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Red Bull World Drift James Deane ( Saturday )

James was flying today an managed a awesome first qualifying run with a score or 85 and 90 mph. His second run was not as good but his entry was 96 mph with a score of 76. He Qualified 16 in the world at only 17 years old. Here is a video of his second […]

Red Bull World Drift Long Beach CA ( Friday )

Today we suffered a bit form some technical problems caused by the heat. It was over 25 Deg C in the shade and the car was feeling it. The power steering fluid was boiling and causing a loss’s of power assisted steering. This was a worry with the wall so close at all times. So […]

Red Bull World Drift Championship

We we arrived on Wednesday night. Straight to the track for a quick look and while its big and fast the main part in front of judges is very narrow. Due to a customs delay and having to drive to the other side of LA to buy some E85 we did not get the car […]

Mike Deane Wins D-Rift Battle Round 5 & Championship

Today Mike Deane, James Deane’s Older bother and mentor won round 5 of the Drift Battle at Watergrass hill in cork. This win also gave him the championship. Mike’s SR Powered S13 had an all TDP built BIO Fuel engine and Turbo controlled by an OMEX 710 ecu supplied and Mapped on the DynaPack here […]

James Deane Driver Profile

James Deane born 14/10/1991 in Cork Ireland. James comes from a strong Motorsport background with both is farther and uncle being rallying legends in Ireland in the 80’s. His brother Mike was one of the first ever people to win a drifting competition in Ireland back in 2003 when James was only 12 years old. […]

TDP & James Deane to compete at the Red Bull would drift championships in Los Angles.

We are delighted to announce that the TDP sponsored driver James Deane has been invited to compete against the world best drifters driver in the world. Red Bull World Drift Championship Not all the drivers have been determined yet, but the places for the first ever Red Bull Drifting World Championship have been announced. The […]

TDP Driver James Deane Crowned Prodrift European Champion

Yesterday 21st September 2008 at Lydden Hill racing circuit in the UK. James Deane at the tender age of 16 years old. Drove his S14.5 with new engine and transmission configuration for the first time. After only 5 laps of practice it was clear that he was not phased by the completely different car setup. […]

JapFeast @ Mondello 08

On Sunday 7th September 2008 the www.TDP.ie Skyline GTR R32 driven by Robbie Thornton was the only car to have a Podium Finish in both Time Attack and Drag Sprint. In the drag sprint Robbie was able to get the R32 off the line cleanly enough to see off even the stiffest competition. Beating the […]

TDP Evo VI 3rd in 1st Ever Saloon Race.

Yesterday 24th Sept 2008 Robbie entered the TDP Evo VI into its first ever saloon race. Both the car and Robbie were new to full blown racing. In qualifying the new Hankook T71 and T91 tyres gave awesome grip and Robbie manged a 1:01.380 m:s.h. This gave him 2nd place on the grid. Before the […]