Pro Day at the Irish Drift Championship Round 3 was nothing short of spectacular. Seeing Alan Hynes get that covetted first place and taking his revenge for Watergrass Hill was nothing short of heroic and he has now firmly placed himself in the runnings for being the 2024 IDC Pro Champion!
Next Round is Bishopscourt, but first we have the first ever Irish Drift Festival in Tipperary Rosegreen. Tickets available on the IDC Website soon!
www.irishdriftchampionship.com
Had one hell of a time at the Mallow Autograss last weekend. Nothing stops Irish Drivers. Not rain nor mud!
Looking forward to doing more with the Mallow Autograss crowd!
PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT - TIM KELLIHER
A goal of Shift AM is to showcase the entire Automotive Industry, that’s not just the drivers, the tracks, the cars, the motorcycles or whatever else we get our hands on. It includes the professionals that support the industry. Kellihers Garage has been a part of that industry since it began in Ireland. Being a central part of everything from supporting local events, be it in the automotive industry or not to launching the Toyota AE86 in Kerry.
Tim Kelliher himself has lived a life in this world, he tells us how the dealership went from a building on Denny Street to what it is today, as well as a few memories such as killing Starlets in a quarry thanks to a massive recall by Toyota.
Shift AM has a lot more in store over the next few years. We’re only getting warmed up
EVENT SPOTLIGHT - IDC ROUND 1/JAPFEST 2024 - MONDELLO PARK
As the IDC hits its 20th anniversary the 2024 season was kicked off with a bang in Mondello Park brining Japfest earlier in the season with it. What a day, what a crowd, what an atmosphere.
Huge thanks to the Irish Drift Championship for having us on board and a special thank you to CorEire FPV for the drone shot of James Deane and the Group D Audi!
DRIVER SPOTLIGHT - TOM MURPHY - IDC Judge/Drift Instructor
Behind the Wheel interview with Tom Murphy Showman, Irish Drift Championship Pro Driver, Irish Drift Championship Judge, Emirates Drift Championship Judge, Drift Instructor at 360 Motorsports Park, Owner of Crazy Lab Creations. The list goes on, Tom tells us about his long career starting in a field, working with The Shanahans, Working with various Drift Championships around the world and how he's ended up as an instructor at Irelands Newest Drift Track - 360 Motorsports Park
PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT - TRACKDAYS.IE
Shining a Professional Spotlight on Trackdays.ie. We hear from Rob King what the Trackdays.ie brand is all about, where they started, and what they’re doing for Ireland's Automotive Community at Mondello Park and beyond.
@Trackdays.ie
Instagram - @trackdays.ie
Website - www.trackdays.ie
DRIVER SPOTLIGHT - PODGE BARRY - IS200
Behind the Wheel Interview with another Kerry drifter Podge Barry, Podge tells us about his 1UZ V8 Lexus Is200 and what it's like within the drift community
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Behind the Wheel interview with Dublin Drifter Dan Fitz and his BMW 323i. Giving us a rundown on how he got into the sport, his ties to international team Unn Reliable.
Instagram - @dan.steezy
TikTok/YouTube - @DanFitzyg
DRIVER SPOTLIGHT - COLIN O SULLIVAN - 16 Y/O DRIFTER
Behind the wheel interview with Irish Drift Championship Pro Drifter Colin O Sullivan and his S14. Giving us an insight into his roots on the track and in the automotive community. Showcasing his love of the sport, Colin tells us why he keeps drifting and how it’s all about fun and family
TikTok - Colin_RX8
DRIVER SPOTLIGHT - EOIN FORAN - S14
Behind the wheel interview with homegrown drift enthusiast Eoin Foran and his custom S14. Giving a great insight into the dedication and commitment that goes into the love of the sport, Eoin takes us through the challenges and triumphs of what drifting is and what it means to be part of the automotive community.
Facebook - Dough Mamma
Instagram - @psydwayzdrift
TRACK SPOTLIGHT - 360 MOTORSPORTS PARK
There was an old hot rod track a stone's throw from Kilflynn in County Kerry, it was forgotten about, was unused and has stayed silent for a long time…until now. The old track has been reimagined, redesigned and reborn as 360 Motorsports Park. Ireland's newest driving experience developed by Niall Gunn. 360 offers twists, turns, various elevations and a multi-format layout which offers a unique driving experience for all manner of motor.
Hidden within a large wind farm, the peaceful green hills make for a beautiful backdrop against the high octane energy, the screeching of tyres and a whole lot of smoke that comes with it.
Opening its doors in the summer of 2023 360 Motorsports Park has become a fast favourite within the automotive community, making precision driving far more accessible to those in the south west. Having already hosted the Irish Drift Championships round 4 in September 2023, the track is gaining traction quickly and will be a featured location for future driving events.
360 Motorsports Park provides a go-to for any one who wants to get in the driver's seat and learn the fundamentals of drifting with the beginner days. Now a regular feature, the option for a half day drift experience, full day drift experience or a passenger experience are available if you want to learn the art of the send. With their own nissan 350z on site and professional drivers to teach you safely while providing a great experience, it’s never been easier to learn to drift in a controlled and fun environment. For those who have just bought a drift car and want to send it smoothly, the beginner days are a good call.
As well as the beginner days, the track open days are becoming hugely popular for experienced drivers to hone their skills or burn rubber for a day. Previous abilities must be proven at a previous recognised track day or you must have an IDC semi pro/pro licence to qualify. The house rules apply so be sure to check them out before you head over. For the day
