2023 Borneo Star Drift Battle

2023 Borneo Star Drift Battle

The Borneo Star Drift Battle recently, held on 03 Mar to 04 Mar 2023, concluded its Professional (Pro-AM) Category with Sherwin Chew driving a Toyota Trueno AE86 emerging as the Champion. His impeccable drifting skills and precision driving left the judges and the spectators in awe.

Borneo Star Drift Battle held at La Promenade Mall
Toyota Trueno AE86 by Sherwin Chew

Stanley Wong, driving a Daihatsu Charmant, secured the 1st runner-up position with his smooth and controlled driving, followed by Benny Chin, driving a BMW E46, who bagged the 2nd runner-up title with his powerful car control. Zen driving a BMW E30 also performed impressively and secured the 3rd runner-up position in the category.

Borneo Star Drift Battle held at La Promenade Mall
Stanley Wong driving Daihatsu Charmant

The Novice Category also saw some impressive performances, with Ling Tung Hui, the eldest drifter in the event, driving a Nissan 200SX, being declared the winner. His experience and skill were evident in his controlled drifts and smooth transitions.

Borneo Star Drift Battle held at La Promenade Mall
Ling Tung Hui a.k.a Uncle Ling with his Nissan 200SX

Yu Zhe driving a Nissan Cefiro secured the 1st runner-up position, while Zen driving a BMW E30 took the 2nd runner-up title in this category as well. Willie Ong driving a Nissan 180SX put up an excellent show and was declared the 3rd runner-up in the category.

Borneo Star Drift Battle held at La Promenade Mall
The driver was able to get out safely

However, the event was not without its mishaps. Johnny Yong, driving a Nissan Cefiro, suffered a crash while leading and chasing with Zen. Despite the incident, the event continued successfully, and the organizers made sure that all necessary precautions were taken to ensure the safety of the drivers and the spectators.

Borneo Star Drift Battle 2023 Day 1 Session

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