, but we wanted to try and have something a little more hype to match my style.
Formula Drift Road Atlanta didn't quite go as planned. Practice was amazing, but during qualifying we were plagued with some power related issues. We were still able to qualify with an 83pt run and the team fixed the car in minutes after the issue. Saturday started off with some steering issues that we fixed quickly and then some brake issues that again the team remedied fast. But my first full lap of the day was in top 32. The car ran great during those runs, we got a 1 more time, and ended up winning the battle. Top 16 against Matt, we had a misfire that remedied itself leaving IC1, but I was charging too hard up the hill and made contact with Matt, giving him the win. I layed down a heater lead for the show in hopes to gain some points back from my mistake OR hope that the judges saw that the mistake was influenced by Matt. Didn't go that way and we were out in 16. 7 rounds to go, and all the little issues worked out, so we are ready to for OSW in 10 days!
Big thanks to everyone that got this season kicked off! The drivers, fans, partners, series, and all of you guys watching this! Lets take FD to the next level this year!

[@marcuslasey218]

OMG, i’m the kid that got the door panel trim signed. I was so stoked and starstruck, best feelings ever!!!! Lots of love and support coming from Atlanta in yawls direction!!!!

[@jacobl6714]

Homie gonna be tearing his car apart every time the formula d circus comes to town. Should just get a rental car, with insurance. That's what it's for, snapping off trim to get signed by professional japanese skid racers

[@marcuslasey218]

@@jacobl6714 lol Na, imma just get the same panel signed, I’m getting that panel put on my wall lol. Imma just get a new one for my car. This one is too special!

[@InsertNameHere0369]

That shot of Adam and Chelsea coming out of smoke was such a dope shot!

[@roadrunner66]

That shop talk in the middle was super good. More of that!

[@chrissetter]

The conversations with other drivers and tech is super interesting and the B-roll shots are on point! I would recommend including at least one full battle and doing an outro about how the competition went. Maybe that’s not the right thing too because this was sweet and concise. Killer content!

[@awesomecooly123]

LOL "not gonna drive it that hard against Taylor Hull" you got that right for sure

[@chelseadenofa]

I was actually stating that because he was the fastest driver of the weekend,

[@awesomecooly123]

@@chelseadenofa 😉😉😉

[@al1087]

Taylor touch me so I can purposely spin out Hull.

[@ChuckThree]

@@awesomecooly123 “… in the chase, the RTR Mustang is right on his door folks! Surging. Oh and brief contact… [very minor boop]… WOooOoAh! the Cadillac goes shooting off track and flies into the stands” Ps. Hull isn’t so bad, just gotta feed the meme sometimes

[@calvin3448]

@@al1087 😂. Taylor drive into car in front of me when things not going my way hull

[@bmxkelowna]

Feild was on one this weekend but that lead run against him was literally a "170 point run"

[@TheRealTieLUR]

"Limiter is fine" Famous last words

[@jaydenray2803]

"new suit goofin" lol. That little clip was the best. 😆

[@kalleklensmeden9351]

Nice to se some Good media from you regarding FD weekends. OGs remember SHGR with the E36!

[@DriftLifeAus]

Loved the tech talk and tactics. Appreciate your insights and candour, it's refreshing.

[@flxsh1986]

1:50 dude is going to get a lot of hp with that cut

[@cobelatsha8483]

Watching your videos inspire me all the time dude! Appreciate who you are

[@vdub5818]

Sucked for you in the top 16 man, but that lead run was damn incredible. It was quite obvious how much harder you were going compared to everyone else. The density and volume of the smoke was unreal!

[@crazy.6469]

Its because they are on a different tire compund because of the new rules

[@vdub5818]

@@crazy.6469 well that may be but my point still stands. His lead run in top 16 was nuts because he made a mistake in his chase run, and knew he needed to go as wild as possible. Even compared to his other runs, and VG Jr all day, that lead top 16 run was amazing.

[@erimei8478]

@@vdub5818 It was the gnarliest run I've seen at FDATL.

[@vdub5818]

@@erimei8478 right?!? Thats not at all discounting everyone else, they were ripping as well. But the angle, speed, tire speed, smoke volume and density, etc was all about as good as it can get.

