Taysilla: The countdown to BDC!!

Well with 8 days, 21 hours and 5 minutes left until the start of the 2011 BDC season (of course i'm not excited in the slightest.... ) all the drivers are busy getting the cars ready and there are even some well prepared drivers who have had some time to practice in their newly set up cars - although not many!

The season kicks off on Friday 22nd April at Donnington Park. BDC will be making full use of the launch pad area and if last year was anything to go by we'll be all set to watch some nice fast entries into the first corner!

For those not too familiar with competition drifting, not only do you have to build you car to be competitive with regards to power, suspension set up and tyres, you also need to build your car to very specific safety regulations. This includes a full 6 point roll cage, internal and external engine kill switches and extinguisher pull cables, as well as various other things such as FIA approved bucket seats, fire retardant clothing etc

Sid, who will be competing in the Pro league in his RB20 powered Nissan Laurel, has only a few things to complete before the first round as lucky for us, Sid's car is basically up to spec already (Gold star for our pre-planning skills!) therefore giving us time to make the Laurel look awesomely eye catching... more info later ;)

So, as we come up to the last week before Round 1 here's some pictures from last season to help the competitors who are struggling to get their cars ready, keep their enthusiasm when everything may seem to be going wrong...