Explore the evolution of drift culture in Türkiye. From the first competitions to championship glory.
Turkish drift culture has evolved from underground street racing to professional motorsport championships. What started as a small community of enthusiasts has grown into a nationwide phenomenon, producing world-class drivers and memorable moments that have shaped the sport's history in Türkiye.
From the early days of informal gatherings to the establishment of professional series like APEXMASTERS, each era has brought new challenges, innovations, and legends that continue to inspire the next generation of drift drivers.
The Landirenzo Drift Challenge was a one off event organised by Drift Akademi, with 21 drivers on the entry list. The day opened with the driver briefing at 08:00, followed …
Race Details →Season opener in Istanbul (Atatürk Olympic Stadium). The Top-16 bracket was formed after Saturday qualifying. Doğukan Manço in a Nissan 200SX won the final battle, with Kemal Özhaseki (BMW M3) …
Race Details →Held at Tekirdağ Harbor. Over 30 drivers competed under TOSFED sanction. Thousands watched as drivers smoked tires on a tight pier-side course. Mert Bilaloğlu took the victory, Ali İnci was …
Race Details →Final round at Atatürk Olympic Stadium car park. Doğukan Manço won the event final (Nissan 200SX), with Kemal Özhaseki 2nd (BMW M3 Turbo) and Mert Bilaloğlu 3rd. These results clinched …
Race Details →Opening round at Atatürk Olympic Stadium 'Drift Arena.' Sixteen drivers competed before ~5,000 fans. Mert Bilaloğlu won in his BMW M3, Ali İnci took 2nd (Nissan 200SX), and Musa Topbaş …
Race Details →Final round again at Olympic Stadium. Despite heavy competition, Mert Bilaloğlu repeated victory (BMW 325i Turbo), followed by Musa Topbaş (BMW M5) and Seçkin Ökçe (Nissan 200SX V8) on the …
Race Details →A single championship event was held at Atatürk Olympic Stadium (other planned rounds were not realized). In a field of top Turkish drifters and guest judge Faruk Kugay, Selim Bayrak …
Race Details →First-ever drift championship race in İzmir. 17 drivers performed before 8,000+ fans. In a close final, Oktay Kabaktaş (Nissan S13 V8) defeated Kemal Soylu (BMW E36) for the win, while …
Race Details →A festival-like event with 3,000 spectators. Ukraine's Dmitriy Illyuk and other foreigners joined exhibition runs. After qualifying (Doğuş Can Dursun topped with 92 points), İbrahim Yücebaş from Cyprus won the …
Race Details →The third round at Atatürk Stadium. International star Aleksandr Grinchuk and others participated. Ultimately, local veteran Kemal Özhaseki won this round (his first win of 2015), helping tighten the title …
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The story continues with every event, every driver, and every moment of sideways action. Join the legacy and create your own chapter in Turkish drift history.
