Scorching sunshine and huge crowds was the order of the day at the Scottish Festival of Motoring in the Scottish Highland Centre, Edinburgh.
Lwi Edwards drifts the Scottish Motoring Festival 2026
Our third year supporting the Scottish show, we were thrilled to be invited in 2026 to entertain the Scottish fans with some drift demos and stunts alongside World record holding stunt rider Jonny Davies, JD Stunts
A mix of solo runs with Lwi’s signature 360 Entry started the day, 360 king 👑
The final session turned into a real show of skill from both Lwi and Jonny.
Bike Vs Drift car drifting, 360 entry into bike chase, bike Vs Drift Car donuts, lots of showmanship for the huge Scottish crowds.
The Scottish Motoring Festival is aimed at family fun and entertainment, a day spent handing out free promotional posters and stickers, meeting families, talking about the BMW E36 LSX and promoting our partners who support us.
We always look forward to travelling that little but further to put on a show and Scotland always ticks the boxes, great vibes, great feedback and always a great reception from the Scots 🏴🏴
Lwi Edwards Bilstein BMW E36
From Sweden to Scotland, in-between competitive drift events, Lwi and the Team make their mark at the shows, introducing the art of drifting into a new fan base at shows. Great to bring new brands to the market or promote established brands to a new client base.
Get in touch with the team if you have any ideas or offers of support!
The reputation of Lwi Edwards and his unique skills of car control in drifting opened up a golden opportunity to compete in the world recognised Gatebil Summer Festival in Mantorp Park, Sweden.
Representing Wales with a small team of UK Pro Drift drivers, Axel Hilderbrand, Gwion Saville and Hayden Cruikshank, we jumped at the chance to make an impression again on the International stage.
A 4 day festival at Mantorp Park with some of the best Scandinavian and International drivers to compete against along with a huge party atmosphere generated great publicity for our main sponsors Bilstein and Allitalia
The main competition at the events for invited drivers was the Breisladden or Powerslide where any driver can enter.
150 drivers including Lwi entered the competition which consisted of one run, one chance to make it to top 20 for the main evening competition
Lwi pulled off the manoeuvre than no other driver had ever achieved in the history of the event, a 360 entry drift into the complex! This put him in 8th place overall out of the field of drivers.
Main competition for the Top 20 on Saturday evening in front of huge crowds and Lwi stepped up to 2 x 360 drift entries on the first run .. but it was not enough to win
Needless to say, Lwi gained the title of the crowd favourite and crowned the 360 king of Gatebil!
Lwi Edwards : Team UK : 2025 FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup, Riga, Latvia
Lwi Edwards has been chosen to represent Team UK in October
After a successful year in 2024, marked by numerous impressive performances and a dedication to developing advanced drifting techniques, Lwi Edwards has secured a place at the prestigious FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup, a highly sought-after competition that brings together the world’s top drivers. This exciting event will take place at the legendary Bikernieki Circuit in Riga, Latvia, known for its challenging turns and captivating atmosphere, and Lwi will proudly represent Team UK. His participation is not just a personal achievement but also a testament to the hard work and support from his team, making this an unforgettable moment in his motorsport career.
The event will see Pro Drift Racers from around the World competing for the prestigious Drifting Cup, showcasing their exceptional skills and dedication in a thrilling display of motorsport excellence. The relentless dedication and unwavering commitment from Lwi, along with the passionate efforts of the small Wrexham-based team, has once again enabled us to collaborate closely with Motorsport UK. This partnership has been instrumental in securing our entry into this highly esteemed FIA event as Team UK, representing not just our team but also the spirit of British motorsport on an international stage.
We are proud and honoured to be able to compete at this high level, showcasing our skills on an esteemed platform that attracts talent from around the globe. Lwi is in top form, demonstrating remarkable consistency and precision on the track, while also displaying an unwavering determination to excel. Meanwhile, the car has had many upgrades and performance enhancements to ensure we can effectively challenge some of the best drivers in the World, each of whom brings their own unique strengths and strategies to the competition. This combination of Lwi’s talent and our advanced vehicle significantly boosts our confidence as we aim for success and seek to make our mark in the racing community.
