If you’ve been following along on our Facebook page, you’ll know that right now, 99 AWD (All Wheel Driver racers) from 22 countries and 163 RWD (Rear Wheel Driver racers) from 28 countries are gathered in The Netherlands for D1-10, the World Championship of RC Car Drifting. Yep, that’s drifting with RC cars.

All the contestants and cars gathered

For me, this is like glimpsing a whole new world. Hundreds of people with a shared passion for a sport I only recently learned about, all gathered in one place to crown the champions. So far, I’ve met not only folks who drove overnight from Norway, the Czech Republic, and Spain, but also people who flew in from as far away as South Africa, Japan, and New Zealand. I am in awe of their dedication to their craft — and their sport. Sadly, today is my last day at the event (it ends June 18) but I’m definitely planning to attend next year.

D1-10

The D1-10 World Championship of RC Drifting sees its 6th edition this year. Founders Michel and Claudia started this event as the European Open, but it soon got a lot bigger than the RC Drift World Championship that was organized in the UK at that time. With the power of the internet, the D1-10 championship grew quickly, and it’s now the yearly happening for RC Drift enthusiasts.

Over six days, all participants will compete in different classes and in a lead-and-chase battle

Team Wreck It Sideways

Shapie and RC expert Tijs Lochbaum, along with fellow teammates from Team Wreck It Sideways are participating as well. Since Tijs’ competition rounds aren’t happening until Thursday, his team is checking out other competition rounds and hanging out with the international drivers. Check the video below for their report on Day 1 of the D1-10 Worlds 2017:

Wreck 'M All – D1:10 Worlds Episode 1

We're back! In the first episode we asked some guys their first impression on the event. Enjoy! With: Rory Edwards, Davey Zoutenbier, Petter Gordon Nilsen, Hector Arias

Geplaatst door Team Wreck it Sideways op dinsdag 13 juni 2017

Join via livestream

D1-10 are also doing a live daily broadcast from the competition. You can watch along via YouTube and join the conversation in the comments.

I can’t be here for the full week, so keep an eye on the channels above to follow all the action during the D1-10 World Championship RC Drifting.