Drifting on the edge: Hyundai Lateral Drift Championship Round 4

MANILA, Philippines – The Drift couple of Japan D1 Grand Prix drifter and race car driver Kimihiro Obata and wife Hiromi Kajikuma once again pulled a surprise challenge on the contenders by changing the track layout. Since 2013, this pair of drift aficionados has established global standards for the sport, pushing drifters everywhere to improve every round.

The growing popularity of drifting has drawn numerous young teenager newbies to bravely put their driving skills to a test. In the Amateur Division, Karr Montaner of Drive Hard Crew bagged 1st place; 16-year-old Peter Schroth in 2nd place; and Patrick Ng of Team Drive Hard Crew, 3rd place.

In the Pro Division, the battle has gotten tougher as the top 7 can still battle it out for the overall championship. It was the man with the highest horsepower that dominated the Pro Division: John Boban Of Team Drift MOB and his 500+hp Soarer astonished judges and spectators alike and grabbed 1st place. In 2nd place, Gio Rodriquez, the finalist of Pilipinas Got Talent, and in 3rd (his first ever podium of the year), last year’s amateur champion and Saffiro tire driver Mark Bernardo of team GMW.

The Hyundai Lateral Drift Pro-Am Championship Series 2014 is powered by the Hyundai Genesis Coupe, with Saffiro Tires as Official Tire Sponsor, Dickies Clothing as Official Outfitter, and Aguila Glass as Official Auto Glass Sponsor.

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