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RP-X™-Equipped Egdell Shows Promise in First Drift France Round

Sam — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:52:09 +0000

Stuart Egdell is competing in the French national drifting championship

Pro drifter, Stuart Egdell, continues his partnership with 91��ý as he once again carries out another season of the Drift France championship.

After several successful years of relying on 91��ý Racing’s RP-X brake pads, Egdell’s formidable 2JZ-powered S14A Nissan Silvia was upgraded further for the 2025 season, with the addition of a six-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit that helped propel him to great results in last year’s season.

We caught up with Egdell off the back of his debutant 2026 round at Circuit du Val de Vienne, where despite some setbacks, it was a positive insight into the year ahead for the team.

Check out his race report below…

“Drift France Round 1 certainly set the season off with a bang!

“With the car doing double duty—Luke competing in Pro and myself in Elite – it made for a challenging weekend full of highs and lows. Luke received a wildcard entry to compete at the home track of LM Autosport 86 at Val d’Vienne just a few weeks before the event, which meant a huge push from the whole team to get everything dialled in for the season opener.”

“The event kicked off on Friday with media day. This included practice sessions and passenger runs for sponsors, the public, and championship officials. During testing, I was able to really push the car to its limits, although the day ended slightly early after breaking a lower arm on a rumble strip. The team worked hard that evening to repair and realign everything, getting the car ready for Saturday.

“Saturday consisted of practice and qualifying. During practice, Luke unfortunately bent the steering arm twice, but thanks to support from another driver, we were able to get back out in time for qualifying. With the Pro class running first in worsening weather conditions, Luke delivered a strong performance and secured 5th place.”

“I followed in the Elite qualifying session and managed a solid first run scoring 75 points, placing me 7th. On my second run, I pushed harder and went wider, but a slight wheel drop on clip 5 meant I matched my previous score—frustrating, as it likely cost a top 3 position.

“Sunday was race day. Luke drove a strong Top 16 battle to secure a place in the Top 8, but unfortunately had to withdraw due to a cracked rear diff plate causing an oil leak on track. Despite this, he finished an impressive 7th place in his first ever CFD event—great job!”

“After a rapid repair, the car was ready for my Top 32 battle. However, we quickly discovered a major loss of power. Post-run checks revealed a split inlet plenum, causing a significant loss of boost across the rev range. Up against a 1000hp competitor on one of the fastest tracks of the season, it was always going to be tough. I gave it everything, but multiple corrections in the chase run ultimately cost the battle.

“Overall, Round 1 was an incredible start to the season and a true team effort under pressure. It’s shaping up to be one of the most exciting CFD seasons yet.

“As always, thank you for your continued support—we look forward to seeing you all at the next event. Round 2 is just two weeks away, featuring an all-night battle at Vesoul.”

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Apollo Big Brake Kit

Unparalleled braking performance, featuring 4- or 6-piston Apollo calipers and fully floating 2-piece discs. The ultimate braking upgrade for road and track cars.

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RP-X Track/Race Pads

Following the hugely successful launch of RP-1, 91��ý Racing increases its motorsport brake pad range with the introduction of our latest ultra-high-performance track & race material, RP-X.

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Mixed Weekend for EBC-Equipped Drifter at HOTPIT Autofest Event

Sam — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:35:49 +0000

Austin Phipps uses Bluestuff pads and GD Sport Rotos on his V8-powered saloon

Arizona-based Austin Phipps of the Mulletsport race team is a professional drifter, currently using a modified 2012 Audi S4 with manual transmission and rear-wheel drive conversion in various drift series across the USA.

We previously caught up with Phipps and the team as they undertook a successful FuelFest event at the back end of 2025 – upgrading to a new engine and EBC’s Bluestuff brake pads in preparation. Alongside the capable pads, Phipps continues to opt for EBC’s GD Sport Rotors, too.

We’ve since caught up with the Mulletsport outfit off the back of their attendance at Round 1 of the Southern Californian HOTPIT Autofest show – a weekend that threw up many challenges and proved to be a big learning curve for the team.

