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World Stage Racing with Brian Wong : Part 2

World Stage Racing with Brian Wong : Part 2

World Stage Racing with Brian Wong continues with part 2 as he talks about the team he works with at the 2011 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. Racing isn’t a solo sport it’s a team sport. The 22 year old rookie driver soaks in the pre-race ceremonies at the Daytona International Speedway. Through all the festivities and activities, he’s got to stay focused until it’s his turn at the wheel for his team. Follow Brian Wong as he takes you behind-the-scenes on the day of the 2011 Rolex 24 Daytona. Take a peek into professional racing from an insider’s perspective.

The Rolex 24 is a 24 HR sports car endurance race held at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. 2011 Rolex 24 Daytona race was held on 1/29/11 starting at 3:30 pm EST and ending at 3:30 pm EST the next day.

Previous episodes:
World Stage Racing with Brian Wong : Part 1

World Stage Racing with Brian Wong : Part 2

More about Brian Wong
Brian Wong graduated in 2007 from Newport Harbor High School and currently attends Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Brian started in motorsports at a young age riding around on ATV’s along Pismo Beach. He got involved in organized racing at the age of 13, driving Legend cars. Since then he has moved to Super Trucks, Late Models, and Super Late Models in NASCAR weekly series at his home track, Toyota Speedway at Irwindale. Brian also got involved in sports car racing running a Porsche GT3 factory cup car for two seasons in the IMSA Patron GT3 Series presented by Yokohama. Brian’s sports car racing has expanded his knowledge of road course racing at tracks like Infineon Raceway, Road American, and Mazda Speedway Laguna Seca.

For the 2010 season, Brian has committed to running both NASCAR and American Le Mans Series. The NASCAR series will be a portion of the K&N Pro Series West schedule and the American Le Mans series is entire season commitment running in the new Le Man Prototype Challenge class. Aside from driving on asphalt, Brian enjoys relaxing with friends off roading on the sands of Pismo Beach, Glamis, and Dumont Dunes.

World Stage Racing with Brian Wong : Part 1

World Stage Racing with Brian Wong : Part 1

World Stage Racing takes you behind-the-scenes with rookie race car driver Brian Wong at the 2011 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona with coverage from day 1 of practice in part 1 of a 3 part miniseries. 22 year old driver, Brian Wong, is documented as he shares his experience racing in the legendary 24 hours of Daytona for the first time in his professional racing career and see the race from an insider’s perspective. The Rolex 24 is a 24 HR sports car endurance race held at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL. 2011 Rolex 24 Daytona race was held on 1/29/11 starting at 3:30 pm EST and ending at 3:30 pm EST the next day.

World Stage Racing with Brian Wong : Part 1

More about Brian Wong
Brian Wong graduated in 2007 from Newport Harbor High School and currently attends Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Brian started in motorsports at a young age riding around on ATV’s along Pismo Beach. He got involved in organized racing at the age of 13, driving Legend cars. Since then he has moved to Super Trucks, Late Models, and Super Late Models in NASCAR weekly series at his home track, Toyota Speedway at Irwindale. Brian also got involved in sports car racing running a Porsche GT3 factory cup car for two seasons in the IMSA Patron GT3 Series presented by Yokohama. Brian’s sports car racing has expanded his knowledge of road course racing at tracks like Infineon Raceway, Road American, and Mazda Speedway Laguna Seca.

For the 2010 season, Brian has committed to running both NASCAR and American Le Mans Series. The NASCAR series will be a portion of the K&N Pro Series West schedule and the American Le Mans series is entire season commitment running in the new Le Man Prototype Challenge class. Aside from driving on asphalt, Brian enjoys relaxing with friends off roading on the sands of Pismo Beach, Glamis, and Dumont Dunes.

Win tickets to Formula Drift Long Beach 2011

Win tickets to Formula Drift Long Beach 2011

Formula DRIFT prepares to begin the eighth professional championship season. Round 1: Streets of Long Beach on April 8-9, 2011 to feature world class drifting action, debut of new cars and drivers, vendor midway, driver autographs, open pits, car show and more. (That’s just a few weeks before Fast Five opens.) The Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course has been around since 1977. Highlighted by Formula 1, IndyCar, American Le Mans Series, The Toyota Pro/Celebrity race, and now Formula DRIFT. Utilizing Turns 9, 10, and 11 of the Grand Prix of Long Beach Street Course, Formula DRIFT slides its way on one of two actual street course utilized for professional drifting. With a high-speed entry and very tight spacing between the cars and walls, there is no room for mistakes, making the opening round of the Formula DRIFT season one of the most exciting drift events of the year.

Round 1: Streets of Long Beach will feature the return of champion Vaughn Gittin, Jr., the much anticipated debut of the Need for Speed 2011 Scion TC of Papadakis Racing with Formula DRIFT rookie of the year Fredric Aasbo behind the wheel, 2009 Champion Chris Forsberg and his new NOS Energy Drink Nissan 370Z, along with the rest of the talented driver pool including Ken Gushi, Daijiro Yoshihara, Michihiro Takatori, and Joon Woo Maeng. Newly added for this event will be an expanded VIP section and multiple Jumbotrons for better viewing throughout the venue. Get more details for the event here.

As a channelAPA.com reader, you have a chance to win a pair of tickets to Formula Drift Long Beach 2011. Entering this drawing is simple. Email us at webmaster@channelAPA.com with the following information:

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Entry Details: All submissions must be received by April 1, 2011 11:59pm PST. Open to US Residents only. Travel expenses not included. Age limit is 13 and older. Winner will be randomly selected from qualified entries. Winners will receive tickets by mail. Prize Courtesy of Formula Drift.

Formula Drift Long Beach 2011 Promo

JabbaWockeeZ Ford Dance Off commercial

JabbaWockeeZ Ford Dance Off commercial

JabbaWockeeZ have landed another commercial. This time it’s for Ford. The crew are pitchmen for the 2011 Explorer. The 2010 V8 Crew take on the 2011 V6 Posse to their signature mix of Robot Remain. Which Jabbawockeez crew has the better moves? Only 2 horsepower separates the two.

Be sure to check out the Jabbawockeez Mus.I.C soundtrack by The Bangerz. Previously, the Jabbawockeez were in a Gatorade commercial (Beware the Jabbawockeez).

JabbaWockeeZ Ford Dance Off Commerical: 2010 V8 Crew vs 2011 V6 Posse

Sexy Sumo for 2011 Subaru Forester

Sexy Sumo for 2011 Subaru Forester

Subaru’s Canada arm has found a hot new way to market their 2011 Subaru Forester by using sexy sumo wrestlers. The car maker uses a tongue-in-cheek approach that features male sumo wrestler doing poses usually reserved for bikini-clad swimsuit models. “Sexy Comes Standard” with this Japanese SUV. Who wants to go for a test drive?

Sexy Sumo for 2011 Subaru Forester

Anyone remember the Lenovo Sumo commercial a few years back.

Wong Fu Weekends : Episode 37

Wong Fu Weekends : Episode 37

Inspired by Ted’s race track experience in the last Wong Fu Weekends, the guys of Wong Fu Productions hit the go kart race track. They take some camera equipment to the track to record the racing, but some of their setup isn’t so secure. As Wes, Ted, and Phil take the track, who will win the race at the end. Pick your favorite and see how the place on the podium.

Wong Fu Weekends : Episode 37

Check out Wong Fu Weekends Season 1 and Season 2.