Mad Mike Formula Drift Round 7 Irwindale, CA 2015
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Mad Mike Whiddett has wrapped up his Formula Drift Pro Championship placing fifth after competing at Formula Drift’s Final Fight at Irwindale Speedway.
Headed into Irwindale Speedway, the Kiwi driver was geared up for a solid end-of-year result. Having campaigned both his MADBUL Mazda RX-7 and BADBUL Mazda RX-8 at Southern California’s ‘House of Drift’ in the past, Whiddett knew what to expect from Irwindale’s unforgiving high-speed banks, but dialing in RADBUL for the revised course layout would still be a huge challenge for the team.
Over the course of five select Stateside rounds this season, Whiddett and his crew have worked tirelessly to perfect the 1,200hp twin-turbo 4-rotor Mazda MX-5’s setup, and that effort has come with big rewards. No one could have predicted how competitive the brand new, untested and totally unique build would be among a field of highly-developed Pro-spec machines, but if they needed proof that it is, Whiddett’s qualifying performance on Friday said it all.
Having gotten comfortable with the car, Irwindale’s judged section and the punishing daytime heat which neared 40ºC, the Red Bull driver threw down a 78.00 score line in his first qualifier to make his intentions clear. Had he only made that one pass, it would have been enough for Whiddett for qualify in the top ten of 35 drivers in the final round’s Pro division - but there was more to come. Riding the bank with RADBUL’s back bumper mere centimeters from the wall and checking off all the clipping points with precision, his next score was an 83.00. That matched the qualifying performance of championship points leader Fredric Aasbø, putting Whiddett into 4th position - his highest ever ranking in Formula Drift Pro competition - and one spot ahead of the Norwegian.
Confident in RADBUL’s chassis and suspension tune and his own ability on the Irwindale track, Whiddett came out charging on Saturday morning’s practice session. Things didn’t quite go to plan though, and on his first lap of the day he hit the wall with enough impact to bend one of the Mazda’s rear wheel hubs. It needed to be replaced, but time wasn’t on the team’s side before the Air Force Top 32 commenced, which meant Whiddett would have his work cut out for him battling Sikky Racing driver James Evans. Quickly adapting to the car’s handling shortcomings, the Kiwi pushed on with clean lead and chase runs that resulted in a unanimous win decision from the judges.
A gap in proceedings allowed the crew the necessary time to swap out the damaged component, and when Whiddett re-emerged after the Ford Top 16 driver introduction ceremony to face high-ranked American driver Ryan Tuerck, RADBUL was fighting fit once more. As far as Pro battle wins go, this one was as easy as they come; Tuerck faltering in his Retaks/Maxxis Scion FR-S, first by clipping Whiddett’s back bumper and then by running wide into a concrete barrier just shy of the finish line. A five-minute competition time-out was called, but the car couldn’t be repaired quickly enough and Tuerck retired.
Beating Fredric Aasbø in the Nitto Great 8 was never going to be an easy task. Whiddett led first, powering through the section with plenty of speed, angle and style to set up for a close match. But in chasing Aasbø’s Rockstar/Hankook Scion tC, the Kiwi’s event came to an end; blinded by tyre smoke a missed clipping point sealing Whiddett’s fate.
Like his qualifying performance, Whiddett’s fifth place overall finish at the final round of the Formula Drift Pro season is an outstanding result in an abbreviated season that was all about coming to grips with a new car and a new team. “So much happens each time we test, pit and in between event rounds; our progress this season was a collective effort and I'm stoked on our finish,” he commented after the event.
Rounding out his competitive drifting year on a high puts Whiddett in a good place for a full assault on the 2016 Formula Drift Pro Championship. “The strongest advantage I have learnt this year is my mind control and focus,” says Whiddett. “I'm determined to be the most explosive driver on course.”
Ends
Words by Brad Lord
Music By:
Dimond Saints
dimondsaints.bandcamp.com/
Tatreal
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Thumbnail photo credit: Rex Torres
Video Shot & Edited by: Thomas Babiarz
Tomimotofilms
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This editing is flawless holy shit.
