{"id":3776,"date":"2016-04-20T17:57:56","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T15:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gazzettadeltraverso.it\/driftgazette\/?p=3776"},"modified":"2016-04-20T17:59:18","modified_gmt":"2016-04-20T15:59:18","slug":"federico-sceriffo-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gazzettadeltraverso.it\/driftgazette\/en\/2016\/04\/federico-sceriffo-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"I shot the Sheriff – An interview with Federico Sceriffo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Assisting to Varano de ‘Melegari<\/a> training\u00a0day of April 9 gave me the chance to interview one of the most iconic Italian drifters,\u00a0the only Italian\u00a0to\u00a0race on a permanent basis in the Japanese championships, and is a loyal \u00a0Gazzetta del Traverso’s reader.<\/p>\n

Federico Sceriffo divides his sporting life\u00a0between Japanese and Chinese championships. His answers show that\u00a0in sporting terms his home is Japan.<\/p>\n

Gazzetta del\u00a0Traverso<\/strong>: We are in Varano de ‘Melegari with the famous Federico Sceriffo who honored us\u00a0with\u00a0some\u00a0minutes of his\u00a0time to answer some questions. Federico can you\u00a0tell us what are\u00a0your plans for 2016?<\/p>\n

Federico Sceriffo<\/strong>: This year is a special year for me because many important things are getting into place. So\u00a0we will live 2016 in a different way because we are developing\u00a0two cars: one for Japan and one for the American championship. So it is a very unusual year. I just returned from China, where we won the first championship race and I’m very happy with this result. I’m also happy to be here today on this beautiful day.<\/p>\n

GdT<\/strong>: I guess that when you speek about an American championship you are referring to Formula Drift for 2017.<\/p>\n

FS<\/strong>: That’s right, for 2017 we plan to make a stop in America to close the worldwide circle between China, Japan, Europe and America. I have contacts with some local company that is interested in giving us a hand. It’s time to go.<\/p>\n

GdT<\/strong>: Can you tell us more about\u00a0these two cars you are developing?<\/p>\n

FS<\/strong>: No – Smiles NdR- Top Secret.<\/p>\n

At this point I decided to ask a question halfway between\u00a0the provocative and playful. His answer makes us understand what is the attitude of Federico\u00a0toward competition.<\/p>\n

GdT<\/strong>: So you think the Daigo Saito’s temporary withdrawal form\u00a02016 Formula Drift is due to the need to be prepared to challenge you and your car?<\/p>\n

FS<\/strong>: Daigo is certainly very very competitive as we all know.\u00a0Driving\u00a0equally performing cars I have\u00a0no fear of him. I got to beat him in Hong Kong where we raced with similar perfoming cars. Daigo is definitely an inspiring character a for many Drifters and also for me. Daigo is a diamond for the world of drifting, so without\u00a0Daigo, how I use to say “No Daigo No Party”. He definitely needs to be prepared because we are going to be very competive.<\/p>\n

GdT<\/strong>: Given your international experience – which is perhaps the largest among the Italian pilots – \u00a0can you tell us what differences there are in the way of living the Drift between Japan, Europe and America?<\/p>\n

FS<\/strong>: The major differences are the companies, not us. We always live with the same passion.\u00a0I feell\u00a0we aren’t dedicated\u00a0enough to make drifting look\u00a0more professional. This means that, if the sport is not professional, companies are not interested and the sport can not grow. This way we remain behind other countries where there are companies who can spend and invest money in what we do. So, in my opinion, we are in a situation where there’s enough people to make\u00a0companies curious\u00a0here in Italy.<\/p>\n

GdT<\/strong>: Watching the commentary of the various D1GP , Formula Drift, etc. I noticed a difference between the set-ups used in Japan and\u00a0the ones\u00a0used in America and especially in Europe. TV images from show us that\u00a0D1GP cars seem to have a softer suspension set-up and allowing a greater pitch of the car. What is your analysis?<\/p>\n

FS<\/strong>: It’s a right impression. You see much movement because we have the set-ups\u00a0granting\u00a0more grip than Americans. The Americans have huge engines\u00a0with great amounts of\u00a0torque\u00a0and they like to\u00a0race always\u00a0“pedal to the metal”, overheating their tyres, but they focus more on the cornering speed. We use to focus more on the entry speed and to initiation angle. Their focus a bit ‘less about this, but pay more attention to cornering speed. For us\u00a0the cornering\u00a0is juast a transit from a curve and the next one. It’s\u00a0a little ‘different even though it’s all pretty similar.<\/p>\n

