Derry driver Wilson secures double podium at Red Bull Drift Pursuit in Mondello Park

Rising Irish drift driver Dylan Wilson, from Derry capped off an impressive weekend by securing two podium wins at Mondello Park, when he came second and third behind Alex Butler, who completed a clean sweep victory at the Red Bull Drift Pursuit in County Kildare.

Butler first emerged as one of the standout performers of the Drift Masters Ireland weekend on Saturday, topping the podium at Red Bull Drift Pursuit following a dramatic afternoon of high-intensity drifting action. Wilson finished second, while Waterford’s Jakub Krzysczak claimed third place and Antrim’s Callum Coogan secured fourth.

Pictured (from left) are Dylan Wilson (Derry), Alex Butler (Dublin), Jakub Krzysczak (Waterford) and Callum Coogan (Antrim) in Mondello Park. (Photo: INPHO/Red Bull Content Pool/Bryan Keane)

placeholder image — Pictured (from left) are Dylan Wilson (Derry), Alex Butler (Dublin), Jakub Krzysczak (Waterford) and Callum Coogan (Antrim) in Mondello Park. (Photo: INPHO/Red Bull Content Pool/Bryan Keane)

All four drivers earned coveted wildcard entries into Red Bull Drift Masters qualifying and the opportunity to compete against some of the biggest names in global drifting.

Held as part of the Red Bull Drift Masters weekend, Drift Pursuit returned for its third year with 16 drivers going wheel-to-wheel in 1v1 drifting battles, where they were judged on time, penalties and clipping points. The competition aims to help identify and develop the country’s next generation of drifting talent, with this year marking the first time drivers could earn direct progression into Red Bull Drift Masters qualifying.

Also across the weekend, large crowds at Mondello Park were treated to showcase runs featuring Red Bull Ampol Racing’s 600+ horsepower Ford Mustang Supercar alongside the iconic Red Bull Drift Mini driven by reigning Drift Masters champion and Red Bull athlete, Conor Shanahan.

Widely regarded as the pinnacle of professional drifting, Drift Masters brings together the world’s top drivers to compete across Europe’s most challenging venues. The series features celebrated Irish talents including Conor Shanahan, Jack Shanahan and James Deane alongside leading international competitors including Piotr Więcek.

SATURDAY PODIUM:

Alex Butler (Dublin); Dylan Wilson (Derry); Jakub Krzysczak (Waterford) & Callum Coogan (Antrim).

SUNDAY PODIUM:

Alex Butler (Dublin); George Christofourou (Cyprus) & Dylan Wilson (Derry).