Read how it panned out in Austin’s own words below…

“We thought we caught a lucky break when Flavor Express announced an open drift night at the same venue as Round 1. We left a day early to get some much-needed shakedown laps on the new Icon Pistons motor. Good thing we did…

“After the first lap, we started chasing a crank sensor issue, and the entire night only produced three good laps before we snapped an axle on the gnarly transition off the bank.

“Friday was setup day. We replaced the axle, passed tech, and finished our series photos. Before calling it good, we decided to pull the valve covers and inspect the new aluminum rocker arms. Again, glad we did: four of them had stripped out, sending the rollers somewhere into the motor.

“Thankfully, Brad from German Elite Tuning hadn’t left Arizona for the weekend yet. Even better, we still had our old stainless steel rockers in the engine room. The problem now was finding the missing parts.

“So, we went fishing with a magnet. Starting in the heads and eventually working our way down to the oil pan, we managed to find three solid rollers and the shrapnel from the fourth. We slapped every magnet we could find onto the oil pan and crossed our fingers.

“Brad left at 2AM Saturday morning to make it to Orange Speedway by 7AM. I was in my suit for the driver’s meeting at 8AM while Rich, Andy, Jettlee, and Brad immediately got to work. They replaced the rocker arms, adjusted everything, and filled the motor with fresh Liqui Moly oil.

“We lost about 30 minutes of the first practice hour and only managed one run in Session 1.”

“The first run was conservative. The second… not so much. An overly aggressive entry led to a rough introduction with the wall on the bank.

“Luckily, we had an hour break before the next two-hour practice session. The team tore apart the damaged rear end and zip-tied the car back together just to get me back out there.

“After watching the other drivers run, I made some changes: lower tire pressure, dumped the shocks, and cranked up the boost. Next lap, I felt comfortable in the car. Practice turned into a learning session—timing, references, and figuring out the line. I struggled to put together a clean lap, but I still felt confident going into qualifying with a conservative approach.

“Fresh tires warmed up. Time to go. Starting in second gear proved to be the fastest run-up to the bank during practice. I launched the car, rolled into full throttle, shifted into third—POP. Already committed to the entry, I grabbed a quick handbrake to angle the car into OZ1. That sucked the car straight into the wall. Hit one.

“With zero boost, I stood on the throttle expecting the car to drive away from the wall. Instead, it floated hard back into it—breaking a wheel and rear knuckle. What I didn’t realize at the time—and live on YouTube—I attempted to salvage the run.

“Embarrassed and frustrated, I parked the car in the pits, assuming our weekend was over. That thought apparently never crossed my team’s minds. They ripped off the damaged ECS Tuning wheel and disassembled the right rear suspension down to the subframe. Turns out a bushing took the brunt of the impact and simply ejected itself. Amazingly, the EBC brakes were one of the only things completely undamaged.

“With some Liqui Moly high-strength thread locker, a lot of hammering, clamps, and zip ties… We had a car again.

“Qualifying wrapped up with several cars not making the show. Unfortunately, we ended up 31st qualifier in a 31-car field.

“My mindset completely reset during the autograph session. The fans were beyond excited to meet the drivers of these crazy cars. They didn’t care about the qualifying order—they were just pumped to be there.”

“I carried that energy straight into Top 32. Facing the #3 qualifier, I knew it was time to step up. Fresh tires, my normal warm-up routine, and I pulled to the line.

“Immediately, something felt off. The tires unloaded and I watched the lead driver pull away. Calm and collected, I stayed behind him, knowing I could close the gap on the bank.

“I eased into the entry, set the car, and rolled into the throttle to catch up. Then the car snapped around like I’d hit a banana in Mario Kart. The weight of the entire weekend hitting me all at once, I failed.

“My wife and spotter Hailz came over the radio: “Just focus on this lap. You got this. Just drive.” That’s when it clicked. The temperature had dropped massively and the tires simply weren’t warm enough. At this level of competition, everything matters. With a turbo V8 powerplant, fixing that was easy. I stood on the throttle and did a rolling burnout back to the line.

“Pulling to the line in the lead run, everything went quiet. Just another lap. A light flick into OZ1, let the car settle, then hammer down. This time, the car hooked up perfectly and I was along for the ride. Flat-footed, the car followed every input and I laid down our best run of the weekend.

