Tectaloy Drift Challenge Driver Profiles
The Tectaloy Drift Challenge is an invitation event at the World Time Attack Challenge comprising Australia’s elite in the world of drift.
They have personally selected the best there is in Australian Drifting with reigning Australian Champion “Cool Hand” Luke Fink taking on Simon “Pitbull” Podlewski, Darren “Afro” Appleton and Christion “The Corporal” Pickering and the Godfather of drift in Australia, Danny “Denzo” Vahoumis!
Nick Name: Coolhand LukeD.O.B: 24 April 1983Star Sign: TaurusPlace of Birth: AdelaideHome Town: Gold CoastFavourite Food: VegetarianFavourite Music: PhoenixLove most about Drifting: Being able to EXPRESS yourself with your drivingBest Drifting Experience: Winning 2009 Championship
DRIFT CAR PROFILEMake: NissanModel: S14Horsepower: 500
Engine: SR20
As part of the entertainment at The World Timne Attack Challenge THE BEST drifters Australia has to offer will be up against each other in a NO HOLDS BARRED SHOWdown that is the TECTALOY DRIFT CHALLENGE.
Many of these drift racers have not faced each other since 2008 so the gloves are off. Courtsey buses will be running to ferry spectators up to Turns 10, 11 and 12 where the Tectaloy Drift Challenge will take place.
Show times are from 4pm – 5:30pm on Friday and the final showdown on Saturday from 12pm – 2pm.
Visit the official World Time Attack Website http://www.superlap.com.au
Nick Name: Crabman (Leighton Fine)
D.O.B: 19 April 1985
Star Sign: Aries
Place of Birth: New Zealand
Home Town: Adelaide
Favourite Food: Chocolate Donuts, Sheep
Favourite Music: Devo
Love most about Drifting: Winning
Best Drifting Experience: Winning the 2008 ChampionshipDRIFT CAR PROFILE
Make: Nissan Silvia
Model: S14.5
Horsepower: 450hp
Engine: SR20Other Modifications: HKS turbo, HKS cams race engine build Origin Body, OS Giken gearbox
Time Attack originated in Japan in the 1980′s as a proving ground for street-tuned cars built by highly respected tuning garages. Within a short period of time the format became so popular, performance shops started developing race cars purpose built for the event.
The popularity of Time Attack format has spread throughout the world, with the US, UK, New Zealand and Australia all hosting their own national events.
Time Attack format is not unlike a qualifying lap in traditional motorsport where competitors race against the clock with the fastest single lap collecting the prize.
With the rules limited almost purely to safety aspects and very few restrictions on modifications the Time Attack race cars are seriously fast, with speed being their primary focus.
With a star-studded field, this is not only going to be the World’s first but also the WORLDS BIGGEST event of its kind. The best in the world going head to head for the ultimate title of the WORLDS TIME ATTACK CHAMPION!
2009 Clubloose season and its drivers taking over the US
Some cool footage from the East coast drifters, showing some of the fun times from the 2009 calendar.