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America's northern neighbour also has a vibrant drift scene where<br />
Canadian drivers get to play with all the cool imported JDM cars<br />
that are legal there. (sweeeeeeet)<br />
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European Drift Championship<br />
The EDC is <strong>one</strong> of Europe's premiere drifting series and includes events held<br />
throughout the United Kingdom and even in Poland. The EDC was originally<br />
started by the D1GB team but it soon became its own independent series. It<br />
is <strong>one</strong> of the fastest growing drift series in the world and I am constantly<br />
amazed with the level of cars I see competing in this series. Like in many<br />
other countries, a lot of the EDC competition cars were imported from<br />
Japan secondhand. Although it is a UK series first and foremost, the EDC is<br />
also becoming a popular choice for drivers outside of the area. If you<br />
needed any proof of how big the EDC is getting, Japanese D1 stars from<br />
the famed TEAM ORANGE, Kumakubo and Tanaka can now be seen<br />
competing in the EDC in their Subaru GDB’s. Some people do say that the<br />
entertainment side of the EDC can be a little too "straight" at times. EDC<br />
action is broadcast across Europe on MotorsTV which is their equivalent of<br />
Speed Channel in the States.<br />
Europe has been experiencing tremendous drifting growth in the<br />
past few years. There are several different competing European<br />
drift series which are battling for the top position. So far no<br />
dominant series has emerged and all of them seem to have their<br />
strengths and weaknesses.<br />
Drift Mania<br />
canada<br />
Drift Mania is <strong>one</strong> of Canada's biggest drift series. Originally established in<br />
2004, the 2008 Drift Mania season included six events. Drift Mania also has a<br />
strong relationship with its stateside neighbor, Formula D. Formula D judges<br />
have been featured in the series and F.D. drivers Calvin Wan and Ross Petty<br />
have recently been seen competing in Drift Mania events.<br />
After Japan, its off the United States where drifting first began its<br />
worldwide spread in popularity.<br />
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