“When I pulled off track, it hit me: this was Round 1 of many to come. I gave everyone on the team a big hug and thanked them individually and as a group. We learned a ton!

“I may have years of drifting experience and a few seasons in FD, but this was the first professional-level competition event for everyone on my team. They won the weekend.

“I’m incredibly excited for Round 2. No major changes planned—just repairs, prep, and getting ready for the next competition. We have slush coming up next weekend and a few local events to get my driving polished up and ready for a strong showing at round 2.”

Connect with Mulletsport for more news and information:

Bluestuff NDX Pads

The Bluestuff-grade pad from 91��ý is a truly high-end premium pad: beds in fast for street use on premium cars with ZERO noise, squeal or vibration. Also EBC’s recommended pad for driving to/from AND performing on track days.

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GD Sport Rotors

All EBC rotors including USR Slotted Rotors are British made and are precision machined in the UK. Rotors are made from high quality grey iron to exacting standards and undergo extensive testing and rigorous quality control.

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Suit Your Style: Modern EBC Brake Upgrades for Classic Cars

Sam — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:57:56 +0000

We show you the 91��ý components that perfectly match your lifestyle

Welcome back to our ‘Suit Your Style’ blog series, where we match you up with 91��ý upgrades that complement particular driving requirements, ensuring you get the ideal components for your vehicle.

Next up, we focus on a corner of the automotive world that many are very passionate about: classic cars. Balancing modern stopping power whilst retaining that all-important character is something that owners take very seriously. Thankfully, 91��ý is proud to be a trusted and reliable name for many historic vehicle owners, continually delivering the perfect stopping power for these cherished machines.

Below are some popular 91��ý components that are suitable for classic cars.

Ultimax2

The perfect quality daily driver pad option for all modern cars: petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.

These premium quality, British-made pads are designed to meet or exceed the performance of any OEM pad and are fully R90 approved. The 91��ý Ultimax range are long lasting, high friction pads designed for normal urban driving at all speeds, even on prestige cars, 4x4s and light trucks.

Ultimax pads feature centre slots, edge chamfers and Brake‑In surface coating to condition discs after installation and help to quickly deliver stopping power on new pads. Hardware and wear leads included where fitted as standard. Tests at the MIRA research facility prove that these pads typically stop faster then OE.

Greenstuff

In tests, Greenstuff has been proven to stop a vehicle 20ft shorter than using stock pads. Greenstuff pads are fully shimmed, chamfered and slotted for silent braking and also feature the EBC Brake‐In surface coating to accelerate pad bed‐in after installation.

These pads are made from a specially designed softer compound which gives a longer lifetime as well as improved pedal feel at lower speeds.

Standard D Discs

Undoubtedly one of the best-selling and most popular aftermarket brake rotors on sale worldwide, 91��ý’ D Discs offer OEM quality made to the exact same spec as original parts, using G3000 grey iron.

Precision machined, balanced and 100% one-by-one runout inspected to guarantee zero rotor distortion out of the box.

The quality and price point of the 91��ý discs combined with the 10,000 mile/12 month warranty make these a best-buy brake part, equal to or better than original parts.

Availability

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

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Suit Your Style: EBC Brake Upgrades for Road-Legal Weekend Warriors

Sam — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:52:16 +0000

We show you the 91��ý components that perfectly match your lifestyle

Welcome to EBC’s ‘Suit Your Style’ blog series, where we match you up with the 91��ý upgrades that complement particular driving requirements, ensuring you get the ideal components for your vehicle.

In today’s blog, we look at brake components that are most suited to vehicles whose main purpose is to enjoy on a back-road at the weekend. While these machines retain their road worthiness, they’re much more focused on performance than the day-to-day drivability of your commuter car.

Predominantly a high-performance braking company, 91��ý unsurprisingly has a wealth of different options when it comes to driver-focused braking upgrades – many of which remain road legal and fully useable in daily driving conditions.

Below are some 91��ý components that are suitable for weekend warrior vehicles.

