Benjamin J. Kunk:
I was born in Fuerth, Germany and later moved to the US. I have always had an innate talent for driving and when I learned of drifting in 2002 I couldn't get enough of it. In 2003 I founded Turn Style Drift Team with a few good friends and then went on to organize and promote Arizona's VERY first drift event. I have developed a reputation in Arizona as a winning driver who is in the middle of the local drift scene and at every event. Constantly building and driving challenging and different vehicles, I am always working on bringing new trends to American drift fans. I have nearly ten years of drifting experience. I have recently been competing in XDC 2011 season showing what Arizona bred drivers have to offer. I'm currently building and driving a Nissan 240SX. Every event I have attended with this vehicle has drawn a large crowd always dying to ask questions about it. Let your company stand out with a vehicle and driver unique from the rest!
Racing Experience: -9 years drifting
-NASA advanced drift license.
-NM Drift advanced license holder.
-Turn Style Drift drift instructor.
Awards and Accomplishments:
-1st place Pro Am Qualifier, Tucson, AZ
-1st place Sandia, NM Pro-Am Qualifier
-1st place FIR US Drift Competition
-3rd place PIR US Drift Competition
-3rd place Laughlin, NV Invitational
-4th place PIR US Drift Competition
-6th place SIR Trial By Fire Competition
-12th place finish XDC Round #1, CA 2011
-15th place qualifier Pro Am @ Red Bull World Drift Championship
-Top 16 Albuquerque, NM Formula D Pro-Am Qualifier
Other Skills / Experience:
-Engine management tuning
-Chassis and general fabrication
-Composite materials fabrication
-Race alignment / Suspension tuning
-Mig & Tig welding
Objectives:
-To be a positive role model for aspiring young drivers and drift fans alike.
-To present my sponsors in a positive and professional manner.
-To be an ambassador for my sponsor’s products and values.
-To be a consistent top 16 qualifier in the 2011 season
-To win every competition I attend.