We are thankful to all our partners who support us on this journey, as their collaboration and commitment have been instrumental in driving our shared vision forward. Their contributions not only enhance our initiatives but also foster a vibrant community of like-minded individuals and organizations. We encourage anyone who would like to get involved, whether through partnerships, ideas, or resources, to contact us directly on su*****@********ds.com.
The event takes place in Bikernieki Circuit, Riga 2nd – 5th October 2025
The first 2 rounds of the MSUK Drift Pro Championship headed for the first time ever to Anglesey in North Wales. Our home track, Trac Mon in Ty Croes, an amazing technical circuit set on the coast of the Island.
Fresh from 6 months of engine rebuild and upgraded safely equipment to FIA spec, after a few hold ups with parts, the BMW E36 LSX was finished the evening before the event with no opportunity to test.
Round 1:
Saturday, with amazing spring sunshine, practice started on the technical layout that had never been drifted before. All the drivers quickly got to grips of the layout and speeds increased towards the end
Qualifying:
Getting to grips with the layout and Lwi put two solid runs in to top qualify with 95.33. Due to some drivers unable to start, Lwi was handed a bye run for the Top 16 battles, so straight into Top 8.
Top 8:
The top 8 battle was to be against Ian ‘Bizz’ Philips, who had been really fast all day. Lwi put on a clean lead for Bizz to chase but unfortunately Bizz fell off the track on the last fast corner due to driveshaft failure. Lwi took the win
Final 4
Final 4 was against a new young driver, Harry Love, a talented name to watch out for in the future, Lwi put on his clinical lead as always, the chase was nice and clean with Harry putting a nice lead. Lwi took the win to move to the final.
Final
The final was against the awesome driver and friend Dave Bastin in his Nissan, the battles are always close and fast and today was not different. Lwi put his perfect lead and Dave was close to his door, but Lwi had the edge. The chase was fast and smokey, Lwi pushed to gain close proximity and disaster.. on the very last bend the differential mount shattered and Lwi straightened. Dave took the deserved win!
Lwi finished the day in second position, a good position to be in the first round of 2024. The team regrouped, replaced the rear differential and prepared the car for round 2, the next day.
Round 2
Another amazing spring day, slightly cooler than the day before, but dry and sunny. The layout was changed slightly from the day before with the start line extended. All the drivers had improved from the day before in practice and it was going to be an even faster layout.
Qualifying:
Once again Lwi put a couple of clinical runs to top qualify with a 97.3 point run. This again allowed him a Bye run in Top 16 so it was though to the Top 8.
Top 8:
Top 8 battle was again against Ian Bizz Philips who was determined to take Lwi down this time but unfortunately on his lead he went far too hot into the final bend and ended up on the grass : Lwi took the win again.
Final 4:
Final 4 battle was to be with another young driver, Zak Parker, who is smooth and accurate in his style, another name to watch out for in the near future. Lwi’s experience shone through and although Zak put up a great fight, Lwi took the win.
Final:
The final battle was to be against Joel Conlan who had been getting faster as the day progressed. This was the first time Lwi had battled Joel but a mistake on his lead sealed the win for Lwi.
Lwi finished first at the end of Round 2 , another fantastic result for the start of the season and puts Lwi 20 points ahead in the championship already, a nice little buffer.
A 2nd and a 1st with two 1st in Qualifying, it was a good weekend, plus, it was a special weekend to win our home circuit in Wales. The first Welsh round won by a Welshman!
Next round is Cadwell Park on 6th May
Thank you to our partners friends and family who make this possible:
Haltech, Bilstein, Race Winning Brands, Allitalia Wrexham, TPW Engineering, Learn2Drift, Billys Speed Shop, Gizfab, and Family and friends
We will soon be starting the long trek from Wrexham to Ballykelly in Northern Ireland for the first round of the Irish Drift Championship.
Lwi’s competitive drifting career started in Ireland in 2019 competing in the Drift Games Nationals championship so it will be good to get back to the Emerald Isle and compete with some familiar names from the season.
Difference this year will be competing in the Pro class and although still the same trust E36 M3, now fitted with much more powerful LSXV8 engine and more than double the horsepower!
Thank you to all our partners who help make this happen, we are proud to be promoting the brands to a new market in Ireland.
Round 1 and 2 of the Drift Pro Championship was held at the incredible mountain section of the Cadwell Park circuit.
