The top 32 drivers of Red Bull’s Drifting World Championship have been cut down to only sixteen and the list narrows as the competition continues. Remember to check the standings here for live updates.
“Mad” Mike Whiddet pushed past Paul Vlasblom in the first round to face Carl Ruiterman in the Sweet 16. Ruiterman crashed out at the second checkpoint giving the automatic win to Mad Mike. Keep checking the blog for live updates here at the Red Bull Drifting World Championship!
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Top 32 Underway
Nine battles deep into the top 32, the Red Bull Drifting World Championship are officially underway at the Port of Long Beach! Keep checking the blog for up to the minute updates and click here for updated live standings.
Vaughn Gittin Jr. drifts his way past Marco Santos to qualify for the Top 16.
ARE YOU READY?
The stands are filling up fast as the opening ceremonies get started and the qualifiers for the Red Bull World Drifting Championships are just moments away. Tickets for this event are now available ONLY at the Event Headquarters at the Long Beach Convention and are selling out fast. Park at the convention center, pick up tickets, and take the courtesy shuttle to the Port of Long Beach venue to catch some of the world’s best drifters in action.
Red Bull Drifting World Championship Today!
The Red Bull Drifting World Championship Main Event is today and drivers are all ready to go! The weather is clear and the track conditions are ideal for today’s competition.
Tickets for this event are available only at the Event Headquarters at the Long Beach Convention and are selling out fast. Park at the convention center, pick up tickets, and take the courtesy shuttle to the Port of Long Beach venue.
If yesterday was any indication of what the action will be like today, then get ready for the most intense and exciting drifting events ever. Special event features include the Red Bull Airforce and the band “Crooked X” performing. Plenty of vendors and giveaways are available. Be sure to pick up an official Red Bull Drifting World Championship fan guide and official merchandise.
Results will be posted on the blog after today’s event. So keep checking back for more!
Samuel Hubinette slides his way to the #2 qualifying position.
Red Bull Drifting World Championship Top 32 Bracket
The first day of the Red Bull Drifting World Championship has been one of the most exciting events yet! The level of talent is extraordinary with the top drivers in the world competing at this inaugural event. The drivers faced a very fast track and a couple of drivers were forced to wiRed Bull driver Rhys Millen clocking in over 100 mph entry speeds set the bar high and took the 1st qualifying position, even after tapping the wall and straightening out on his 2nd qualifying run.
| 98.17 | R. Millen #6 | |
| 97.00 | S. Hubinette #77 | |
| 96.83 | P. Vlasblom #32 | |
| 96.08 | K. Ueo #86 | |
| 95.75 | D. McNamara #8 | |
| 94.67 | D. Yoshihara #9 | |
| 94.50 | V. Gittin #25 | |
| 93.83 | C. Grunewald #79 | |
| 93.50 | T. Foust #34 | |
| 93.08 | K. Mohan #99 | |
| 92.25 | M. Takatori #23 | |
| 92.08 | C. Forsberg #64 | |
| 90.33 | C. Ruiterman #16 | |
| 90.33 | F. Aasabo #51 | |
| 86.67 | J. Deane #17 | |
| 86.50 | T. Djan #48 | |
| 83.92 | S. Verdier #12 | |
| 83.67 | T. Marshall #118 | |
| 83.42 | L. Fink #69 | |
| 82.92 | G. Whiter #11 | |
| 82.92 | E. O’Sullivan #7 | |
| 82.50 | B. Sherman #22 | |
| 80.58 | L Fine #14 | |
| 79.58 | R. Niezen #20 | |
| 77.83 | R. Nishida #31 | |
| 77.25 | M. Santos #19 | |
| 72.67 | R. Bolger #911 | |
| 72.42 | B. Broke-Smith #24 | |
| 0.00 | K. Gushi #5 | |
| 0.00 | M. Widdet 15 | |
| 0.00 | R. Miki #26 | |
| 0.00 | J. Pawlak #13 |
