[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/drift-allstars-round-1-night-fight-birmingham-2012\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/drift-allstars-round-1-night-fight-birmingham-2012\/","headline":"Drift Allstars Round 1 – Night Fight Birmingham 2012","name":"Drift Allstars Round 1 – Night Fight Birmingham 2012","description":"May 21st 2012 and Birmingham saw the start of the Drift Allstars season with a line up of drivers from across Europe, including past and present champions.\u00a0 Now with the introduction of Live-Stream you can watch the event live on the Drift Allstars website so that you don’t miss anything:\u00a0 www.drift-allstars.com\/livestream, and also watch after the event for the re-run. Niall Gunn, founded the Drift Allstars 5 years ago commented on the start of the season: “The fifth season is […]","datePublished":"2012-05-23","dateModified":"2012-05-23","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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