The fourth and final round to this year’s Castrol Edge presents Emirates Drift Championship Fuelled by Monster Energy will see the 2024 champion crowned in Abu Dhabi on Saturday 3rd February

Over 35 drivers will battle it out wheel-to-wheel in a thrilling drifting showdown at Yas Marina Circuit with free entry for fans

Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, 2 February 2024: The final round of this year’s Castrol Edge presents Emirates Drift Championship Fuelled by Monster Energy (Emirates Drift Championship) makes its way to Yas Marina Circuit this weekend with a title matchup on the cards to crown the new champion on Saturday 3rd February.

The locally beloved championship will see a thrilling fourth and final round wow fans in Abu Dhabi, with free entry available for motorsport enthusiasts to enjoy the high-speed action in an unmissable racing spectacle on Yas Island.

The Emirates Drift Championship’s festival-like atmosphere brings together motorsport fans from all over the region. The eclectic venue at Yas Marina Circuit combines the exhilarating sport of drifting with live music, delicious food, and all-round entertainment.

Fans looking for an up-close look inside the garages at this year’s Emirates Drift Championship with exclusive experiences featuring unique vantage points and paddock access available from just 170 AED.

Following on from the nail-biting third round, the Street-Class title is up for grabs as Fahad Abdul Latheef leads the standings ahead of the final round with Rawad Saifan following in second. Latheef will be aiming to close the season out in style on Saturday and clinch the 2024 championship in Abu Dhabi.

In the Pro-Class, Nasser Al Harbali is set to cap off an impressive 2024 season on Saturday, while Samer Jihad El Sabeh and Dany Neville are looking to maintain their podium positions to close out the championship.

Fans can find more information on this year’s Castrol Edge presents Emirates Drift Championship Fuelled by Monster Energy ahead of the final round at Yas Marina Circuit, with free registration for tickets to witness the thrilling season finale at: https://www.yasmarinacircuit.com/en/motorsports/emirates-drift-championship-spectators

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ABOUT YAS MARINA CIRCUIT

Yas Marina Circuit is the United Arab Emirates’ most exciting sporting and entertainment multi-purpose venue. Located on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the circuit is home to the annual FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX and much more. In addition to the extensive year-round program of professional and grassroots motorsport events and experiences including Drag and Yas Track Nights, the circuit has emerged as a thriving hub for entertainment and community events in the UAE.

Yas Marina Circuit is also a champion of sustainability in motorsports, receiving the Three-Star Environmental Certification from the FIA, the governing body’s highest recognition of sustainability. The award is an acknowledgement of the circuit’s long-standing commitment to environmental management with the objective of standing with Formula One in becoming Net-Zero Carbon by 2030.

As the region’s most technologically advanced facility, the circuit is also a leading MICE venue, regularly hosting a diverse range of corporate meetings, conferences, and events. Whether you want to experience the thrill of karting at our Kartzone, driving an Aston Martin GT4 at over 200km/hour on an F1 circuit, work towards your racing license at the Yas Racing School, get fit at TrainYas, participate in one of our many sporting events, or simply catch up with friends at Yas Central, Yas Marina Circuit truly is The Meeting Place of Champions.