Royal Drift Series（RDS）- Tianjin Station Event Report
Background of the event: Top international drift IP landing in China
On July 4-5, 2026, the second stop of the Royal Drift Series (RDS) international drifting series, jointly created by China and Russia, will land on the Tianjin Wuqing V1 Automotive World International Circuit. As the professional drift league with the highest prize money standards and the deepest degree of internationalization in China, the total prize pool of this event reaches 1 million US dollars, bringing together more than 20 professional teams and over 50 professional drivers from China, Finland, Russia, Japan, South Korea, the United States, etc. With a team of foreign referees and professional data telemetry systems to ensure fair judgments, it marks the official entry of Chinese drift events into the world’s top competitive ranks.
1、Schedule and format: Innovative ‘wheel racing’ ignites ultimate showdown
July 4th (qualifying race): Drivers walk the line alone, and the referee scores the top 32 opponents based on drift angle, speed, and accuracy of the line. The top four drivers advance to the SUPER TOP-4 Special Championship and engage in group round robin matches.
July 5th (main match): Single elimination from TOP32 until the semifinals. In the final stage, the first “wheel race” round robin system was introduced – the top four drivers form teams in pairs, taking turns leading and following the team, and the accumulated points determine the final champion. This competition system greatly tests the stability, rhythm control, and psychological resilience of drivers throughout the race, and is referred to as the “marathon of the drifting world” by international media.
2、On site recording: Ultimate sensory impact
Visual: Tires rubbing against asphalt, thick white smoke cascading across the track like a waterfall, racing cars racing against the ground several meters away, engines roaring and shaking spectators’ chests.
Auditory: Tens of thousands of spectators shouted in unison, and the sound of “Jylh ää! Jylh ää!” echoed over the Wuqing V1 race track.
Experience: VIP visitors can enter the Paddock repair area to observe up close the fleet tuning of 1000 horsepower modified vehicles (with a single modification cost exceeding 5 million yuan); The open viewing area is only 3 meters away from the track, with smoke and scorching heat.
Audience and Culture: A National Car Carnival
The car carnival will be launched simultaneously with the event, covering exhibitions of modified cars, interactive car models, brand test drives, and extreme driving experience areas, attracting family audiences and young car fans to stay all day long.
On site social media topic # Tianjin Drift Game 2026 # has exceeded 5 million readers, and short videos related to Tiktok and Station B have been played more than 230 million times.
Several foreign car enthusiasts came from Japan and Germany, calling it the ‘purest drifting temple in Asia’.
3、Technical highlights: Chinese brands shine on the international stage
The TTSPORT professional drift braking system has become the only choice for over 80% of the participating drivers in the race. Its thermal stability and millisecond response have been proven to be the core guarantee for drivers to maintain control during continuous pursuit.
The Thunder God ZERO Air 15 “Little Light Dragon” gaming laptop serves as a zero kilometer fleet strategy analysis terminal, processing real-time tire temperature, engine operating conditions, and track grip data to provide Jylh ä Jarkko with 0.1 second tactical decision support, achieving “data-driven limits”.
Conclusion: China’s drift has reached the top of the world
The 2026 Tianjin Station is not only a victory of the race, but also a deep integration of Chinese racing culture with international standards. From track design and referee system to driver training and brand support, Tianjin Wuqing V1 Automotive World is declaring to the world through smoke filled battles that China is defining the limits of the next generation of drift
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