Racing Ryan Tuerck
Gardella Racing has long wanted to expand from sport compact drag racing into additional motorsports in the sport compact segment. For 2008, Gardella Racing made a big move into Formula Drift competition with driver Ryan "Hampsaa" Tuerck and a newly built Pontiac Solstice GXP Drift car. At 23 years old, Ryan has accomplished a lot in his short time as a professional drifting pilot. He holds 2 championship titles in the competitive Drift Mania Canadian Championship, he was the 2006 Formula Drift’s “Most Improved Driver of the Year” and he is currently seeded 15th in the world’s most competitive drift series, Formula Drift. Ryan’s previous stint as a professional motocross rider, as well as continued support from his family, has helped him excel in the competitive world of Drifting.
Crew Chief: Jeromie Hicks
Class: Formula Drift
Links: www.gardellaracing.com
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Career Highlights
- Two-time Drift Mania Canadian Champion
- 2006 Formula Drift “Most Improved Driver of the Year”
Pontiac Solstice GXP Drift Information
2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP
Production 2.0L ECOtec LNF turbocharged with race-only calibration
330 hp @ 4500-6000rpm
425 lb-ft @ 3600rpm
7000rpm rev limit
Straight-thru 3” exhaust, with catalytic converter delete
Gardella Racing induction system
Production 5speed manual transmission
ACT clutch
Quick-change rear gear
Modified-production uprights, tie rod ends and wheel hubs
Custom upper a-arms
Pro-Shocks shocks
Forgeline ZX 3R
Maxxis drift tires
Interior roll cage
Sparco Racing seats and belts
Quick-release Sparco steering wheel
Fire suppression system
Personal Information and Notes
Single
Resides in Derry, New Hampshire
Enjoys BMX riding, motocross, and snowboarding
