Running for its fifth year, the event will test Africa’s drifters as they clutch kick and counter steer their way through the maniacal drift gauntlet, “Drift X”, which will test the fine line between physics and creativity as athletes powerslide below a GoodHope construction truck, amongst other obstacles.
On the drifting scene in Cape Town, Noer Asmodien of D1S Lifestyle Productions says, “Judging by spectator turn-out at drift events and the ever popular Killarney regularly drawing crowds of motor fans, the local motor and drift culture continues to grow at an exponential rate. We are proud to be bringing Wheels of Fury to petrolheads in a manner that’s not only exhilarating and fun, but safe because its focus is not only about beating your opponent with speed, but rather with stylish skill and driving technique,” says Asmodien. “Mad Mike is the kind of talent we want to expose Cape Town to.”
Additionally, Wheels of Fury supports a CSI initiative called G-CAP (Great Cape Ambassadors Project), which is spearheaded by drift and hip hop enthusiast, DJ Ready D. This initiative represents youth who are faced with social challenges including drug abuse, gangsterism and poverty. G-CAP connects youth from different backgrounds in an effort to bridge the gap by building a non-racial and non-economic bias relationship amongst participants.
“With road accidents spiking over holiday periods and being prevalent in illegal street racing dominated by youth, this initiative gives kids the opportunity to experience motor sport and get them to be more aware of road safety through linked SR4A (Safer Roads for All) programs,” says DJ Ready D.
The event welcomes motor enthusiasts, their families and even newbies looking for entertainment as it offers an automotive aftermarket and lifestyle show, as well as an exhibit area to view exotic show vehicles. There will be accessories and services on sale with professional advice, a drift battling zone where the Drift X Champion will be crowned from the best of the best and Wheels of Fury have secured Cape Town DJs and Rap Artist YoungstaCPT to drop some beats to end off the drifting event.
