Waikato-based Mad Mike has grown to international stardom in the world of Drifting. Mike represents some of the worlds most known brands and this years celebrates 11 years with Red Bull and factory backing by Mazda and Lamborghini. Mike has won the both the Formula Drift Japan Championship and Formula Drift Asia Pacific Championship; is a three-time New Zealand Drift Nationals Champion; A World Powerslide Champion and a three-times Revelation of Goodwood Festival of Speed to name a few. He has also achieved the International Ambassador Award for Motorsport and an Outstanding Achievement Award through Motorsport NZ. Also a finalist in Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year in recognition for his service in Motorsport, work with youth and Charity organisations across New Zealand. sport and an Outstanding Achievement Award through Motorsport New Zealand.
Mad Mike Whiddett - 2017 MAZDA MX-5 3rotor RADBUL
Waikato-based Mad Mike has grown to international stardom in the world of Drifting. Mike represents some of the worlds most known brands and this years celebrates 11 years with Red Bull and factory backing by Mazda and Lamborghini. Mike has won the both the Formula Drift Japan Championship and Formula Drift Asia Pacific Championship; is a three-time New Zealand Drift Nationals Champion; A World Powerslide Champion and a three-times Revelation of Goodwood Festival of Speed to name a few. He has also achieved the International Ambassador Award for Motorsport and an Outstanding Achievement Award through Motorsport NZ. Also a finalist in Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year in recognition for his service in Motorsport, work with youth and Charity organisations across New Zealand. sport and an Outstanding Achievement Award through Motorsport New Zealand.
2017 MAZDA MX-5 3rotor RADBUL :
MAZDA/PPRE 20B Triple-rotor Race Prepped, 397hp at the wheels, Peripheral Port, Modified Mazda OE rotor housings & plates, Modified Mazda OE rotors, Mazda OE 3mm apex seals, NGK spark plugs, 3-piece eccentric shaft, custom exhaust manifold, 55mm Throttle bodies, rear-mounted PWR radiator, PWR inline water-cooled oil cooler, Mazdaspeed dry sump, Mechman alternator, Haltech Elite 2500 engine management system, WB2 Wideband Controller, CAN Hub modules, Racepak SmartWire solid state power module, Aeroflow fuel system, custom 3.5-inch Stainless exhaust system. Aeroflow lines and fittings, K&N Filters, Turbosmart regulator FPR3000. The driveline is Holinger Engineering 6-speed sequential transmission & flat shift shifter, Direct Clutch sintered iron twin-plate clutch & fly wheel, Winters Performance Quick Change rear end by ASD, Custom diff cradle, The Driveshaft Shop axles, The Drivehsaft Shop – Carbon Driveshaft. The suspension and chassis are Competition 3-way adjustable coilovers with remote reservoirs, Megan Racing adjustable arms & links, custom MM Motorsport steering lock kit, 6 point roll cage, seam-welded. Wilwood Performance brakes forged billet Dynapro 6-piston callipers & Ultralite rotors (front), Dynapro 4-piston callipers (2 pairs), Ultralite rotors, Wilwood brake bias adjuster, ASD hydraulic handbrake. Rotiform LHR / MM Custom 3 piece wheels 17x 10″ front 17×12″ rear, TOYO Tires T1R Tyres 215/40ZR17 (front), TOYO Tires R1R 255/40ZR17 (rear). Mazda ND Front & Rear, Modified FD3S RX-7 Rocket Bunny aero, Goodwin Racing carbon fibre doors, Goodwin Racing carbon fibre hard top, Hybrid Lab FRP front & rear fenders, modified Mazda OE bonnet, Rocket Bunny rear mount wing & blade.