Drift Storm at NEU Event Park: Celal Erülkü Takes First Place in Pro

The fourth leg of the Drift NEU Drift Championship was held at NEU Event Park on October 31 and November 1, with 40 cars taking part. Watched by a large crowd, the event saw drivers compete to reach the podium in the Pro, Semi-Pro, Women and Youth categories.

Practice sessions and qualifying runs took place on Saturday. On Sunday, head-to-head pairings were held in the Semi-Pro and Pro categories. Engine roars and tire smoke dominated the track.

Celal Erülkü won first place in the Pro category. Akay Akbil took second and Enver Haskasap third. In the Semi-Pro category, Rüzgar Okman finished first, Cem Djemal second and Juan Black third.

In the Women's category, Cemre Günsel Haskasap came first and Melina Avcı second. Huri Bağrıaçık took third place on the podium. In the Youth category, Hüseyin Karaoğlan finished first, Salih Çelebi second and Türkay Özsoylular third.

The venue also featured a karting track, promotional and sales stands, and live music performances. A live saxophone performance accompanying DJ Ece Kanmaz's music added to the event's atmosphere. At the awards ceremony, the drivers who placed received their trophies.