Brake Pads

Yellowstuff

The first in a new range of ‘hybrid’ materials that can be safely and legally used on the world’s roads (being R90 approved), Yellowstuff is a high-friction upgrade pad for all fast-street use and can also be used on the track with proper bedding-in.

With its impressively broad skill set, Yellowstuff has been the flagship pad by EBC for over a decade and gives instant brake response, great feel and modulations with silky-smooth noise-free braking and was also improved in 2021 to be copper free and conform to all new legislations for the environment.

Expect strong, stable friction once bedded-in and very minimal rotor damage, whether used on road or track.

Bluestuff

A great all-round sport and race pad – just as comfortable on track as it is performing daily driving duties.

Bluestuff material exhibits a 0.52μ stable friction once bedded, stable up to a slightly higher 550℃/1000℃ than its sister compound Yellowstuff but with the benefit of a 30% longer lifespan.

Bluestuff has been a track day favourite for years and is the spec pad for the BMW 318i Cup series throughout Europe. New formula is copper free to conform to upcoming environmental legislations.

Brake Rotors

GD Discs

The latest in sport rotors, GD Discs feature wide aperture slots that draw cool air into the braking contact area and reduce temperatures, preventing brake fade.

Now featuring reduced three-slot venting which provides slightly less air noise under heavy braking whilst still maintaining the benefits of cooler running with the full-width slot design.

The design of these discs means that some wind noise is observed and if drivers feel they would find this offensive they are advised to select the quieter USR-series or the EBC plain (D) disc.

Another great feature of slotted discs is the way they maintain flat and parallel pad wear and avoid the record grooves or galling common with non-slotted discs. This improves pad contact and braking throughout the life of the disc and pad set.

USR Discs

Super-quiet sport-slotted brake discs, featuring the new 91��ý narrow-profile slot pattern which helps cool and de-gas brakes under load and speed, but eliminates air noise common with some slotted discs.

Another major benefit of the 91��ý fine slotted discs is their ability to totally resist cracking common with ‘through-drilled’ discs.

BSD Discs

The new 91��ý BSD-series brake discs vent the brake area better, drawing heat away from the central brake pad area and with more slot under the pad contact area.

These discs are totally silent in operation and de-gas your brakes when used at speed or under heavier loads minimising heat fade.

Now with lower pricing and the silver grey anti corrosion coating with show-thru silver slots, these discs are surely the best through-wheel looks and most functional sport discs on sale.

The fine slot pattern prevents the ribs that typically generate after 5,000-10,000 miles of use on non-slotted discs and maintain flat and parallel pad wear and due to the fine slot design can even extend pad wear life.

Availability

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

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Suit Your Style: EBC Brake Upgrades for Comfortable Daily Drivers

Sam — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:27:04 +0000

We show you the 91��ý components that perfectly match your lifestyle

Welcome to our new ‘Suit Your Style’ blog series, where we match you up with 91��ý upgrades that complement particular driving requirements, ensuring you get the ideal components for your vehicle.

First up, we tackle undoubtedly the most common style of motoring out there: daily drivers. Whether it’s the work commute, popping to the shops or the long-distance family jaunt to the other side of the country, we all rely on decent, reliable brakes that can perform in a variety of situations on our daily-driven vehicles.

91��ý’ range of brake discs and rotors that match this style of driving is thankfully huge. There are a number of varying friction materials and rotor styles to choose from, offering subtly different characteristics when it comes to noise, performance, dust and cooling.

Below are some 91��ý components that are suitable for daily-driven vehicles.

Brake Pads

Ultimax2

The perfect quality daily driver pad option for all modern cars: petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.

Greenstuff

These pads are made from a specially designed softer compound which gives a longer lifetime as well as improved pedal feel at lower speeds.

Redstuff

Ceramic particles (not fibres) enhance the aramid fibre formulation used in 91��ý Redstuff to deliver powerful and long-lasting silent braking for the discerning driver.

They also offer excellent low dust characteristics – showing an improvement of around 20-25% compared to OE – ideal for those who prefer to clean their wheels less frequently.

Expect great all-round performance, low dust and minimal rotor damage characteristics from this fantastic all-rounder.

