Mohammed Kukhen wins 2nd round of Drift Championship, heads points table

AMMAN — Mohammed Kukhen on Friday was crowned champion of the second round of the Jordan Drift Championship “Kumho Drift” held at the SOFEX Racetrack with the participation of 49 drivers from Palestine, Syria and Jordan.

Kukhen collected 539 points in his BMW A46, followed by his brother Omar Kukhen (531 points) in his BMW A36 and Othman Tekriti (525 points) in his BMW A36.

Kukhen who won the first round said that it was a very tough challenge.

“It was a big challenge and very tough competition especially that we had a huge number of drivers, and for the first time from Syria and Palestine, but I managed to keep the pressure on and win the round,” he said.

“My brother was the one to beat which was not easy at all, but I managed to win by a mere eight points. I am excited because I’m heading the standings now, but there will be more challenges in the next rounds,” he added.

Jordan Motorsport CEO Othman Naseef told The Jordan Times that the second round had more heat.

“We are happy to have a high calibre of drivers who are taking things seriously and doing all they can to win and we are excited that drivers from Palestine and Syria joined the round,” he said.

“Our next event, the second round of the Rally Championship, will be held on April 24 and I am sure it will be very challenging too,” he added.

Drifting consists of three rounds with the last round hosting best 13 drifters. Drivers will have to own special drift driving licence and they will be judged by a committee of experienced drivers.

Drifting is a kind of driving technique that goes back to the 70s in Japan and used by drivers through oversteering and causing a loss of traction whether in the rear wheels or all tyres while controlling a certain entry to exit of a corner.