Competitor: Anthony Alcantar
Location: Long Beach, California, USA
Vehicle: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Horsepower: 140

SOCIAL

Instagram: @gem.yata

Photography by Anthony Alcantar

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach (Apr 2, 2022)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Mar 28 @ 1:00 PM - Apr 2 @ 3:00 PM PT
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{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3133] title=[Anthony Alcantar]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

DDM works cold air intake

EXHAUST

ISR Circuit Spec exhaust

WHEELS & TIRES

Rays Gramlights wheels - 15x8 +28
Toyo tires - 195/45/R15

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Rev9 coilovers
Cobalt strut tower
Mazdaspeed sway bars
Megan Racing circuit spec motor mounts

EXTERIOR

Complete NB2 front end swap - NB2 Miata headlights, NB2 Miata front bumper w/ Tupperware kit
Mazda NB Miata side skirts
Miata NB mud spats
Trunk luggage rack

LIGHTING

LED headlights
LED side markers
LED license plate lights

INTERIOR

Renown steering wheel
NRG quick release
Shirts-Tucked-In shift knob

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Bose sound system

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

NB2 front end swap

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Air ride
Turbo / K swap

COMPETITION EVENTS, CLASSES & AWARDS

Formula D 2021
Origins Super Nights Irwindale 2021
Origins Super Nights Irwindale 2022
Hoonigan Burnyard 2019

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Arturo Arcia
Location: Tampa, Florida USA
Vehicle: 2016 Mazda MX-5
Horsepower: 240

SOCIAL

Instagram: @r2d2_tam
TikTok: @r2d2_tam

MODIFICATIONS / PARTS LIST

• Pandem widebody kit
  
• Custom Turbo
  
• Custom wheels
  
• Custom carbo interior
  
• Bride seats
  
• Air ride suspension
  
• Custom stereo setup

SHOPS / INSTALLERS

• FC AutoLab

SPONSORS

• Revo Forged Wheels

PHOTO GALLERY

 

 

 

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Competitor: Bradlee Garman
Location: Lititz, Pennsylvania, USA
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Miata
Club: Broke Boyz

SOCIAL

Facebook: /bradlee.garman
Instagram: @bradleegarman

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown (Jun 19, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIER
Voting Schedule: Jun 14 @ 12:00 PM - Jun 19 @ 5:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Englishtown 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2777] title=[Bradlee Garman]}

MODIFICATIONS

• Color matched aero, hardtop
• Euro rear finish panel
• Concave Rotiform wheels
• Color matched roll-bar, harness-bar
• Bride seats, harnesses
• Color matched steering wheel
• Custom air struts with hidden tank and compressor
• Jazz low pro headlights

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Christian Gonzalez
Location: Newark, New Jersey, USA
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda Miata
Horsepower: 110 whp
Club: Pure Ambition Car Club

SOCIAL

Facebook: Christian Gonzalez
Instagram: @through_chriseyes_

Photography by @josh.photography, @baiwithcam.

2020 TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS PLAYOFFS
STAGE 2: BATTLE 25
Voting Schedule: Nov 10 @ 2:00 PM - Nov 16 @ 12:00 PM ET
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[2020 Playoffs: Stage 2] id=[2616] title=[Christian Gonzalez]}

EXHAUST

• 5Zigen racing headers

DRIVETRAIN

• LSD differential 

WHEELS & TIRES

• IPW wheels - 15x8.5

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Air Lift Performance 3P management
• Airtekk airbag struts

EXTERIOR

• KBD Deuce Body kit
• Hardtop
• Honey comb carbon fiber hardtop spoiler

LIGHTING

• Underglow
• Custom LED lighting for custom trunk 

INTERIOR

• Bride Low Max seats
• Status 4 point racing harness
• Carbon fiber center console
• Bride shift boot
• Custom trunk

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Audio Pipe 12" subwoofers (2)
• Portable speaker ( chuchero ) with 2 Audio Pipe 8" voice speaker 
• Audio Pipe tweeters 
• Audio Pipe door speakers 

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

• Air Lift Performance suspension
• Custom trunk
• Music system
• KBD Deuce body kit
• Custom paint job 

