Dai Yoshihara

Rhys Millen Racing

Pontiac GTO Drift

New for 2008, accomplished Formula Drift driver Dai Yoshihara joins the Rhys Millen Racing team to pilot the Pontiac GTO Drift car, the same car that won the 2005 Formula Drift championship with Rhys behind the wheel. In 2007, Dai competed in a 425hp, right-hand-drive, turbo-charged car and earned third place overall in Formula Drift. For 2008, he’ll be transitioning to the 550hp, left-hand-drive, V8 GTO. The move could be challenging, but Dai’s years of drifting experience and natural driving talent are sure to put the Pontiac GTO in a familiar spot - the winners’ circle.

Crew Chief: TJ Hainrihar
Class: Formula Drift
Links: www.redbulldriftteam.com

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Career Highlights

2007 Win at Formula D Evergreen, WA and Wall, NJ
2006 Win at Formula D Irwindale
2006 Super Street Time Attack Drift Class Winner
2005 Formula Drift Meguiar’s Cleanest Drift Award
2005 Runner-up at Formula D Atlanta
2004 Formula Drift Runner-Up
2004 Runner-up at Formula D Sonoma and Irwindale

Pontiac GTO Drift Information

2004 Pontiac GTO production body and chassis
GM LS7 V8 engine
    550hp
    Naturally aspirated
    E-85 fuel
    MEFI engine controller
Exedy clutch
Production Tremec manual transmission
Production rear differential with aftermarket gear set
Modified-production uprights and tie rod ends
Rotora slotted disc brake rotors and 4-piston calipers
Fully adjustable coil-over shocks
Racing Hart 18-inch wheels
Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R tires
Interior SCCA-approved roll cage
Sparco Racing seats and belts
Quick-release Sparco steering wheel
Fire suppression system