News Release 8: 2023 China Drift Championship Chengdu Station Concludes Brilliantly

From September 22nd to 24th, the highly anticipated 2023 China Drift Championship (hereinafter referred to as "CDC") Chengdu station was grandly held at the brand-new Tianfu International Circuit. After three days of fierce competition, the champions, runners-up, and third-place winners for each category were finally decided. Sponsor brands such as Dikalu (DCL) Vehicle Body Wraps and Guansu Sports also left equally splendid impressions.

CDC Chengdu Station: World-Class Professional Track, Gathering Global Elites

It is reported that the venue for this CDC station—Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit—is a brand-new FIA Grade 2 circuit, the only international Grade 2 circuit in Chengdu (currently one of six nationwide). The circuit was developed and constructed by Chengdu Mintai Motorsport Sports Development Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Mintai Technology Group Co., Ltd. It was planned and designed according to FIA Grade 1 circuit standards and is a designated track for international events such as the FIA F4 Chinese Championship, China Drift Championship, China Super Sports Car Championship, and China Touring Car Championship.

Regarding the drivers, this CDC station featured the most extensive lineup for a national-level drift race round since 2019. The roster was truly stellar, including many formidable competitors such as China's first-generation drift drivers, world record holders in drifting, and internationally experienced returnees. There were also numerous young talents and rising stars in drifting. Experts, enthusiasts, and professional teams from all over gathered in Chengdu, presenting thrilling drift showdowns for fans and on-site spectators, further boosting the momentum of motorsports in the Sichuan-Chongqing region.

Thrilling Competition Captivates Widespread Attention, Global Sponsor Brands Steal the Show

According to the event organizing committee staff, the CDC Chengdu station consisted of multiple segments including qualifying, the main race, and cup competitions, all conducted according to international event standards and rules.

The battle commenced with qualifying on Friday. Saturday saw the knockout rounds featuring head-to-head two-car matches. After layer upon layer of competition, the ultimate winners in each category were determined on Sunday. In individual achievements, Zhang Shengjun from Team ZM clinched the two most significant titles in the Super Cup and the Champion Cup, becoming the biggest winner; Qian Hongshen from OPS Drift Team secured two runner-up positions in the China Group and the Super Cup; while Pei Fan and Chen Wenqian from Shanghai APEX Sailun Tyre Drift Team each won a third-place finish in two events respectively. In team achievements, Shanghai APEX Sailun Tyre Drift Team won the single-station team championship, Shanghai City Drift Team secured the City Cup, and Zhejiang Province Drift Team took second place in the City Cup.

It is worth mentioning that several outstanding sponsor brands became an integral part of the exciting events at the CDC Chengdu station. Among them, DCL Vehicle Body Wraps, serving as the designated vehicle livery provider and a major sponsor for this event, completed the body wrap designs for the vast majority of the racing cars. Their highly expressive and creative patterns turned each race car into a uniquely beautiful sight on the track.