After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports

Lou of BloodMasters joins us to talk about the early days of drifting, the origins and attitude behind BloodMasters, Club Loose, and how the scene has evolved over the years.
We get into the wild west era of drifting, missile cars, iconic drift videos, Drift Appalachia, and what made those early days feel so raw. Lou also talks about the risks that come with pushing a car to the limit, the current state of competitive drifting, and whether the sport has reached a point where less horsepower might actually make things more exciting.
From the good old days to where drifting is headed next, this one covers a lot of ground.
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Tyler Holsman joins us in the shop to talk about his longtime S13, growing up in the Club Loose scene, and years of drifting with friends. We get into Final Bout, building and changing the car over time, working in the automotive world before getting into trucking, and finding a better balance between work, cars, and actually enjoying both.
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John Fortunato joins us for a wildly unfiltered episode that somehow manages to cover everything from grassroots drifting and project cars to YouTube, gaming, and life. We talk about what keeps drifting fun, building cars your own way instead of following the crowd, and why figuring things out yourself is still part of the experience. Along the way, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns—including some personal stories and reflections that made this one a little deeper than we planned. As always, plenty of laughs, random tangents, and honest conversation throughout.
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Jack from Hit and Run Drift Club joins us after an unforgettable trip across the U.S. We talk about the differences between Australian and American drift culture, the history of Hit and Run, travel stories, and why the best drift cars are the ones with a little damage and a lot of personality. One of our favorite conversations yet.
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Paolo Lim is what we would consider a first generation U.S. drifter, and in this episode he shares everything he's learned from over two decades in the scene. We dive into the evolution of drifting, building timeless street cars, the story behind his immaculate 180SX, and why mastering a low-horsepower car is still the best way to become a great driver. Whether you're new to drifting or have been around since the beginning, this episode is packed with stories, history, and hard-earned lessons.
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