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• RB26 motor swap 
• Front and side canards
• Custom wrap
• Sequential turn signals

SPONSORS

• Eagle Body Shop
• Chamo mobile car wash 

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Eagle Body Shop

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Dave Reimer
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Vehicle: 1994 Mazda Miata M Edition
Horsepower: 600

SOCIAL

Instagram: @1rmdave

Photography by Dave Reimer

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Driven: Winnipeg (Sept 11, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 6 @ 12:00 PM - Sept 11 @ 4:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Driven: Winnipeg 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2994] title=[Dave Reimer]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

GM LS2 engine built by me, Summit “ghost cam”, trick flow calve springs, bored 0.20 over, new bearings and rings, ls6 intake and heads.
Turbonetics ball bearing 7275 with a billet wheel.
Custom water meth injection
3 core procharger intercooler
60lb injectors
Turbosmart wastegate
Jgs 60mm blow off valve

EXHAUST

3” from turbo back, magnaflow muffler and v bands at every connection

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

Holley Terminator X ECU
2 bar map sensor
Dakota digital sgi-bt speedo/tach interfaces

DRIVETRAIN

Tremec T56 transmission
Custom aluminum driveshaft
Getrag differential with LSD
Custom axles from DSS

WHEELS & TIRES

15x8 Enkei RPF1
225/50R15 Mickey Thompson et street r in rear
225/45r15 Hankook RS4 in front

BRAKES

Stoptech pads front & rear

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

FDF fabrication roll bar
Koni Sport shocks
Ground control coilovers with custom rates
E36 BMW front swaybar
Custom electric powersteering

EXTERIOR

Custom mirrors
Race louvers hood vents
Aerocatch hood latches

INTERIOR

Nardi woodgrain steering wheel
Nardi woodgrain ebrake
Raceseng custom shift knob
Hurst billet shifter

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Pioneer CD player
VDO boost gauge
Rockford Fosgate 6.5” 2 way door speakers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Engine swap because it was a big challenge but hugely rewarding."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

New coilovers
Lotus seats
Front lip
Refresh interior

SHOPS & MECHANICS

I built this car, no one has ever touched it but me. Paint, engine, turbo and tuning all done by me.

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Joe Somers
Location: Florissant, MO
Vehicle: 1995 Mazda Miata
Horsepower: 500
Club/Team: Vaded Mob

SOCIAL
Instagram: @joee_somers

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• Fully build engine
• Manley H rods
• 84.5mm wiseco pistons
• Supertech valve springs
• Slightly Ported head
• Radium fuel rail
• ID id1050cc
• AEM 340 pump
• PSR2867R on 30psi
• ISR turbo manifold
• ISR down pipe
• ISR full exhaust
• Skunk 2 throttle body and intake
• 18x24 intercooler
• Custom cold air intake
• Mishimoto rad
• SPAL high CFM fans
• Megasquirt2 ECU
• LS Coil on plug kit

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• KBD kit
• Carbon trunk
• Aftermarket spoiler
• Hardtop spoiler
• Vinyl livery

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• 1X innovations seats
• IRP shifter
• Momo quick release

TECHNOLOGY AND CAR AUDIO MODIFICATIONS

• Coolant gauge
• Oil gauge
• AFR gauge

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Johann Ave
Location: Sedro-Woolley, Washington, USA
Vehicle: 1991 Mazda Miata
Horsepower (whp): 115

SOCIAL

Facebook: /DeadMrDesigns
Instagram: @anarchy_mx5

Photography by Johann Ave, Michelle Dee

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Seattle (Jul 31, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Jul 26 @ 12:00 PM - Jul 31 @ 3:00 PM PT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Seattle 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2821] title=[Johann Ave]}

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

• Mild cam
• Header
• Custom intake
• Shaved and painted engine bay
• Dressed up

EXHAUST

• Custom modified Manzo

DRIVETRAIN

• Exedy Stage 1 clutch

WHEELS & TIRES

• VR7 wheels - 15x9
• Dunlop Direzza tires - 205/50/15

BRAKES

• Performance pads
• Slotted rotors
• Stainless steel brake lines

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Coilovers
• Adjustsble control arms
• Manual rack conversion