Brake Rotors

Standard D Discs

Precision machined, balanced and 100% one-by-one runout inspected to guarantee zero rotor distortion out of the box.

The quality and price point of the 91��ý discs combined with the 10,000 mile/12 month warranty make these a best-buy brake part, equal to or better than original parts.

GD Discs

The latest in sport rotors, GD Discs feature wide aperture slots that draw cool air into the braking contact area and reduce temperatures, preventing brake fade.

Now featuring reduced three-slot venting which provides slightly less air noise under heavy braking whilst still maintaining the benefits of cooler running with the full-width slot design.

The design of these discs means that some wind noise is observed and if drivers feel they would find this offensive they are advised to select the quieter USR-series or the EBC plain (D) disc.

USR Discs

Another major benefit of the 91��ý fine slotted discs is their ability to totally resist cracking common with ‘through-drilled’ discs.

BSD Discs

The new 91��ý BSD-series brake discs vent the brake area better, drawing heat away from the central brake pad area and with more slot under the pad contact area.

These discs are totally silent in operation and de-gas your brakes when used at speed or under heavier loads minimising heat fade.

Now with lower pricing and the silver grey anti corrosion coating with show-thru silver slots, these discs are surely the best through-wheel looks and most functional sport discs on sale.

Availability

Available now. Please to find your local EBC stockist and see a full list of applications.

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EBC-Equipped Drifter Enjoys US FuelFest Event in Boosted Audi S4

Sam — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:27 +0000

Austin Phipps uses Bluestuff pads and GD Sport Rotos on his V8-powered saloon

Ahead of the mighty FuelFest 2025 event, Phipps decided to finally get to the bottom of the engine issues that had been haunting him throughout the year by replacing the entire powerplant with a boosted LS V8 motor.

With more power than ever on tap, he also upgraded his EBC Yellowstuff brake pads to Bluestuff components, retaining his GD Sport Rotors in the process. This setup aims to maximise his current brake system, before he takes the plunge to a big brake kit.

You can read how the event went in his own words below…

“What an event; a huge crowd and tonnes of laps. The car worked amazingly well! I have no complaints. I am so confident going into comp season. Set up out of the box is so close to perfect. I am blown away.

“2025 hasn’t been the season we planned. Going through four motors starting this year, I made the decision to go back to the proven American LS V8 powerplant. This time I went the direction with the most bang for your buck: a turbocharged, aluminium 5.3-litre Gen 4 LS. I went with the aluminium motor to save 100lbs of weight on the front of the car over the iron block. Keeping weight in mind, I mounted the turbo in the trunk area of the car. With no intercooler and currently on 6psi of boost during testing, I was wildly impressed on the response and temperatures of the new powerplant.”

“Everything was on-track to have a fully prepared event. 91��ý sent us out a care package of EBC swag. The trailer was packed up. Just one last nut and bolt check and fluids change before race day. Thursday night, we found excessive metal in the oil filter, causing the team at Haus of Euro to dive into the engine 48 hours before Fuel Fest Phoenix 2025. We found the new triple-disc clutch was being overextended by the slave, resulting on premature wear to the thrust bearing in the engine. We sourced parts for delivery on Friday morning. The team reassembled the engine and was buttoned up on Friday afternoon.

“We loaded up Friday night and headed straight to the track Saturday morning. Unloaded the car and set up our hot pit for ride-alongs. The plan was a few light laps. After the year I have had, my ambitions of driving got the better of me. Full send lap 1. Car was dialled in and planted. Logs on the motor looked spot on. So, we started taking passengers in lap 2! The track layout was a fast entry, into a tight transition, flowing into a straight with a Manji right before a long wall ride in front of the crowd. With the new turbocharged V8, lighting up the tyres is no longer a problem. Slowing the car down is now more needed than ever!”

“Still on stock A4-sized brakes all around to keep the weight as low as possible on the S4, along with a non-booster braking system, the pad and rotor combination is hyper-critical on placing the car on the right line. Transitioning on the throttle, headed right at a concrete wall in front of 5000+ people, I had all the confidence to stand on the throttle and rest my left foot on the brake pedal. Slowing down the front of the car precisely to ride the wall and keep the rear tyres smokin’.

