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Castle's Cadwell Weekend

After a long drive up to Cadwell Park I was met by the BC Racing team. I had never been to Cadwell before and wasn't sure what to expect. My initial impressions were that it was going to be very difficult to put on a show. The corners were narrow, quite small and the barriers were very close. When I walked round the track with some of the other drivers, I felt a bit happier with the track. I...

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Round 4 Cadwell Park Press Release

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Mind Now on Snetterton for Cameron

As a first visit to Cadwell Park it was hard to picture where we were going to run a fast and challenging course. One run on the Saturday practice put those worries to bed straight away! A complete departure to what we run at all the other courses , Cadwell offered a real challenge of crests, blind corners and not a lot of run-off... as I would find out Sunday! Saturday practice showed...

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Declan Hicks In Depth On Round 4

Cadwell Park was never going to be an easy circuit. It's tight, blind crested and twisty with almost no run-off. Mistakes were going to be punished with at least a few weeks work in the bodyshop if you got it wrong. Still, it was going to be a challenge and it looked like a potentially interesting succession of bends to contend with... especially considering this my was my first time...

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Andy Cooper on Round 4

Only 20 miles from the east coast of England near Grimsby, Cadwell Park isn't as centrally located as the other large circuits – a straight run across the country from Liverpool where we got the overnight ferry from Belfast.  It is also particularly narrow, with the section we were using through a set of trees more like a rally stage, with the spectators being right beside the action....

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Cadwell Park RD.4 Picture Galleries now online

You can now view the full picture Gallery from Round 4 at Cadwell Park Race Circuit using the main menu tab above or this link : http://www.europeandriftchampionship.eu/index.php/gallery/?album=all&gallery=12

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Round 4 Report: Conlan Finally Hits Top Spot

Paul Conlan finally took top honours at a round of the European Drift Championship, piloting his Sumo Power S15 to a superb win at Cadwell Park. Conlan had looked strong from the early morning practice round and continued to swing his Silvia sideways with superlative speed through the subsequent sessions. In a change to normal the Championship adopted a Touge format, the narrow track at the...

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Video : BC Racing at Brands

Here is a short video of the BC Racing Skyline from Round 3 of the Pirelli European Drift Championship at Brands Hatch, driven by BC's new driver, Brett Castle :  

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Luney Reflects on Round 3

Brands Hatch in sunny Kent, my favourite track in the UK; fast flowing and technical it has it all! We left Belfast on Saturday afternoon and flew over to Gatwick, the heat was an incredible 30 degrees...it was more like Tenerife than England. Arrived at the track with our good friends Simon and Caroline, had a nice dinner Saturday night with Cosworth and the scene was set for Sunday. Sunday...

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Russell talks through Brands Hatch event

I look forward to Brands Hatch in the race calander, as a drifter is very very rare to get the chance to drift this historic british track. In my 6 years of drifting in the UK, this is only the 3rd time the venue has ever been used for drifting...and its well worth the wait! I'ts hard to explain the Judged section of track, but with the hills, and crests, it's more like 5 corners than the 2-3...

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Barber on Round 3 victory

For me Brands has always been a difficult track to master in the RX7. For some reason the car just dosen't gel with the circuit ( which may be due to the lack of torque from the little rotary). I have to take very different lines compared to the other drivers to enable me to link the circuit and sometimes use the handbrake to make Clearways work. This was the first time I had run the...

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Round 3 Brands Hatch Galleries Online

The Round 3 picture gallery from Brands Hatch is now live on the website, provided by Rich Sams Photography and Vernst Media. To visit the gallery and check out the action from this weekend, visit click the link here or use the Gallery tab in the main menu: http://www.europeandriftchampionship.eu/index.php/gallery/?album=all&gallery=11

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Round 3 Report: Barber Takes the Win

Sunshine drenched the Brands Hatch circuit for Round 3 of the European Drift Championship, but the drivers made sure they raised the temperature even higher. With eight invited drivers competing in some of the most capable drift cars in Europe it was always going to be a spectacle through this technical track, but there was a new development this time that was sure to make them raise...

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Sumo Power FIA GT1 team to attend Brands

The pair of Nismo/Nissan Sumo Power GT1 Nissan GTR's will be making an surprise appearance at Brands Hatch on 27th June. Taking in the Time Attack event prior to the next round of the FIA GT1 Championship, the team will atten Brands with 2 of the drivers to show off the team and cars with some exciting demonstration laps using thje same Indy Circuit which is being used for the Time Attack...

