Scion just debuted the hugely anticipated Scion FR-S at the Detroit Auto Show yesterday to the masses + Ken Gushi’s Formula Drift prepared FR-S, now the natural thing you might be asking is “How do I get one?!?”
Here’s your answer if you live in the limited culture that we ALL do, YOU can be be one of the 1st 86, I don’t need to explain the significance of the #86 if you’re reading my blog, so anyways, Scion is offering the “hand raisers” a shot at owning pre-general public sale a chance to own the Scion FR-S before the masses….YOU CAN BE one of the 1st 86 Scion FR-S owners…
“Scion is thrilled to announce the Scion First 86 program that gives 86 lucky people the chance to be among the first to own the Scion FR-S.
Beginning on January 12th, 2012 at Noon (EST), anyone who wants a chance at purchasing the FR-S before it goes on sale to the general public has 8 hours and 6 minutes to submit their request at www.ScionFirst86.com. Scion will randomly select 86 people to receive the opportunity to own the FR-S first! There are already 20,000 hand raiser sign-ups. Check out www.ScionFirst86.com for more information and the program FAQ’s!”
Ken “Gush” Gushi next to his new steed… The Scion FR-S drift machine debuted Jan 9 2012
Here’s one of my pics from the exclusive FR-S reveal in LA you can see the previous BLOG here
Scion is also pleased to announce that the 2013 Scion FR-S will be the first model to feature the all new Pioneer BeSpoke connected infotainment audio system, powered by Zypr. The new BeSpoke system has cool new features that include locating friends on the map on your audio screen, reading and sending tweets via voice command, posting on Facebook, and listening to over 200 internet radio stations. There are so many advanced functions in this new system and we can¹t wait for you to try them out when the FR-S goes on sale this Spring.
2011 Formula Drift Champion Dai Yoshihara and could it be the 2012 Champion Ken Gushi piloting the 2012 Scion FR-S, we’ll see, round 1 of Formula Drift April 6-7 STREETS OF LONG BEACH!
Christmas & New Years has come & gone, 2012 is here!
The cheers, jeers & beers have been now silenced (well beers are still here) with work and the new year/opportunities for all to be focused upon…
I want to share with you over the next couple blogs mine, my family & friends holiday joy…
Enjoy only some of the goodness, because to be honest it’s nice to just enjoy & not blog EVERYTHING! due to popular belief I don’t blog everything!
Christmas eve with friends & family… & of course it’s all about the kids!
Bikes & brews, some of my favorite things, thanks to my inlaws for the l/s & short sleeve Stone Brewing Jerseys...
This was Parker’s gift he got from SANTA, these things are awesome every day for days straight we ride these things, me, my bikes, the neighbors, the R/C cars, everybody they’re AWESOME…
FYI, if you’re asking they’re Landwave products ramps
Look who came through AZ, The HOBO Josh Herron… Beard Life rocking, back from Chi Town, he’s back!
Rendezvoused in AZ with a lil lady friend of his…
Winter time in AZ is EPIC!
Nice briskness, the lighting, the mellowness, the enjoyment of awesome weather, yeah it’s hot in AZ in the summer but RIGHT NOW!
It’s ON POINT!!!
Lots of walks, bike rides, doing, hanging, loving life, I’m blessed and my son is evidence of that, I LOVE my family!
Right before Christmas for the last few years I’ve had the opportunity to MC Formula Drift Malaysia, this year is no different…
So off to Malaysia I and some other Formula Drift characters hit the road…
Andy Yen & I arriving to a wet Kuala Lumpur
About an hour from the airport to the main city of KL, seeing some old school houses…
But no means is this the norm in KL…
Taxi sir..
BTW, I fit and carried on everything I needed from Thurs midday to Monday afternoon in THIS Incipio Weekender bag incl:
2 pairs of pants, 2 pairs of shorts, 7 t-shirts, 5 collared shirts, underwear, socks, toiletries, one pair of shoes, chargers, iPad, headphones, magazines, iPod & that’s for real! INCIPIO WEEKENDER BAG can be seen HERE
3 days of set up, then qualifying on Saturday and “Game Day” on Sunday…
Ryan Sage, Co-Founder & I swung out to grab some sights and grub…
Prosperity Meal bro…
You are here, I was there…
That’s some nice literal tagging, I like Fixed huh?! Cool!
