After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports

We sit down with Josh and Tom of Front Street, your official Final Bout 9 Champions! We dive into their incredible journey to the top of grassroots drifting competition, behind-the-scenes stories, and what it took to bring home the win. @frontstreetdriftclub Check out our Sponsors! SimpleTire: USE CODE 15% OFF: factionmotorsports AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

For our second episode of our Chicago Final Bout Series, we have Melvin del Rosario. Melvin/Mel is an OG in the Chicago drifting community. We go over his backstory, how he met the guys in Proceed, and the current state of his 180SX. @meldelro Check out our Sponsors! SimpleTire: USE CODE 15% OFF: factionmotorsports AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

For our first episode of our Chicago Final Bout Series, we have Simba Nyemba. Simba is a prominent Chicago-based grassroots drift driver and a core member of the influential midwestern drift team Proceed. As a co-owner of Final Bout and a key figure of Club FR, Simba has spent years shaping the style and culture of aggressive, Japanese-inspired drifting in America. Tune in as we discuss his drifting journey, the evolution of the community, and his iconic Nissan S13. @ggsimba Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

https://s13.world/ https://www.instagram.com/loosenup.drift/ Check out our Sponsors!AG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTIONYou will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). @drinkAG1 #ag1partnerEAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL:@eastcoastdriftschoolCHASE BAYS:@chasebayshttps://www.chasebays.com/LIMITLESS AUTO FAB:@limitless_auto_fabhttps://limitlessautofab.com/RAMSTEAD MFG:@ramsteadmfghttps://ramsteadmfg.com/We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts:patreon.com/factionmotorsportsCheck us out on other platforms:Youtube: /FactionMotorsportsInstagram: @factionmotorsportsFacebook: /factionmotorsportsTiktok: @factionmotorsports

Lou of BloodMasters joins us to talk about the early days of drifting, the origins and attitude behind BloodMasters, Club Loose, and how the scene has evolved over the years. We get into the wild west era of drifting, missile cars, iconic drift videos, Drift Appalachia, and what made those early days feel so raw. Lou also talks about the risks that come with pushing a car to the limit, the current state of competitive drifting, and whether the sport has reached a point where less horsepower might actually make things more exciting. From the good old days to where drifting is headed next, this one covers a lot of ground. @sweet_looou Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

Tyler Holsman joins us in the shop to talk about his longtime S13, growing up in the Club Loose scene, and years of drifting with friends. We get into Final Bout, building and changing the car over time, working in the automotive world before getting into trucking, and finding a better balance between work, cars, and actually enjoying both. @tylersaywhat Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

John Fortunato joins us for a wildly unfiltered episode that somehow manages to cover everything from grassroots drifting and project cars to YouTube, gaming, and life. We talk about what keeps drifting fun, building cars your own way instead of following the crowd, and why figuring things out yourself is still part of the experience. Along the way, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns—including some personal stories and reflections that made this one a little deeper than we planned. As always, plenty of laughs, random tangents, and honest conversation throughout. @jayforts @daring.ones Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

Jack from Hit and Run Drift Club joins us after an unforgettable trip across the U.S. We talk about the differences between Australian and American drift culture, the history of Hit and Run, travel stories, and why the best drift cars are the ones with a little damage and a lot of personality. One of our favorite conversations yet. @best_guy @hitandrundc Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

Paolo Lim is what we would consider a first generation U.S. drifter, and in this episode he shares everything he's learned from over two decades in the scene. We dive into the evolution of drifting, building timeless street cars, the story behind his immaculate 180SX, and why mastering a low-horsepower car is still the best way to become a great driver. Whether you're new to drifting or have been around since the beginning, this episode is packed with stories, history, and hard-earned lessons. @ikigai.no.jinsei Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

Bailey has been a good friend of mine for over a decade. Join us in the conversation about how we grew our friendship and much more! @baileybirr Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

Fresh off a day at the track, Anthony Rizzo joins the podcast to talk drifting, competition goals, car setups, and the realities of balancing the sport with life as a tow truck driver. The conversation dives into suspension tuning, Formula Drift, grassroots events, and the lessons learned from chasing speed both on and off the track. @speed_and_stanced Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

Zach Esteve of ES Fabrications returns to the podcast for another great conversation. The crew catches up on fabrication, cars, business growth, future plans, and the challenges of building a successful operation from the ground up. As always, the discussion goes in all kinds of unexpected directions before circling back to the passion that drives it all. @es_fabrications Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

This is a sneak peak of our Patreon exclusive content! Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/factionmotorsports In this Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, Karl, Frankie and Jesus respond to the comments from our viral reel on Instagram.

Jesus Santos, a drifter, family man, and integral part of the Faction team. The conversation dives into his background, how he got started in cars and drifting, memorable life experiences, and the path that led him to where he is today. A laid-back episode filled with car culture, personal stories, and plenty of laughs. @platano13b Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

This week, the guys catch up on their eventful weekends—including Frankie’s latest session drifting the 350Z. Also, Frankie and Karl lay out their short-term goals for the season and the work required to hit them. Grab a drink, kick back, and join the conversation. Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

For the final episode of the Texas Series, we sit down with Mike and Zach of Fat Cats at EMG, European Motor Gruppe, in the heart of Houston. What started as pixel cars and forum days in the mid-2000s turned into one of the most recognizable grassroots drift crews in the country. We talk about the early Fat Cats era, the shift to bright team colors, Final Bout memories, surviving Hurricane Harvey on the way to an event, and what it really takes to run a German specialty shop while staying fully invested in drifting. This one feels more like a live hangout than an interview—stories bouncing back and forth, plenty of laughs, and a real look at how long-term friendships keep a scene alive. @fatcats_fatcats @zachtriggs @emg_houston Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

Johnny Monaco joins us for a conversation about returning to Japan, unexpected moments that ended up becoming the highlights of the trip, car culture, random encounters, and the question of whether Japan is worth going back to. Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

We have a conversation about forgotten cars, weird automotive history, and the machines that somehow still live rent-free in enthusiast culture. From Saab turbos and Nissan Laurels to minivans, Supras, and drift cars, the episode bounces between stories, strong opinions, and the random tangents that come with talking cars for too long. Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports

Javi and Karl recap their weekend at Trip to the Pond in Alabama at Mid Pond. The episode gets into the atmosphere of the event, how the cars held up, close calls on track, late-night grilling sessions, meeting internet friends in real life, and why this year felt different from every Pond before it. They also answer listener questions about driving, media, car setup, painting helmets, drifting culture, and what makes an event actually memorable. Check out our Sponsors! AG1: Check out our AG1 affiliate link: ⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠ You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). ⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠ #ag1partner EAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL: @eastcoastdriftschool CHASE BAYS: @chasebays https://www.chasebays.com/ LIMITLESS AUTO FAB: @limitless_auto_fab https://limitlessautofab.com/ RAMSTEAD MFG: https://ramsteadmfg.com/ We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts: patreon.com/factionmotorsports Check us out on other platforms: Youtube: /FactionMotorsports Instagram: @factionmotorsports Facebook: /factionmotorsports Tiktok: @factionmotorsports