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Photography by: Nelson Queralta Jr
Editorial by: Nelson Queralta Jr

Drift Sessions Drift Practice
Sunday June 8, 2008
Miami, FL

The heat was intense, but the drifting was even hotter! Kind of a cheesy line to describe the latest Drift Sessions event at Countyline Raceway in Miami, FL. But definitely true!

South Florida drivers have stepped it up! As usual, the day was broken down into three groups, two solo groups and one tandem group. Let’s start with the solo groups, from beginners to intermediate drivers everyone was out there having a great time. Being a practice and not a competition, the atmosphere at Drift Sessions events is very friendly and fun, everyone’s out there to help each other out and just have a good time.
The same can be said for the tandem group, all advanced drivers were out there giving it their best to show the crowd what South Florida drifting is all about. Juan Henao, and Team AeroK drivers Raffi Karakouzian and Ryan Kauffman, which are three of the four South Florida NOPI Licensed drivers were out there wowing the spectators. Specially Juan Henao who was coming closer and closer to the barriers until finally intentionally giving the wall a “love tap” towards the end of the day. RRRoberto Pelaez with his two-tone coupe, Pablo Falero of SMDG driving the white and green themed s13, and Shant Karakouzian of TeamAero-K with his kouki S14 were also out there tearing up the track. Erick Mahle had a mishap with his white and black turbo E30, but he was out there sliding the “I’m NOT Gay” or I’m Gay” white Miata owned by Ralph Vidal.

Today was a special day, as it was Tim Murphy’s birthday celebration, what better way to celebrate one’s birthday? InTunedOnline will like to wish Tim a happy birthday and many more to come. Till next time, stay tuned to InTuned for all the latest news in the automotive industry!

Special Thanks to: www.SFLDrifters.com and www.Drift-Sessions.com also, CountyLine Racetrack.