[@ejrbsr1598]

Liked the video, also the lead against Field was a good show. Good luck with the next rounds!

[@ilovesd90macs]

Hey for your talk with Aaron about closed long distance road racing check out the Targa Newfoundland race in eastern Canada, looks amazing!

[@ChuckThree]

10:28 So angry but talk about laying down an absolute clinic of a run 👌

[@robpage1598]

Freakin Ray, love that dude. Be the guy

[@smac919]

1:42 that’s a Rimkenzo level bowl cut right there lol. Google search Rimkenzo, you’ll have a good laugh and see one of the most talented combat sports prospects on planet earth, dudes insanely talented and is a pure showman already at like age 20. He’s going to be a world wide super star in either Glory KB or the UFC eventually.

[@davidhershenson3000]

amazing vid, would love to see more of these behind the scenes videos in the rounds to come

[@Bziiit.]

Your lead run with Field was mental

[@carlooooo0]

Video upload consistency is on point.

[@alexcashmore]

Great video! Cant wait for more on the next round!

[@mychalfisher2061]

Superb driving bro! respect! Sho nuff!!

[@trisbreezydc2]

I see what you mean by variables lol, theres alot more going on we dont see (i commented on lonestar drift earlier) did a great job tho! GOOD LUCK NEXT ROUND💪🏾💪🏾

[@taylorcraig4453]

GGs bro! Pleasure to watch!!! Freaking love your car, your crew, your personality and your driving! Inspiration at the max. Good luck for the rest of the championship

[@kennethgamble5498]

Was absolutely gutted when I got home and saw the rankings. Got more rounds to go, you can do it

[@shawnczapla1864]

That last lead was dope! Layin down a thick layer of grease!

[@ScaleScience]

The only reason field looked good on that chase run is because you absolutely SLAYED the Keyhole ALL DAY!!!!! Your line was insanely chaseable. I can’t wait to see you in two weeks in FL. Best of luck then and for the season and thanks for this badass in-depth look at the magic that is you!

[@gspo627]

Reeder "new suit goofin" 😂

[@johnsimons6748]

Car looks smooth. Love the 2021 suits and team clothing. Best of luck next round dude. You got this!✌💪👍🇺🇲 and looking forward to the Foxbody build video's too😉

[@trippydrifter4674]

Dude your driving is just so sexy to watch. The way you throw it into massive angle and just power right out of almost spinning just hits me some type of way

[@tipsytrippinrednecks]

That was awesome. Keep up the good work cheers

[@tommygunnz7154]

2021 FD videos be wicked tight 👌

[@JesseBMotors]

Good to see you guys back out there rippin 👍🏻

[@stashtrey1]

You're gonna slay Orlando, bro!

[@jessemc4389]

You so had that battle against Matt, had a way better lead run whereas Matt went super slow up the hill

[@Luckye-pm9id]

Such a great weekend... practice was insane

[@brettelliott8674]

That lead run was the best run I think I've ever seen at ATL. 🔥🔥🔥

[@bibby3134]

That lead Vs field was wild man. Seasons going to be mega lets go

[@James-fh8os]

Love the content you’ve been putting out and exited to see the FD season!! Keep rockin🤟🏼

[@swed_sled]

keep yo head up playa. you got this.

[@WheelerManis]

Seriously digging this one, Chelsea. Also, super congrats on handing it to Hull - you made my weekend! :D

[@gilliedakid9111]

I love out “put drivin it like a two stroke” 👍

[@ervendanielray3136]

Video style was great, super entertaining... talk all you want though, its always good information from a good source.

[@vrdrifters8237]

More rounds to come! Although it kind of was sad to see you over-rotate there.

[@chelseadenofa]

It was from Matt not keeping momentum through the transition.

[@vrdrifters8237]

@@chelseadenofaI remember the judges discussing this, unfortunately they voted in his favour. 😞

[@Trijilol]

I hope this is the year man, I really do. Best of luck Chelsea.

