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Formula D Rookie Dennis Mertzanis races on Kenda Tires (2010-07-23) |
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Hailing
from the dirty south, Atlanta Ga! Home of the AtlantaBraves,
southern hospitality, and down home southern cookin'. Dennis'
driving career began when he received his driver's license in
1990. He began autocrossing in his 1984 VW Jetta GLI modified
with period correct parts (Neuspeed, Autotech, Suspension Techniques,
Fittipaldi, Autopower). From autocrossing VW's, he transitioned
into road racing early BMWs (2002s, E21 323i, and M635i) during
SCCA Improved Touring and BMW CCA events in the southeast. He
was first exposed to drifting at a DGtrials event in Florida
where he piloted his turbocharged S14 240sx. Since then, he
has drifted his original BMW 2002 in various east coast competitions,
competed in the NOPI Drift series, and now flies the Team Kenda
flag in his supercharged VQ35-powered S14 in the Formula Drift
series. Dennis is currently racing on Kenda Kaiser (KR20) 245/40R17
on the front and 265/35R18 on the back. Dennis is currently
smoking the field with his Kenda tires and has qualified for
three out of four races in the Formula D series. Aside from
cars, Dennis is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of the Georgia
Institute of Technology where he was a member of the Georgia
Tech Motorsports FSAE team. Upon graduation, he began his professional
career at Boeing Aeronautics. He currently works for Honda of
America as a Durability Engineer in the Engine Development Group.
He currently lives in Columbus, Oh with his girlfriend, Susan,
and their two dogs.
For more information about Dennis, visit http://www.dennismertzanis.com/.
For more information about Kenda tires, visit www.kenda.com.tw.
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