After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports

02:41:02

#223 - Jesus Salazar of J-LIGN

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/09/30

Jesus Salazar, the mastermind behind J-LIGN. Operating right out of his own garage, Jesus has become the go-to guy for drift alignments in the Chicago scene. We sit down to talk about his roots, including the story of how doing alignments as a side gig at his old job evolved into J-LIGN.@ooo_dang_jesusCheck out our Sponsors!SimpleTire:USE CODE 15% OFF: factionmotorsportsAG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠⁠⁠You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a

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02:25:01

#222 - Nathan Kubat of Team Proceed

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/09/26

Continuing The Final Bout Chicago Series, we sit down with Nathan Kubat, one of the newest members of Team Proceed. We dive into Nate's background, his journey to joining the team, and get into some wild stories, including putting out a family's trailer fire.@fake_silviaCheck out our Sponsors!SimpleTire:USE CODE 15% OFF: factionmotorsportsAG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:⁠⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠⁠You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with

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03:45:29

#221 - Final Bout 9 Recap with Daring Ones

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/09/18

The crew is back from Final Bout 9 with the Daring Ones to recap the entire trip. A last-minute push to get everything ready, trailer problems, a highway accident, van issues, very little sleep, and somehow still making it to Final Bout. We go through everything that went wrong, the event itself, and why this might have been one of our most memorable trips yet.Check out our Sponsors!SimpleTire:USE CODE 15% OFF: factionmotorsportsAG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate

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02:35:56

#220 - Front Street: Final Bout 9 Champions

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/09/12

We sit down with Josh and Tom of Front Street, your official Final Bout 9 Champions! We dive into their incredible journey to the top of grassroots drifting competition, behind-the-scenes stories, and what it took to bring home the win.@frontstreetdriftclubCheck out our Sponsors!SimpleTire:USE CODE 15% OFF: factionmotorsportsAG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:⁠⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠⁠You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit,

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02:42:31

#219 - Melvin del Rosario of Team Proceed

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/09/03

For our second episode of our Chicago Final Bout Series, we have Melvin del Rosario. Melvin/Mel is an OG in the Chicago drifting community. We go over his backstory, how he met the guys in Proceed, and the current state of his 180SX.@meldelroCheck out our Sponsors!SimpleTire:USE CODE 15% OFF: factionmotorsportsAG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first

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02:20:08

#218 - Simba Nyemba: Team ProceeD, Final Bout, Club...

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/08/27

For our first episode of our Chicago Final Bout Series, we have Simba Nyemba. Simba is a prominent Chicago-based grassroots drift driver and a core member of the influential midwestern drift team Proceed. As a co-owner of Final Bout and a key figure of Club FR, Simba has spent years shaping the style and culture of aggressive, Japanese-inspired drifting in America. Tune in as we discuss his drifting journey, the evolution of the community, and his iconic Nissan S13.@ggsimbaCheck out our

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03:24:55

#217 - Pat & Aaron of Loosen-UP!

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/08/21

https://s13.world/https://www.instagram.com/loosenup.drift/Check out our Sponsors!AG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTIONYou will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!). @drinkAG1 #ag1partnerEAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL:@eastcoastdriftschoolCHASE BAYS:@chasebayshttps://www.chasebays.com/LIMITLESS AUTO FAB:@limitless_auto_fabhttps://limitlessautofab.com/RAMSTEAD

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02:09:59

#216 - Louis Sofia of BloodMasters

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/08/13

Lou of BloodMasters joins us to talk about the early days of drifting, the origins and attitude behind BloodMasters, Club Loose, and how the scene has evolved over the years.We get into the wild west era of drifting, missile cars, iconic drift videos, Drift Appalachia, and what made those early days feel so raw. Lou also talks about the risks that come with pushing a car to the limit, the current state of competitive drifting, and whether the sport has reached a point where less horsepower might

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02:27:36

#215 - Tyler Holsman: Pulled Over Weekly for Street...