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Brands Hatch, Round 3

Tickets are now available to purchase online for Round 3 of the Pirelli European Drift Championship which takes place at our sister event, Modified Live Summertime Special at Brands Hatch on June 27th 2010.

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Video : ApexV8 at Knockhill

Another release from Knockhill, this time the crazy Nissan 200SX S14 of Kieran Cameron!   The ApexV8.com road going daily driver, track toy, Time Attack and now drift competition S14 got itself on the podium in just its second ever drift event! The combination of driver Kieran Cameron and the smooth, effortless, reliable power of the stock 6 litre V8 LS2 engine proved a winning...

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BC Racing - On-board video at Knockhill

Video and report just in from the guys at BC Racing featuring the crazy V8 Nissan Skyline driven by Tim Marshall, check out the Pirellis, incredible grip and smoke! :-   The second round of the Pirelli EDC at Knockhill saw our big hearted 6.7 litre V8 powered Skyline stretching its legs and showing its teeth. 598bhp and 551lb/ft led to 5th gear straight line wheelspin on the throttle...

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All new Pirelli EDC is well under way...

Well after our second Round of 2010 things are starting to shape up very well for the new format of this years Championship. I thought I'd share some pictures from Knockhill which was met with great excitment by the large local crowds that attended and finally saw our format come together and work to great effect. First up, here are 7 of the 8 teams ( Andy Cooper is not present in the...

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James Russell on Knockhill...

Wow what a track, every time I visit Knockhill race circuit in Scotland I can't believe just how exciting drifting the track can be! It always makes my 12 hour journey worth it and EDC round 2 was no exception. With Pirelli proving a new tyre for this round practice was very interesting, getting used to the new grip levels, and finding the limits, around a very technical track. Nothing...

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The Flying Scotsman

Living so far away it's such a pleasant experience to sleep in your own bed and wake up in familiar surroundings and that is just what I had this weekend at my home track Knockhill!!! With the weather looking good and the Apexv8.com S14a all ready and prepped to roll out we set about Saturday Practice. The car had had a lot of work done to the BC suspension and Apex Race Arms at Santa Pod...

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Mark Luney takes it in his stride

Round 2 started out at 4am leaving Belfast collected by Paul Conlan and Kevin in the new team van , then on to Ciaran Smiths to lift him and head off to Larne for the ferry to Scotland. Arrived 2 hours later and 130 miles to Knockhill. This is one of my most favourite tracks anywhere due to being very demanding and very fast. The Cosworth SVA 350 arrived after lunch time and we started...

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BC Racing's Marshall - the V8 king...

Knockhill for me has always been a favourite track, it has a bit of everything. I knew that after the disappointment of the clutch problems at Oulton I was really going to get chance stretch the legs on Christine at the Scottish circuit and that is exactly what I did on Saturday evening practice. Christine has 598bhp and I squeezed every last one of them on the approach to the first corner...

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Final Two at Knockhill

[caption id="attachment_1976" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="The smile says it all!"][/caption] Awesome, awsome, awsome! Ha, an excellent weekend  and Sumo Power(Mark) really showed their talent: car running perfect, suspension perfect, steering perfect,  Knockhill raceway class, everyone makes you feel so welcome, great weather, competition run to the minute timing... so...

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Round 2 Knockhill - Press Release Results

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Thanks for the loaner!!

[caption id="attachment_1969" align="aligncenter" width="478" caption="That's not an RX7!"][/caption] My weekend sadly started off as a disaster after my RX7 had an issue with a faulty spark plug... which subsequently killed the engine. After that I had many offers of various cars to use for the competition so "thank you" to everyone that offered vehicles, but especially Ben, whose...

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Maz on Round 2

[caption id="attachment_1959" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Paul Conlan's 2nd place was impressive"][/caption] WHAT A WEEKEND!!! Knockhill delivers once again with brilliant facilities, people and weather. It’s always a pleasure to take our annual trip to Knockhill for several reasons. The first is that with all the staff being based down in the south of England,...