[@THEKINGOUWANTIT]

Lol Vaughn over there putting a fat lip in at the end

[@NickNaqq]

I thoroughly enjoyed that 170 point lead run

[@dillongreaves9452]

Cheers mate

[@tsar2057]

I was so stoked for you and Vaughn man!!! Looking for the second round.

[@LoganSpeed]

Met you at cleetus and cars Indy! You’re killing it mane! I loved this type of video

[@Chulme1234]

Getting me excited to drive in BDC 2021 - Good luck this year man!

[@tstuff1213]

You did really good at Atlanta it sucked you had to face Matt Field so early who was the top qualifier and ended up getting second overall but you put up one hell of a fight and did an awesome lead run. On a positive note you are above Chris Forsberg on the current standings so that's a win lol. On to Orlando this ones all you!

[@dannyzsk8ting]

That was a BANGER!

[@nofearcbr]

Good runs man , excellent car control as always

[@shutterslayer]

Car looks good. Just a tiny woops against Field that's all. I'm sure you will do awesome again this season.

[@n0ch4ncelafrance]

Dope video! One of these each round would definitely be cool!

[@tactownturbotime982]

Keep it up Dude!!!! We’re so stoked to see you in Monroe!!!

[@thatcandont]

What the hell... there was so much racing this weekend I missed formula drift :( Fd, f1, AND wrc in 2 weeks, I suck...

[@tsimon1]

“I was not going to drive that way against Taylor Hull” funniest thing I’ve heard all day.

[@chelseadenofa]

He was fast as hell. I needed to drive smart with him

[@tsimon1]

@@chelseadenofa I thought it was because he always flops if you even touch him in the chase

[@jordanhustedde4920]

Great upload!

[@CotnyjoeNZ]

Really wanted to hear you talk about the battles individually. Especially with Hull, KZbin chat blew up when the judges flip flopped!!

[@chelseadenofa]

They didn’t, they just pressed the wrong button. Hull and I have had that shit happen before it’s weird

[@TFBburban]

this video was a++ keep it up

[@Philsilva06]

That lead run against Matt was the best one i saw all weekend 💪💪💪💪

[@centerlinewheels8926]

GREAT VLOG

[@zeph3187]

RD 2 Chelsea gets on the box #GoForGold

[@ianmulhern5538]

Siiick video dude.

[@jeremyrodriguez2901]

Hey i mean theres no shame in losing to the best driver of the weekend, matt was just looking like a different beast the whole weekend. But i do agree with that part where you were talking about some certain drivers e-braking on the rumble strips heavily on initiation and getting really close to the initiation cone and holding it all the way to the grass and then transitioning uphill which leaves you not a whole lot of room as a chase to get very close. Also it may just be me but it felt like 90% of the reason a lot of drivers lost last weekend was because of a miscalculation of some sort on initiation, i felt a most of the bracket drove great the rest of the course but that initiation really had a great impact more on this track than i thought it would have. But hey its was a great weekend and i look forward to seeing some great comp next weekend 🤙

[@chelseadenofa]

Yea. I wish everyone just did what was asked of us in the drivers meeting. Full throttle from IC1 to OZ1... Aasbo, Tuerck, and I were pretty much the only ones doing what they specifically asked for... and guess what, we offered great leads for chases.,,

[@jeremyrodriguez2901]

@@chelseadenofa yea dude totally, Tuerck and Aasbo were not appying as much e-brake on initiation to IC1 and were getting on throttle much much faster than a lot of other drivers who were not on throttle past IC1 and excessively holding the e-brake. And if you look at past years at FD at Atlanta, the drivers would apply a little amount of e-brake before IC1 and then pour on some angle and then and get on throttle BEFORE IC1 so the chase would have enough room to adapt and have room to chase like everyone is SUPPOSED to do when they are leading but this year a lot of drivers were doing that hold the e-brake as much as possible thing and then not get back on throttle immediately after IC1 and sort of float the car transitioning to OZ1. it really should have been a deduction of some sort for that but i guess not. Very few drivers this past weekend actually initiated correctly and i guess since most of the drivers were doing the excessive e-brake pull to IC1 and not being on throttle past IC1 the judges just didnt say anything about it at all. I kept noticing drivers like Adam LZ, Justin Pawlak, Dean Kearney and even Matt Field holding the e-brake for a extremely excessive amount of time and I feel like the judges should have said something to the drivers before the top 16 about the excessive amount of e-braking and drivers needing to be on full throttle From IC1 to OZ1. Also Chelsea can you explain to me why Aasbo lost to Jeff Jones in the top 16 ???? because Aasbo had a way better lead and chase then jeff jones but for some reason the judges UNANIMOUSLY decided Jeff Jones won. I know it could have been something with Aasbo making a little correction up the hill or something with Aasbo losing a part on track but to me it looks like it didnt affect his run at all. Im not like an Aasbo fanboy trying to defend him all the time but i really didnt understand one bit why he lost in this instance, Maybe you could explain it to me ?

