KIWI DRIFT KINGS COMING TO WORLD TIME ATTACK CHALLENGE

Some of the best from New Zealand’s drifting scene are heading across the Tasman to show their skills in the upcoming Yokohama World Time Attack Challenge.

Shaun Potroz and Jaron Olivecrona will lead the Kiwi assault on the Garrett International Drifting Cup at Sydney Motorsport Park later this month.

Potroz has been labeled as a cult figure in the NZ drifting world having been a New Zealand Pro Sport champion.

His competitors know the “Potroz effect” all too well with the Taranaki product taking multiple regional victories.

Potroz will stun crowds in his freshly rebuilt S15, which has undergone extensive strengthening to handle the sheer power the 2JZ engine will produce with nearly 1000 horsepower expected.

The recently built 2JZ engine is controlled a Link ECU Fury, and a dry sump system.

The Yokohama World Time Attack Challenge will be a significant moment in Potroz’s career, being his first international competition.

Also on the charge from Aotearoa will be Jaron Olivecrona and his screaming twin-turbo V12 engine.

Olivecrona and his Olivecrona Drift Motorsport team is making a comeback to the Yokohama World Time Attack Challenge.

They will be one of the contenders chasing the Garrett International Drifting Cup with their Lexus RC-F beast.

As much of the RC-F’s build has been down by the Manawatu-based ODM team itself with Jaron’s father Kester Olivecrona leading the way.

The Lexus means so much to the team it is described as “a member of the family.”

The RC-F will be one of the more unique cars on show at Sydney Motorsport Park, being quite heavy at 1200kg.

The centrepiece of it all os the V12 twin-turbo engine, which is the creation of ongoing R and D between Hartley Engines and ODM.

It is a fully custom engine with a 3D-printed intake, billet throttle body, 3D-printed runners, and twin custom Aeroflow turbochargers, as only three factory parts remain. 

Operationally the Lexus is as Kiwi as they come with a Link G5 ECU, three Link PDMs and a NZ-built TTI 5-speed gearbox. With 7psi of boost, the car can get towards 1500BHP.

Olivecrona is determined to make an impact in the international spotlight and will be one to watch in Sydney come August 30-31.

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