@Skeptisis
8 жыл бұрын
+phrf Music when there needs to be, no music when the rotary gives youi the goosebumps, heaven.
His son has some serious interview-skills ! awesome boy !
Someday I hope to be as rad as Mike is at being a father. Super humble dude. Extremely cool video. Everything was just perfect.Btw, Dimond Saints Rocks!!!!!
His son is one smart booger! I bet it would be awesome growing up with a father as a professional drifter.
@fruitydudexD
6 жыл бұрын
Lord Haruguchi I bet it would be awesome growing up with a father
I like really the positivity of this men ! Keep it going like that Mike, Thumbs up !!
God, I absolutely love that truck. The stance. The wheels. The paint. It's pure perfection.
I don't get why someone disliked this. You should give it a thumbs up for Lincoln alone. That's a cool kid.
14min of pure amazing footage... cheers from France!
He's not only an amazing drifter but a nice person and father to, much respect for you mike
mike is just a great drifter/builder but the thing that inspires me the most is that he is just worlds greatest dad for his son.
I always knew it was just a matter of time to see Mad Mike driving a Mazda rotary truck and here it is :D
Good luck for the little fella in racing! glad your do a pretty good job for him Mike :D
Rad bull is looking nice! All this experience you have now with the mx5 you'll do way better next year! Good job man
best part is when is kid talk! stole my heart and if one day I have kids...they better talk like that, congrats mad mike...you doing good, you doing good.
Everytime i watch one of these vids i get in the best mood ever keep doing what your doing mike Rota Hard
Awesome - loved the production of this series and I'm really interested to follow Mike's progress next year. D
Man such epic editing, the sound is so well chosen and the shots, maaaaan stoked :D I get chills every second watching this clips :D
great vid, great editing, music... all round tops.. congrats Mike and team
This guy is awesome!! Mad Mike took that in his stride! Well done!!
It was good seeing you put on a show in Irwindale! Hope to see you again next season!
Love these videos!!
Damn, that truck is sick, man!
I hope Lincoln will continue your drifting legacy , Mike !
@shanefraser7764
3 жыл бұрын
Linc has just built his own miata🤘
So much respect for you bro
Top Drifting Mike, hope to see one of your bulls in Norway again at Gatebil! :D
hope to be a father like Mike someday. doing competition drifting at one point and then having a son/daughter that does Motorsport too
Congrats bro! A massive year Goodwood Festival of speed, Jetts birth, Linc cleaning up on the Trophy Karts... I cannot wait to see what both the Whidetts and Team Madmike produce next year! All the best bro! BTW ALL BLACKS WORLD CHAMPIONS!!!
Love the light Idle in this thing !!
dude,those are really MAAD drifts you got.
Hey might of not won but all honestly he should be dad of the year and that's probably a way better award for him
lincoln top interview!!
"Checkers or Wreckers"! Great job @tomimotofilms
You can't predict the future but I reckon Lincoln will prob start drifting when he is older!
Awesome. Are you planning on competing next year?
Woah mad Mike in a tux lol looks so different i'm used to seeing you in a race suit
I think he deserved the win in the last tandem
I like the rotary but imo the best looking of all these cars you have rode is the pickup! There is your next years car. Slammed pickup for drifting, could there be anything better?
wait! so Mad Mike missed shows so and still got 5th over all? what the hell, he really murdered them in the days he drove! waw
man imagine if he made that a time attack car shit would be crazy
Need to check out kevin balts youtube repu vid. 600 plus hp. Good Arkansas fun lol
His kid is so well spoken!
@driftfair1843
8 жыл бұрын
I thought the exact same thing.
We need more family advice vlog mike
Top marks Lincoln and Mr mad mike would bring the radbull back to new Zealand and come play with the d1nz crew
i have a 1975 repu how do you fix youre gear box on the repu or you got a rebuilt?
How would you rate the difficulty of irwindale personally, Mike?
hey mad mike for me youre the best drifter you are my Idol its a dream for me to meet you but I live in Germany so i dont really can and do you still have the rx7 and can I buy the bodykit from the mx5 and what would you think is a good first car for 10.000$?
is there a reason you dont use a stilo visor ?
