012 - Chris Forsberg

On this episode of The MF Show, we dive in with Chris Forsberg — three-time Formula Drift champion, self-taught drift pioneer, and founder of Forsberg Racing. Born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Chris helped spark the northeast drift scene before relocating to Southern California. Since 2004 he’s competed in every round of the Formula Drift series, racking up dozens of wins, over fifty podiums, and building a legacy as one of drifting’s most consistent and respected figures.In this episode, he breaks down what it takes to stay at the top: car builds, fab work, tuning, and how mental grit plays as big a role as horsepower. We get into his relationship with Nissan, the evolution of his signature drift cars, and what it means to build R&D-backed parts through Forsberg Racing. Chris also talks about expanding beyond drift — off-road racing, NORRA, and pushing into new terrains that test not just car setup, but adaptability. Expect stories of trials, triumphs, smoke, and what keeps him excited after so many years behind the wheel.This is The MF Show, hosted by Jerry Zaiden and Richard Waitas, powered by MagnaFlow.