Then maybe another literal tag, The Freaks…
Sounds like a gang from The Warriors
I love making Ryan laugh, getting birded out!
Drivers Meeting! Pay attention Kiki!
1 too many r’s but still a cool gift from Mervyn Nakamura, he got it in Australia
CMYK in the graphic, rad…
Our nice hotel for the weekend…
The 4th tallest building(s) in the world…
KL Petronas Towers…
BTW our backdrop for this event is pretty rad, don’t ya think? Merdeka Square
Hey lil buddy!
The Champ, The Technical Director and The Yen!
This dude Koh Kae from Thaialand rips sooo hard, he’s got a great attitude and pushes HARD!
Lil car parade action…
If you know Ryan, you will know how hillarious this pic is! It’s ALL TIME!
The PTT lubricnats team of Thailand is like a Man Band…
I’m not mad at this car, the graphics matching the wheels etc. Not a fan of the red & blues though…
The 2011 FD Asia Champion trophy, good choice of fingers btw
Going at it…
Big time slam…
Winning car of Daigo Saito…
Hello Orido…
Yeah Robbie
The Top 3 for the weekend and the 2011 FD Asia Champion Daigo…
Mister RE Amemiya
Our after party was at a rad bar called EST 1/2 of the place called EST.TATE…
One place is called EST and down the walk a low key door is called TATE…
Walk in & see this
Cool shirt huh…
There he is the nut literally Koh Kae, his family makes snack foods Koh Kae
Thanks Marcus Lim for everything, Dai for being you buddy and Jason for your hard work…
Monday had a bit of time so hit China town..
Def NOT the newest Ken Block or DC shoes, yuck!
DEF NOT Chris Forsbergs NOS Energy Drink 350Z take note of the door plate, not “YSOHIARA” either…
MEGA MALL!
Bears!
Liked this sign display…
We arrive to Kuala Lumpur it was pouring, we stay and it’s nice, we lave and it’s pouring, we were blessed with some nice weather for sure!
Peace out KL, til next year!
I’ve been home in Arizona for a while and enjoying what I call #HomeLife you can follow me on Twitter if you aren’t already @JarodCapitalA CLICK HERE
Wheels are still in my life even when I’m home, bicycles, off road and with my son Parker…
My son aka CKITW (Cutest Kid In The World) Parker and his buddy Pride Lion…
My buddy Chris Forsberg & his wife Michelle came through AZ, on their way to the East Coast, making the CFR big move, he snapped a pic when I wasnt looking so now it’s on my blog…
Wednesday night I rode with my friends at State Bicycle that organize a Wed night ride called LOOPS, this is my friend DJ Diesel, good times on a cold night!
Thursday rode road bikes with my homie & 2010 Pro Lite Champion, Casey Currie
I had to case him up with an INCIPIO NGP for his iPhone4, duh!
So Parker & I went to go check out his truck over at Firebird Raceway, where they’re racing this weekend…
Parker just got hired!
Headed to LA, Hollywood & MiLK Studios for the heavily anticipated reveal of the………. Scion FR-S
I was hired to MC the event aka “hypeman” at a very cool event!
Yep, the Scion FR-S version of the 2WD, some have called the ToyBaru, now deemed the Toyota GT-86 in Japan and Europe and the Subaru BR-Z chassis but in North America it will be the FR-S and it’s SICK!
I’m deeming this car the “Game Changer” I mean it’s RWD, almost 200hp, cool looking & should be priced respectfully….
So follow me to LA to see the Scion FR-S reveal…
Car service to & from the airport rips!
I showed up to the super rad venue and studio called MiLK Studios…
Setting up, I was impressed it looked rad!
VP of Scion Jack Holli doing a lil run through with some super sweet super rare booties..
Just kidding protecting the fresh painted ramp…
And there she is the Scion FR-S……..
Hit the hotel for a quick fresh up!
The Roosevelt
What up Hollywood…
HPI Racing’s own Andrew showing of Aasbo’s Scion drift machine, smaller version of course…
Check out already the Scion FR-S in HPI Racing version….
