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A City Transformed into a Drift Arena

The 2025 RoDrift Championship came to a spectacular close with its fifth and final stage in the heart of Ploiești, Romania. For two days, the city center transformed into a motorsport arena, with roaring engines, tire smoke, and the unmistakable energy of country’s top drifting series.

Garrett Rewards the 2025 Champions

Garrett Motion was proud to celebrate the success of this season’s champions, presenting a performance turbocharger to each winner across three classes:

• Roman Zelinskyi – 508 points – Pro
• Mazur Efim – 345 points – Semi-Pro
• Poteica Răzvan Flavian – 489 points – Street Open

Their consistency and skill over five demanding events earned each of them a top podium place — along with a Garrett turbo to boost them to even greater performances in 2026.

Cătălin Trifan Shows His Strength

Garrett’s sponsored driver, Cătălin Trifan from Team 3Fun Performance, also made his mark this season, finishing 6th overall in the PRO category. Behind the wheel of his G45 G-Series turbocharged BMW e46 N62B44, delivering over 1200 HP, Trifan showcased determination and fighting spirit throughout the championship. His runs combined precision and raw power, earning respect from fans and fellow competitors alike.

An Electric Atmosphere in the City Center

Unlike previous rounds in Bucharest drift events—where heavy rains and scorching heat challenged drivers —this time the conditions were perfect for the grand finale. With the streets of Ploiești filled with the smell of burning rubber, clouds of smoke, and engines echoing between buildings, the atmosphere was charged with excitement. Drift fever took hold, celebrating just how far RoDrift has come in raising the profile of motorsport in Romania.

Looking Ahead to 2026

As the 2025 season wraps up, Garrett is proud to have been part of the journey, powering champions, supporting rising talent, and sharing our passion for performance. The countdown to next season has already begun — so stay tuned to our newsletter and to RoDrift to see what’s coming next.