Genevieve is now on Wikipedia! Take a look at the newly created page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genevieve_Chappell) to learn more about Genevieve’s early career and how she arrived to where she is today.

And don’t forget to check back from time to time, as it will be updated!

Velocity TV was invited to take part in the John Force Holiday Car Show, held  in Yorba Linda at his very own shop. The John Force Racing Shop is home to one of the most legendary teams in NHRA history!  Every year the Force family, their team and a ton of local automotive celeb’s take a break from racing and throw a big ol’ bash /car show that benefits children in need.

John Force is famous for being not only one of drag racing’s most successful drivers, but also one of its biggest personalities. Force is not only a gear-head, but he has a soft spot for children. Last year, this event collected over 7,000 gifts for the CHP’s toy drive, and attracted 25,000 attendees and hundreds of classic cars.

This year, he rounded up a special group of automotive celeb’s, who reviewed the vehicles on site and then chose their personal favorite as a “Velocity’s Choice” nominee. Who are they? Which lucky attendee will win the Velocity’s Choice award? You’ll have to watch and see…

On this episode of Velocity TV I get up close and personal with Steve Strope from Pure Vision, Jimmy C from Jimmy C Customs, Carl Robinson from Mickey Thompson and many more….

Here’s Velocity’s TV episode two from SEMA Las Vegas

Velocity TV – Episode 7 from Velocity Magazine on Vimeo.

John Force is famous for being not only one of drag racing’s most successful drivers, but also one of its biggest personalities. Today he opened up his shop to have his annual car show which benefits the CHP’s annual toy drive. Force is known to be not only a gearhead, but for having a soft spot for children. Last year, this event collected over 7,000 gifts for the CHP’s toy drive, and attracted 25,000 attendees and hundreds of muscle cars.

This year, the Force team rangled up a special bunch of auotmotive’s most recognizable faces to take part in this special charity event.

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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.

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Velocity TV – Episode 6 from Velocity Magazine on Vimeo.

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.

A couple of weeks ago, I received a call from Shift Communications Group and they suggested I come up to Willow Springs for the Big Bore Bash. After some further thought and a little research, I decided, not only to attend the VARA race, but to cover the event for Velocity TV as well.

Joy Loo from Velocity magazine and myself packed up the truck and headed north bound toward the Mojave Desert and drove right past the exit to the track (a whole 75 miles – ugh) but that’s another story – (blogging, twittering, taking pictures, joking around, etc) lol.

When we got there we strolled the paddock and bumped into none other than noted author and Velocity magazine writer Patrick Paternie and his Porche 911. We then knew, the day was off to a great start!

If you haven’t gone to a vintage race, I highly suggest checking out the VARA site for upcoming events.

Props to VARA’s GM and kick butt female driver, Darlene Longacre for doing right!

See you at the track!

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Velocity TV online episodes

Velocity TV – Episode 6 from Velocity Magazine on Vimeo.

Two Sundays out of the month Mike throws a big ol’ party for us Car Enthusiasts – it’s called Gasoline Alley Classic & Custom Car Show.

Gasoline Alley is a newer event, yet, one of OC fastest growing car shows.
In just two months we’ve seen the number of contenders go from 30 to well over 100 – and its no wonder – with free registration, coffee and donuts in the morning. Then a live band and good eats for under $10.00 in the afternoon…not to mention chattin’ it up with local car enthusiasts while surrounded by tons of sweet rides. What more could you ask for?

Once a magnificent Buick dealership in 1919 – is now Original Mike’s a sprawling eatery, bar, and nightclub. Unlike any other restaurant in OC, it’s also an automobile museum as well as one of Santa Ana’s most popular live music venues. Diners have the choice of eating in the exhibit space amongst the museum’s vintage cars or outside on the 120 seat patio. The locals say “the ambiance is instantly appealing and certain to delight at every turn.”

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