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Luney Marches on at Knockhill

Mark Luney in the SVA Imports/Cosworth Nissan 350Z once again showed his speed, consistency and ability to drown crowds in Pirelli tyre smoke as he romped to victory in Round 2 of the European Drift Championship. That’s two wins out of two now for Luney and the question is now: will anyone be able to stop the Northern Irish reigning Champion? [caption id="attachment_1930"...

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EDC ROUND 2: Live coverage

Earlier on Pete Barber in a borrowed car (his RX-7 dropped a rotor tip) battled it out with Tim Marchall for the last place in the final. Despite losing both bumpers Barber couldn't repeat last years' heroics so has had to settle for an afternoon off. At a sunny Knockhill, this is how Round 2 is panning out. JAMES RUSSELL VS PAUL CONLAN 1 - Both drivers have decent runs and it's all...

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EDC Judge, Maz talks through Round 1

The first round of a year is always a weird feeling for me. After a long winter’s hibernation, it can get easy to feel lethargic and think that the next year is going to be a lot of effort and hard work and a certain level of apathy can soon develop. However once certain deadlines loom and the event draw closer excitement takes its place and all the pressure of getting everything right in...

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Tickets for Round 2 at Knockhill Circuit on sale

Tickets for Round 2 of the Pirelli European Drift Championship are now on sale and savings can be made by ordering yours online and in advance compared to the on the gate price. Round 2 takes place at the infamous Knockhill Circuit in Scotland, just shy of Edinburgh and it billed as the drivers favourite circuit on the EDC calendar as they navigate thier way over the blind crest of SEAT...

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Declan Hicks / HEL reveal new look for Round 2

Team HEL Performance driver, Declan Hicks has revealed the 2010 colour scheme for his new Toyota. The recent volcano eruption delayed the full aero package arriving in time for Round 1 however Round 2 at Knockhill will see the car looking as it should.. Commenting on Round 1, Hicks said ''  My first outing for the 2010 Season in my newly built Team HEL JZX81 Cresta was quite a...

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A weekend to forget for Sumo Power

''Our dramatic return to Drifting was plagued with some minor issues at Oulton Park,definately making it one we would like to forget'', comments Sumo Drift Team Manager, Dan Hammond. '' Basically we had a power steering pump failure. This was likely caused as previous pumps have shown to be preload on the pump and the pressure exceeding the internal seal capabilities. The pump that was...

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Kleers driver Russell shares his Oulton adventures

During the busy winter rebuilding, it was decided that the Kleers/DCY R32 Skyline needed a full refresh. I did not want to go all out with huge changes as the last 3 years of development has produced a very competitive drift car, it's very light, great lock, with reliable RB power thanks to RB motorsport. So why massively change a formula that works? There were lots of little bits that needed...

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Putting names to faces - 2010 Drivers

For those who find it hard to keep up with names or those new to Drifting, faces and cars, here is a quick podium picture from Round 1 of our Championship that should help fill the gaps! From Left to Right :- Tim Marshall, Team BC Racing - Paul Conlan, Team Sumo Power -Declan Hicks, Team HEL Performance - Andy Cooper, Team Really Mean Sounds - Mark Luney,Team SVA Imports With Cosworth -...

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Round 1 Picture Galleries now live

Our picture galleries from Round 1 at Oulton Park are now live, please use this link for the galleries page or select ' Gallery' from the main menu above. CLICK ME FOR LINK TO GALLERIES

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BC Racing Skyline Debut Video

Ive just been forwarded this little clip from the guys at BC Racing showing the first glimpse of the all-new Skyline. Although plagued with a niggly yet Round killing problem related to the clutch slave cylinder at Round 1 we didnt get to see the raw might of the car unleashed however the team are fixing the issue and plan to test the car shortly prior to Round 2 to ensure a sterling...

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Luney Slides Superbly to First Win of 2010

Mark Luney in the Cosworh-powered SVA Imports Nissan 350Z secured maximum points with a win in Round One of the 2010 championship. With a new invitation-only format, a host of new cars and even a new direction through the Oulton Park drift section, it was the European Drift Championship's reigning Champion, Luney, who managed to slide past the other competitors and edge a win against Declan...

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ROUND ONE - LIVE UPDATE

Mark Luney takes the first win of the 2010 European Drift Championship. Congratulations to him and the Cosworth-backed SVA Imports 350Z. Well done to Declan Hicks for taking 2nd place and also to Pete Barber for a well-deserved 3rd spot on the podium. FINAL MARK LUNEY VS DECLAN HICKS 1 – Luney leads and puts in a strong run. Hicks is clearly down on power and dirt dropping to help...

