Jason Bostrom

Animal Style

VEHICLENissan Silvia S13

BASED INUnited States

DISCIPLINEDrifting

ABOUT THE DRIVER

BEHIND THE WHEEL

Jason Bostrom is an American drift driver and longtime member of Animal Style, known for his aggressive tandem driving and dedication to grassroots drifting.

After discovering drifting through The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Jason attended his first event at Thunderhill Raceway Park in March 2009, driving the same Nissan S13 he'd been using as his daily driver throughout high school. It was there that he met fellow Animal Style member Julian Jacobs, beginning a friendship that would help shape his drifting career.

In 2011, Jason claimed the Thunderdrift Pro-Am Championship and earned his Formula Drift licence alongside Julian. Rather than pursuing professional competition, the team shifted its focus towards grassroots drifting, developing the close-proximity tandem style that Animal Style would become known for.

Since then, Jason has taken part in major grassroots events across the United States, Japan and New Zealand, including Super D Japan in 2017, where Animal Style shipped their cars overseas to drift alongside Japanese drivers. In 2020, he travelled to New Zealand for Animal Style GP, strengthening the team's connection with the local drifting community.

Today, Jason continues to represent Animal Style while preparing his S13 for its next chapter, with an upgraded engine setup and plans for more competition driving and international events.

ON THE PODIUM

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2011 – Thunderdrift Pro-Am Champion: Claimed the championship and earned his Formula Drift professional licence.
2013 – Just Drift Team Tandem Champions: Won the team tandem competition with Animal Style.
2016 – Super D Matsuri, USA: Participated in the landmark grassroots event featuring Japanese drift legend Naoki Nakamura.
2017 – Super D Japan: Shipped his S13 to Japan alongside Animal Style teammates Ryan Kado and Julian Jacobs to drift at Meihan Sportsland.
2018 – Super D Matsuri, USA: Drove alongside visiting Japanese drivers Naoki Nakamura, Nishio and Miki at Apple Valley Speedway.
2019 – Super D Midwest Trial Winner: Claimed victory at the Super D Midwest trial event.
2020 – Animal Style GP, New Zealand: Travelled to New Zealand with Animal Style for the team's first visit, connecting with the local grassroots drifting community.

UNDER THE BONNET

THE BUILD

ENGINENissan SR20DET

POWER300 KW / 400 HP

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

Vehicle: Nissan Silvia S13
Engine: Nissan SR20DET, Mazworx Short Block & Head
Turbocharger: Garrett GTX3071R, TiAL 44mm Wastegate
Power: 300 KW / 400 HP (E85)
Boost: 16 PSI
ECU: Link G4
Tuning: Fine Line Imports
Transmission: Nissan Z32 5-Speed, Mazworx Adapter Kit
Clutch: OS Giken Twin-Disc
Differential: KAAZ 2-Way LSD, 4.6 Final Drive
Steering: Heat Maker B-Knuckle V2
Suspension: Stance D1 Spec XR1 Coilovers, Stance Billet Adjustable Arms, GKTech Components
Wheels: RAYS Gram Lights 17×9 +12 (Front), Circuit Sports 18×9.5 +12 (Rear)
Aerodynamics: Origin Lab Drift Line Kit, Type 3 Fenders, Type 2 Hood
Camshafts: Kelford Cams
Valvetrain: Kelford Springs & Rocker Arms

TRACK-TESTED COOLING

COOLING SETUP

Fenix Performance Radiator — Nissan Silvia S13 50mm Triple-Pass Full Alloy Radiator.
Fenix Fan & Shroud Kit — Nissan Silvia S13 Alloy Fan Shroud with upgraded dual 12" SPAL Fans.
Fenix Performance Intercooler — Universal 600 × 300 × 76mm Flat Tube & Fin Intercooler.
Fenix Billet Radiator Mounts — Nissan Silvia S13 Upper Radiator Mounts.
Fenix Performance Oil Cooler — Universal 15-Row Oil Cooler.

ON TRACK