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SuperDRIFT Visits Kyalami

Ashfaaq@topspeed.com(Ashfaaq) — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT

This weekend saw the first-ever high speed drift event at the famed South African Grand Prix circuit, Kyalami. Most of you might not know that South Africa has a thriving aftermarket and racing scene, probably because the mention South Africa brings forth images of the Safari and some wild animals, but, even though drifting is in its infancy stages, the passion and dedication towards the sport is just as high as anywhere else.

Kyalami played host to SuperDRIFT this weekend – South Africa’s first high speed event to be staged at the Grand Prix circuit. The event featured drivers with various skill levels from across the country in a bid to separate the “men from the boys” so to speak. The aim was to setup a precursor to the initial Pro Championship planned for next year – with the Top 16 of the 32 contestants gaining automatic entry for the first round. With that in mind, the guys took to the track to let it all hang out, impressing even the International experts in attendance, who were pleasantly surprised by the budding talent South Africa had to offer. Cars included everything from 4 cylinder BMWs to 850HP Turbocharged 350Zs.

Hit the jump for the full story and pics.

SuperDRIFT Visits Kyalami originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 28 October 2010 08:00 EST.

Video: Red Bull hosts "Car Park Drift" event in the UAE

Kirby@topspeed.com(Kirby) — Mon, 17 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Posted on 05.17.2010 16:00 by Kirby
Filed under: | video | drifting | Racing | drifting

Red Bull’s involvement with vehicular competitions has grown exponentially in the last couple of years to the point that it probably has some form of presence in 75% of racing or drifting competitions in the world.

And from under our noses - and a lot of others who didn’t know about it too - the energy drink company recently hosted the "Red Bull Car Park Drift" in, of all places, the UAE. We don’t know how this could have escaped our senses, but at least we managed to sniff it out before it became old news. And as is always the case with these guys, they didn’t let a good drifting challenge go to waste without documenting it for their fans.

So lo and behold, folks! Check out the video of the recently-concluded "Red Bull Car Park Drift" in the UAE and we have a feeling that this could be the beginning of a yearly event for Red Bull.

Video: Red Bull hosts "Car Park Drift" event in the UAE originally appeared on topspeed.com on Monday, 17 May 2010 16:00 EST.

What is Drifting?

Alex Julian@topspeed.com(Alex Julian) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Posted on 10.24.2007 15:00 by Alex Julian
Filed under: | drifting | Racing | drifting

What is Drifting? originally appeared on topspeed.com on Wednesday, 24 October 2007 15:00 EST.

Basic Drifting Tips

ErickM@topspeed.com(ErickM) — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 14:34:00 GMT

Interested in learning the art of drifting? Here is a good informational video from the Drift Bible, presented by Keiichi Tsuchiya, known in the drifting world as the "Drift King"

Basic Drifting Tips originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 30 June 2007 14:34 EST.

Drifter Profile: Yasayuki Kazama

ErickM@topspeed.com(ErickM) — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:33:00 GMT

Posted on 06.29.2007 14:33 by ErickM
Filed under: | drifting | Racing | drifting | drivers

If you have watched drifting videos from Japan, by now you have probably come across that crazy driver named Kazama. The name might not sound familiar, but you can instantly remember that one guy who does crazy stunts while drifting such as hanging out from the door of the car and so on.

Drifter Profile: Yasayuki Kazama originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 29 June 2007 14:33 EST.

D1 Grand Prix returns to Sin City

ErickM@topspeed.com(ErickM) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:45:00 GMT

Posted on 06.28.2007 18:45 by ErickM
Filed under: | USA | drifting | Racing | drifting

The Las Vegas Motor Speedway will once again be crowded with over 12,000 fans for their summer show, once again welcoming the D1 Grand Prix with open arms for another friendly Japan vs USA Exhibition match this coming July.

D1 Grand Prix returns to Sin City originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 28 June 2007 18:45 EST.

Drifting champion to return to Pikes Peak

ErickM@topspeed.com(ErickM)

Formula D champion Rhys Millen will return for his 15th run at the annual "Race to the Clouds" hosted at the Pikes Peak mountain circuit. This year, he will be using his own drifting car: the Red Bull Racing Pontiac Solstice.

Drifting champion to return to Pikes Peak originally appeared on topspeed.com on , EST.