Amidst a massive crowd who flocked in as of 5pm, Emirati Ahmed Al Amiri won last night the UAE Qualifier of the Red Bull Car Park Drift 2011, clinching the local title of King of Drift.
The event which was supported by the Abu Dhabi Police and sponsored by Chevrolet, was organized on a custom-made track at the Abu Dhabi Corniche. It witnessed a rat race between the top 5 contestants who made it to the final stage out of 25 candidates who started the competition. Drivers showcased their skills and to offer spectators outstanding performances and impress the judges.
The jury panel consisted of Red Bull athlete Abdo Feghali; First Lieutenant Majed Al Marzouqi, Chief of Media Studies and Security Coordination at the Abu Dhabi Police, Ahmed Al Sharif, Manager of the Emirates Motorsport Federation, and Rod Fuller, Chief Drag Race Instructor