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KW King of Europe Drift Series remains the first European Drift Series created in 2005. (Check our History page). The best drifters from all over Europe will fight to become the new "King of Europe". In 2007, Paul Vlasblom got the crown for the second time but in 2008, the skill of a lot of drifters are very close and the battle will be hard, check our registration page to get more informations about the KW King of Europe top drifters. We are also very happy to announce that in 2008, KW become our title sponsor for this series. KW is one of the leading sportive suspension systems suppliers world-wide. Additionally to the three product lines KW coilovers, KW suspensions and KW competition, KW had developed KW street comfort, KW clubsport and quad suspension. This partnership is the beginning of long list of exciting developments for the season 2008. First of it, we can announce that at least at each round, Top 3 drifters will get these prizes : Winner : 300 euros cash money + 300 euros in KW coupon rebate. Second : 200 euros cash money + 200 euros in KW coupon rebate. Third : 100 euros cash money + 100 euros in KW coupon rebate.
What is drifting? Drifting is a high-skill level motor-sport in which drivers control a car while it slides from side to side at high speed (approx. 1300 to 160kph) through a fixed course. It is similar to Rally racing on ice barn, but is done on a tarmac (paved course) and judged on speed, angle of attack, execution and style rather than just who finishes the fastest. Drift cars are typically compact to midsized, rear-wheel-drive sport cars. The goal is to apply enough power to the rear wheels to break the tires' traction and initiate a slide while accelerating the vehicle forward, or "drift" Once a drift is initiated, it must be maintained through the turn using nearly a full power, a tap of braking and precise counter steering. How is drifting judged? Because professional drifting events are
judged on execution and style, it is mandatory
that the judges are intimately familiar with the
capabilities of the cars and the advanced
driving techniques employed by the competitors.
Drifting judges are usually former professional
drifters or racing drivers. These expert
drifting judges evaluate speed, angle of attack,
showmanship and vehicle control. All drivers
make solo runs before Best 16 heads-up
eliminations start. The competitors who make it
to the Best 16 run door handle-to-door handle,
going against one other car on the circuit at
the same time. As fun as the solo runs are,
these drift showdowns really ignite the crowd
and bring them to their feet. Rd1 Hungary – Tököl Hungary, a new exciting and faster layout to begin this 2008 Drift Series, lot of space, good atmosphere, this first round will show a very intensive drift challenge, lot of drifters wanting to start in a good ranking especcially the Hungarian ones, these tsuiso battles already smell good!!! Event will take place on friday 4th & saturday 5th, you will be able to enter the national hungarian championship on the 6th as well. Rd2 France - Located in Eastern France, Chambley was a real success last year, incredible weather, incredible audience and incredible drifters, that's all about Chambley! This round will be part of a 4 days racing festival, 2 days dedicated to the drift followed by 2 days dedicated to other racing shows, don't miss this racing festival, 4days of good fun!!! Rd3 France - Epinal, a new venue in the 2008 series, we like to bring you to new place! Epinal is also located Eastern France near the German border, using the same architecture as Chambley and the same organization, you can expect the same show and same success! Moreover, with a lightened track some night drift action will take place! Don't miss these 2 french rounds, the frenchies have 2 chances to show off and they are not going to miss these!!!
Rd4 Belgium
- Located between Brussels and Ličge, the Brustem airbase has
already played host to drifting demos. Lot of Belgian but also
Dutch drifters will play "at home" and it will be hard for a foreign
drifter to get the win! This round 4 will be organized during
the biggest King of Europe Dragster event, these 3 days of
dragster & drifting will get an incredible saturday night final
Top16. Rd5 Finland - Located in mid Finland, BotniaRing.Com host some great Finnish races, King of Europe already visited twice Alastaro track but for this year 2008 we decided to offer you something newer and faster! Drifting will be opened till midnight (Sun shine till 11PM in Finland during summer)
Russia
Exhibition Match
– When we talk about Europe, you can't miss Russia, long time
we thaught about it, now it is time to enter Russia through the
master way : Moscow. This Exhi bition Match will announce to the Russian
people "King of Europe" is coming for sure in 2009 for an
official round, this AllStars match is just a teaser till 2009.....
Rd7 Czech Republic - The
first Czech leg of the KW King of Europe Drift Series will take
place on what could be the most exciting place on the 2008 calendar.
Prague offers fast layout and very challenging home drifters.
Hot summer, hot place, hot drifters, get some ice with you if you
plan to attend this round! Final Czech Republic - Returning to Ceska Lipa Autodrom will be a pleasure for all drifters! Like every KW King of Europe final in the past, this one will be again very special with 2 final Top 16, one on saturday night and one on sunday evening, double points to get, double chance to win the title! With the pressure on for final championship standings, this exciting event will determine the 2008 Drift King of Europe. Please note that you can enjoy this event in a very exclusive way with our King of Europe VIP Card : click here
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