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Pirelli sponsor all 8 Championship teams

Its official, Pirelli have now secured sponsorship of all 8 teams within the 2010 Championship. The Pirelli supported drivers and teams are :- Mark Luney - SVA Imports with Cosworth Drift Team # 1 Peter Barber - Swintons Specialist/Hayward Rotary Drift Team # 2 Paul Conlan - Sumo Power Drift Team # 3 James Russell - Kleers Car Care Drift Team # 4 Declan Hicks - HEL...

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Andy Cooper, Team RMS secures Pirelli sponsorship

News Release : Today the Eighth EDC driver was awarded an all-important tyre sponsorship deal for the 2010 season. Andy Cooper, driver of the Really Mean Sounds drift team was awarded a deal by prestigious tyre manufacturers Pirelli, making the team the eighth to be awarded a deal from Pirelli within EDC for the season. Andy drives the SR20 powered Nissan S14a as seen here at the...

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Team SVA with Cosworth roll out the 350Z

At last weeks Press Launch, 2009 Champions, SVA Imports revealed their Nissan 350Z in 2010 specification for the first time as seen here it its testing livery. Major news for the team this year is the backing of COSWORTH, promoting the team to the new dizzy heights of representing the F1 returning engine supplier with a whole host of upgrades in the SVA Imports engine dept, notably its...

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Team HEL Performance - Nearly complete

The new Team HEL Performance drift car, built & driven by Declan Hicks is very nearly complete, it's a completely new build Toyota Cresta JZX81 with a planned 550bhp, it will no doubt make a presence in EDC as its by far the biggest car on the grid in 2010. Declan has been busy building the car over the past 3 months, some achievement to think its nearing completion, considering it...

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Pre Season Q&A - Andy Barnes

Co-founder and joint organiser of the Championship - Andy Barnes Your take on the 2009 Championship? Looking back on the season I think, it didnt work out as good as it could have been but we've learned a lot in the past 12 months about our events in general which we'll be using to move forward again. In the tough economic times I am pleased with the performance of the Championship and...

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BC Racing Skyline - it means business....

Ive just been passed some pictures from the guys at BC Racing of the progress of thier brand new ECR33 car which is being built for Tim Marshall this year. Although the same car campaigned in the Championship throughout 2008, including the Red Bull World Drift event in Long Beach CA, The car has been completely stripped back to the chassis, reworked with new additions and more lightening...

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Sumo Power 600bhp S15 Revealed

At our Cadwell Park media day last week, the Sumo Power Drift Team unveiled its 2010 contender for the first time in its full livery. Famed for its steeped history with Japanese cars, Sumo last ran their infamous 350Z Drift Performer back in 2006 within the Championship and the S15 seen here, piloted by Northern Irelands Paul Conlan shows they mean business once again. It was the first...

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New V8 engine for BC Racing's 2010 Skyline

We've just been sent the video link for the engine which will power Tim Marshall's ECR33 this year, take a look at this monster on the dyno:-

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2010 Official Sponsors Confirmed

The official sponsors of the 2010 European Drift Championship

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Round 1 Event Timetable released

Here is the timetable for Round 1 which takes place at our sister event Modified Live :

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Pirelli Announce Driver Support Programme within EDC

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8 Invited teams revealed for 2010 season

NEWS RELEASE : 15th March 2010 TEAMS AND DRIVERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2010 SEASON 8 teams for the exclusive 2010 invitation-only Championship can now be released and have been confirmed was follows ( in no particular order ) : Team SVA Imports with Cosworth - Driver : Mark Luney / Car : Nissan 350Z Cosworth Power Team Sumo Power - Driver : Paul Conlan / Car : Nissan S15 2JZ Sumo Power...

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Sumo Power Return to Drifting for 2010!

BREAKING NEWS : Sumo Power set for professional Drifting return After a successful campaign in the D1GB National Championship back in 2006, Sumo Power will return to the professional Drift stage with an all new line-up for 2010 in the invitation–only European Drift Championship under the team name ‘ Sumo Power Drift Team ‘ [caption id="attachment_1661" align="aligncenter"...

