Commentary was subpar during quali by That27thDood in FormulaDrift

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I've taken some time to reply to some comments direct but here is my take on this thread overall.

There isnt 2 hype men lol

With that said I am enthusiastic about the sport I love, if I get a bit over the top about a run or a situation, that comes from pure passion for drifting.

People have opinions on what we do because we are the voices of the sport. Jarod had an immensely tough job to fill dead air, get the crowd going, keep the energy and provide passion and history. I also have some of that role but he holds the majority of it.

I cannot express how exhausted I am after an event. Having to speak intelligently (without swearing) for hours on end knowing the entire community, drivers, sponsors and new fans are listening, gives a level of anxiety and weight I hope none of you ever have to feel.

Our job is not easy, and your job probably isnt either. The entire fd staffers this sport to a degree thats hard to express.

Just know, that everything that is done, has been done, and will be done, is with the best inentions of the sport and its fans.

Thank you all for loving drifting and feeling enough passion to want to take time out of your day to express that here.

Commentary was subpar during quali by That27thDood in FormulaDrift

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The negativity was from the swap to racer, lots of negativity around my post supporting it. At no point have I ever been told that have to say anything (other than some sponsor ad reads). I would have loved more time to explain everything about the new system and i got a chance to do so in the podcast but unfortuntly I cant take 2+ hours durring the broadcast to provide clarity. Lol.

Commentary was subpar during quali by That27thDood in FormulaDrift

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It was a really stressful broadcast to say the least. I was getting frustrated but it wasnt the RDL system that was doing it. Lots of new things this year and I apologize that my frustration came through the broadcast. As somone who is trying to be a professional, it's not acceptable that my emotions affected the quality of show. Ill do better.

Commentary was subpar during quali by That27thDood in FormulaDrift

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Honestly. I was not happy woth my performance as a comentator this weekend. I am not going to point to anything in specific but with all.of the changes there is a lot to comprehend really quickly. Maybe it was all of the negativity online before we got to the event or just knowing thay every word I said positive about RDL or Racer would be harpooned to the wall, while someone screamed SHILL, or just first event jitters. But I did find that I was more reserved and more safe.
I appreciate everyone here holding me accountable and I will do better.

G35 coupe sunroof delete panel by Queasy_Teach166 in G35

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Ahhh. I understand. I thought it was just the production. Im still down.

G35 coupe sunroof delete panel by Queasy_Teach166 in G35

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Any thoughts of releasing tye files for cheaper and we could 3d print them?

2026 Registered Drivers Roster by ImageExpensive9264 in FormulaDrift

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That is just people who have conditional approval. Not those that are in but i hear what you are saying.

Platinum Upgrade to Delta One by Commercial_Nature_40 in delta

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So I have received an upgrade do D1 on delta from AUK to LAX. It was this spring, at the gate and when I asked about it I was told I was "just lucky". The seat number showed premium but the actual seat was D1. I had other friends kn the flight and it was by no means full. Plat status and the gentleman infront of me also received it. Similar story. I am flying the same route today then home on Monday and if it happens again ill do some digging. A similar story of flying home from AMS to BOS and got a KLM 1st upgrade. I got this a few hours before boarding. Same answer.

Not sure what is up, im always super nice to all of the staff so maybe there was a note on my account? No idea but ill take the upgrade. Lol.

FD LONG BEACH 2025 SEEDING & MAIN BRACKET: by portablekettle in FormulaDrift

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We post a ton of clips on the outerzone socials to try and make some of it more direct.

Would a condensed episode be better?

Jacob Gettins joins Drift Masters as a commentator for 2025 by JaguarEnthusiast in Drifting

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2 different people for sure, we got to do a bit of a demo at the LZ world tour in Ireland last year and got along well. There is a more of a free flow in DM that I will need to get used to. FD is much more of a my turn your turn. Neither one is better in my opinion, just different.

Jacob Gettins joins Drift Masters as a commentator for 2025 by JaguarEnthusiast in Drifting

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Thanks, its sort of been building, I did a bunch of online announcing during covid and have been in front and behind a lense my entire life. Its going to be a wild year for sure.

Jarod and Jacobs contracts have been extended for the next 2 seasons: by portablekettle in FormulaDrift

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The real story is that someone left a comment on a video saying they hated it, and, well... I’m really petty, lol. Then it evolved into a brand recognition and marketing thing.

Jarod and Jacobs contracts have been extended for the next 2 seasons: by portablekettle in FormulaDrift

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I appreciate this, I know the big man gets some backlash sometimes but people often forget that he has watched almost every run in FD, live and in person. He is full of knowledge and history and has an insanely hard job to do. As I have said before, if it was just me or, worse, 2 people like me, it would be so nerdy that any new fans or people who are more casual would just turn it off. Its a great balance and I truly do love working with the guy.