Celal Erülkü became the 2025 North Cyprus drift champion

The final of the Kuzey Kıbrıs Drift Championship took place at the NEU Event Park and attracted thousands of spectators. In an impressive battle for the season title, driver Celal Erülkü defeated his rival Fahim Reza, winning both the final race and the entire 2025 season in the Pro category.
The competition, organized by the Drift NEU Racing Team, concluded the fifth and decisive stage of the season. In the semifinals, Erülkü beat his brother Oktay Erülkü, and in the final — Fahim Reza, securing a one-point lead in the overall standings.
Top three in the Pro category:
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Celal Erülkü
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Fahim Reza
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Oktay Erülkü
According to the organizers, the event became one of the brightest highlights of the year for motorsport fans. Thousands watched as the track filled with smoke and roaring engines. The Drift NEU team noted that interest in drifting in North Cyprus is rapidly growing, and an even more exciting season awaits in 2026.
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