You want them, so here they are. Vertex USA at D1! Congratulations to Takahiro Ueno for placing 4th at Anaheim!! (more…)

We are currently working on images we took at the D1GP this weekend. Please check back later this week for the pix!

Calvin Wan’s Falken Tire Mazda RX-7 is currently featured the April 2009 issue of Performance Auto & Sound (PAS) Magazine!! Check out the scans below and for more information, visit: CALVIN WAN

WHEN: May 2, 2009
WHERE: Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Children 12 & under are free (except VIP).
Show hours: 10am to 6pm

Be there and say hi to us at VERTEX USA!

Vertex USA is proud to announce Pete Ulatan’s MMAMIXER.COM as our new affiliate! MMAMIXER.COM is a site dedicated to Mixed Martial Arts clothing and lifestyle. It is a site that broadens the scope of the MMA apparel industry and is your one stop site to find the latest news, reviews in MMA clothing and so much more! Also check out their hottie of the week, events and videos section!

Vertex USA is proud to have MMAMIXER.COM as part of our family. If you’re an MMA fan, visit today! You won’t be disappointed.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

D1GP USA ANNOUNCES CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS SERIES FOR 2009 AND RELEASES 2009 RULEBOOK AND SERIES JUDGING FORMAT

LOS ANGELES (January 20, 2009) – Since announcing its official comeback to the United States in late 2008, D1GP USA’s new management continues to make news with the announcement that the upcoming 2009 season will be a Championship Points Series. The announcement coincides with the launch of the new D1GP website ( www.d1gp.com ), as well as the release of their 2009 Rulebook and details regarding their new judging format. The information below provides the highlights and in depth information is available at www.d1gp.com . (more…)

Thanks to the wonderful crew from Speedhunters.com for the pix! Speedhunters rocks!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Link Earth Co., Ltd
Shimizu Bldg 10F, 3-6-3 Shibuya, Shibuya Ward Tokyo, Japan 150-0002
TEL: +81-3-5774-6415
Mail: info@tp-te.jp

Tokyo, Japan, January 7, 2009 –

Team T&E with SUIVAX partner up with TP Checker, makers of the tire pressure monitoring systems, to enter the 2009 D1 Grand Prix Professional Drift Series. Together they will unite as Team TP Checker with T&E.

Team TP Checker with T&E appoints Sinji NURIYA of Link Earth Co. Ltd as their new Team Director. Link Earth Co. Ltd will be the main sponsor of the team. On January 9th, 2009, NURIYA will announce the team structure at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon with NAPAC. The announcement will take place at 17:00 in the Makuhari Messee International Convention Complex – International Exhibition Hall, West Hall, Booth # 121.

Takahiro UENO, CEO of T&E Co. Ltd, will remain the team driver. After 8 years of competition UENO has retired the world famous Vertex JZZ30 Soarer to bring a new and exciting platform to the drifting world. Team TP Checker with T&E will unveil a BMW E92 as their new drift car!

TP Checker not only manufactures wireless tire pressure sensor systems, they are committed to driver safety and the conservation of nature. Portions of their proceeds go to support Present Tree, a non-profit organization who plants trees to help improve our environment. Team TP Checker with T&E will commence the D1 Earth Project at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Salon. Fans will be able to contribute and support our environmental efforts.

Announcement Detail
Where: Makuhari Messe international convention complex, Tokyo JAPAN
International Exhibition Hall, West Hall, Booth No.121
When: 17:00, 9th of January 2009

Team Summary

Team Name: TP Checker with T&E
Entry Name: TP Checker/YOKOHAMA with T&E
Entry Vehicle: VERTICE DESIGN D1 BMW TE382 Racing Performance
Team Driver: Takahiro UENO (CEO of T&E Co., Ltd)
Maintenance Factory: SUIVAX (Add: 882 Ohkuma-cho Tsuzuki ward, Yokohama)
Team Director: Sinji NURIYA (Link Earth Co., Ltd)
Team Producer: Tohru HASHIMOTO (TAIYOU Radio Co., Ltd)
Management Director: Hiromasa UENO (T&E Co., Ltd)
Team Supervisor: Kazuhito NISHIZAKA (Link Earth Co., Ltd)
Team Caretaker: Megumi NIHEI (Link Earth Co., Ltd)
TPMS Technical Manager: Hiroshi YASUDA (Link Earth Co., Ltd)

_______________________________
TP Checker enhances motorsports and driver safety while supporting environmental conservation. Team T&E are the makers of Vertex and have graced the tracks of the D1 Grand Prix with professional driver and owner of Car Make T&E, Takahiro UENO.
- #### -

We are currently at the #5 spot. We need your help to get back to the number 1 position!!

Show Us Your Ride Brickfish