“I love my Bluestuff pads! Complete confidence in the bite of the brakes throughout the run.

“Sadly, we had an oil cooler failure late in the night, causing us to retire the car. We repaired the car and loaded it back in the trailer. Bright and early, we were back on the road headed to FCP Euro in Mesa, AZ, for their morning motoring meet. Featured in the Liqui Moly booth, we received a wild response to the car from the euro community, a lot of head scratching followed by the biggest of surprises when following the charge piping through the car into the trunk, revealing the massive turbo. What a weekend!”

Connect with Mulletsport for more news and information:

Bluestuff NDX Pads

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GD Sport Rotors

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Top-20 Finish for EBC-Equipped Drift France Driver

Sam — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:22:48 +0000

Stuart Egdell has been competing in the French national drifting championship

Pro drifter, Stuart Egdell, continues his partnership with 91��ý as he once again carries out another season of the Drift France championship.

After several successful years of relying on 91��ý Racing’s RP-X brake pads, Egdell’s formidable 2JZ-powered S14A Nissan Silvia has been upgraded further this year, with the addition of a six-piston Apollo Big Brake Kit to help propel him to the next level when it comes to braking performance.

Following more success at the previous round in Calmont, we caught up with Egdell as he undertook the final round of 2026 at the all-new Circuit de Charade in Auvergne.

Check out his race report and reflections on the season in his own words below…

“Well… I’ve finally settled back into reality, wiped the tears away, and said goodbye to another amazing season of Drift France.

“The final took us to a brand-new circuit — and what an experience it was! The track was absolutely breathtaking: a sweeping layout with banked corners, fast inclines, and steep declines. It was quick, intense, and honestly terrifying for the first few laps!

“We kicked off the weekend strong — first lap as a feeler, then two solid push laps. Unfortunately, just as I was going out for a fourth lap, the battery voltage dropped to zero and the car lost all power. Limped it back to the pits and found the alternator had failed.

“What followed was a mad scramble: found a loaner (huge thanks to the community!), took a 2-hour drive to a nearby workshop, and just barely made it back in time for one last lap of final practice.

“Made some last-minute changes to prep for Sunday — we knew the weather was going to be bad — and tried to get some rest.”

“Woke up to the heaviest rain I’ve ever seen in France. The pits looked more like a lake. Gazebos were down all around us, but thankfully ours survived — albeit soaking wet.

“Warmed the car up and headed out for a very limited, wetter-than-wet practice session. The loan alternator held up (despite everything running: wipers, fans, lights, heaters — the lot), and we got some valuable laps in.

“Straight into Top 32 battles — my opponent: FIA Swiss driver Jahan. First time driving with him, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’d seen his battles — big angles, a flashy style similar to mine — but this was our first head-to-head.

“I led the first run and felt strong through the first five clips, but pushed a bit too deep on the final hairpin and lost traction on the rumble strips — giving Jahan the upper hand.

“Chasing, I threw down everything I had — close proximity and solid mirroring despite the awful conditions — but that’s where my 2025 season ended.”

“What. A. Season! From mechanical failures to torrential rain to unforgettable battles, it’s been emotional. It’s been epic.

“I’m proud to say I finished Top 20 overall: something our small team can truly stand tall about. I’ve made lifelong friends, locked in my spot for 2026, and opened the door to potential new opportunities in France and across Europe.

“Massive thank you to everyone who’s been a part of this journey — whether in the pits, on the track, or supporting from afar. You made this season unforgettable.

“Here’s to 2026. Let’s see what’s next…”

Connect with Stuart Egdell for more news and information:

Apollo Big Brake Kit

Unparalleled braking performance, featuring 4- or 6-piston Apollo calipers and fully floating 2-piece discs. The ultimate braking upgrade for road and track cars.

View Product

RP-X Track/Race Pads

Following the hugely successful launch of RP-1, 91��ý Racing increases its motorsport brake pad range with the introduction of our latest ultra-high-performance track & race material, RP-X.

