Introducing Michelle Westby, the new face of Time Attack and the Need For Speed European Championship. She’s not just a pretty face though, the 21-year old confesses to being a tomboy at heart with petrol running through her veins... [MORE]

A rotary-powered roar reverberated around the slopes of Knockhill as Pete Barber and his RX-7 stormed to victory in Round Two of the Need For Speed European Drift Championship, moving him to second in the competition overall. With twenty one cars turning up to the Scottish event, including five drivers aiming to attain their EDC license during the practice sessions, it was set to be a competitive field. Throw into that plethora of talent a blind first corner that drivers would aim to launch into at over 90mph before descending into the steep course, and the crowds of drift fans were in for a treat.

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Driftworks’ driver Phil Morrison may have been victorious in Round One of the Need For Speed European Championship at Oulton Park, but it wasn’t all plain sailing. “It was a fantastic day and I’m chuffed to come away with first place,” said Phil after a champagne soaked podium, “we had a new suspension set-up this morning though, and struggled in the wet. In the afternoon though it panned out… I’m just thankful it stayed dry”. With Round Two looming at Knockhill in Scotland though, you can bet that by then the 1JZ-powered Nissan S15 of Morrison will be even more of a challenge for the other EDC drivers.

Need for Speed EDC drivers were this weekend issued with brand new 'NFS EDC Professional driver' jackets courtesy of the championship team.

Declan Hicks (pictured left) seen here sporting the new look jackets, warm yet cool and professional, a thumbs up from the championship contenders.

The new NFS EDC merchandise range will be available later this week by clicking the 'cool EDC gear' tab on the right hand menu.

A new points system and plenty of new drivers ensured the opening round of the Need For Speed European Drift Championship was going to send the crowds wild. Rain early on added to the drama as the Oulton Park circuit ensured the early knock-out sessions were unpredictable for the tail-happy drivers. When the tyre smoke settled at the end of the day though, it was Phil Morrison in his 2JZ-powered Nissan S15 who proved he had the speed, angles and sheer guts to slide himself to maximum points... [MORE]

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2 Weeks and counting, spread the word, Need for Speed EDC will hit Modified Live at Oulton Park 25th April.

Feel free to use the poster opposite on your forums or for your clubs.

See you there!!! ( click the poster for full size)