VIDEO // SUBIEFEST 2009 VIA RYAN DOUTHIT

Subiefest isn't just a regular event, it's our event. That is, our crew produces it. Every year we try to ratchet up the awesome, and this year I had what I though was a great last-minute idea: Formula D star Stephan Verdier was schedule to come out and show off his Drifto antics in a modified RWD Subaru STI - well, what if I provided myself as an obstacle? I mean, anyone can slide a car back-and-forth on a narrow track. But to get a car full-on sideways with someone blocking half the track? That certainly take a bit more than your average helping of skill.

In addition to this craziness, the video includes a walk-around of Mike McGuinness' Best in Show WRX Wagon, Ali Afshar's 1000hp WRX demo and more.

Video and Editorial courtesy of Ryan Douthit and Driving Sports // [comment]

NEWS // TEAM SEATTLE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

We just received word from Team Seattle that they have launched an updated version of their website. Preparing for their return to the 24 Hours of Daytona, Team Seattle's new page features images and info from their recent 24 Hours of Le Mans effort, as well as their past Daytona campaigns.

Additional information on their new race car, the driver lineup and ways that you can support both Team Seattle and their benefactor, Seattle's Children's Hospital, is available on their new website, as well as information on how you can join the team in Daytona! // [comment]

EVENT // TOMMY NERGARD @ 2009 GATEBIL FESTIVAL

Earlier this year, when Brian Scotto of 0-60 Magazine travelled to Norway in search of car culture, I was rather confused. Isn't it a bit cold... and dark? But what I didn't know, what Brian had dug up on the internet, is an automotive festival of unprecedented proportions.

Known as the Gatebil Festival, this Scandinavian motorsport event is like Formula DRIFT, the Redline Time Attack Series and the NOPI Nationals all in one. Held at the Rudskogen Motorsenter in Norway, the most recent Gatebil event took place this past September and saw a huge turnout of European, American and Japanese 'race' cars.

After a bit of searching, we came across the photostream of Tommy Nergard, a Norwegian photographer and motorsport enthusiast. I contacted Tommy to see if he'd be interested in showcasing a few of his photos here on ColdTrackDays, to which he replied yes. So with that said, follow the link for a few photos from one of the most interesting, and I am sure entertaining, motorsport festivals in the world... [read more]


















For additional information on the 2009 Gatebil Festival, click here

Photo: Tommy Nergard
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey