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.

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.