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Top-16 Finish for EBC-Equipped Egdell in Calmont Drift France Round

Sam — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:51:23 +0000

The British drifter is currently competing in the French national drifting championship

Pro drifter, Stuart Egdell, continues his partnership with 91��ý as he once again carries out another season of the Drift France championship.

Off the back of another successful round at Croix en Ternois, Egdell next competed at Calmont for Round 5 – where he achieved another Top-16 finish.

Read how it all panned out in his own words below…

“Where do I even start? Round 5 of Drift France took us deep into another idyllic French mountain setting — Calmont. The recipe? Winding mountain roads, scorching southern sun, stunning views… and mosquitos. Lots of mosquitos!”

Saturday – Slippery Start

“Saturday’s practice kicked off under wet conditions, which actually played in my favour thanks to plenty of previous experience in the wet. I was feeling confident and pushing the car hard — maybe a little too hard at times! The rear bumper was the first casualty, followed by a piece of the rear light, and eventually the full lens met the barrier. Whoops!

“As the day went on, the track dried up and we got back to full-speed, high-commitment drifting. It was game on!

“Straight after lunch, we headed into the One-Shot battles. I drew Jeremy Germain — a super competitive match-up — and despite a power steering failure that made the car a total handful up the hill, I managed to hold it together and take the win, securing a place in Sunday’s Top 32!

“That evening, a massive crowd of over 7,000 fans met us on the hill for autographs, photos, and a few unicorn encounters. The support and energy from the crowd were unreal!”

Sunday – Heat, Horsepower & Head-to-Heads

“Sunday was a scorcher — temperatures pushing into the mid-30s. After a short morning practice and parade lap, I faced my Top 32 battle against none other than former champion, Steve Lieber.

“Steve laid down a near-perfect lead run with an insane smoke screen. Chasing him in the intense heat, with almost no airflow and rising intake temps, my car struggled to keep pace. I knew my lead run was decent, but not my best of the weekend.

“To my surprise, I was announced the winner! After chatting with Steve, it turned out his car had thrown a belt mid-run, forcing him to shut it down. Not the way I like to win, but a win nonetheless — on to the Top 16!”

Top 16 – The Battle of the Orange War Paint

“Next up: Ben Vavasseur. I’ve driven with Ben before, but never in a competition setting. I knew he’d be fast and aggressive — I half expected some orange war paint and love taps!

“Ben put down a strong lead and I chased hard, staying tight throughout. Then it was my turn to lead, and honestly, I think I put in my best run of the entire weekend — hit all the clips and zones, giving Ben a clean, fast line to follow. Surprisingly, we both crossed the finish line clean — no paint traded!

“That’s where my weekend ended, bowing out in the Top 16. But what a weekend it was!”

Final Thoughts

“Round 5 at Calmont was easily one of the best Drift France events yet. Epic location, top-tier driving across the board, an electric atmosphere, and thousands of fans showing us love — it doesn’t get much better than this.

“Next up: The Grand Finale at Charade — a former F1 track nestled in the mountains of Auvergne. I’ve never driven it before, but I’ve heard nothing but good things. Surrounded by forest, history, and fast technical corners… I can’t wait.

“Let’s finish 2025 strong…”

Connect with Stuart Egdell for more news and information:

Apollo Big Brake Kit

Unparalleled braking performance, featuring 4- or 6-piston Apollo calipers and fully floating 2-piece discs. The ultimate braking upgrade for road and track cars.

View Product

RP-X Track/Race Pads

Following the hugely successful launch of RP-1, 91��ý Racing increases its motorsport brake pad range with the introduction of our latest ultra-high-performance track & race material, RP-X.

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EBC-Equipped Egdell Continues Successes in Drift France

Sam — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:25:52 +0000

The British drifter is currently competing in the French national drifting championship

Pro drifter, Stuart Egdell, continues his partnership with 91��ý as he once again carries out another season of Drift France.

Following the first 2025 round at Circuit de la Vallée-Sport – where Egdell secured impressive points – he was back for round two at Croix en Ternois recently, which was also a great success.

