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EVENT: Irish Drift Championship 2015: Mondello Park R5
5 Rounds, 150 competitors, 20,000 spectators, 500,000 LiveStream viewers across 150 countries. The 2015 Irish Drift Championship was brought before the world and laid down the law… -
EVENT: Extreme Drift Allstars 2015: The Swedish Drift GP R2
For many people, myself included, the Swedish Drift GP felt like the real start to the 2015 Extreme Drift Allstars season. Don't get me wrong, the first round in London showcased some of the most amazing driving that we've seen on our shores in a long time, but something was missing. -
EVENT: Irish Drift Championship 2015: Millstreet R2
This past weekend we witnessed the Irish Drift Championship step off a cliff into the unknown. For the first time ever in competitive drifting, all sideways proceedings would take place completely indoors. -
LIVE: Formula DRIFT 2015 – Road Atlanta
Following the huge success that was Long Beach and Fredric Aasbo's first victory at FDLB, the travelling Formula Drift circus heads to Road Atlanta, Georgia for round two. Watch LIVE below - the schedule for the weekend can be found at the bottom of the page. -
LIVE: Formula DRIFT 2015 – The Streets of Long Beach
It’s been a long off season but we’ve arrived safe on the other side, and it couldn’t have arrived a moment sooner. The Streets of Long Beach,… -
Mad Mike RX7 in Rotorhead heaven
Last month Sydney Motorsport Park played host to the annual World Time Attack Challenge, an event that if you're anything like us, is probably at the top of your bucket list. Known and revered by motorsport fans around the world, WTAC is a huge event that seems to get better and better each year... -
EVENT: Gymkhana GRID 2014 Finals, Madrid
Two weeks ago Monster Energy asked us if we'd like to go and check out the Gymkhana GRID finals that were taking place in Madrid, Spain. Although not strictly drifting these events do contain elements of the usual flamboyant sideways driving practices we know and love so we figured we'd better go and see what it was all about… -
GALLERY: Prestigio EEDC 2014 Round 6 | The Final, BRNO
The 2014 Prestigio EEDC season wrapped up at the incredible BRNO circuit in the Czech Republic recently. The top drivers rom around Europe competed in this, one of the most challenging series in the world. Check out Matulaitis.lt's coverage within… -
EVENT: Domincan Drift Series – Road to the Finals
It's been a while since we posted about the Dominican Drift Series, the biggest series in the Caribbean and possibly the best in Latin America. The 2014 season of the DDS is the best one yet... -
EVENT: Velcom Drift Belarus, Airport Mahilyow
Looking back, the first drifting event in Belarus was held only in 2009 and now they have a strong championship with 30+ participants for most rounds (a number that keeps growing), 6 different locations, and coverage by national television! -
EVENT: Extreme Drift Allstars Lithuania: Setting the stage
The winner of the 2014 Extreme Drift Allstars European drift series would all come down to the final round of the championship, to be decided on a fast, challenging and unforgiving custom street circuit constructed in the heart of Lithuania… -
EVENT: Extreme Drift Allstars Europe – Estonian Drift GP
With Ryan Tuerck in attendance, EXTREME Drift Allstars Europe would make its latest debut at the LaitseRallyPark in Estonia. Round five of the series would see all the international teams head north from Riga, Latvia which held the round four event just five days earlier. Here's what went down… -
EVENT: 2014 Maxxis British Drift Championship Round Four: Lydden Hill Reverse Logic
The British Drift Championship decided to shake things up for competitors at Round 4 by running their tried and tested Lydden hill course in reverse. We went along to observe the chaos… -
EVENT: Formula Drift Round 5 – A Photo Story
Car shows, Pro2, and main event action from Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA as seen through David Hintze's eyes. We'll let the photos do the talking in this recap of the Irish invasion. -
SNAPSHOTS: Andy Hateley’s BMW E30 from FD Pro2
Andy Hateley was among the drivers at Formula D Round Five's Pro 2 competition, and our David Hintze caught his creamy orange BMW in action around Evergreen Speedway. LS3 engine? Check. Over 500hp through 275mm Falken Tires? Check. Retro-cool sideways action? You know it! -
EVENT: 2014 Maxxis British Drift Championship Round Three: Teesside Autodrome
With the fourth round of the 2014 Maxxis British Drift Championship on the horizon, Ste Trackslide looks back at what went down at round three, Teesside Autodrome... -
EVENT: Extreme Drift Allstars Europe – Latvian Drift GP
Following the madness that I witnessed on day one of the Extreme Drift Allstars Latvian Drift GP in Riga, and the crazy late night street parade the evening before, I couldn't wait to see what the main event day would bring. What followed what the most insane drift event I've ever attended. You're going to want to see this… -
Style is everything
Following the third round of the 2014 Maxxis Tyres British Drift Championship at Teesside Autodrome this past weekend, Jordan Butters looks at the style of the BDC and how aesthetics plays a big part in the art of staying sideways… -
What We Do – BDC Knockhill Circuit, Scotland
The British Drift Championship visited Knockhill in Scotland in June, instead of the usual September. Would this change bring us smoke-friendly dry weather? Signs above the motorway flashing 'Heavy Rain Forecast' indicated otherwise. -
EVENT: Drift Allstars Europe Round 2 – Czech Drift GP
Autodrome Sosnova played host to the second round of the 2014 Drift Allstars European series. With the championship race still wide open after the first event in the UK, it would be interesting to see what happened with even more competition and a full grid of 50 pro drivers. -
EVENT: Prestigio EEDC 2014 Round 3: Kaunas, Lithuania
“Scary. Frightening. Awesome. Unbelievable. Daring. Something special.” These are the words, that drivers use to describe the track of Prestigio EEDC Round Three in Nemunring, Lithuania. -
EVENT: FINALBOSS Weekender.
