Jakarta, February 17, 2024 – Today marks the debut of the Subaru BRZ as the Official Car of the Women Drift Challenge, part of the Indonesia Drift Series 2024. Presenting the PRO, PRO2, and Women Drift Challenge classes, the inaugural series of the Indonesia Drift Series 2024 took place at the Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2024, at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, with the participation of 58 athletes from Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and Malaysia. Kayes (@ewkharis), a Drifter competing in the Women Drift Challenge from Team Subaru Indonesia, successfully secured the 3rd position in the WDC AM (Amateur) class using a Subaru BRZ M/T. Alongside Kayes, the Subaru Indonesia team competing in the WDC AM class includes Vonzy (@vonnyfelicia), Alyssa Ananta (@alyssaanantaa), Della (@evosdellete), and Notnot (@n.lidiawaty)

Arie Christopher, Chief Executive Officer of Subaru Indonesia, stated, “Subaru Indonesia's support for the Indonesia Drift Series and Women Drift Challenge conveys the message of inclusion and women empowerment. Through vehicles like the Subaru BRZ, anyone can compete in Motorsport activities such as the Indonesia Drift Series 2024 championship, regardless of age or gender, reflecting the spirit of 'Anyone can Drift with Enjoyment and Peace of Mind.' An example is Kayes' podium achievement in the WDC AM class at today's inaugural series of the Indonesia Drift Series, using a 'Stock' vehicle, and the use of the Subaru BRZ by PRO Drifter, Ziko Harnadi, from Garasi Drift for the BRZIKO project.”

Akbar Rais, Founder of the Indonesia Drift Series, commented, “The inaugural series of the Indonesia Drift Series 2024, held in collaboration with IIMS 2024 on Saturday-Sunday, February 17-18, 2024, is a significant milestone. We are pleased to organize the PRO, PRO2, and Women Drift Challenge classes and witness the enthusiastic participation of 58 athletes not only from the country but also from Japan, represented by Sayaka Shimoda, Korea, represented by Kang Miji, and Malaysia, represented by Afifah and Sharina Richie. We invite Motorsport fans in general and Drifting enthusiasts in particular to attend IIMS 2024 to witness the IDS Drift championship and get closer to the Drift athletes during the 'Autograph Session'.”

Results from the 1st series of the Indonesia Drift Series & Women Drift Challenge 2024, February 17, 2024:

IDS PRO class champions:

Champion 1: Emmanuelle Amandio

Champion 2: Kimi Jahanarra

Champion 3: Naufal Rafif Busro

Champion 4: Sayaka Shimoda

IDS PRO2 class champions:

Champion 1: Adrian J P

Champion 2: Dean Syafend

Champion 3: Josh Yaptonaga

Champion 4: Naniel Putra Gemilang

WDC AM class champions:

Champion 1: Sabinna Rasya

Champion 2: Kezia

Champion 3: Kayes

Champion 4: Paula Andrea

WDC PRO AM class champions:

Champion 1: Sayaka Shimoda

Champion 2: Revy Vamella

Champion 3: Kang Miji

Champion 4: Ayuni Widya

Schedule for Indonesia Drift Series 2024

Media Contact:
Ismail Ashlan, General Manager Marketing & Public Relations, Subaru Indonesia

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Delya Pratiwi, Marketing Communications Analyst, Subaru Indonesia

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