As one of the biggest promoters of rotary motors in the world today, what are the chances youll be rocking one of the new rx7's announced for 2017/8 :)
Thats awesome your son is a mini mad mike Junior just like you
He used to live down the road from me. My claim to fame, he asked me and some mates if we knew him as he rolled down the road in his huge truck, we said no :( The regrets are enormous!
@manatheg
8 жыл бұрын
ha.. how many years ago was that?
@cricket0140
8 жыл бұрын
+Rex Longhon would've been around 2008 or 2009. me and my friends still kick ourselves to this day! :(
@manatheg
8 жыл бұрын
that's rad as
is the little yellow one friedric aasbos?
family goals
when i was 7, i don't even know what rotary is, damn
what racing suit do you have?
miss your rx7 man
@tehice23
8 жыл бұрын
+Jimmy Whidded stop bitching he still has 2 of them if not more...
@jimmywhidded2879
8 жыл бұрын
+tehice23 i am just saying man..my god!
@rippedup1931
8 жыл бұрын
+tehice23 got 3 fds
@evanverret3150
8 жыл бұрын
+tehice23 why are you being so rude?
@mrslushydaminator4974
8 жыл бұрын
+Jimmy Whidded its coming! look up humbull its on youtube somewhere
what the name of the song at the end
❤🤘
9:03 what is the title of the song?
please name song in 3:30 min
Keep roolin!
02:56 song name please
whats the name of the lorde song at around 9 mins?
@LK720S
8 жыл бұрын
+King Kunta_246 If you still want to know. "Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Lorde (Diamond Saints Remix)"
how many runs do tyres last?
@ThePlanbfan11
8 жыл бұрын
2
Name of the song at 6:55 please
is the REPU turbocharged or nah?
@cheapcharlie7
8 жыл бұрын
+Oscar Thorpe NA bro
What ute is that and whats in it?
@mrslushydaminator4974
8 жыл бұрын
+Turtle 13b
what's the name of the song at 10:52
what brand is that helmet?
@billy888ism
8 жыл бұрын
+Klever Yaniel stilo
did u meet fredric aasbø 😅?
Anyone know the name of the song at 9:00
@andrisrusins3208
8 жыл бұрын
+Anthony Maye Lorde Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Dimond Saints Remix)
@anthonymaye3402
8 жыл бұрын
+Andris Rusins thank you very much bud!
does any one know what rims are on the rotary truck
@cornloaf8006
8 жыл бұрын
Most probably Rotiform Rims like the ones he used on his RADBUL.
@jordi925
8 жыл бұрын
thanks
@bloko2289
8 жыл бұрын
h35's
@samueljones2908
8 жыл бұрын
real name for them is Dee Bubbahs h35s
MIKE I WANT THAT FUCKING HELMET!!!!!!!!
Less Music, MORE ROTARY!!!
5:59 that girl lmao
Does anyone know the name of the song at 1:31
@tehice23
8 жыл бұрын
+mp50470 i would like to know that as well :)
@335bmwpower
8 жыл бұрын
+mp50470 mee to need name song is wery good... buth mad mike dont say name
@ephirial
8 жыл бұрын
+mp50470 Tatreal - Show Me Your Attention
Acabei de comprar um hot wheels mazda repu aqui no brasil
Song name 9:23 ? please!!!
@Ok2race
8 жыл бұрын
LORDE - Everybody Wants To Rule The World [Remix]
@FeedeGrecoo
8 жыл бұрын
+Oscar Kubicki thanks bro
Lincoln is a little dude
Song name 8:46 ? :)
@MCBritta
8 жыл бұрын
+MCBritta nvm, found it myself :D /watch?v=OrGtKOPCZfw
@willbayne2823
8 жыл бұрын
+MCBritta Whats the song man >?? Can u send me the link
Mad Mike my name is aleks, camon Brasil plis
second?
rotang klan
what kinda helmet
2 people drive hondas
Who came here for the Hotwheels 🙌
why they call it formula? -_-
first
Quality of drifting is pretty shit in America. No angle and everyone just rides the shit out of the brakes
@RKrager-ct9mz
8 жыл бұрын
Not entirely true