See he doesn’t always Chill, JacobWorks and Danny chills…
One of if not THE cleanest AE86 you’ll ever see…
LF-A and SW20, all these cars part of the FR-S DNA…
SUCH a SICK set up/display for real…
Scaled down Scion & Toyota line up…
Blurry party pic…
Place was packed!
Finally the reveal!
So a big white boy, 2 professional Formula Drift drivers one being a Champion and drivers girlfriend walk into a car reveal and the big whit boy takes the pic! Stereotypes don’t exist anymore, deal with it!
The Head HOONIGAN himself, SCOTTO!
Peep the new lid, who wants one?!?!?
Old friend Len and old known about friend Yukio…
Been knowing these dudes for years!
RJ & Mr. Miyoshi…
OK everybody left, now I can get a few snaps!
I’m just saying, one of THE coolest logos EVER, 86, boxer pistons and look at the 4 “holes” or think of them as tires drifting, BOOM!
Supposedly only like 10 CLEAN of these in the states!
Good dudes that helped make this event happen for everybody, Scion and even myself…
Thanks fellas, Brian of the event management company, Jack Hollis VP of Scion and Craig of Scion PR…
So here ya go, a FR-S that’s “HOOKED UP” mildly, rims, lowered, exhaust, brakes, clean huh?!??!
Traveling is a blast and I’m blessed and fortunate enough to see the world but being home ESPECIALLY this time of year in ARIZONA is EPIC!
Check out what I’ve been getting into lately…
Parker & I hit the Lucas Oil Drag Boat Races…
My old homie Robert hooked up the tickets & the hospitality…
Thanks Robert!
Robert offered to Parker & I to ride in the helicopter, oh word?!?!
Parker just wanted to see it, but i went high to check out the bird eye view!
Here’s the birds eye view o fthe Top Fuel boats hitting 240 MPH on the water, nuts right?!?
Will, the pilot & I…
What’s up AZ…
Saturday caught a burger at Zinburger with some homies Marc & Karl…
Fast forward to today, finished my long standing tattoo piece, bout 2 years in the making if I can recall…
Mike Roper finished it off, stoked on it…
Remember this was taken just a few hours after the spotting and stuff was put on…
This is Mike’s studio…
Speaking of more bicycle goodies from my last post of State Bicycles; Today on more door step, my friend hooked up the LOADED Precision products goods, they make primarily some killer mountain bike components & products but my homie Anthony hooked up some parts that are applicable for road cycling, spacers, skewers and chain ring bolt kit even a tee…
+ of course a part that’s good for all souls! a pint glass, CHEERS to Loaded!
I’m so blessed I get to do this for a living, travel, MC, surround myself with great people, brands, companies, products, fun and all of it is just a blessing…
Check out my last kind of week in a nutshell…
Headed to Vegas for the Toyota World Convention, this is Toyota’s convention that happens only every 4 years and has NEVER happened in the U.S. it’s for all super execs and distributors essentially of Toyota to show off the brand past, present & future…
I was asked to MC the Scion drift demo featuring Fredric Aasbo & Ken Gushi…
The desert means civilization…
You can still see some drift scars (rubber) still from Vaughn Gittin Jr & Justin Pawlak from the Monster Energy Cup drift demos we put on…
Crazy fresh setup!
Thanks Steve…
Like a caged beast the race LF-A…
Driven by…
Mr. Toyoda…
Elvis vs. The Norwegian Hammer…
Really love this xB minus the DJ set up…
The FR-S concept, I saw the production FR-S & FT-86 but I CANNOT show you those pics…
Toyota history…
My homie Dave Mirra was in town in Phoenix doing a signing at the local Subaru dealership so had to come by and have him sign Parker’s bike, thanks Dave…
The homies of Venice Beach sent me a care package of goods Rogue Status & DTA thanks fellas…
Really like this tee…
Last but NOT LEAST! Some winter shoes, yet lite!!!!! Native Shoes hooked up some of their latest shoes and some for the family…
I introduce to you the Jimmy…
a fuzzy lined Rip stop upper and the same Native material base…
I live in AZ aka Arizona and in the Phoenix area pronounced Fenix…
Well last Friday, Nov 11 My friend and restauranteur Joe Johnston follow him on twitter he’s always on the go, great dude, took me around to some of his favorite spots in downtown PHX…
Man Date is on…
Whipping around in Joes convertible Aston Martin makes the drive proper like…
1st stop, Lola Coffee, downtown Phoenix owned by Daniel Wayne…
Legit Latte…
Daniel hooked up a bag of FRESH still warm bag o’ beans, it’s EPIC!
