Hey everyone, Dillon here!

As you all know we love to spread anything and everything about the drift scene. One area we feel needs more attention is the spotlight for drivers. All the pro drivers get all the spotlight when they have already made it to the big time. We feel that same love should be shared to the rest of the drivers. We would like to continue our “drivers spot” with our next feature Driver.

Shawn Morgan has really stated his presence in the drift community with his clean lines, and determination to better himself with each run. Shawn is no rookie to drifting. The love for going sideways started for Shawn when he was only eight years old. As a kid, Shawn would sneak out to the back and drive a pick-up truck down an aisle between parked cars, at his father’s shop. Shawn said “I would give the truck some gas and the back would step out. I didn’t know what I was doing, it just felt good.” This love for sliding eventually led to street drifting in his first RB20 swapped 240. He was voted crowd favorite at his first event. Now, with the help from Silver Dragon Racing, Shawn has nowhere to go but up!

We were able to catch up with Shawn and ask him a few questions on his impressive 2013 season.

Apex Militia: What challenges and obstacles did you have to face over the course of the season to get here?

Shawn Morgan: Lack of power! There are a few lag issues with the engine at low rpm. If I have to slow down when I’m following or just to correct the line, the car bogs down and looses power. The 1j still has the factory boost limiter. Also a lot of transmission issues. I rebuilt the transmission myself.

A/M: You’re coming off a spectacular win in Virginia, how are the environments different with the bigger crowds and does it add more pressure as a driver?

Shawn: There is always pressure. I just try to focus on myself. Hit my lines and the clip points. Staying in the power band is very crucial for me. The best thing is not to over think it. Everyone gets better each year.

A/M: As a driver, what do you look for most in a drifting circuit?

Shawn: Competition. Drifting is like one big family, everyone helps each other out. Driving with good drivers helps you get better, setting the bar higher each time.

Shawn has a great foundation under him and has the determination to take his drifting career as far as he wants to go. He is a great guy and there is never a dull moment in his pit. After all, Shawn shared with us he would also like to peruse voice acting so one could only imagine all the shenanigans that go on.

So folks, keep your eye on Shawn as he continues to peruse his passion and grow as a driver in the years to come.

Until next time folks, stay classy and stay sideways.

-Dillon