At a unique location in the heart of the Port of Long Beach, California, 32 of the worlds best drifters gathered to compete for the Red Bull Drifting World Championship. As the weekend of Practice and Top 32 Battles unfolded, the travelling European team experienced high drama and intense competition as part of what was the worlds biggest drifting competition.

 Arriving at the track on Thursday, it was immediately apparent that the spectacle of this event would eclipse anything that the travelling Europeans had previously experienced…… Full report to follow shortly.

Following 11 events, 8 podiums, and two consecutive Championship victories, here is a short review of James Deane’s 2008 season.