Seriously craving it in the morning, Thanks Daniel!
Stop #3
Headed to the Phoenix Food Truck spot where all of them park, no pics bummer focused on eating…
Had Short Leash Dogs, Joe and I split the Aiko…
Gotta love the old architecture around PHX…
Stop #4
Next and one of my faves, Pane Bianco…
Yes the same Pizzeria Bianco you’ve heard about…
Great build out, vibe, etc..
Met Chris’ brother Marco who’s the man behind the dough and the baking, GREAT guy!
So the market sandwich of the day was lamb something or other, but it was AWESOME!!!!!!!
Marco hooked up some awesome essentially desert bread with cheese, red onions and a fig jelly, phhew! Bangin!
Stop #5
Ventured next door to LUX for a man drink…
After spending only 12 hours back home in AZ after returning from Jakarta, Indonesia I’m off…
to Vegas for another annual installment of the SEMA SHOW…
I’ve been attending since 97 or 98 I think, + I even met my wife at SEMA 12 years ago this SEMA!
Flying into Vegas from AZ you get to see the “mega bridge” and also the Hoover Dam where Megatron was held captive, haha
The 4 piece “man band” called Octane Academy, no musical instruments or singing here just loud pipes and attitude!
Here’s one of the members now, Ken Block a great friend over the years + Matt Tuccillo of MWRT…
Another long time homie over the years Bucky Lasek, my man!
There’s plenty of great SEMA coverage out there I just caught a few here & there…
ICON 4X4 makes sweet sweet cars including this old school Bronco with some modern hits…
LOVE!
Love the colors + the matte color under the hood, nice touch!
Mr. FATLACE and oh soo much more, Mark Arcenal, my birthday brother!
Jake & Andy drifting their imaginary cars into the drift-o-meter….
Here’s Block & Gittin hitting up the Drift-o-meter…
SO here it is,
The Official HOONIGAN Keg Launch Party of the brand…
PARTY dude!
Rented out the Kingpin Suite at The Palms, had a keg party and launched the brand the way a HOONIGAN would, at this point this pictures are evidence rather than coverage! HOONIGAN facebook for more info!!!!!!
The gift bags all nicely arranged ready to be given out to the only 100 people invited or so…
REMEMBER this pic and see the aftermath!
Welcome to the ‘dorm room’… Your fraternal Hoonigan President Brian Scotto! My brother from another mother!
The latest brand is Hoonigan, where the cars are dangerous, the food is fuel and Ron is the best!
Too many epic people to mention in this party pic…
This would be the last time time beer pong was played on this table!
WRECKED!
Headed to the hotel, ran into Arcenal again and one of the legends as of recent Nakai-san of RWB infamy!
Now with RWB USA being announced he’s a BUSY MAN!
He’s seriously all time, GSD, DGAF legit!
Thank you HRE Wheels for the pre-party drinks in your suite, nice primer for the nights…
Up & comers, Corey Hosford, Nate Lil Tex Hamilton & Jeff Lane!
Yo is party dude, Kenji of Greddy, muah, Jasper, Yo, forgot her name sorry & ACP…
Tommy Milner & I, what up buddy! Good chat, lets get you sideways sooner than later…
The final day of SEMA…
Friday walking into the show I saw somebody who looked familiar as he was inspecting some paint samples at a booth, yep it was him…
I introduced myself to him and long story short I met, had a lengthy conversation about drifting, cars, North Idaho, design and some other odds & ends including animals throwing poop.
His name is Tinker Hatfield an icon in the shoe world, his impact on the footwear world and even the progression of modern shoes and fashion in general is overwhelming…
People aspire and have even been compelled to say “I want to be Tinker when I grow up”
I’ve admired Tinker from a distance and his work. As I grew up a lover of unique sneakers before it was a REAL cash cow, I admired cross trainers, Agassi’s, Flights, Air Max’s, Bo Jacksons but I admittedly NEVER owned a pair of Jordan’s but many unique Nike’s and have said that the Jordan V’s are my favorite because of the clear sole and lace lock, all the kids in my middle school basketball team had them, yet I didn’t play basketball so didn’t want to front!
