Podcast
After-Hours with Faction! Motorsports
After-Hours takes place at Faction! Motorsports, an automotive performance shop primarily focused on Drifting located in northern New Jersey.
- Automotive chart
- #178
- Episodes
- 242
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 2 hr 25 min
- On air since
- 2022
- Latest episode
- 5 days ago
Episodes
242 episodes, newest first
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3 hr 40 min
#227 - Nick D'Alessio of Elite JDM
Episode 227
Show notes
Nick D'Alessio joins us to talk about the history of Elite JDM, his early days in the automotive industry, and his involvement in the East Coast drifting scene. We discuss importing cars and parts from Japan, the early days of Club Loose, competing in Formula Drift, and how the drifting community has changed over the years.
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1 hr 35 min
#226 - Q&A: October 2026
Episode 226
Show notes
For this episode we're keeping things casual with Bailey Birr, Johnny Monaco, and Ricardo joining us for an October Q&A. We answer questions from Instagram, talk drifting, car projects, shop life, and whatever else comes up along the way. Just the crew hanging out, sharing stories, and having a good time. Enjoy!
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2 hr 23 min
#225 - Karl Is Actually Leaving This Time
Episode 225
Show notes
Karl is back for one more episode before packing up and moving to Georgia. We talk about his decision to leave New Jersey, the nerves that come with starting over, and the questionable road trip he took to get his car down south. Kris and Jesus join in, and things quickly turn into the kind of conversations we used to have in the early days of the podcast. A proper send-off for Karl, although we're sure this won't be the last time he's around.
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2 hr 30 min
#224 - Austin Vernier & Josh Tupas of Team RiverFlow
Episode 224
Show notes
Wrapping the Final Bout Chicago Series with Team RiverFlow’s Austin and Josh. We dive into how Josh’s coffee shop sparked massive local meets, along with plenty of Austin’s strong opinions that Frankie mostly agreed with.
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2 hr 41 min
#223 - Jesus Salazar of J-LIGN
Episode 223
Show notes
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.
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2 hr 25 min
#222 - Nathan Kubat of Team Proceed
Episode 222
Show notes
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.
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3 hr 45 min
#221 - Final Bout 9 Recap with Daring Ones
Episode 221
Show notes
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.
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2 hr 36 min
#220 - Front Street: Final Bout 9 Champions
Episode 220
Show notes
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.
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2 hr 43 min
#219 - Melvin del Rosario of Team Proceed
Episode 219
Show notes
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.
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2 hr 20 min
#218 - Simba Nyemba: Team ProceeD, Final Bout, Club FR & Grip Gambler
Episode 218
Show notes
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.
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3 hr 25 min
#217 - Pat & Aaron of Loosen-UP!
Episode 217
Show notes
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 MFG:@ramsteadmfghttps://ramsteadmfg.com/We have a Patreon! With Exclusive Content and Podcasts:patreon.com/factionmotorsportsCheck us out on other platforms:Youtube: /FactionMotorsportsInstagram: @factionmotorsportsFacebook: /factionmotorsportsTiktok: @factionmotorsports
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2 hr 10 min
#216 - Louis Sofia of BloodMasters
Episode 216
Show notes
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 actually make things more exciting.
From the good old days to where drifting is headed next, this one covers a lot of ground.
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2 hr 28 min
#215 - Tyler Holsman: Pulled Over Weekly for Street Drifting
Episode 215
Show notes
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.
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2 hr 25 min
#214 - John Fortunato of Daring Ones Returns
Episode 214
Show notes
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 always, plenty of laughs, random tangents, and honest conversation throughout.
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2 hr 11 min
#213 - Jack Drewett of Hit and Run Drift Club
Episode 213
Show notes
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.
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2 hr 7 min
#212 - Paolo Lim of Tough Club NYC & Drift Limit
Episode 212
Show notes
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 lessons.
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2 hr 31 min
#211 - Bailey Birr of Mi Drift & Clean Livin' Garage
Episode 211
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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!
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2 hr 14 min
#210 - Farewell, Karl...
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2 hr 5 min
#209 - Anthony Rizzo of Anthony's Towing
Episode 209
Show notes
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.
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2 hr 28 min
#208 - Zach Esteve of ES Fabrications Returns!
Episode 208
Show notes
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.
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