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The country’s top drifting pilots faced off at a wet and slippery Suncoast for 2022 Red Bull Car Park Drift South Africa Qualifier. Fans were treated to tyre-screeching action while their favourite drifters were tested both mentally and physically on the course while having to impress the panel of judges.
The competition kicked off on Friday, 8 April and saw drivers from all over the country showcase their best drifting skills to earn a spot in the Top 20 to go through to Saturday’s finals.
In the final, Jason Webb had to go head-to-head with defending champion Jim Mc Farlane, local hero Joey Govender and Mathys Naude. Webb proved to have the best skills on the day and took the win from McFarlane by a narrow margin. Despite the challenges that came with the wet weather, he was able to tackle the full eight-obstacle course with precision and smoking flair.
Joey Govender
Mathys Naude
Jim Mc Farlane
“Today was tough, driving a convertible in the rain was challenging. The team and I had to make a plan to keep dry by cutting out a piece of cardboard for the roof to keep out the rain. It was also a mental game, going up against those guys in the last round meant I needed to go the extra mile and not make any mistakes,” said Webb.
“I am really excited about the win and honoured to fly the South African flag at the world finals,” he added.
Jason Webb
Returning as part of the judging panel was world-renowned motorsport champion and Guinness Record holder Abdo Feghali, who also thrilled the audience with his drifting skills showcase as he took to the course in a BMW M2.
“I was happy to see Jason win. We saw that spark in him last year and with all the experience he has now, with the right package and the right car, he will do South Africa proud at the Red Bull Car Park Drift World Final in Saudi Arabia later this year.”
Red Bull Car Park Drift South Africa Qualifier – Final Results
1st Jason Webb – Ford Mustang
2nd Jim Mc Farlane – Nissan 350Z
3rd Mathys Naude – BMW E36
4th Joey Govender – Nissan 200sx
Photos by Tyrone Bradley and Mpumelelo Macu / Red Bull Content Pool.
