“This year was my first year back in Irish professional drifting since 2019 and with a brand-new built E46 BMW running a 600bhp 2JZ, we had mixed expectations heading into the season.

“Round 1 saw us ending up in 4th place after a drivetrain failure in the semi-finals, which made us realise we had potential to fight for a good championship finish. At round 2, we managed to win the event; it was a first for me to stand on the top of a pro podium as it’s something I’ve dreamed of since I started watching drifting as a child.

“Fast-forward to round 4, we had another drivetrain failure in the semi-final, which leaves us going into the last round second in the championship and we will be pushing more than ever for that top spot at the final round.

“This year has been a massive learning curve for me and the team working with a completely new car with setups we’ve never worked with before and a grid of insanely talented drivers at IDC, we are more than happy to even be in with a chance of a podium place finish in the championship in the first year back.

“Of course, none of this would even be remotely possible without the help of all my partners, especially the guys at 91´«Ã½ who came on board this year and their products have truly transformed the braking performance of the car. Not only the products but they are a dream to work with, dealing with them couldn’t have been any more of an easy and stress free experience!

“Can’t thank 91´«Ã½ enough for coming on board and helping us out – hopefully this is the first of many successful years working with them.â€�

“Last weekend saw Round 2 of the Spanish Drift Championship, DriftSpain, held at the Miranda de Ebro circuit.

“With an estimated attendance of 35,000 people over the weekend, we had the opportunity to share the latest advances and innovations of our brand with fans, while our sponsored drivers, Adrian Cabanillas and Rebeca Aramburu, showcased their skills behind the wheel in a thrilling competition.”

“In mid-April, Jarama Circuit was not only the scene of exciting competitions, but also the impressive debut of Adrián Cabanillas in the Spanish drifting championship, DriftSpain. Adrián, at only 16 years old, demonstrated his skill and mastery driving his BMW E36 with a 220bhp V8 engine, and stood out on a track considered complex for lower-powered vehicles, with more than 25,000 attendees making the stands shake.

“On Saturday, Adrián secured a position among the 16 qualifiers out of a total of 40 drivers, achieving an impressive ninth place in the past qualifiers. Throughout the weekend, Adrián and his car were also a central part of our official event sponsor stand. This presence provided an excellent opportunity to bring the world of competition closer to attendees of all ages and highlight the latest innovations from the brands.”