GdT<\/strong>: When I interviewed Mike Procureur last December, has told us that it is working with the FIA for the drafting of an official Drift regulation . What do you think about\u00a0the involvement of the FIA in the Drift world?<\/p>\n

FS<\/strong>: The FIA involvement in our world is important because it may give a “seal” of formality to the category. We have been FIA for a long time, so Mike is not doing anything new but is committed to the growth the sport in its own way. I think in 2017 or at most for 2018 certainly it\u00a0will be all under FIA control. D1GP is already FIA and Formula D is followed by FIA stewards.<\/p>\n

GdT<\/strong>: What can\u00a0you tell us about the wonderful Toyota GT 86 you are drifting today?<\/p>\n

FS<\/strong>: It is the GG\u00a01 is a project which has reached the end of Step 1. We added a turbo with a Greddy kit, we opened the engine reducing the compression in order to be able to use more of turbo pressure. We mounted a Rocket Bunny kit and \u00d6hlins shock absorbers. It’s a very nice car to drive though a bit nervous. We are very happy. Now we are preparing Step 2 when we will install a 6-cylinder 2JZ Toyota and we’ll be able to further improve performance.<\/p>\n

GdT<\/strong>: Apart from drifting which you have practiced for many years. What other categories do you follow or would like to try, Formula 1, Rally, Tourism …?<\/p>\n

FS<\/strong>: I frankly in the soul I am\u00a0a rally a missed driver, because when I started I did not have a track record that could make\u00a0companies interested in helping\u00a0me out. Today I just want\u00a0to complete my career in Drift, but if I had the opportunity I would immediately race in\u00a0RallyCross .<\/p>\n

To learn more about Federico Sceriffo\u00a0activities you can follow him on his website losceriffo.com<\/a> or on his facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Uscita <\/a>
Uscita del Ferro di cavallo. Horse shoe corner’s exit <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"La <\/a>
La GG1 si riposa prima di tornare in pista. GG1 getting some rest before a track session <\/div> <\/div>
\"Gli <\/a>
Gli interni dalla GG1. GG1 interiors <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"Federico <\/a>
Federico Sceriffo e Marco Blasutta si allenano. Sceriffo and his friend Blasutta training <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"Il <\/a>
Il casco ufficiale. Federico’s official helmet <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"Un <\/a>
Un fulmine \u00e8 caduto sulla pista di Varano si chiama GG1. A lightning has just hit the track, it’s the GG 1 <\/div> <\/div>
\"La <\/a>
La GG1 al cambio di direzione all’uscita del ferro di cavallo. GG 1 sweeping at horse shoe corner’s exit <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"Federico <\/a>
Federico Sceriffo <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"La <\/a>
La GG1 in attesa al box. GG1 waiting in the pit lane <\/div> <\/div>
\"Entry <\/a>
Entry speeed! <\/div> <\/div>
\"Verso <\/a>
Verso la parabolica. Toward parabolica corner. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"Gli <\/a>
Gli sponsor che hanno collaborato alla creazione della GG 1. GG1 sponsors. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"Federico <\/a>
Federico all’uscita del Ferro di cavallo. Federico speeding out of horse shoe corner. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"Angolo <\/a>
Angolo per la GG1. Sooo much angle for GG 1. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"Lo <\/a>
Lo sguardo diabolico della GG1. The GG1 demoniac gaze. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"Federico <\/a>
Federico in un momento di pausa. Federico getting relaxed. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"Il <\/a>
Il 4 cilindri boxer con kit Greddy. The Greddy turbocharged Toyota 4 Cyl boxer <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
\"Il <\/a>
Il posteriore della GG 1- GG 1 back. <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Drift Long & Faster<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Assisting to Varano de ‘Melegari training day of April 9 gave me the chance to interview one of the most iconic Italian drifters, the only Italian to race on a permanent basis in the Japanese championships, and is a loyal Gazzetta del Traverso’s reader.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3749,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_locale":"en_US","_original_post":"3705","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3776","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drift","en-US"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gazzettadeltraverso.it\/driftgazette\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Drift_Matsuri_Aprile_2016-3988.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jVnW-YU","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3693,"url":"https:\/\/www.gazzettadeltraverso.it\/driftgazette\/en\/2016\/04\/drift-matsuri-varano-de-melegari-april-9-2016\/","url_meta":{"origin":3776,"position":0},"title":"Drift Matsuri Varano de’ Melegari – April 9 2016","author":"D. 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