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Full Name: Harri Tervola
Age: 31
Residence: Lantana, FL
Web Site: http://wwwter-tech.com
# of Years in motor sports: 5 years
Automobile: BMW 535i -90, body E34, engine M30
Modifications: Turbonetics ceramic ball bearing TO4B-62-1 Turbocharger, Ter-Tech intercooler, 6 extra injectors, Ter-Tech custom turbo manifold , Ter-Tech custom intake, Custom exhaust, M5 transmission, M5 differential, M5 driveshaft, HKS additional fuel controller, Godzilla Turbonetics blow off valve, Turbonetics race waste gate, XS manual boost controller, MPI piggy back, Mustang 100mm MAF, wheel spacers 2" in back and 1" in front, Evac system.
Suspension: H&R springs, Bilstein shocks and Racing Dynamics sway bars.
Engine:M30 inline six cylinder 3.5 liters. Racing Cams and valve springs. Head ported by Ter-Tech .
Interior/Cosmetic: Corbeau seats, 10 point roll gage, Simpson 5 point belts, fully gutted
Exterior/Cosmetic: Stock body with Semi flat black paint and graphics by Way-Cool.
Any sponsors? Lauderdale imports BMW, Way-Cool graphics, and Ter-Tech inc.

When and how did you get into drifting and/or other motor sports?
First event that I took part in was at Homestead in beginning of 2004.

What was the first car you used for drifting?
Fiat 133 when I was 7 years old in Finland; I just didn't know that it was called drifting. I always had a car (piece of shit) at my parent's summer house to play with driving down narrow dirt roads.

How did it work out for you?
I guess it was a good start for the life long learning process into drifting.

What was your most practiced technique?
Power slide and clutch kick

What is it now?
E-brake, clutch kick, power slide, shift lock, Scandinavian flick etc… I practice all the different techniques equally.

Where are you looking to improve?
All around; every time I go out I learn something new. But if I had to choose one I would say driving lines, getting close to clipping points. That is the biggest mistake all the drifters do.

What types of events have you participated in?
Ter-Tech events in Florida, Atlanta Drift Expo, Toyo Drift Shoot-out at Indianapolis, Homestead D1 driver search/Falken drift showoff, & DgTrials event in Ocala.

What type of events have you competed in?
Ice racing, Drifting, and Boxing

What do you find challenging?
Marriage

Who are your influences?
None

What modifications would you like to have in the future?
DTM style Wide body kit.

What are your future plans in drifting?
Formula D champion in 2006 if not then 2007, and for Ter-Tech to organize bigger and better events in the East Coast area for all the drifters to learn and compete in.

What are your thoughts on the future of drifting?
Organizers need to stop bad mouthing others and help each other to create better events.

and you were worrying about how your car would look with no bumpers.. ha.. you never even see it .. too much smoke... BASTARD!!!

yeah hes RIGHT. Awesome Job Harri. congrats!

Harri rocks it hard. Awesome!

He's definately good, I saw him once at one of the OSW practices...

Cool to see a unique car every now and then... Love the beemer.

I met and worked with Harri and his crew about 1.5 years ago at one of the Orlando Speedway events. Him and Anti are very nice guys and a plessure to work with. Not to mention, the man can drive!!! If he doesn't make it into a pro series next year I will be very surprised (and disappointed).

Keep up the good work Harri.