Round 1 wasn’t going to plan, a mixed bag of weather and some conflicting opinions on the judging saw Lwi qualify a lowly 7th place and finished the day getting knocked out in the top 8.
Day 2 and Round 2,
Things improved for everyone. People settled in and results became more consistent.
Lwi qualified a respectable 2nd place battled through the field to take the top spot with a close battle in the final against Martin Richards
The first win of the 2023 season and the first podium carrying the Bilstein name, our main sponsor for 2023.
We thank all our partners who help make this happen, check out our partners page and support those who support us.
Lwi Edwards : Pro Drifter : UK Drift Championship : Three sisters circuit : Round 1
The first round of this brand new championship was to be held at the awesome Three Sisters Circuit, a venue that Lwi always performs well and has a good results
The BMW E36 LSV8 was given a thorough overhaul after the winter season by Allitalia Ltd with fresh oils supplied by Driven Oils and Sunoco Fuels but the main setup remains the same as 2020 apart from a few suspension tweeks to improve rear grip. Then the short journey to one of our closest venues on the calender
Lwi Edwards : UK Drift Championship 2021
All set up at the Three Sisters Circuit ready for practice day and the weather was good. Friday was a full day of open practice before a day of rest on Saturday and the main Pro competition day on Sunday. The car ran faultlessly all day and apart from a collision with Fitzgerald when he span in front of Lwi, resulting in a damaged door, the car survived pretty well
Lwi Edwards : UK Drift Championship : Damage on practice
Sunday was Pro Race day and after a morning practice and small setting up of suspension, the car was refilled with Sunoco Fuel, fitted with some new Accelera Tyres fitted to the 1Form Alloy Wheels ready for qualifying time.
Lwi Edwards : UK Drift Championship : 2021 : Three Sisters : Qualifying Runs
Two qualifying runs and Lwi didnt disappoint, the first run was clean and a safe tidy run to give him 74 points, but Lwi turned up the screws on the second run, pushing out to the clipping points and running the line close to the edge, this gave him 85 points and third place qualifying place behind Luke Barker and Duane Mckeever. Pretty happy with the result!
So on to the battles
Lwi Edwards : UK Drift Championship 2021 : Top 32 Battle : Three Sisters
Top 32 Battle: Lwi Vs Marcus Clare
Lwi’s first battle was with Marcus Clare who unfortunately span on his lead run narrowly missing Lwi in the process. However it gave Lwi the chance to do his now trademark Lunar bend wave.
Lwi Edwards : UK Drift Championship 2021 : Round 1 : Top 16 Battle
Top 16 Battle : Lwi Vs Rob Black
This wasnt going to be an easy battle, Rob Black had come through from the Pro2 grid the day before and was on form, making his way to the Pro top 16. However, Lwi just put the perfect lead line as always and let the chase car make the mistakes, the extra grip we have dialled into the BMW starting to show around Lunar bend. Although Rob Black put a nice lead as well, the advantage was Lwi but a good battle for sure.
Lwi Edwards : UK Drift Championship 2021 Rnd 1 : Great 8 Battle
Great 8 Battle : Lwi vs Steve ‘Baggsy’ Biagione
Things were going to get hard now against the extremely experienced Baggsy who was also out to win the championship. Lwi putting on another perfect lead and gaining a little at the start, but Baggsy soon closed up the gap to finish the run. Lwi’s chase run was close and clean but he lost by a small margin. So close it split the judges in their decision after a good few minutes of deliberation . It would have been nice to go one more time but we were happy the judges decision and the result
Final Result:
A great start to the season, a solid finish and Lwi is currently sitting in 5th place overall in the Pro Class of the new UK Drift Championship.
Hard Charger Award
Surprise of the day was to be awarded the Hard Charger Award for the weekend !
Lwi Edwards : UK Drift Championship 2021 : Rnd 1 : Three Sisters : Hard Charger Award
Huge thanks to our Partners this year that help make this journey happen, Learn2Drift, Haltech, 1Form Wheels, Tirestreets UK, Accelera Tyres, Sunoco Fuels, Driven Oils, Beazy Media and our Family who contribute so much. It is going to be a busy year!