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Modified Live Shows provide EDC backdrop in 2010

For 2010 all European Drift Championship official Rounds will be the headline entertainment at the UK's most desirable race circuit locations in association with the UK's most active and current trend motoring shows - Modified Live Running at 5 different venues throughout the year, Modified Live Shows are a reflection of motoring enthusiast petrol head car an bike cultures - all coming...

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drift demo in zaragoza spain - a roaring success

The smoke has settled on another Drift demo by EDC drivers Paul Conlan, Mark Luney, Tim Marshall and Pete Barber who put on a fantastic spectacle for the crowds that packed the grandstands in the outside arena, the fans were treated to high speed Drifting in 4 x shows per day and they all left having thoroughly enjoyed seeing the guys in action and filling the arena with smoke at the...

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EDC Demonstration in Spain underway this weekend...

The Motorshow Festival takes place today and over the weekend in Zaragoza, Spain and we have sent 4 cars and drivers out to the show to perform some high speed demonstrations as part of the live arena activities. The show has organised a large temporary circuit outside the main exhibition arenas, its all 3rd and 4th gear according to the drivers so the spectactors should be in for a great...

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EDC in Spain - Motorshow Festival

For the third year we will once again be visiting Zaragoza in Spain to host a live demonstration at the Motorshow Festival which takes place in January. You can find out more information on one of Spains largest automotive shows by clicking on the picture below. Over 80000 people attend the show and the EDC teams are always a welcoming attraction, headlining an impressive display of live...

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EDC to appear at Autosport Show

Our annual exhibition at one of the worlds most popular racing car shows will take place once again in 2010 at the Autosport International show. Our stand number is 2655 in hall 20. 4 of our teams will be headlining an impressive Drift display in the prestigious Autosport Live Arena, this year supoprted by F1 champion Jenson Button. To see our guys in action, book your tickets online...

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2010 EDC Calendar Announced

We are pleased to announce the 5 Round calendar for the 2010 European Drift Championship. Further information on the venues and line-up is being added to the website on a daily basis including the 2010 invitational format. Each of the Rounds will take place at a Modified Live event ( www.modifiedlive.co.uk )

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Teamed up with Modified Live - 2010

For 2010 each of the EDC Rounds will take place at a Modified Live event alongside the Time Attack Series and a whole host of automotive car culture that is created at this fantastic one-day events. Modified Live brings together a wealth of petrol head culture and presents various entertainment, racing and experiences at a public-friendly venue and with great visitor facilities....

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Team SVA Imports /Mark Luney take 2009 Title!

Congratulations to Team SVA Imports and outstanding driver Mark 'Buff' Luney on winning the 2009 Need for Speed European Drift Championship. Starting the day in second place in the rankings and after knocking out leader Phil Morrison in the final round at Snetterton the maths said he could eclipse the Driftworks driver to seal the Championship and become the outright winner of the 2009 Season...

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Snetterton Finals Flyer

Hi all, Here is a copy of the flyer being used by the circuit to promote the event on site ( which features driver Declan Hicks ), as always a different one will be used in our media campaigns, spread the word! Get online in advance and reserve your tickets, saving £5!

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EDC prepares for Abu Dhabi Demonstration

  PRESS RELEASE 4th of August 2009                                       European Drift Championships to wow Middle East car fans   Abu Dhabi, UAE, 4th of August 2009   Middle East car fans are to be entertained with stunning demonstrations by world-class drift racers from the “Need for Speed” European Drift Championships – Europe’s...

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Smart video of Santa Pod

Just found this on Driftworks produced by ''Ringer''  we're liking it here.... good stuff :D

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Alan McCord on drifting

[caption id="attachment_1310" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Alan 'Chubby' McCord, currently 3rd in the Championship"][/caption] Alan McCord is a recognisable face in the EDC now, this year being his third in the competition. The 26-year old from Cookstown in Northern Ireland has to make plenty of sacrifices to be at each event though, the ferry to England alone costing...

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A minute with Paul Conlan

[caption id="attachment_1305" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="He may be Irish, but luck has nothing to do with his driving"][/caption] Ask Paul if he has a nickname and he'll tell you it's 'Coupe'. He even has it as a sticker on the roof of his 2JZ powered S15, just above the driver's door. It turns out this is because of the 26 twin cam AE86 Corrollas that he's owned over the...

