Name: Michael Essa Car: 2008 BMW M3 w/ M5 V10 Years Drifting: 4 Goals for 2010: Finish top 10 overall and get a podium finish in Formula Drift
	Name: Ernesto Gonzalez Car: 1993 Nissan 240sx convertible (v8 vh45de) Years Drifting: Two awesome and fun years. Goals for 2010: My goal is to achieve my Pro License and prepare myself to compete following year.
	Name: Luke Pakula  a.k.a. Party Boy Car: SR86 Years Drifting: 4 Goals for 2010: To Become Known By Name And Not The Car
	Name: Chris Licup Car: 1993 Nissan 240sx RB20DET Years Drifting: 1 year 6 months Goals for 2010: Winning as many amature competition and earning a Formula D pro license
	Name: Eric Hill Car: 89 240sx Years Drifting: 7 Goals for 2010: Overhaul the car and drive as much as possible. Only compete to assassinate!

 

An idea. A group of individuals, brought together by one passionate 
form of driving. Drifting. A few friends who would hit the local 
tracks monthly in Southern California.

The more events we attended together, the closer we became. Sharing 
tools, ideas and driving techniques we had learned at previous events. 
After a year or so of driving together and developing a strong trust, 
came a solid friendship.

Start a team? What would we call ourselves?

There were several names that were thrown around but only one would 
truly represent how we drive and express are feelings about Drifting

A two part name.

Slide: [slahyd]
-verb (used without object)
1. to move along in continuous contact with a smooth or slippery 
surface: to slide down a snow-covered hill.
2. to slip or skid.
3. to glide or pass smoothly.

A common word we use freely to describe Drifting. Fluid and smooth 
transistions. Now, smooth lines and confidence is great and all, but 
we drive aggressive and wanted to deliver that in our name as well.

Assassin: as·sas·sin  [uh-sas-in]
-noun
1. a murderer, especially one who kills a politically prominent person 
for fanatical or monetary reasons.

Slide Assassin: Describes each driver on our Team.

Why do we need a Team?

We wanted to be more than a drift crew but not a commercial team 
dictated by big corporate companies either. A pro team to run Formula 
D and other exciting events as ONE.

A team was formed and goals set into place. Become licensed 
professional drivers.  Along the way we managed to pick up some great 
sponsors who truly believe in us, and helped with expenses.

In our first year Michael Essa earned his licence and participated in 
all but one Formula D event in the 2009 season. (finishing as runner 
up for rookie of year)

In our second year Luke Pakula aka:Party Boy, earned his Formula D 
license and is currently participating in the 2010 Formula D season 
along side team mate Michael Essa.

These two drivers have set out to become Pro at all costs and have 
sacrificed everything. Time, money and literally blood , sweat and 
tears. Soon enough you will see their end of season video along with 
short films containing bio information.

These two Drivers have made such a huge impact in the Drift community 
at both local and major events. Making friends at every event. Most 
people would call them “fans”. We don’t.

With your help. We have been able to accomplish small feats. 
Merchandise was made and sold, drift events organized bringing the 
possibilty of this website and a team uniform.

This has been all possible because of YOU.

You are the back bone of this team and what makes it go. Our friends 
and family that have stood by us for the last two years is who we owe 
our success too. You have purchased our merchandise or attended our 
Drift events.

This is your team.

Our goal remains the same. We will make you proud to wear those shirts 
and display those logos at all the events we attend. Let people know 
who YOUR Team is and who you are there to Cheer.

“Go-Slide Assassins-Go-Go-Go!”

We are truly blessed to have friends and family like you all over the 
world and by far the strongest support that any team could ever ask for.

Who am I? a creation of you, SLIDE ASSASSINS.

Please, meet with your drivers and your staff when you see us at an 
event near you, so we may give you Thea Official Slide Assassins Hug.

We love you and can not thank you enough.

Slide Happy!!

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