FINALBOSS are all about Japanese cars, hard driving and having fun. The purpose behind the FINALBOSS Weekender, held at Scotland's infamous Driftland, was to get all of the UK's top drivers in one place at one time. This is what happened... -
EVENT: Going sideways along the Arctic Circle at Sommertreff
Far far away, under the midnight sun, there is a racetrack. Hidden between snowy mountains and tall green woods. Just shy of the border to the arctic we find Arctic Circle Raceway. The track hosted an annual event on the last weekend of June called Sommertreff. -
EVENT: Gatebil Sweden 2014: Mixing pleasure with pleasure
Heard of Gatebil before? Of course you have. Ever been and witnessed it for yourself? No?! Find out what you've been missing all along… -
SNAPSHOTS: Ben Jenkins – D1NZ’s Latest Young Gun
Getting up at 6am on a Saturday is comparable to scooping poop off the bottom of my shoes after a Monday afternoon from hell. That is, of course, unless the word ‘Drifting’ is involved. Tossing back my large mocha, I arrived at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park and watched on as Ben eagerly unloaded his newly touched-up Silvia. -
EVENT: 2014 Maxxis British Drift Championship Round Two: Knockhill
Usually saved for later on in the year, the Maxxis British Drift Championship heads to Knockhill Circuit in Scotland at the start of summer, with optimistic hopes of better weather than usual. How wrong could we have been! Join Ste Trackslide as he goes in search of smoke at BDC round two… -
Chasing Smoke: The Extreme Torque Show 2014 – Nissan Factory
The Extreme Torque Show is a no pressure free for all where novice drivers can go up against some of the best drivers in the country. There is still an element of competitiveness that keeps the level of driving at a high standard, but there is a generally more relaxed atmosphere than some of the other high profile events you can attend. -
Event: Drift Allstars Europe – British Drift GP
2014 sees the return of the Drift Allstars European series to the UK. After a 2 year gap from the UK, everyone was keen to see how one of Europe's most prestigious professional drift series had raised its game with drivers and teams. -
EVENT: 2014 Nürburgring Drift Cup Round One
Guest blogger Maurice Bergers heads to the world-famous Green Hell in Germany for the 2014 Nürburgring Drift Cup opening round on the main GP circuit. The 'Ring takes no prisoners… -
EVENT: Formula D ATL Qualifying Highlights
Formula Drift is growing every year, not only in popularity with the fans, but also in attendance for drivers from around the world. Road Atlanta was no exception. Who would make it out ahead in the best of two run battle? Read on to find out. -
ADGP 2013/14 Season Review
Our man down under, Luke Hobbs, recaps the goings on in the ever-growing Australian drift scene. Beautiful weather, beautiful girls and some of Formula Drift's finest judging and competing - the Australians know how to do it right… -
The Story of Nigel Petrie’s Toyota Hilux
Some of you may be familiar with the name Nigel Petrie and Engineered to Slide. The drifting world has been abuzz with interest since he began sliding super-low Nissan Silvias a few years ago. However, his focus over the last three years has been on something much larger, something monumental… -
EVENT: Maxxis British Drift Championship 2014: Round One
It felt like forever arriving but the 2014 Maxxis British Drift Championship finally got underway at Lydden Hill Race Circuit in Kent, England during Easter weekend. With new cars, improved setups and some guaranteed great drifting to be witnessed, here's how it all went down… -
Kody’s Parking Lot Built 240SX
You know you’ve made it big when you see pictures of your car in tuner magazines and on globally recognised websites. It seems the media mostly captures the professionals; the best drifters with sponsor backing, or the enthusiasts with big-budget builds. -
It’s a DRIFTlife
With the 2014 season underway we spend some time with the guys behind 'It's a DRIFTlife': a new, professional team that look set to make big impressions in European drifting. Got a thing for R33's? You'll enjoy this… -
Passion in Poland
Drifted photographer Pawel Jermak pays a visit to the world-famous STW Drift Team to find out what goes on during season down time. More after the jump… -
EVENT: Pre-Season Testing: Slide Motorsport & Team Lassa
