Cork's Conor Shanahan aiming to repeat 20-year drifting success at Mondello 

Conor is looking to become the youngest ever winner of the Drift Masters European Championships (DMEC) this year.
Cork's Conor Shanahan aiming to repeat 20-year drifting success at Mondello 

Europe’s next Drift champion, Cork drifter and Red Bull Athlete Conor Shanahan at Mondello Park. ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

CONOR Shanahan admits his dad John initially hated his sporting choice, even though he’s an expert himself in flooring a pedal and tearing into hairpins as a multiple Irish rally champion.

His mother Valerie was also the only Irishwoman to win a national Autoglass championship so they’re not the kind of parents to baulk at their kids spinning doughnuts in the back-yard in Mallow.

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