It was a full house at this year’s UITM Automech Drift 2009. With a over sixty drifters participating, this was biggest edition to date. Stay tuned for the photo coverage of this event
Posted: January 7th, 2009, 2:00 pm
I have to admit, this is only the second time I’ve been to the Dato Sagor track in Kampung Gajah but during both occasions I always had and always will, have the impression that the inhabitants of this serene kampung were nothing short of being the most hospitable and friendliest bunch of people I have ever met. Locals were ever so helpful whenever we were at the track; offering to buy us meals or drinks , helping us carry our tyres during changes even after we insist them not doing so. In fact, when Cheaka had some issues with her wheel spacer , one of the workshops nearby allowed us full excess to his tools and bolts without even batting an eye lid.
It is so unfortunate that the incident had happened, some people got hurt, some will get into trouble and the whole community has gotten a bad rep. I seriously do not know what the future will hold for the Sagor track as far as events are concerned but all I implore everyone , especially those who weren’t there during the incident, to not make things worse by your speculations and accusasions..Enough said
Here are some photo taken of Pasir Salak Resort where we (Wanbra , Dzal , Cheaka and I) stayed for 3 days and 2 nights.A kampung style chalet , located in a middle of a village , across the river from the track ..
Wanbra ” eh..kita check in guna nama I ke?”
Cheaka by the pool over looking the river..
Authentic looking kampung style chalet…the only problem is every chalet looks the same..needless to say if it weren’t for the numbers we wouldn’t have been able to find our way back..
WRC Revolution Challenge results:
1st : Dzal
2nd: Cheaka
3rd: Skagee
4th: Wanbra
Photos of the actual event will be posted later 🙂
Bridgestone’s Tan Tat Wei takes the crown for round 2 , with Falken’s Zulfika taking second once again. Johan Norman of Goodyear despite of a failing engine takes third. 
Fourth goes to Johari Mat Salleh, fifth to Federal’s Mervyn Mohd.While sixth goes to Wan Boss and seventh and eight goes to Derrick and Burn respectively. More update later..
Skagee
Today was the official practice for round 2 ,the final round, for the Malaysian Drift Challenge 2008 .Held at the Morac Speedway track, the session started at 2 pm which had 35 expert and novice drifters getting some serious practice seat time for tomorrow’s main event.It is expected that more drifters will be joining the event tomorrow ,making the total of 30 expert and 20 novice drifters
Since Cheaka’s services won’t be needed for this time around, she will be participating for this round in the expert catagory. I’m sure everyone will be assured that my judging towards her runs would not be bias :). Speaking of judging, I have decided that this would most probably be the last time I would be judging for this series as I plan to compete in it next year. I have full confidence in Loyai and crew to be able to fill in once I leave.
For this round competitors and spectators alike will be treated to a new addition to the MC’ing with the inclusion of Nadia who is currently learning the ropes for our very own ‘Mat Cakap’ Wanbra.
It begun to rain 15 minutes before the session ended at 6.30pm. Needless to say , a majority of the drifters took the opportunity to practice under the wet condition which will prove to be useful if it rains tomorrow during the competition.
Tomorrow another offical practice will take place at 8.30 am ,followed by the qualifying and tsuiso battle. Hope to see you there..
Skagee