FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup entries announced
24 drivers from 14 countries ready to gather in Tokyo
The FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup has announced the entrants and partners for the inaugural event to be held on September 30th to October 1st at Daiba, Tokyo, Japan. An impressive 24 drivers from no fewer than 14 different countries will compete to be crowned the first winner of an FIA-sanctioned international drifting event. The list includes some of the top drivers from around the world, including several champions from national and regional drifting series.
2017 FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup Entry List
| Car No | Nationality | Driver's Name | Team | Machine | Achievments |
| 02 | Brasil | Joao Barion | Super Drift Brasil | CHASER | 2nd place Super Drift Brazil 2017 |
| 03 | China | Zhang Shao Hua | Nichiei Racing with GOODRIDE | SILVIA S15 | Champion of China Drift Championship 2013 |
| 04 | Chinese Taipei | Feng Jen Chih | Nichiei Racing with GOODRIDE | SILVIA S15 | Champion of China Drift Championship 2011 |
| 05 | France | Sébastien Mesili | XCARGOT DRIFT TEAM | GENESIS COUPE | 1st place Korean Automobile Racing Association IDC selection |
| 06 | Hong Kong | Charles NG | Team Maxxoil Racing | 180 SX | 3rd Place China Drift Championship 2013 |
| 07 | Iran | Shahab Pishanidar | MAFIRI | BMW E46 | Champion of Drift in Iran 2014-2016 |
| 08 | Italy | Guidetti Riccardo | GUIDETTI RICCARDO | BMW M3 | Champion of King of Italy Drift Verona Race 2016 |
| 09 | Manuel Vacca | VACCA MANUEL | BMW M3 | 2nd Place King of Italy Drift Verona Race 2017 | |
| 10 | Japan | Hideyuki Fujino | WISTERIA TOYO TIRES | 180 SX | 1st Place of D1GP 2017 |
| 11 | Masato Kawabata | TOYO TIRES GLION TRUST RACING | GT-R | Champion of D1GP 2007、2013、2015 | |
| 12 | Daigo Sato | WANLI Fat Five Racing | GT-R | Champion of D1GP 2008、2016 | |
| 13 | Masashi Yokoi | D-MAX | SILVIA S15 | 2nd Place of D1GP 2017 | |
| 14 | Korea | Kim In Sung | RC automotive Team | GENESIS COUPE | 2nd place Korean Automobile Racing Association IDC selection |
| 15 | Kim Dong Wook | TEAM Vitesse x DRF | GENESIS COUPE | 3rd place Korean Automobile Racing Association IDC selection | |
| 16 | Lithuania | Aurimas Bakchis | Bakchis Motorsports | GENESIS COUPE | Formula D 2014 4th place、 2015 5th place、2016 4th place |
| 17 | Malaysia | Muhammad Zaiham Hamdan | Exquisite Motorsports Club | ＡＬＴＥＺＺＡ | Champion of King of Asia 2016 |
| 18 | Tengku Djan Ley | Team Maxxoil Racing | 180 SX | 2nd Place King of Asia 2017 | |
| 19 | Russia | Georgy Chivchyan | Forwardauto toyo tires | SILVIA S15 | Champion of Russian Drift Series 2015 |
| 20 | Arkady Tsaregratsev | FAIL CREW | R34 | Champion of Russian Drift Series 2013、2014、2016 | |
| 21 | Thailand | Auttapon Prakopkong | Nichiei Racing with PTT Goodride Thailand | SILVIA S15 | 3rd Place D1GP Thailand 2012、2014 |
| 22 | Chanatpon Kerdpiam | Team Archilles Radial | ALTEZZA | Champion of King Nation Thailna d 2016 | |
| 23 | Daychapon Toyingcharoen | Team TOYO TIRE DRIFT DOLUCK | 86 | 3rd Place D1GP China SOLO 2016 | |
| 24 | USA | Michael Essa | Essa Autosport | BMW E46 | Champion of Formula D 2013 |
| 25 | Matt Field | Drift Cave Motorsports | SILVIA S15 | 1st Place Formula D Irwindale 2016 |
Partners
Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. |
JAPAN SUN OIL COMPANY, LTD. |
Hikari Home INC. |
MONSTER ENERGY JAPAN |
NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. |
Wanli Tire Corporation Limited |
For more information, visit the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup official website. 
- About Drifting and the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup
Drifting began on the Japanese mountain passes (Toge) in the 1980s and now captivates young people all around the world. In 2017, the FIA set unified world regulations for drifting, and announced the discipline’s first international competition, the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup. It will be held on September 30th and October 1st at Daiba, Tokyo, Japan.
The first FIA Drifting in history will not only be limited to its fans. Anyone from young children to adults can enjoy the entertainment and excitement of this unique experience.
Event Details
Title：FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup
Date：(Sat) September 30th 2017 & (Sun) October 1st 2017
Place：Special course, Daiba Tokyo
Content：World’s first FIA authorized drifting world competition.
Authorization：FIA, JAF
Promotor：SUNPROS co., Ltd, FISCO Club
Contact of any interview request
http://fiadriftingcup.com/2017/media/
Media Contact
Domestic：Okamoto / Kobata（Antel）
International：Kanae Fukushima
FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup Media Officer
Partner Contact
Domestic / International：Tetsuro Otsuka
FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup Marketing Officer
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