It is with a hurt heart I’m writing on my blog today.
Shaun Carlson, the owner of Nuformz racing and my good friend passed away last night after several health issues this year. What caused his sudden death is not yet clear.
The earlier attacks have been diagnosed as Brugada Syndrome, a genetic disease characterized by an abnormality in the heart’s electrical system.
I got to know Shaun for my first time 2004 when I started to Drift for Team MOPAR. With him and his crew from NuFormz we achieved 2 Championships and so far most victories in FormulaD history. Having a master in fabricating as a team owner was always a big bonus for me. Every time I came out to an event there were some new updates on the car. I have to admit it was not always things I thought was necessary because it could be more for style then performance. But that was Shaun, he loved to keep things top notch for style. His knowledge in this tuner industry has made a lot of difference to many people and their lives and his amazing skill to build all the drift cars with perfection has been to a great benefit for my achievements.
For all of us at Team NuFormz 2009 has been a really tough year, to start with having Shaun getting three heart attacks and then in May loosing our main sponsor MOPAR due to Chryslers bankruptcy.
We are now getting ready to compete at Irwindale speedway for the final for the 2009 FormulaD Championship. It will be in memories to our friend and team Owner Shaun Carlson.
My prayers goes out to Devin that was Shaun’s girlfriend and BIG supporter and of-course the Carlson Family.
R.I.P Bro, you will always be in our heart and we know that he is in a better place right now!
I was shocked and saddened to hear this news yesterday. When I heard he had his heart issues this past feb, I was really hoping that he would pull through being so young.
My condolenses to his family. He will be missed in the mopar comunity.
shaun wa a good guy and he will be missed why is it the good people go first i met shaun when he was working for turbo magazine from my friend mike (dsport magazine)always easy going and easy to talk too
that sucks he is gone but will not be forgotten
The World of Drifting has lost a Class Act,
I was honored to Photograph Team NuFormz threw the Years.
Shaun always made me feel part of the Team.
For me Formula Drift Events won’t be the same with out,
Shaun “Mr. Bling” Carlson
Motosports has just lost one of the True Good Ones……………
Sam Good luck at the Final,, Lets win this one for our Bro Shaun
Sam,
All of us at DC Performance are sad to hear about the passing of Shaun
His skills and determination really complimented your talent.
His style and flair for being different set him apart form the regular professionals.
God Speed, Shaun.
Services for Shaun will be Monday Oct 12 at 1:00 pm at Calvary Chapel, 12205 N Pipeline Ave, Chino.
We will miss you, Shaun Carlson,
and keep an eay on Samuel this weekend
shaun you were the main reason i watched drifting may you rest in peace in that big garge in the sky, hero’s are great but legends are never forgotten R.I.P