[@gregorment9524]

Love what u r doing Chelsea keep at it !! greetings from Slovakia

[@MikeKraemer87]

Just gotta send it brohemoth

[@DannyPuckett]

Keep the pepperoni pedal down! You got 7 more rounds!

[@dzchey21]

Sick edit. Sick lead against field.

[@hocinetahar4264]

Ur the best one out there! keep up the good work🔥

[@speedjibaro4202]

5:15 no wonder a lotta lawnmowers around that part lol

[@evaction6867]

I recreated your car in CarX Drift Racing Online

[@theburnettfamily8834]

Yesssirrrr

[@tropicalco2339]

Rolling smoke? Where's the complaint department 😂

[@maurolemus57]

Looks like guys slow roll on purpose to kill your momentum... great job either way killer lead lap!!!!

[@Mass5775]

Jesus fucking christ these FD cars are so fast man

[@BryanOnofre]

Is it some kinda bad thing for you guys to ride the rev limiter or something? That’s what it seemed like at the end. I’m sure rebuilds on a roush Yates motor is pretty spendy but ya’ll are the biggest team out there! Spend it if ya got it lol

[@chelseadenofa]

They have to have the correct limiter to keep it alive.

[@kivengamer6313]

I want this song

[@christiand3684]

Atlanta is such a rad track, but it seems like it isn’t fun for comp.

[@brandonsoto2160]

I think everyone’s allowed a little first round nerves and mess up. Just make the next 7 rounds count. We need another rtr dominating season.

[@Vs_Garage_YT]

Intro is 🔥

[@iowaboy247]

Anyone know what the song is at 8:09?

[@sickpalms]

daaaang

[@Mulletmans]

👍

[@scalermfg420]

SMASH that like button for your Boi!! 👍

[@RonnyScott]

You’ll get em next time! That qualifying format is dumb af, I could see it being cool if they had like 40 drivers each event

[@FastPaull]

Does vaughn run a smaller rear wheel? Looks like he has slightly more sidewall.

[@chelseadenofa]

The wheel looks smaller because of the aero disk

[@FastPaull]

That's what I was thinking, but it's hard to tell. Thanks dude!

[@RSDX99]

I enjoy watching drifting but I just can't get over the fact that judging comes into play with determining the winner. If there was a way that just performance determined the winner I might become a real fan.

[@YungShirtPocket]

you should watch a video on how they score the runs because it makes a lot more sense, the judges can be pretty biased some times but they are mostly pretty good at following their own rules.

[@MilesHolt]

If style was a person. His name would be Denofa

[@ZHPBrent]

Maybe if you practice manjing the straights you'll do better 😂👍

[@chasefroning]

I have to be honest I always wondered if Hull was a "cheater;" after what I saw happened with Taylor Ray at clutch kickers.

[@kevinmorelikekevout3639]

I’m glad everybody dislikes Taylor hall equally

[@chelseadenofa]

My comment was actually about his speed being way fast

[@kevinmorelikekevout3639]

@@chelseadenofa oh okay I just feel Taylor hall is meh he actually the only driver I don’t like watching

[@bnrgtr32radgtr42]

God awful ugly livery looks like it wants to be top secrets color with a bad day at Ford 😆

[@chelseadenofa]

W U T. Top secret was a livery from a 00’s RV with gold foil. This is way simpler. But top secret cars were all sick AF.