Toyota Emirates Drifting Team maintains its lead at the top of the Drift UAE Championship

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, March 4th 2014: Toyota Emirates Drifting Team, led by Ahmed Al Ameri, clinched 3rd position at Round 3 of Drift UAE after an exciting sideways show which took place at the Emirates Motorplex Race Track, Um Al Quwain on the 1st of March. 

As a result of the points that Al Ameri has accumulated from the first 3 rounds, he currently sits in top position and is now the number one contender to regain the UAE Drift King title he last won during the 2011/12 season.

Al Ameri said: “Today’s result is great for the team’s overall standing in the championship. The opportunity to regain the prestigious title of UAE Drift King is now only two rounds away”.

He added: “The race this weekend was tougher than usual. We faced some technical issues during the race but the team was fully geared up and quickly identified and overcame them so we could complete the race,” commented Al Ameri.

Al Ameri: “Leading the championship this season is a result of the continued support of Al-Futtaim Motors, Toyota. With their support we plan to improve our performance in round 4 and hopefully move a little closer to the UAE Drift King title.”  

Toyota EDT is also supported by Maxxis Tires which provides Toyota EDT with Maxxis Z1 Drift professional tires, Extreme Performance and Emirates Motorsports Technologies for their technical support and supervision.

About Toyota Emirates Drifting Team: Led by Ahmed Al Ameri, the 2011/2012 UAE Drifting Champion, Toyota Emirates Drifting Team is the UAE’s most accomplished drifting team and the first to get the official support of a local auto distributor. Using the expertise of an international team of technicians from Australia, Norway and the UAE, the team modified a manual Toyota 86 to participate in all UAE and regional drifting championships. In order to comply with the highest international safety regulations, Toyota EDT installed a 16 point FIA certified roll cage, seats, seatbelts, fire extinguisher, battery, and advanced brake and suspension systems. The car’s 2JZ engine was upgraded with a full stroke kit to enhance its capacity from 3000cc to 3400cc. Toyota 86 was modified to reach 0-100 km/hr in less than four seconds, with a top speed of over 300 km/hr to ensure its presence is never missed. With style, performance and authenticity, the car is light, nimble, sleek and sporty and offers a pure driving experience on track.  One of the main missions of the Toyota Emirates Drifting Team is to spread awareness about safe driving among drift amateurs, young drivers and teenagers.