Joon "Gentle" Maeng was on the last run of the practice session when it started to rain. Even before he left the starting line the track was bone dry. He missed qualifying because the damage could not be repaired in time.
Just a few minutes earlier Joon was putting down some impressive runs despite having mechanical issues all weekend.
As soon as Joon initiated drift on the slick surface, I knew something was wrong.
The rain went on for 15 minutes. Formula Drift held back qualifying in fear of a repeat of what happened to the Bergenholtz Racing RX-8. Once the track was dry again qualifying went on like normal.
Larry
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NOOOOOOOO!!!! JOON!!! YOU'RE STILL MY NUMBER ONE FAVORITE DRIFTER!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Poor Joon, he is just the nicest guy with what seems to be horrible mechanical luck. He is such a great driver but always seems to get beaten down by mechanical issues. Maybe a car swap next year would help him reach his potential.
Dang... I'm sorry to hear that! Joon is such the nicest guy too!
no!!
I'm going off on a little bit of a tangent here, but I would really like to see an FD event run in the rain, its obviously not the greatest conditions for the drivers (as demonstrated above) as well spectators but i feel that it would really show who the drivers with the best car control are.
Dam, worst luck award goes to Joon Meang:-(
there have been lots of FD events in the rain, and yes, Tanner and Rhys killed it.
But gosh flipping darn it, practice was EPIC, best 10 minuets since the red bull world championship of 2008. they even let that "size matters" semi throw down some runs.
and you know what else?????? HE DRIED THE TRACK FOR THOSE BASTARDS WITH HIS BACKFIRES!!!!!! lolololol
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they ran almost an entire event in the rain in seattle like 2008. it was pretty boring
lovin the tow truck license plate
If there is someone who deserves a win, it is Joon.
While allot of other drivers are hiding in their trailers he is out spending time with us fans.
He has already won in our hearts.