Tuesday 16 September 2014

Gonzo in Detroit (Full Story)

This past Saturday August 16th was Round 4 of the Midwest Drift Union Formula Drift Pro/Am series in Detroit Michigan. This event like no other took place on the streets of Downtown Detroit. With 50 drivers competing for top spot the competition was strong. Chris Gonzalez aka Gonzo to most people made the long drive once again from Winnipeg Canada to battle it out in hopes of advancing in points for the season. 
Gonzo came out strong in practice but lost his brakes mid run sending him crashing into a street sign and up and over the curb. 
Gonzo and his wife along with the help of some locals hustled to fix the S14 and make it to Qualifying. 
As the final car was about to make its final pass the S14 appeared on grid for Qualifying! 
With no brakes and a bent front end Gonzo managed to Qualify into the Top 16 but would get knocked out in his battle vs Wade Odrey in his Wisefab S13. 
Gonzo currently sits in 5th spot for the season with the Final coming up in October he is in line to get that coveted FD license if he continues his driving like events past!