Drifter finds a home in Hermosa
Norwegian Formula Drift driver Fredric Aasbo prepares to hit the streets of Long Beach in his Team Need for Speed Scion tC. Photo by Isaiah Leos Known for his humble personality in the pits and fierce demeanor on the track, Norwegian Formula Drift racecar driver Fredric Aasbo has found the ideal place to relax after a day spent at high speeds in narrow spaces between cars and walls. Aasbo moved to Hermosa Beach while training for the 2012 season and an appearance in the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Pro/Celebrity race. When Aasbo isn’t sharpening his skills on the race course, he spends most of his free time at the beach. His favorite places to hang out in Hermosa are the rooftop at Hennessey’s and simply strolling along The Strand. Aasbo said he fell in love with Hermosa right from the start and knew instantly this was the place he wanted to reside and decided to make it his new home. “In this crazy place of L.A., Hermosa Beach is like a hidden gem, and that’s why I like it,” Aasbo said. “Being born and raised in the midst of the Scandinavian countryside, the lifestyle here is a huge difference. Everything is bigger.” The South Bay seems a fitting place for Aasbo, who lives by…
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