With the 2012 BDC season over and the 2013 season on the horizon the time had come for us to hold one of our ever-popular Licensing Days. The British Drift Championship Licensing Days give drivers the chance to wow the judges with their car control, technique and all round ability with the hope of gaining a license to compete in the upcoming season. The days are also very popular with drivers who already have licenses but who are hoping to impress the judges all over again with the hope of moving up a rank in the BDC licensing structure (Semi-Pro, Pro and Super-Pro are the licenses available).
After another ground breaking season in the Maxxis Tyres British Drift Championship we can now announce the three 2012 champions.
We have had 6 events at 5 venues over the course of the season and have had drivers from England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Holland, Germany, Portugal, Belgium and Norway. In the end there can be only 1 winner per class.
Semi Professional class champion taking the crown at the final round is Team Rampstyle driver Owen Taylor
A win at Teesside for Owen
The Professional class champion driving his trusty Nissan Skyline R33 is Team Dorihero driver Christian Lewis.
Christian leading Marc Huxley on his way to victory at Teesside
In the toughest championship class in Europe and after 8 years of competitive drifting we can officially announce the 2012 Super Professional champion is Team Japspeed driver Paul “Smokey” Smith.
Paul taking the spoils
The team/constructors championship went down to the wire with eventual winners being Team Japspeed.
Team Japspeed in FULL effect
Stephen Biagioni - Shane Lynch - Paul Smith
After the perfect end to an amazing season we can now officially announce the winners from round 6.
The Semi Pro class was won by Jay Green
Round 2 of The Maxxis British Drift Championship at the Norfolk Arena draws close, are you ready for it? Spectators should get this one noted down on the diary; it’s not one to miss! Norfolk boasts brilliant spectator viewpoints due to its bowl style shape, ensuring that every moment of mental action can be soaked up.
Smokin’ drift train action at Japfest
The Maxxis British Drift Championship drivers were recently invited to attend Japfest for the 10th birthday celebrations at the long-standing show. BDC contestants are not shy at the best of times, and many of them found the opportunity to get some fast-paced seat time at the Wiltshire circuit to be simply irresistible. They were raring to go and give it hell!
Look after your car and potentially bag a sponsor deal!
Maxxis British Drift Championship sponsor Lucas Oil would like to showcase a whole range of products that your drift car is crying out for. Have a look through the list of the latest range and don’t forget to check out the contest, you could win yourself some lucrative Lucas Oil sponsorship! Ideal for taking care of your hard-working car.
BDC on the big screen
Its been said before that the Maxxis British Drift Championship is progressing, and we have even more proof for you. There’s been a recent buzz surrounding the first round of the BDC at Teesside being screened on television. That isn’t a rumour, it’s a fact!
Motors TV will be running a section of half hour long programmes about the BDC. This is fantastic news for everyone involved! Besides the personal satisfaction of seeing yourself on your widescreen at home, it will be just the news that your loyal sponsors will want to hear!
The show season has officially started!
Japfest has long been one of “the” car shows to attend, so long infact, that this year sees Japfest celebrate its 10th birthday! Over the past decade Japfest has grown to become Europe’s biggest Japanese Car Show.
BDC put the spotlight onto hot new star Christian Lewis.
The Maxxis British Drift Championship has made plenty of recent rule changes; all are in the pursuit of making a level playing field which breeds talent and rewards exciting driving. It’s what everyone who’s passionate about drifting wants to see!
