For most, it’s a rare opportunity to chat with a racing legend – especially a legend like Mario Andretti. You kiddin’ me?!

This years 2008 SEMA will go down in the books as a special one! Check out me and Mario at SEMA 08 in Las Vegas on the new episode of Velocity TV.

Http://www.velocitymag.com

Velocity TV – Episode 6 from Velocity Magazine on Vimeo.

This is the kind of driving that gives me chills down my spine!

I LOVE Drifting. If you haven’t yet gone to a drfiting event, I highly suggest it!

Check out the event schedule @ www.formuladrift.com

Suuupa Star Emil Rensing

My friend and fellow car enthusiast Emil Rensing (Vice-President of programming and co-founder of Next New Networks) has outdone himself with new media that we all love! Plus he has some of the coolest people on his team.

Meet one the superstars who makes them great…check out Derek D on the episodes from the LA Auto Show. Yha gotta love his energy!

http://www.fastlanedaily.com

Peace ouuuut!

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These 10 O.C. Supermoms successfully juggle careers, parenthood, philanthropic efforts – and much more.

By Susan Belknapp
Published: November, 2008

Genevieve Chappell | Huntington Beach
Auto ace

Genevieve Chappell has a multi-talented personality and a broad resume. She is a professional TV host, columnist and “vlogger.” Most recently, she has been host of ESPN/ESPN2’s “Garage Block” and can be seen on “Mother’s Polish Car Show” and “Russo & Steele Collector Car Auction.” Additionally, she has hosted shows for several networks with diverse subject matter.

Automotive and motocross are particularly close to her heart, and she continually strives to find ways of bringing notoriety to the industry. Her latest venture is the launch of Velocity Magazine online (velocitymag.com). She will do a series of “webisodes” about car events in Orange County throughout the year.

Chappell is the mother of a 10-year-old daughter, Kaleila, and works every day to balance her time with her daughter while giving her best to her very demanding career. “I’m very fortunate in that many of the races, competitions and car shows take place on weekends, although they are spread out all over the country,” says Chappell. “I have a wonderful husband, and, when I have to work weekends, it is his special time with our daughter. I usually leave on Friday night and get back on Sunday evening.”

Chappell is continuing to expand her brand with new media. In addition to hosting, she also produces online programming for various companies, such as Velocity.

Only in OC people…only in OC!

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) ― Ever heard the one about the guy who walked into a bar with an alligator?

That’s the joke going around Orange County after a man tried to bring his 3-foot pet alligator into Johnny’s Saloon and was shunned.

Police and animal control officers were called to the bar early Saturday morning to retrieve the leashed alligator, said police Sgt. Dave Dierking.

When officers arrived, the animal was in the man’s vehicle in the bar’s parking lot.

Officers then followed the man to his home where another alligator was found, animal control spokesman Ryan Drabek said.

The alligator owner’s identity was not released.

Both alligators were impounded and were being held Wednesday pending an investigation by the Department of Fish and Game, Drabek said.

A woman who answered the telephone Wednesday night at the bar would not comment.

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Long Beach, Calif. – November 16, 2008 – Rhys Millen won the title of “World Champion” at the inaugural Red Bull Drifting World Championship. History was made with the top drifters from around the world competing for the largest prize purse in drifting history at the Port of Long Beach.

17 past and present drifting champions from the top drifting organizations in the world gathered in Long Beach, CA for the first Red Bull Drifting World Championship. First place qualifier Rhys Millen and his Red Bull Pontiac Solstice outperformed the competition to win the largest single prize of $25,000 in drifting history. Teammate Daijiro Yoshihara and his Bridgestone / RMR Pontiac GTO took home the 2nd place prize of $15,000 and the 2007 and 2008 Formula DRIFT champion, Tanner Foust and the Rockstar / AEM Nissan 350Z took home 3rd place overall and $10,000.

“To come up after one of the most challenging years in Formula DRIFT and finish in the top 3 and then to be the marquee driver at this premiere event and take the Red Bull Drifting Championship outright is a feeling I have never had before,” says Rhys Millen, Formula DRIFT driver and event winner. “To stand on the podium with teammate Daijiro Yoshihara at this event to end the season is fantastic, what more could you ask for?”

Gathering at the Port of Long Beach were the top drivers that compete from Formula DRIFT, D1GP, D1 New Zealand, DMCC, Drift Australia, EDC, FD Singapore, IDS, Nordic Drift, New Zealand Drift, and Pro Drift. This was a battle of the champions and Formula DRIFT 2005 champion Millen came out on top.

“All the teams, fans, sponsors, supporters and especially Red Bull and the City of Long Beach made the Red Bull Drifting World Championship truly historical event,” said Jim Liaw, president and co-founder of Formula DRIFT. “We were able to bring the entire drifting world together under one roof and made for one of the best drifting competitions ever.”

The event was held at a special venue on the Port of Long Beach that featured a purpose built drifting track that was highlighted by a very fast entry and 6 technical turns. Event winner Millen set the speed bar high by also claiming the highest entry speed of the event with a speed of 103.7 miles per hour during the finals. The track proved to be challenging with many drivers falling victim to the walls and barricades and other drivers stepping up to show off their total car control.

The level of competition was at an all-time high and created one of the most exciting events in drifting history. The Top 32 drivers battled round by round and the semi-finals pitted (4) Formula DRIFT drivers against each other. Yoshihara got the best of 2-time Formula DRIFT Champion Samuel Hubinette in the Nuformz / Mopar Dodge Viper placing him into the Finals. Current Formula DRIFT champion Tanner Foust battled against Rhys Millen, with Millen coming out on top. The consolation round with Foust and Hubinette was a close fought battle, but Foust’s consistent driving proved to be the deciding factor placing him in 3rd place. The final battle between teammates Millen and Yoshihara was a close fight, but Yoshihara decided his fate with a spin in the last round, giving the inaugural Red Bull Drifting World Championship to Rhys Millen.

For more information visit www.formuladrift.com.