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After kicking off for round one in Middlesbrough and leaving it’s rubber across various famous motorsports tracks, […]","datePublished":"2012-10-09","dateModified":"2012-10-09","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Navigating their way through the action packed track, drivers put on a show of integrity and determination.None more deservedly so than Team Japspeed driver Paul \u201cSmokey\u201d Smith who was crowned Super Professional champion of 2012.After kicking off for round one in Middlesbrough and leaving it’s rubber across various famous motorsports tracks, the British Drift Championship unabashedly invited the last remaining drift teams to rock up and take pride of place in Knockhill, Scotland for the final, round 6 – Judgement Day.‘Judgement Day’ literally became a day of ultimate judgement regarding drift skill and fortitude and Knockhill didn\u2019t disappoint with the thrill drives and its unforgiving track. Adrenaline was rife from both drivers and the crowds!Knockhill\u2019s reputation for holding prestige motorsport events proved a fantastic choice and location to gather and share in the excitement.Grabbing the Professional class champion spot, with his trusty Nissan Skyline R33, was Team Dorihero driver, Christian Lewis, whilst claiming the Semi Professional class crown and taking the top spot at the final round, was Team Rampstyle driver Owen Taylor.The Japspeed team were double winners with Paul Smith\u00a0not only taking first place in the Super professional class, but the winning continued with a triumphant victory for the team as Constructor champions.Such a brilliant end and topping-off for an amazing year for British Drift!Results:Semi professional champion: Owen TaylorProfessional champion: Christian LewisSuper Professional champion: Paul \u2018Smokey\u2019 Smith."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/\/cars\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"British Drift Championship 2012 – Round 6 – Judgement Day","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/cars\/british-drift-championship-2012-round-6-judgement-day\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]