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Full Name: Matthew James Martin
Age: 20
Residence: Annapolis, MD
Web Site URL: http://www.mattmartin.beatingyou.com
# of Years in motor sports: 8
Automobile: 1991, Nissan 240sx, Hatchback, KA24deT

Modifications:

T3/T04e, 57 trim .63 a/r turbocharger
Electromotive Tec2 stand alone engine management
Precision 780cc p/min fuel injectors
3 Bar GM map sensor
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Eliminated all unnecessary factory engine systems
MA-Motorsports intercooler piping
HTS silicone couplers
Tbolt coupler clamps
Blitz SS blow off valve
Greddy boost gauge
Greddy exhaust Gas Temperature gauge
Cusco solid engine mounts
Tanabe transmission bushing kit and solid shifter
MA-Motorsports custom top feed fuel rail
MA-Motorsports log manifold
MA-Motorsports 3" down pipe
38mm Tial waste gate
5 Zigen 80mm Rocket Exhaust
Spec stage 3 clutch and pressure plate
K2rd stainless steel clutch line
MA-Motorsports built engine
- Wiseco forged pistons 9.0:1 CR, .020" oversized
- Balanced crank
- 3 angle valve job
- fully rebuilt head
- OEM bearings
Footwork: Tanabe Sustec DD coilovers
Tein tie rods
MA-Motorsports solid aluminum sub frame bushings
tubular rear upper control arms
adjustable rear tie rods
adjustable TC rods
Tanabe Sway bars, front and rear
Megan Racing strut bars
240sx (S14) 5 lug front spindles
240sx (S14) lower ball joint
300zx (Z32) Rear 5 lug hubs
300zx 4 piston per side, 30mm aluminum calipers and rotors
Goodridge stainless steel brake lines
Full Stitch welded chassis
Wheels and Tires: Front: 5 Zigen Pro Racer GN+ 17x9.5 +22mm
Dunlop FM901 215/45/17
Rear: 5 Zigen Pro Racer GN+ 17x9.5 +22mm
Cooper Zeon 235/45/17
Safety: Sparco race seats
Simpson 5 point camlock harnesses
Momo suede race wheel (300mm)
MA-motorsports 60mm steering spacer
3lb Halon fire suppressant system
MA-motorsports full custom roll cage
Exterior/Cosmetic: Custom Flared Fenders

Sponsors: http://ma-motorsports.com http://www.5zigenusa.com


When and how did you get into drifting and/or other motor sports?
I started racing go-karts when I was 12 through about 16, which is when I picked up drifting in my first BMW E30, then I had two Honda civics, and autocrossed for a while, I next picked up my first in a series of four Nissan 240sxs and started with that. My first "official" event was in Summit Point, WV at the US Drift nationals.

What was the first car you used for drifting?
I suppose I started drifting with a friend's BMW E30 race car at the local autocross

How did it work out for you?
I loved it.

What was your most practiced technique?
uh....I don't know, I just drove hard, and it went sideways, I didn't pay attention then, there was no drift bible around here, I just rocked it sideways...

What is it now?
Throttle control, trail breaking, Ebrake, "power over", I guess, like I said, I don't pay attention, I just drive.

Where are you looking to improve?
Race line, and all over really, I would like to be faster, smoother, more angle, more technical courses I really like

What types of events have you participated it?
Demos, competition, and local practice events www.dgtrials.com, www.usdrift.com, www.lookoutdrift.com, and Falken drift showoff have all held events I've attended.

What type of events have you competed in?
www.dgtrials.com Civil War, Falken DC drift showoff, a hand full of US Drift Nationals.

What do you find challenging?
Everything, mostly being able to adapt to different circumstances, different cars, different surfaces, and be good right out of the box. That and marketing myself to corporations, because I really hate corporate America.

Who are your influences?
My Father, Stig Blomquist, Michelle Mouton, Micheal Bowman www.zerog.beatingyou.com

What modifications would you like to have in the future?
A full tube chassis race car, I suppose. a FULL built engine, and all that stuff!

What are your future plans in drifting?
I'm going professional with Formula D this year, and we'll see what happens.

Your thoughts on the future of drifting?
I hope it turns out well, it seems to be growing toooo fast, and may fade out fast, like Import drag racing....

Anything else you would like us to know about you?
I have the curve that could rule a world