Foust Pilots Rockstar AEM Drift 350z To Consecutive Formula Drift Championships!

AEM-Powered Nissan Makes History Under Papadakis Racing Banner

October 20, 2008, Hawthorne, CA—Tanner Foust piloted the Rockstar/AEM Drift 350Z into history on Saturday, October 11th, 2008 by becoming the first driver in Series history to capture back-to-back championships!

Formula D’s Round 7 “Final Fight” at Irwindale Speedway was a pressure-cooker event for the Rockstar/AEM Drift Team heading into Saturday’s competition. With only a 26-point lead heading into the Finals, Tanner would need to finish in 4th place or better if Sam Hubinette won the event, and was in a must-qualify situation to ensure that Rhys Millen wouldn’t pass him up in the final standings. With the heat on high, Tanner and the team responded by turning in a textbook effort en route to capturing the 2008 FormulaD Series Championship and being the first team to ever repeat as FD Champions in back-to-back seasons!

“It’s a pretty awesome feeling to make history in Drifting in the States!” exclaimed Tanner. “With the way this sport is growing and how much more competitive teams are every season, it will be difficult to repeat again. Right now I am just enjoying the moment.” Tanner continued, “I want to thank Rockstar for putting the drive in our veins all season, and AEM for having such reliable products and incredible support. I think the cat is out of the bag that our secret weapons are our AEM products on the cars and the power and reliability they provide.”

Added Team Owner Stephan Papadakis, who manages the team and drives the Top 35-ranked Rockstar/AEM Drift S2000, “I’ve worked with AEM for a long time. Together we have set numerous records in FWD and RWD drag racing, and in drifting with multiple Fastest Entry Speed records across several courses. For over a decade, I have relied on AEM products and this Championship is another testament to the power and reliability their products deliver. I just can’t thank them enough for the support we have received year after year. You won’t find a better technical partner or line of performance products.”

The Rockstar/AEM Drift 350Z is powered by AEM’s Universal Programmable Engine Management System (PN 30-1900), custom AEM air intake system and DRYFLOW Performance Filter, and universal adjustable fuel pressure regulator (PN 25-302). AEM’s Gauge-Type UEGO Controller monitors AFR and provides feedback control (PN 30-4100), and a string of AEM Serial Gauges, which can independently monitor 19 channels from the EMS, provide real-time feedback to Tanner on various engine parameters (PN 30-4300).

AEM products are Engineered to Outperform. The company designs and manufactures high-quality street and race performance products that are distributed worldwide. AEM headquarters is based in Hawthorne, California. Visit www.aempower.com to learn more.

Foust Pilots Rockstar AEM Drift 350z To Consecutive Formula Drift Championships!

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