EXTERIOR

• Custom metal flake/ lace paint
• Custom Itasha Livery drawn by me.
• Custom rear diffuser
• Custom targa hardtop w/ louvers
• Custom tint
• Lip
• Rear flares
• Stretched roll fenders
• Canards
• Custom skirts

LIGHTING

• LED headlights, taillights, corner markers, signals, interior lighting

INTERIOR

• Corbeau Seats
• Roll cage
• Finecut shifter
• Custom door cards, trim

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Kicker 6.5 speakers in UTV pods
• Kicker 120w 2-channel amplifier
• Kicker 400w 8” subwoofer under seat
• Rockford UTV headunit
• Wireless charging phone mount

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The custom livery of my personal artwork."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Acura 3.2L v6 swap
• FD RX-7 front nose swap
• Pushrod suspension

SPONSORS

• Dead Mr. Designs

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Johann Ave

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Joseph Kleinschrodt
Location: Eureka, Missouri, USA
Vehice: 1990 Mazda Miata
Horsepower: 90
Club: Faulted

SOCIAL

Facebook: /joseph.kleinschrodt
Instagram: @joey240sx

Photography by J Monroe Photography, Jacob Owen Photography, True Vision Photography

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: St. Louis (Aug 28, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIER
Voting Schedule: Aug 23 @ 12:00 PM - Aug 28 @ 3:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: St. Louis 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2847] title=[Joseph Kleinschrodt]}

EXHAUST

• DNA Motoring

DRIVETRAIN

• Limited slip differential

WHEELS & TIRES

• Work RS6 wheels
• Ling Long tires

BRAKES

• Hydraulic handbrake

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Maxpeedingrods coilovers
• Roll bar

EXTERIOR

• Watermelon paint job

INTERIOR

• Gutted interior
• Rick and Morty shift boot
• Wish shift knob
• Corbeau racing seat
• Racequip 4 point harness

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The paint job - it gets everyone’s attention."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Turbo kit

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Joseph Kleinschrodt

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Mattie Wollmershauser
Location: Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda Miata
Horsepower: 100

SOCIAL

Facebook: /mattie.wollmershauser
Instagram: @mattiedee15

Photography by @thughes97, @outsidermedia

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: St. Louis (Aug 28, 2021)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIER
Voting Schedule: Aug 23 @ 12:00 PM - Aug 28 @ 3:00 PM CT
Click Here for Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: St. Louis 2021 - Stage 1] id=[2857] title=[Mattie Wollmershauser]}

EXHAUST

• Yonaka cat-back exhaust

DRIVETRAIN

• Torsen LSD differential

WHEELS & TIRES

• MST MT16 wheels - 15x8.0 +20

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

• Raceland Ultimo coilovers

EXTERIOR

• Hexis vinyl wrap
• OEM hardtop
• GV lip
• Side skirts
• Rear lip
• Full window tint

LIGHTING

• LED halo headlights

INTERIOR

• Wood grain accents
• Nardi wood grain shift knob

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

• Sony head unit, headrest speakers

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"The Hexis wrap - it's such a beautiful color that really helped transform my car."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

• Supercharger
• 6 speed manual transmission swap

SHOPS & MECHANICS

• Mattie Wollmershauser & friends

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Michael Hart
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Miata
Horsepower: 250
Club/Team: Team Ultraspeed

SOCIAL
Instagram: @hartnsol

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• Fully built 1.7L engine
• Carrillo connecting rods
• Wiseco 9:1 forged pistons
• Knife-edged crankshaft
• Billet crank end caps
• Cylinder head fully worked
• Ported intake manifold
• ARP engine hardware
• Steel head gasket
• Modified FM II turbo system with T28 BBB turbo at 12 psi
• Link ECU
• ACT clutch
• Lightweight flywheel
• Custom rebuildable driveshaft
• Guru Racing LSD differential with 3.909 gears
• 1999 five-speed transmission
• DIY coolant reroute
• Modified Track Dog Racing intercooler setup
• Ron Davis aluminum radiator
• Twin high-flow SPAL shrouded fans
• Hybrid Function7 / MazdaComp engine mounts

