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Lwi Edwards to represent Team UK at 2025 FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup in Riga, Latvia

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 support@lwiedwards.com.

The event takes place in Bikernieki Circuit, Riga 2nd – 5th October 2025

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The 2024 Drift Pro Championship starts on the Podium

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