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Official Results from Santa Pod now live

The official results from Round 5 at Santa Pod Raceway are now live and can be found in the the results section of the website here : http://www.europeandriftchampionship.eu/index.php/results/round-5-santa-pod-street-circuit-11th-july-09/ [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="645" caption="Congratulations to Team Driftworks/Federal Tyres driver Phil Morrison for taking the win at Santa...

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Morrison takes second win of season

Phil Morrison crafted a decent lead in the Championship after taking maximum points at Santa Pod in Round 5. It was close though, with numerous One More Times and some of the best driving that drift fans are likely to witness. Congratulations to Phil and also to Alan McCord and Brett Castle who took second and third places respectively. For a full report of the thrills and spills  check...

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Live Update - Round 5, Santa Pod

Phil Morrison wins at Santa Pod with some incredible displays. McCord in a borrowed car takes second place with Brett Castle finishing in third. It's been a hard fought day but the crowds have been well entertained by the best drifters in Europe.   (For up-to-the-minute scores, check out below - they will be updated from the bottom and move up as the battles go on so scroll down to the...

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Brands Hatch Round Up Video

Video action from Round 4 at Brands Hatch is now live in our Video Vaults which took place on June 28th 2009. With running commentary from driver and 2008 Championship runner up Tim Marshall, the video gives the quick run down of the days final competition which featured many 100+ mph entry speeds - a first for any EDC competition and the first time Drift was ever held at Brands Hatch as a...

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A minute with Declan Hicks

The popular man of the paddock spares a minute to talk 20-year old cars, being different and what drifting means to him. He hasn't always been into drifting, but admits that his affection for Mazda 323 4x4 turbos some years back, or more accurately, his affection for finding their limits on trackdays, helped him find the sport. "I kept on getting told off on trackdays in the Mazdas, so...

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Official Results from Brands Hatch now live

The results, event report and points standings have now been added to the website and can be found in the results section here : http://www.europeandriftchampionship.eu/index.php/results/round-4-brands-hatch-28th-june-09/

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Mark Luney Wins at Brands Hatch

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="583" caption="Mark on the top spot, with Morrison 2nd and Barber 3rd"][/caption] Round 4 took place at the iconic racing circuit of Brands Hatch this Sunday and what a treat we we're in for. Continuing to increase the crowd sizes, over 6000 people crammed into Brands for the first time that a Drifting competition has been run at the track in its...

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Live News Feed and Results from Brands Hatch

FINAL Phil Morrison VS Mark Luney Luney chasing and goes for gap that isn't there, straightening him up and giving Morrison a slender 6-4 advantage Second run and Luney pulls away nicely, although Morrison still adds some angle despite new tyres. Luney takes it 6-4 for One More Time OMT Luney closes on Morrison and manages to hold the angle while keeping up with Morrison. Luney...

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Win a ride in an EDC car with EA Games

Title sponsors of the Championship are hosting an online competition for gaming fans to win passenger rides in one of the professional Drift cars at Brands Hatch on June 28th. For details, please visit the EA website using this direct link : http://www.eagames.co.uk/game/need-for-speed-shift/ps3/page/need-for-speed-shift-prize-draw/

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Need For Speed SHIFT - Game video teaser

The guys at EA are beginning to roll out their promotional clips or the 2009 game, Need For Speed Shift, take a look at the GT2 teaser, what do you think?  

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HEL Performance @ Brands Hatch

HEL are getting well into the sponsorship lark as we roll on towards Rd4...moving on from the pit garage demo making our lines whilst people waited, we're doing the same at Brands, but bring along 2 of our sponsors bikes, who are sponsored by none other than Haribo.....yes, there was definately a motive behind our thinking, and it had nothing to do with the bikes. Free Haribo sweets all day...

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Review Of The Championship - So Far . . .

By Ciaran Smith Three events have passed, and already we’re at the halfway stage of the championship. The year kicked off with a change to the points system, there was the news that some of the big names from last year would not be taking part, some new venues were announced that left a few people scratching their heads, and there was even a new pit girl! But guess what? 2009 has probably...

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Sneak Preview?

What's this? A bright candy red Lexus parked up in the EDC paddock at Silverstone? Rumours have it that a certain Steve Evans of Toyota Starlet fame may have had something to do with it... watch this space!

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Last chance for 2009 Driver license...

