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02-28-2005, 10:47 AM
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RHYS MILLEN AND PONTIAC GTO RETURN IN 2005
FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF AMERICAN DRIFTING
February 27 Irwindale D1 Grand Prix Event
Debuts New 2005 GTO Drift Machine
Carrying strong momentum from a 1st place finish at the Formula D drift finale in August 2004, and a podium finish at the GT Live D1 event in December, Rhys Millen Racing and GM Racing return once again in 2005 for a second year of tire smoking drifting, American style. The familiar Pontiac GTO also returns for the new season, sporting a fresh new graphics and color scheme, along with a host of mechanical and performance enhancements. The strong team and powerful GTO will be a formidable challenger in this year’s American drifting scene which kicks off with the D1 Grand Prix Irwindale event on February 27.
“We’ve come a long way from just a year ago when we entered the American drifting scene as the first American based team with the first American brand car,” said Rhys Millen, drift driver and team principal of Team RMR Pontiac. “The team has achieved tremendous success with the Pontiac GTO and we’re proud to represent our American fans with some great drifting in the 2005 season.”
The 05 GTO drift car sees a brand new color and graphics package which incorporates the familiar Screaming Yellow color with an all-new Ballistic Blue. Technological enhancements to the already competitive GTO include the relocation of the fuel tank from behind the rear axle to inside the passenger compartment. This better balances the vehicle and reduces the centrifugal force generated from the weight of the fuel tank during a sideways drift. The suspension travel has also been increased in the rear by an additional 1.5 inches to allow for improved traction over uneven and bumpy tarmac. Improved traction results in more power being put down to the ground, allowing for improved speed and vehicle control.
The vertical rear diffuser first pioneered by RMR returns again for the Irwindale event as well as other high speed drift venues. This aerodynamics package allows for improved airflow management during sideways drifts at high speed, increasing rear stability and increasing grip to the rear wheels. Specially developed with Irwindale’s turn #1 in mind, this clear lexan spoiler which runs vertically along the right rear decklid, is yet another performance innovation aimed at increased vehicle control and was developed by RMR specifically for drifting applications.
Increased front bumper clearance, improved engine power and new Yokohama Parada drift spec tires round out the many other enhancements to the GTO in 2005.
Further information on Team RMR/Pontiac and the GTO drift car can be found at www.gtodrift.com.
photo courtesy of Drifting.com
Text provided by RMR
RHYS MILLEN AND PONTIAC GTO RETURN IN 2005
FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF AMERICAN DRIFTING
February 27 Irwindale D1 Grand Prix Event
Debuts New 2005 GTO Drift Machine
Carrying strong momentum from a 1st place finish at the Formula D drift finale in August 2004, and a podium finish at the GT Live D1 event in December, Rhys Millen Racing and GM Racing return once again in 2005 for a second year of tire smoking drifting, American style. The familiar Pontiac GTO also returns for the new season, sporting a fresh new graphics and color scheme, along with a host of mechanical and performance enhancements. The strong team and powerful GTO will be a formidable challenger in this year’s American drifting scene which kicks off with the D1 Grand Prix Irwindale event on February 27.
“We’ve come a long way from just a year ago when we entered the American drifting scene as the first American based team with the first American brand car,” said Rhys Millen, drift driver and team principal of Team RMR Pontiac. “The team has achieved tremendous success with the Pontiac GTO and we’re proud to represent our American fans with some great drifting in the 2005 season.”
The 05 GTO drift car sees a brand new color and graphics package which incorporates the familiar Screaming Yellow color with an all-new Ballistic Blue. Technological enhancements to the already competitive GTO include the relocation of the fuel tank from behind the rear axle to inside the passenger compartment. This better balances the vehicle and reduces the centrifugal force generated from the weight of the fuel tank during a sideways drift. The suspension travel has also been increased in the rear by an additional 1.5 inches to allow for improved traction over uneven and bumpy tarmac. Improved traction results in more power being put down to the ground, allowing for improved speed and vehicle control.
The vertical rear diffuser first pioneered by RMR returns again for the Irwindale event as well as other high speed drift venues. This aerodynamics package allows for improved airflow management during sideways drifts at high speed, increasing rear stability and increasing grip to the rear wheels. Specially developed with Irwindale’s turn #1 in mind, this clear lexan spoiler which runs vertically along the right rear decklid, is yet another performance innovation aimed at increased vehicle control and was developed by RMR specifically for drifting applications.
Increased front bumper clearance, improved engine power and new Yokohama Parada drift spec tires round out the many other enhancements to the GTO in 2005.
Further information on Team RMR/Pontiac and the GTO drift car can be found at www.gtodrift.com.