Tony Angelo: Wiki Bio, net worth, age, married, wife, career facts.

Tony Angelo and Lucky Costa are household names in the world of automobiles. The pair are the cornerstones of the Hot Rod magazine and are one of the reasons why the magazine is popular. Their increasing popularity meant that a TV show was just on the horizon. Soon enough, the duo was asked to host a reality TV series entitled Hot Rod Garage. The series revolved around Tony and Luck as the showcased their custom builds, tried out new cars, and also offered tips on how to best look after them. Episodes are also released on the official YouTube channel of Motor Trend. In this article, we will take a look at the wiki-bio of Tony Angelo.

A Success Story

Tony Angelo tells a success story in the world of custom car builders. Not only is Tony a successful car builder, but also a successful racer. He is an American professional drift racer and stunt driver. While Tony has long hanged the wheel, he used to drive in the Formula Drift series. Equipped with his signature 2013 Scion FR-S, Tony took on the Scion racing and managed to make a name for himself.

Early Life

Tony Angelo was born on the 24th of December 1978, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. As a young kid growing in Pennsylvania, Tony was racing like everybody around him. He is a man of few words and doesn’t like to talk about his early life. There is little to no information on his early life, parents, and academics. From a young age, Tony was inspired by Japanese videos and magazines which further ignited his passion for racing.

Professional Career

Tony has been modifying cars as long as he was legally allowed to drive. After two to three years on his own, Tony and his friend, future pro-driver Chris Forsberg, decided to start East Coast grassroots drifting events. The events were crowded with racers and Tony was becoming a household name in the market.
Tony’s first claim to fame came in 2003 when he was documented by the Wired Magazine. He began racing professionally in 2004 in Formula Drift’s first year. In his rookie year, Tonie was a force to be reckoned with. Quick on the turn and quick on the drift, Tony earned his D1 license in 2005 by placing first in a national driver’s search.

Hanging The Wheel

After four years as a racer, Tony decided to take a break from the world of racing. So instead of being on the tracks, Tony decided to take up the mantle of the judge. In 2009 and became a judge for Formula Drift. In his years as a judge, Tony modified the scoring system and judgment criteria of Formula Drift for the better. But Tony was not done with drifting. He returned to the driver’s seat in 2012. He first drove the 2009 Scion TC before switching to the 750 hp racecar.

Life Beyond Racing

While little is known about his personal life, Tony is presumed to be a married man. He also does a ton of stun work and has worked with Audi, Nissan, and Chevrolet. Tony is also the founder and president of the Drift Alliance, and also a part of the Blood Masters team. Tony is also a writer and an actor and is best known for Hot Rod Garage (2014), Best of Top Gear (2019), and Roadkill (2012).

Career Timeline

 Here is a quick Tony Angelo’s career timeline:

• In the late 1990s, he started drifting inspired by Japanese videos and magazines and helped to organize grassroots drifting events on the East Coast with his friend Chris Forsberg.
• In 2003, he gained national exposure in an article in Wired Magazine.
• In 2004, he began racing professionally in Formula Drift’s first year and was seen as a force on the track.
• In 2005, he earned his D1 license by placing first in a national driver’s search.
• In 2009, he took a break from driving professionally in the U.S. and became a judge for Formula Drift, where he changed the judging and scoring format for the better.
• In 2012, he returned to the driver’s seat for Scion Racing in his 2009 Scion tC .
• In 2013, he purchased a salvage Scion FR-S that had been damaged during Hurricane Sandy and transformed it into his 750 hp racecar in just ten weeks .
• In 2013, he also participated in the Drift Week Triple Crown at Pikes Peak and placed third.
• In 2014, he left Formula Drift to focus on other projects.
• In 2015, he became a host on the Motor Trend show Hot Rod Garage, where he worked on various car projects for six seasons.

Net Worth

Tony Angelo has an estimated net worth of $3 million as of 2023. His sources of income include his racing career, his stunt work, his media appearances, and his sponsorship deals. He is also the founder and president of Drift Alliance, a team of professional drifters based in New Jersey.

Wife & Kids

Tony Angelo tied the knot with his beloved wife, Bridget, in a beautiful ceremony in Las Vegas in 2013. The couple exchanged their vows in front of their family and friends, who witnessed their love and happiness. Tony and Bridget have been inseparable since then, sharing their passion for cars and adventure. In the years of marriage, the pair are parents to twin daughters. They welcomed twin in November, 2018. Tony often posts photos of his wife and daughter on his social media accounts, showing his gratitude and appreciation for them. Tony and Bridget have a strong and supportive marriage relationship, as they encourage each other to pursue their dreams and goals.

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Wiki/Bio Facts

Fact	Value
Full name	Tony Angelo
Date of birth	December 24, 1978
Place of birth	Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality	American
Gender	Male
Sexuality	Straight
Occupation	Professional drift racer and stunt driver, Television Personality
Former car	2009 Scion tC
Current TV show	Hot Rod Garage
Achievements	President of Drift Alliance, multiple Formula Drift top 10 and top 8 finishes, 1st place D1 driver’s search, 3rd place Drift Week Triple Crown at Pikes Peak, 5th place FX Open Belarus, 3 Formula Drift Team Drift wins
Stunt work	Audi, Nissan, Chevrolet commercials
Affiliations	Drift Alliance, Blood Masters
Hobbies	Building and modifying cars, drifting at grassroots events
Favorite track	Englishtown, New Jersey
Inspiration	Japanese videos and magazines
Career start	Late 1990s
Professional debut	2004 in Formula Drift’s first year
Judging experience	2009-2011 in Formula Drift
Scion FR-S story	Purchased a salvage car damaged by Hurricane Sandy and transformed it into a racecar in 10 weeks
Net worth	$3M
Height	Unknown
Weight	Unknown
Hair color	Dark Brown
Eye color	Brown
Zodiac sign	Capricorn