If you would like to get involved with our team or could offer support we would be glad to hear from you, drifting is a great platform to promote your company or brand even in these difficult times, drop us a line at su*****@********ds.com
You can check out the YouTube channel below for more InCar footage from the weekend
Lwi Edwards : Pro Driver : UK Drift Championship 2021
After a short and difficult 2020 season due to Covid, we are now looking forward to 2021 being closer to some normality if it is possible.
The good news is the dawning of a brand new championship to the UK, The UK Drift Championship to keep everyone entertained. Every round will be streamed live on social media and the circuits are challenging and fast.
Young Lwi has taken up the invitation to compete in the Pro class against some big names from the past and future .
This season is going to be busy making up for lost time last year, competing in both Pro Class of the British Drift Championship and the New UK Drift Championship.
The British Drift Championship season starts in May and Lwi will be looking to improve on his 6th place overall finish in the Pro Class in 2021.
The weapon of choice will be the BMW E36 LSV8 for most of this season while the new build is going through the motions, hopefully this should be out in an event before the end of the season ready for a full 2022 season.
Lwi Edwards : UK Pro Driver : UK Drift Championship : 3 Sisters Circuit
The season kicks off at Three Sisters Circuit this coming weekend 17/18th April with the UK Drift Championship first round, look out for the livestream and check back here for a full report very soon.
Round 3 of the British Drift Championship took place at Teeside Autodrome, an awesome venue for drifting which Lwi had experience of in 2019, but this year saw a completely new layout never tried before which turned out to be challenging for all the drivers but rewarding when the line was mastered.
With Covid restrictions in mind the event was being carefully organised with social distancing rules in place and limited spectators so extra precautions had to be taken into account in preparation such as face masks and anti bacterial sprays as well as the normal event equipment and spares supplied by main sponsor Allitalia Ltd
Lwi Edwards : BDC 2020 : Allitalia paddock
Friday was practice day for all classes, weather was dry and mild so Lwi spent some time familiarising himself with the new layout, getting to grips with the track conditions and playing with a few setting on the BMW. It was apparent that the layout was going to be fast and technical but initial practice is all about finding the line, speed comes later.
Lwi Edwards : BDC 2020 Rnd 3 Teeside
Saturday was the Pro 2 day and the heavens opened, torrential rain for majority of the day made it interesting for the drivers to say the least. It also gave Lwi to get a short practice in the wet conditions inbetween the Pro 2 competition.
Sunday and Pro day. The weather sorted itself out with the track drying quickly so a few hours of practice before Lwi had to get his game face on. He started to dial in the line with some speed needed to push put to the clips. Running the softer Tirestreets UK supplied Accelera 651 sport Extra on the 18 inch 1 form wheels to gain extra grip was a must plus dialling a bit more mechanical grip into the suspension in anticipation that the pro class was going to be on fire this weekend. So on to qualifying!
Qualifying: Run 1 : And things didn’t go to plan, Lwi started with a nice line but pushed a little to hard, always trying to get that perfect score but the grip level was a bit sketchy in places and he span… we could count on one hand the amount of times Lwi had span in his career but he span all the same giving him a big zero for his first run.
Qualifying : Run 2 : And for the first time ever this was to be a safe one, usually Lwi will push harder on the second run to improve score, but no chances could be taken so he decided to push 80% for safety. A nice clean run with a decent score of 85 just put him out of the top 8 qualifiers which go through to top 16, so he would have to battle from top 24
Top 24 Battle : The first battle was to be against Nathan Chivers in his 700 hp Nissan, Lwi put down the almost perfect lead to follow and managed to put a good chase to win the battle. So Lwi advanced to the top 16
Top 16 Battle: And this was going to get hard, Lwi now had Oliver Silcock in another very quick Nissan, equal 5th in the champonship and he had battled him earlier in the year so knew what a worthy opponent he was. Lwi put down a very clean lead line as usual and pushed hard on his chase. It as a close decision which we though should be one more time to decide but Ollie took the win. So Lwi was out of competition.
All in all a good weekend, the car ran faultless, and Lwi has only dropped a few points on the leaderboard to 6th place overall, still an amazing achievement for his first year in the top Pro class surrounded by some big names in drifting.
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We would like to thank all the sponsors who help us on this journey, Haltech, Tirestreets UK, Accelera Tyres, Learn2drift, Sunoco fuels, Driven oils, 1form Wheels