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/08/07

Tyler Holsman joins us in the shop to talk about his longtime S13, growing up in the Club Loose scene, and years of drifting with friends. We get into Final Bout, building and changing the car over time, working in the automotive world before getting into trucking, and finding a better balance between work, cars, and actually enjoying both.@tylersaywhatCheck out our Sponsors!AG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a

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02:25:04

#214 - John Fortunato of Daring Ones Returns

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/07/31

John Fortunato joins us for a wildly unfiltered episode that somehow manages to cover everything from grassroots drifting and project cars to YouTube, gaming, and life. We talk about what keeps drifting fun, building cars your own way instead of following the crowd, and why figuring things out yourself is still part of the experience. Along the way, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns—including some personal stories and reflections that made this one a little deeper than we planned. As

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02:11:24

#213 - Jack Drewett of Hit and Run Drift Club

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/07/23

Jack from Hit and Run Drift Club joins us after an unforgettable trip across the U.S. We talk about the differences between Australian and American drift culture, the history of Hit and Run, travel stories, and why the best drift cars are the ones with a little damage and a lot of personality. One of our favorite conversations yet.@best_guy@hitandrundcCheck out our Sponsors!AG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a

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02:07:18

#212 - Paolo Lim of Tough Club NYC & Drift Limit

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/07/17

Paolo Lim is what we would consider a first generation U.S. drifter, and in this episode he shares everything he's learned from over two decades in the scene. We dive into the evolution of drifting, building timeless street cars, the story behind his immaculate 180SX, and why mastering a low-horsepower car is still the best way to become a great driver. Whether you're new to drifting or have been around since the beginning, this episode is packed with stories, history, and hard-earned

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02:30:46

#211 - Bailey Birr of Mi Drift & Clean Livin' Garage

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/07/09

Bailey has been a good friend of mine for over a decade. Join us in the conversation about how we grew our friendship and much more!@baileybirrCheck out our Sponsors!AG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠⁠⁠You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!).⁠⁠⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ #ag1partnerEAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL:@eastcoastdriftschoolCHASE

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02:14:14

#210 - Farewell, Karl...

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/07/02

Check out our Sponsors!AG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:⁠⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠⁠You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72 value!).⁠⁠⁠⁨@drinkAG1⁩ ⁠⁠⁠ #ag1partnerEAST COAST DRIFT SCHOOL:@eastcoastdriftschoolCHASE BAYS:@chasebayshttps://www.chasebays.com/LIMITLESS AUTO FAB:@limitless_auto_fabhttps://limitlessautofab.com/RAMSTEAD MFG:https://ramsteadmfg.com/We have a Patreon! With Exclusive

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02:04:59

#209 - Anthony Rizzo of Anthony's Towing

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/06/26

Fresh off a day at the track, Anthony Rizzo joins the podcast to talk drifting, competition goals, car setups, and the realities of balancing the sport with life as a tow truck driver. The conversation dives into suspension tuning, Formula Drift, grassroots events, and the lessons learned from chasing speed both on and off the track.@speed_and_stancedCheck out our Sponsors!AG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a

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02:27:31

#208 - Zach Esteve of ES Fabrications Returns!

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/06/17

Zach Esteve of ES Fabrications returns to the podcast for another great conversation. The crew catches up on fabrication, cars, business growth, future plans, and the challenges of building a successful operation from the ground up. As always, the discussion goes in all kinds of unexpected directions before circling back to the passion that drives it all.@es_fabricationsCheck out our Sponsors!AG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor

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00:05:24

[BONUS] #207 - Jesus Santos: Family, Cars & the Road...

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/06/11

This is a sneak peak of our Patreon exclusive content!Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/factionmotorsportsIn this Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, Karl, Frankie and Jesus respond to the comments from our viral reel on Instagram.

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02:31:39

#207 - Jesus Santos: Family, Cars & the Road to Drifting

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/06/11

Jesus Santos, a drifter, family man, and integral part of the Faction team. The conversation dives into his background, how he got started in cars and drifting, memorable life experiences, and the path that led him to where he is today. A laid-back episode filled with car culture, personal stories, and plenty of laughs.@platano13bCheck out our Sponsors!AG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2

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01:36:23

#206 - What Are Your Goals This Season?

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/06/04

This week, the guys catch up on their eventful weekends—including Frankie’s latest session drifting the 350Z. Also, Frankie and Karl lay out their short-term goals for the season and the work required to hit them. Grab a drink, kick back, and join the conversation.Check out our Sponsors!AG1:Check out our AG1 affiliate link:⁠⁠https://shop.drinkag1.com/FACTION⁠⁠You will receive a FREE AG1 Flavor Sampler, plus a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 with your AG1 Welcome Kit, when you first subscribe (a $72

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02:14:12

#205 - Mike & Zach of Fat Cats

After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports ·

2026/05/27

For the final episode of the Texas Series, we sit down with Mike and Zach of Fat Cats at EMG, European Motor Gruppe, in the heart of Houston. What started as pixel cars and forum days in the mid-2000s turned into one of the most recognizable grassroots drift crews in the country. We talk about the early Fat Cats era, the shift to bright team colors, Final Bout memories, surviving Hurricane Harvey on the way to an event, and what it really takes to run a German specialty shop while staying fully

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