EUROPEAN DRIFT CHAMPIONSHIP TAKES FLIGHT
2010-03-30 15:22:21 Author: admin Source:
The strong line-up of teams, new cars, sponsors and drivers is testament to the all-new format for the 2010 season which will see an completely revised system of competition, scoring, format and judging for the teams.
Most notable are the welcome returns of Sumo Power after an absence of 3 years away from the sport and BC Racing’s Tim Marshall, last seen at the Red Bull World Championships in 2008.
Most notable are the welcome returns of Sumo Power after an absence of 3 years away from the sport and BC Racing’s Tim Marshall, last seen at the Red Bull World Championships in 2008.
Teams have been selected by the Championship based on their professional ability, approach, team capability and desire to represent the pinnacle of Drifting as a professional motorsport whilst meeting the requirements of the Championship.
The new strategy to limit the team numbers is based on increasing the awareness of high-end Drifting by professional teams who can concentrate their efforts on being in a limited number event to encourage sponsors, support and awareness for their passion, showcased at automotive events where those genuinely interested in all things motor car related gather.
Organizer Andy Barnes said, "This is it, for 4 years our event format has been run as inherited from others, its time to re-write the book and make events that the spectactors and teams long for, including us as an organization, its very exciting."
"The times have changed and we are gearing up for an all-new approach that focuses on drivers and teams that enjoy the sport, have a strong will to win and thrive on pleasing the avid spectators at high profile events with their skills whilst picking up fabulous trophies for their efforts," he added.
"The times have changed and we are gearing up for an all-new approach that focuses on drivers and teams that enjoy the sport, have a strong will to win and thrive on pleasing the avid spectators at high profile events with their skills whilst picking up fabulous trophies for their efforts," he added.
The European Drift Championship takes place over 5 Rounds in 2010, all based in the UK at premier racing circuits at Modified Live events - the sister event to both the European Drift Championship and the Time Attack Series.
List of Teams
Team Cosworth with SVA Imports – Driver : Mark Luney / Car : Nissan 350Z Cosworth Power
Team Sumo Power – Driver : Paul Conlan / Car : Nissan S15 2JZ Sumo Power Engine
Team Apex V8 Racing – Driver : Kieran Cameron / Nissan S13 with Apex V8 Power
Team Swintons Specialist/Hayward Rotary – Driver : Peter Barber / Car : New Mazda RX7 Rotary
Team Really Mean Sounds – Driver : Andy Cooper / Car : Nissan S14 SR20 Engine
Team BC Racing – Driver : Tim Marshall / Car : Nissan Skyline R33 GTS Apex V8 Race Power
Team KLEERS Car Care – Driver : James Russell / Car : Nissan Skyline R32 GTS RB26 Power
Team HEL Performance – Driver : Declan Hicks / Car : Toyota Chaser 1JZ Engine
EDC
EDC
