Round 1 of the Ulster Drift Championship got underway at Bishopscourt Airfield Circuit on Sunday 6^th April. With a big entry it was set to be a heated event with everyone out to win, and win in style. Fergal McGovern in his E46 M3 engine manta was the top qualifier and showed, even in practice, he is a force to be reckoned with this season. Sadly for him he retired with slight mechanical problems. The lesser powered Vauxhalls of Graham McCorkell and Damian McBrdie did exceedingly well with sixth overall for Graham and third overall for Damian.

Clive Hetherington in his Nissan 200sx was driving well all day and when he reached the final he met his match as after a sudden death run against Michael Hughes driving a similar car he had to settle for second position. Darryl Coen took 4^th overall with his fresh looking Nissan whilst Bushmills man John Kerr had to take fifth spot after spinning into the overrun whilst up against Darryl. Michael was ecstatic with his well earned victory and will be back to do battle once again for the top podium place.