After further requests from drivers hungry to try and achieve a NFS EDC license a date and venue has now been released - Friday 10th July at Santa Pod Raceway. Unfortunately we are not holding a licensing day at the extra Championship round at Brands Hatch on the 28th June so this is a great opportunity for drivers to achieve what is the most demanding and sought after Drift license in...

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D1RC Club competition at Silverstone - Report

D1RC at Round 3 of the Need For Speed European Drift Championship Report by John Turner/D1RC : Boy, that was fun! Despite unearthly early starts for us all, the D1RC Drift Display Squad descended on Silverstone’s hallowed paddock for what was to be a super sized successful day of exhibition drifting in front of our biggest crowd since we began in 2005. Invited to...

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Behind the Scene's feature on Speedhunters - Silverstone

Visit the Speedhunters coverage : www.speedhunters.com Speedhunters coverage of our Championship all the way from the USA is excellent as usual, they already have their event reports live as well as the latest from Speedhunters contributor and EDC official snapper Ross Ianson. Click the image:

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Team Maxxis - Declan Hicks - His Silverstone shenangans...

By far the fastest man into the gravel 98mph  !!!!!!!!!!   Yet another epic round of EDC, alongside the JTS Show at Silverstone, round 3 took place in front of well packed grandstands & 30deg sunshine all day long.   Practice started from the 1st bridge on the national straight into the first lefthander of the complex. Entry speeds during practice were nigh on 100mph (well...

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Round 3 Silverstone event report now live

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Record crowds, beautiful weather and amazing action - Silverstone 09'"][/caption] Our official report from Silverstone is now online and can be found in the results section here : http://www.europeandriftchampionship.eu/index.php/results/round-3-silverstone-31st-may-09/ [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="640" caption="Many...

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Need For Speed SHIFT - In game graphic release...

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="672" caption="Need For Speed SHIFT - unreal - or should that be 'real' in game graphics"][/caption] A snap shot from the new 2009 Need For Speed game - Need for Speed Shift which gets its release this summer. Picture courtesy of EA's Speedhunters.com To keep upto date with the game and the latest info from EA, check out their dedicated...

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Driver Interview : Mark Luney

[caption id="attachment_490" align="alignleft" width="120" caption="SVA Imports driver Mark Luney"][/caption]     They call him Buff as he’s allegedly always polishing cars, although he obviously gives that a break in order to drift them every now and then. In fact, he claims he must be due a weekend off from drifting soon as if he’s not competing he can often be found...

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Driver Interview: Alexis Drew

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="160" caption="Alexis ''Lex'' Drew"][/caption] Alexis ''Lex'' Drew, the driver who piloted the Santa Pod ‘Drift What You Brung’ R32 Skyline had a few things to say about his first experience in the European Drift Championship after gaining his licence earlier in the year. “The driving was really good, and some of the cars...

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07 Champ Brett Castle - New Team for 09

Sanpsons Vehicle Services HQ Old skool Drift vet and 2007 Champion Brett Castle will be running under a new team partner for the 2009 season, replacing Abbey Motorsport's with the guys at Kent based Sampson Vehicle Services (SVS). The guys at SVS were eager to snag Brett for the 09 season to help with their on going promotion of their new car sales business and in the process assist...

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What is Drifting? How about a quick video to get you started…filmed by our media guru’s Clash Productions, it features the Red Bull event in Los Angeles 2008 where our guys battled it out on track and far away from home…if you ever needed convincing Drifting is here to stay this is a must see introduction why its so popular and currently dominating the world’s circuits…..

In recent years Drifting has become more popular within Europe, following the motorsport trends of Japan and in 2005 we held and event named GT Battle, the first real Drift event in the UK. Soon afterwards a professional Drift Championship was held at premier locations around the UK in a 5 point-scoring event line-up which left the aftermarket and racing industry gasping for more. Professional Drifting arrived, this website tells the story of where we’ve come from and where we are heading.

From humble beginnings things have rapidly moved on to accelerate at a geometric rate with the sport becoming more and more popular and gaining mainstream attention on a global scale including Europe.

This website gives you information on our exclusive invitational drifting events – the European Drift Championship, now in its 4th year, the Championship continues to grow, with 5 major events taking place in 2010 using some of the most famous racing circuits known in the world right here in the UK and record spectator numbers and media attention.