Mondello Park is currently preparing for one of the biggest events of its 40th anniversary season, with Round 1 of the inaugural 'Prodrift European series', the first pan-European drift series, scheduled for the weekend of 19 and 20 April.

Drifting is the art of driving sideways and is unique in Motorsport as the winner is judged on their style and performance, rather than speed being the deciding factor.

The 2008 Prodrift European Series brings its opening round to Mondello with a truly International field, including drivers from 11 nations and the first ever female drifter to compete in Ireland. The event takes place over two days with qualifying on Saturday and the main event on Sunday 20 April. Prodrift Ireland events attract huge numbers of highly enthusiastic spectators to Mondello, so the arrival of the European series will see an even bigger influx of drift fanatics than usual.

More than 40 drivers will attempt to qualify for the top 16 knock-out phase of the competition, which will decide the overall winner. Drivers will initially take to the track alone, under the watchful eyes of the judges, in the hope of being chosen to progress to the two car battles, which make up the final phase of the event. For the final knock out rounds, the winners will be decided on not only by the judges but also by the crowd, whose reaction will be considered when deciding who progresses.

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