Falken Dominates Race And Drift Competitions In Europe

Oct. 18, 2017

Falken’s race and drift teams have secured an outstanding collection of honors this season with the tyre manufacturer adding new champions to its roster this weekend.

These latest successes feature Falken’s hat-trick of triumphs in the Federal Tyres King of Europe  series.

At the season finale at the beginning of October, Red Bull Drift Brothers driver Joe Hountondji snapped up the overall series victory while his brother Elias took second place overall to become vice-champion.

The Falken-sponsored Drift Brothers had battled it out for the top places throughout the season, delivering superior speed, precision and spectacular skills when tackling the drift courses with over 600hp and Falken Azenis semi-slick tyres. Joe concluded the season on 863 points with Elias just 28 points behind on 835. Both were over 200 points ahead of their closest rival.

Joe then joined forces with legendary Dutch drifter Remmo Niezen from the Falken Drift Team to secure an overall win in the team rankings for the second year in succession.

Running alongside in the Queen of Europe series, Polish drifter Karolina Pilarczyk scooped second place in the final event, adding this to her three individual victories to claim the Queen of Europe title for the second consecutive year. 

To round out Falken’s successes this season, Team Falken BMW took a historic win in the VLN Endurance Championship at the notoriously challenging Nürburgring in Germany.

Throughout 2017, outstanding product quality, teamwork and consistent performance at the highest level have taken Falken’s team members to the top of their disciplines, with Falken showcasing its unparalleled combination of high technology and excitement.

“These successes are a fantastic confirmation for our athletes as well as our products, our brand and our company. And most of all, for the many, many members of Falken who have supported these projects with heart, soul and professionalism. The wins are also crowning achievements for our 'Masters of Excitement' campaign, which was launched in Europe this year," comments Stephan Cimbal, Head of Marketing at Falken Tyre Europe.

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