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Custom carbon fiber/composite front clip (bumper and fenders as one unit)
• Pitcrew Racing nose (modified and integrated)
• Axis Power Racing fenders (modified and integrated)
• Tuckin 99 fender flares (modified and integrated)
• Lucas tripod headlights with custom halogen bulbs
• Simpson Design vented hood (modified)
• Cruise Power doors (modified)
• Simpson Design flush rear bumper (modified)
• Garage Vary taillight panel and lights (modified)
• Axis Power Racing trunk lid (modified)
• OEM hardtop
• Autokonnexion fastback hardtop with custom glass
• Custom Project G “G-String” bikini top
• Aftermarket hardtop converted to targa top
• Beltline removed
• Rear clearance lights removed
• TRAP front lip
• Garage Vary Lexan side windows (modified)
• Roadster mirrors
• Shaved radio antenna

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• 6-point Hard Dog Hard Core hardtop roll bar with double diagonals and door bars (modified)
• Zoom Engineering center console
• Zoom Engineering center dash
• Voodoo shift knob
• AWD gauge bezel and gauges
• Lotus Elise driver seat and Elise passenger seat
• Vintage-style interior rearview mirror
• Willans 6-point racing harness
• Rhinoliner-coated interior floor
• Powder-coated interior metal components (dash frame, pedal assemblies, ECU brackets, etc.)

TECHNOLOGY AND CAR AUDIO MODIFICATIONS

• AEM wideband gauge
• VDO boost, water temperature, oil pressure, and EGT gauges
• Interior gauge lighting converted to red illumination

SHOPS & INSTALLERS

• Garage Woolery

SPONSORS

• Knights Motorsports
• Source Graphics VB

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Robert Walsh
Location: West Valley City, Utah USA
Vehicle: 1990 Mazda Miata
Horsepower: 115
Club: n/a

SOCIAL

Facebook: robert.walsh.921025
Instagram: thejapmanrobert

Photography by Robert Walsh

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Salt Lake City (Sept 17, 2022)
TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Sept 12 @ 1:00 PM - Sept 17 @ 2:00 PM MT
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Salt Lake City 2022] id=[3443] title=[Robert Walsh]}

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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Yokona radiator
Red wrinkle valve cover
NGK spark plugs
G-plus coolant kit
Welded diff
Flying Miata skidplate

EXHAUST

Straight piped 

DRIVETRAIN

5 speed stock transmission

WHEELS & TIRES

XXR wheels

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Road and Track coilovers

EXTERIOR

Front bumper air ducts

LIGHTING

Jeep halo LED headlights

INTERIOR

NRG quick release hub
Sparco suede wheel
NRG shift knob
NRG handbrake

AUDIO, MOBILE ELECTRONICS & MULTIMEDIA

Kenwood 6.5" door speakers
Pinoneer single deck radio

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

Cut rear bumper to expose the rear end similar to Honda mods.

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Angle kit
KBB body kit
Light bar
Turbo
LSD diff
Moss Miata cams
Retro fit rear panel and tail lights to a wrap around tail light

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Shugenja Racing - Tyler, Joey

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Ulises Becerra
Location: Imperial Beach, California, USA
Vehicle: 1992 Mazda Miata
Horsepower: 116
Club: Team Hybrid

SOCIAL

Facebook: /ulises.becerra.9026
Instagram: @uli_mx5

Photography by Ulises Becerra

TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS #TBGLIVE COMPETITION
Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach (Apr 2, 2022)
STAGE 1: TOP QUALIFIERS
Voting Schedule: Mar 28 @ 1:00 PM - Apr 2 @ 3:00 PM PT
Click Here for Event Page/Standings
{alratings group=[Tuning 365 @ Formula DRIFT: Long Beach 2022 - Stage 1] id=[3137] title=[Ulises Becerra]}

WHEELS & TIRES

MST Time Attack

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Rev9 Hyper Street II Coilovers

EXTERIOR

Hardtop
Ducktail
Front lip

LIGHTING

Underglow
Interior LED lights
LED turn signals
Halo headlights

INTERIOR

NRG bucket seats
NRG short hub, quick release, and steering wheel

FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Hardtop because it doesn't look like a regular top."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

Roll cage

SPONSORS

Team Hybrid 

SHOPS & MECHANICS

Custom Fabrication

PHOTO GALLERY