Read how it all panned out in his own words below…

“Round 2 of the French Drift Championship was nothing short of dramatic – with a full mix of all four seasons hitting the track at Croix en Ternois! Saturday brought heavy rain (borderline torrential at times), strong winds, and unusually low temperatures – far from the sunny French weather we’re usually greeted with.

“Despite the challenging conditions, we managed to get a solid amount of practice in on Saturday, which helped set me up well for Sunday’s main event. Thanks to my strong finish in Round 1, I was able to skip the One-Shot Battle and secure a direct spot in the Top 32.

“This was my fourth time at Croix en Ternois, so I felt confident heading into the weekend – even with the slight layout changes made to the circuit. After a short practice session Sunday morning, the car felt dialled in and ready for battle.”

“My Top 32 match-up was against Wilson Delagrange – a driver I faced during my very first CFD event, so I was looking forward to a proper rematch. We lined up for the pre-battle grid walk, but I soon realized Wilson was nowhere to be seen. Unbeknownst to me at the time, Wilson had suffered a gearbox failure and couldn’t make it to the line.

“With my team already aware, I was granted a bye run straight through to the Top 16, where I would face none other than Kevin Jozuo – current championship leader and Round 1 winner.”

“I pushed hard in the chase run, but carried a bit too much speed into the hairpin, forcing me to adjust my line to avoid contact – unfortunately giving Kevin the clear advantage. On my lead run, I gave it a solid effort, but it wasn’t my strongest of the weekend. I missed some key proximity in the clipping zones, which handed Kevin a deserved win.

“Kevin continued on to win the round, further solidifying his position at the top of the championship standings. I’m sitting just 13 spots behind, which keeps us very much in the mix heading into Round 3 next month at Val d’Argenton—one of my favorite tracks on the calendar!”

What’s Next? Andorra Bound!

“After all the highs and drama of Round 2 at Croix-en-Ternois, we’re not slowing down – next stop: Andorra!

“We’ve been specially invited by the amazing team at Eurocrew Spain to take part in their weekend festival, and we couldn’t be more excited. It’s always a privilege to receive an invite like this, and we can’t wait to represent on an international stage.

“This event is shaping up to be something truly unique. The circuit is tucked away in the Pyrenees Mountains, offering a backdrop straight out of a fantasy film – think Lord of the Rings meets full-throttle drift!

“With only a few minor tweaks to make on the car, we’re just about ready to hit the road and put on a serious show for the Spanish fans. This will be a perfect opportunity to connect with a whole new crowd and give them a taste of the action we bring to the French Championship!

“Let’s bring the smoke to the mountains!

“Massive thanks to my team, partners, and everyone supporting me through this season. We’re learning, improving, and pushing every round. See you all in Val d’Argenton!”

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EBC-Equipped Pro Drifter Achieves P1 in Three Sisters Drift League GB Round

Sam — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:19:25 +0000

Harry Kerr entrusts EBC components on his E46 BMW

Irish pro drifter, Harry Kerr, enjoyed a successful 2024 in the Pro category of the Irish Drift Championship.

For that season, he opted to use 91��ý’ Bluestuff brake pads and GD discs to both axles of his then-freshly built 600bhp E46 BMW drift car.

Following some time competing in the Middle East over the winter months, Kerr hit the ground running when back in the UK, entering a Drift League GB round at Three Sisters Circuit. He is still using the same 91��ý setup to great effect throughout his 2025 campaign.

You can read how the weekend went down in his own words below…

“So, a few weeks back, I decided after the car landed home from the Middle East to compete in DLGB Round 1 in Three Sisters Circuit, Wigan.

“With no Friday practice day at this event, we went straight into the practice session on Sunday morning, which went well; I started to feel at home in the car again after two months of not driving it.

“In my first qualifying run, I put down a safe run, not doing anything too mad, and put a score of 87 on the board. I took some risks on my second run and took P1 in qualifying with a 91-point run.

“Top 32 battles saw me go up against some of the best in the UK, and former champions of DLGB, but after some tight battles we took P1 on the podium !

“I really enjoyed the event from start to finish; it was good to get back in the seat of the 91��ý-equipped ‘JZ46’”.

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