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2013 Australian Drifting GP Opens Sydney Motorsport Park’s South Circuit

Australian drifting champion Rob Whyte has again asserted his dominance over the sport, taking out the inaugural Australia Day Drift Festival at Sydney Motorsport Park.  The battle wasn't without its trials, on and off the track: the judgi


Australian drifting champion Rob Whyte has again asserted his dominance over the sport, taking out the inaugural Australia Day Drift Festival at Sydney Motorsport Park. 

The battle wasn't without its trials, on and off the track: the judging panel, including US driver and special guest Matt Powers, were unable to reach a decision between the final two drivers, calling for a re-run.

In the end, Whyte’s high-powered 350Z helped him gain the upper hand, pulling away from South Australian driver Christian Pickering during the later stage of the uphill course.

Pickering earned a golden ticket to the final when his opponent, Japanese D1 driver Andy Gray, spun out.

Gray was a red-hot finals favouite early on, after his perfect qualifying runs placed him in top spot leading into the tandem stage of the competition.

He ran out of luck however, with an uncharacteristic spin upon entry to the first corner, handing the win to Pickering.

With the top two podium spots decided, the battle was on for third place. Gray, having been knocked out by Pickering, was paired up alongside young Queensland driver, Nick Coulson.  

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