In the last couple weeks leading up to the start of The British Drift Championship season, it's not unusual for drivers and teams to get their freshly built machines to a track for some testing, and this week was no different. We were fortunate enough to be invited to such a test day for Slide Motorsport and Team Lassa at Teesside Autodrome... -
LIVESTREAM: Formula Drift 2014: The Streets of Long Beach
It's that time of year again! The 11th annual Formula Drift season kicks off on the streets of Long Beach, California. Watch all of the action and drama unfold live right here… -
Paul’s AE811 – Not all as it seems
I still remember Paul's Levin staring back at me the when I looked through the eyepiece of my camera for the first time a couple of years back. As per usual in the New Zealand car scene, not all vehicles are as they seem; with an AE111 heart and AE86 driveline, this particular Levin was not your typical (excuse my pun) Black and White '85. -
Ann-Mari and her S13.5
It's late winter in Norway. The first track event is months away, but I want to take pictures now! I arranged to meet up with Ann-Mari and Morten in Trondheim, in hopes to find the city covered in snow... But when I arrived it was almost like summer, with blue skies and dry tarmac (except for the freezing temperatures of course). -
EVENT: D1NZ 2014: Round Four
A wet track welcomed us to Taupo for round four of the Cody’s D1NZ National Drifting Championship. Despite the weather this round would be an important stepping stone on the championship calendar. Most drivers were looking to capitalise on the familiar track and gain valuable points they had missed out on in the previous rounds. Meanwhile, Mad Mike Whiddett would be hoping to extend his considerable lead overall. -
Stian’s E30 M3, “Blackbird”
I first met up with Stian on a rainy day at the Arctic Circle Raceway in Northern Norway, at a trackday event called "Sommertreff". I fell in love immediately (with the car of course, not Stian!) and we quickly scheduled a shoot for later that night... -
EVENT: Gale Force Drifts – BDC License Day 2014
For many, a British Drift Championship license day marks the beginning of the UK drift season. We try to occupy ourselves with rebuilds and features over the winter months which are great, but nothing quite beats being at a track hearing the screeching tyres, roaring engines and the smell of that awesome unmistakable byproduct of drifting, tyre smoke... -
DESKTOP: The Toyota GT86 / Scion FR-S
With the GT86's focus on pure-driver experience without the need for large-horsepower figures, it is regarded as one of the most rewarding modern drivers' cars currently available. Here we have FOUR GT86 / FR-S desktop wallpapers for you to choose from - Enjoy! -
DRIFT CAR: Louis Lawrence: Prepared for War…
During a run of the mill ‘grassroots’ drift practice day at Teesside Autodrome a few months ago, I spotted a S14a which stood out from the crowd, a crowd which is usually filled with old BMWs and other beat up drift missiles that people tend to use while they find their drift legs... -
EVENT: Formula Drift Asia Round 3: Bangkok, Thailand
The final stop of the 2013 Formula Drift Asia tour saw the drifting roadshow arrive in Thailand. More precisely, Pathumthani Speedway in northern Bangkok. With the best Thai talent in attendance, along with a smattering of Formula Drift international stars, the pressure was on for the locals to put up a fight and the stars to put on a show… -
EVENT: D1NZ 2014: Round Three
While the rest of the world is still battling wintry conditions, over here in New Zealand we're making the most of our summer months while we can. It was no surprise the crowd favourite Tauranga round of the Cody's D1NZ National Drifting Championship had made a return this year, after the 2013 event was completely sold out... -
The Drifthunter JZ46
Markus dropped the potent BMW powerplant from his competition E46 drift car and replaced it with Toyota's venerable 1JZ-GTE. The results are impressive.. -
DRIFT CAR: Progression – Darren Rickaby’s V8 E30
I’ve known Darren for a number of years now and I have watched him progress from a novice driver with not a lot of confidence to a well known competition driver in the UK drift scene. -
Ricky’s Toyota Soarer Drift Car
At the weekend we had heard Ricky 'Top Gun/Superduperpro' Emery was coming up to Teesside Autodrome for a winter skid session, so we contacted Ricky and used this opportunity to do a driver feature...