Regardless I grew up with Nike’s on my feet and my favorite pair of Nike’s I probably have today are Air ZOOM Havens but in all black! But of course have others on ice…
Long story short I met Tinker Hatfield, nice guy, invited me to the campus and of course I invited he and his associates to attend anything I’m involved with especially a shotgun ride in a Formula DRIFT competition vehicles…
Thanks for your time and convo, it was my pleasure…
So come on Tinker, let’s get you sideways!
Here she is RWB X HOONIGAN, EPIC! White yes, matte yes, wide yes, sexy yes, just AWESOME!!!!!!
Congrats on the whip, was seriously many peoples favorite of the show!!!!!!
The proud owner Brian Scotto, psyched on taking her home now…
So much he drove it in the snow, if you havent seen it, he drive it from the Bay Area to Vegas then back home to CA through SNOW!!!!!!
Rad booth…
Monsters Pikes Peak record holding ride in the sick GoPro booth…
Roland Sands Designs aka Honey Badger doesn’t even give a …
Sick…right?!?!
VERY impressed with 2 companies I’ve worked with and respect, Scion X 686, the pictures don’t do it ANY justice it’s a MUST SEE in person!!!
That’s fabric with zippers wrapping the exterior…
Raw metal I’m a super sucker for then throw the engine in the rear, why not!
That’s a wrap on SEMA 2012, so much good stuff, the industry is alive & well!
Stoked on all the friends, family and fans I have in this world.
It’s very rewarding after all these years a kid from San Diego that grew up street racing has parlayed it into a an actual career…
Thanks to all and to all a “LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!!!!”
Long time no blog,
For good reason, I’ve been a traveling and busy…
So last week was obviously SEMA if you have oil in your veins like most everybody that’s reading this…
Yep, I carry on even when I fly International, that way no chance of losing my sweet Incipio luggage…
Check the INCIPIO goods, Expat backpack, Weekender bag, f38 headphones, feather case on iPod and Kickstand case on the iPad…
INCIPIO’d OUT! WWW.MyINCIPIO.com
First leg, well PHX to LAX then LAX to Hong Kong…
Next leg…
International = free beer & booze…
Caught up on a few documentaries & flicks…
Lonely island…
Touchdown in Jakarta 2pm on a Friday afternoon, head straight to the track…
VISA…
SCOOTERS ARE everywhere and the most popular form of transportation in Jakarta…
Marcus, the BOSS MAN for Formula Drift SE Asia, thanks for everything buddy!
Robbie “Bushido Blade” Nishida in the mix…
Ryan showing off Millions!
A large field of up & coming and very talented drivers…
SE Asia is a hot bed of talent…
The last we’d fortunately see of rain and it let loose!
This is Cheryl Tay, she is a hustlin maniac in SE Asia…
The J Crew even in Japan, Robbie, Gushi & Daigo…
Ryan suited & booted!
Now Ryan getting BEATS!!!
Ryan and I spend the most time together around the world, working at FD events, Voiceover etc. He’s a good adventurous type to see the world with, he’s become a great friend and somebody I can have some great conversations with, thanks Ryan!
Track is HOT, literally & figuratively, it is SE ASIA!
Sunsets get me every time…
Especially in far off lands, I can’t believe drifting has taken me around the world! UNREAL!
Congrats Achilles Radial for the podium sweep and look forward to seeing more of the Purple & green next year in FD USA…
19 years old! Youngest FD drivers to ever podium congrats buddy!
(correction Ken Gushi was 18 years old when he podiumed at Formula Drift Houston in June 2005- Thanks Jacob)
Dido Armando
Celebratory beers…
Now, homeward bound to catch Halloween with the family!!!
I was literally in Jakarta 58 hours and I was traveling longer than 60 hours, haha Oh well not complaining just facts!
Home for 12 hours for halloween then NEXT STOP Vegas for SEMA in the next blog post!
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