A Weekend of Epic Drifting and Community Spirit
With Round 1 of the Eastern Drift Championship (EDC) at Morgan Park now in the books, and the smoke literally settled, we're thrilled to reflect on an incredible weekend. The competition was fierce, and we're excited to congratulate our top four drivers: Ben Odgers, who took out the win, Ricky White in second place, Matt Walters in third, and Warwick Hill rounding out the podium in fourth.
The weekend kicked off with a fantastic meet-and-greet in the town of Warwick. Cruising through town in our drift cars, we were greeted by local spectators lining the streets. It was something fresh and exciting for the town to experience, and the atmosphere was electric. All the drivers were on their best behavior, and the camaraderie made for a great start to the event.
Once back at the track, we set up for Saturday night’s practice session under the lights. It was the perfect opportunity for the drivers to get familiar with the course and prepare for the big day ahead.
Sunday morning arrived, and with it, a wave of anticipation. Drivers were geared up and ready to go, and the action did not disappoint. The event was live-streamed, allowing fans from around the world to catch all the excitement. While we encountered a few minor technical hiccups, the live stream was well-received, and we received glowing feedback from both spectators and drivers. It was an eventful weekend, filled with high-octane drifting, good vibes, and a solid community spirit.
We’re walking away from Round 1 with our heads held high, proud of how everything came together. The drivers had a blast, and the entire EDC team is grateful to everyone who played a part in making it happen.
A huge shoutout to Jono and the team at Morgan Park Raceway for their unwavering support throughout the weekend. Having a venue like Morgan Park backing the drift community is invaluable, and we couldn’t have asked for better hosts. Let’s remember to support the tracks that support us!
Of course, none of this would be possible without the incredible support from our sponsors. A massive thank you to Mark Barlee from ADV with some remote tech support and getting the show running again plus ADV for our web site and event ticketing system KCK Lubricants, Spy Optics Australia, Vallino Tyres Australia, Golby's Parts,Ian from www.dtfmerch.com.au, Vango Rapid Repairs, HDi, Zoo Performance, Simrigs.com.au, Drift Japan, Aplus Towing, 4Kone, and SiMagic.
Your continued backing means the world to us and keeps the wheels turning both literally and figuratively.
Now, with Round 1 behind us, we turn our focus to Round 2 at Pheasant Wood Raceway. We can’t wait to bring the action to the next level and keep building on the momentum.
Thank you again to everyone! Drivers, spectators, sponsors, and the EDC team for making this an unforgettable start to the season. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for the next round!