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Ryan Tuerck – A Day In The Life from Death Machines on Vimeo.

Gardella Racing’s Ryan Tuerck has reached the pinnacle of sports sponsorship by signing as a Red Bull athlete for the 2010 Formula Drift season. Tuerck finished second in the overall Formula Drift standings in 2009.

Tuerck was introduced to the Red Bull family at a special gathering on March 20th at the grand opening of the Red Bull Arena, home to the New York Red Bulls soccer team. He met other Red Bull athletes including Super Bowl champion Reggie Bush, Olympic downhill skiing champion Lindsey Vonn and BMX biker Kevin Robinson.

“To be involved with the best energy drink and coolest brand in the world is something I never dreamed of happening,” said an excited Tuerck. “When Red Bull gets together it’s like a big family, and I am really excited to be a part of it.”
In addition to the Formula D series, Tuerck and Gardella Racing will receive additional exposure through various programs implemented by Red Bull, including a demo tour at military bases, colleges and festivals throughout the North East. A schedule of appearances is coming soon.

Gardella Racing has been associated with Red Bull for more than six years. The partnership began when team owner Gary Gardella was racing in NHRA and NOPI sport compact drag racing. Gardella captured a drag racing championship during this partnership.

Be sure to watch for Tuerck, Red Bull and Gardella Racing at the first round of the Formula Drift’s Streets of Long Beach competition in Long Beach, Calif. April 9-10. Tuerck is shooting for his second consecutive win in Long Beach.

In country where dreams are made, Abu Dhabi will be the location for Ferrari World set to open this year. From the looks of the video, I better start setting some money aside. Hopefully I can make it out there to try the Ferrari roller coaster out! Click here to see the video

“Opening in 2010, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is set to be the world’s largest indoor theme park, sitting under a roof designed in the style of a classic double-curve body shell of a Ferrari GT car. There is energy, excitement and passion for the entire family at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. With over 20 rides and attractions, including the world’s fastest rollercoaster, Ferrari World is more than a theme park – it is where Ferrari’s legendary story is unveiled.”

NSCRA TV Episode 1 Season Opener 2010 from NSCRA on Vimeo.

XDC is a nationwide automotive festival taking place at the Irwindale Speedway, Saturday March 20th, 2010. The XDC Super Show will feature a Top 32 Drift Competition, REMIX Award Tour Car Show, HIN Experience (Pre-Party/After Party), Featured Industry Models and Model Search, Auto Aftermarket Exhibitors, Merchandise Stands, Concessions, plus tons of festival attractions. Irwindale marks the first event of the year for XDC, and the biggest tuner attraction in Southern California!

HOWELL, NJ (March 2, 2010) – Gardella Racing is excited to announce that Ryan Tuerck has re-signed with the team to drive the Pontiac Solstice in the race for the 2010 Formula Drift Championship.
Tuerck, 25, had an extremely successful 2009 campaign when he finished second overall in points.

At the season ending event, FD Judgment Day, in Irwindale, CA, Tuerck raced to the win. Unfortunately, he was not able to overcome Chris Forsberg’s lead, falling just six points short of his first championship.
“I am stoked to be a part of the Gardella racing team again for the 2010 season,” said Tuerck. “I feel that Gardella racing is the most professional team in the Formula D series and we are going to have another great run at the championship.”

Tuerck began racing motocross at the age of 10. After his motocross career came to end, Tuerck began drifting his personal car by sliding sideways in empty parking lots late at night. In 2003, Tuerck learned that he could race professionally in drifting and entered his first drifting event at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. In ‘04 and ‘05 Tuerck competed part time in Formula Drift events.

In ‘06 he competed at all Formula Drift events. Then in ‘08, Tuerck signed with Gardella Racing, finished sixth in the final Formula Drift standings and the successful partnership was established.
Despite the GR camp being quiet this off-season, things have been busy. As we are getting cars, drivers and equipment ready for Round 1 Long Beach, we will be making additional announcements regarding new projects and partners for 2010.

“We are looking forward to announcing our title sponsor and other partners,” stated team owner, Gary Gardella. “This is something that we have been missing out on over the past two seasons. We thank everyone for their support; 2010 should be a great year for us. We look forward seeing everyone in Long Beach.”

Gardella Racing is coming out big this season as we prepare to take the Formula Drift championship.

The guys at Jtuned alway have the coolest automotive photography I’ve seen out on the web. Now you get the chance to use this photo on your desktop for the month of March. I’m interested to see what’s next for April! Click here and right click, save as.