EBC-Equipped Egdell Continues Successes in Drift France

“Round 2 of the French Drift Championship was nothing short of dramatic – with a full mix of all four seasons hitting the track at Croix en Ternois! Saturday brought heavy rain (borderline torrential at times), strong winds, and unusually low temperatures – far from the sunny French weather we’re usually greeted with.

“Despite the challenging conditions, we managed to get a solid amount of practice in on Saturday, which helped set me up well for Sunday’s main event. Thanks to my strong finish in Round 1, I was able to skip the One-Shot Battle and secure a direct spot in the Top 32.

“This was my fourth time at Croix en Ternois, so I felt confident heading into the weekend – even with the slight layout changes made to the circuit. After a short practice session Sunday morning, the car felt dialled in and ready for battle.”

“My Top 32 match-up was against Wilson Delagrange – a driver I faced during my very first CFD event, so I was looking forward to a proper rematch. We lined up for the pre-battle grid walk, but I soon realized Wilson was nowhere to be seen. Unbeknownst to me at the time, Wilson had suffered a gearbox failure and couldn’t make it to the line.

“With my team already aware, I was granted a bye run straight through to the Top 16, where I would face none other than Kevin Jozuo – current championship leader and Round 1 winner.”

“I pushed hard in the chase run, but carried a bit too much speed into the hairpin, forcing me to adjust my line to avoid contact – unfortunately giving Kevin the clear advantage. On my lead run, I gave it a solid effort, but it wasn’t my strongest of the weekend. I missed some key proximity in the clipping zones, which handed Kevin a deserved win.

“Kevin continued on to win the round, further solidifying his position at the top of the championship standings. I’m sitting just 13 spots behind, which keeps us very much in the mix heading into Round 3 next month at Val d’Argenton—one of my favorite tracks on the calendar!”

What’s Next? Andorra Bound!

“After all the highs and drama of Round 2 at Croix-en-Ternois, we’re not slowing down – next stop: Andorra!

“We’ve been specially invited by the amazing team at Eurocrew Spain to take part in their weekend festival, and we couldn’t be more excited. It’s always a privilege to receive an invite like this, and we can’t wait to represent on an international stage.

“This event is shaping up to be something truly unique. The circuit is tucked away in the Pyrenees Mountains, offering a backdrop straight out of a fantasy film – think Lord of the Rings meets full-throttle drift! 

“With only a few minor tweaks to make on the car, we’re just about ready to hit the road and put on a serious show for the Spanish fans. This will be a perfect opportunity to connect with a whole new crowd and give them a taste of the action we bring to the French Championship!

“Let’s bring the smoke to the mountains! 

“Massive thanks to my team, partners, and everyone supporting me through this season. We’re learning, improving, and pushing every round. See you all in Val d’Argenton!”