The fourth and decisive round of the Drift NEU Drift Championship is set to take place on 31 October–1 November at NEU Event Park. A total of 41 teams will compete, comprising 40 entries from the TRNC and Turkish pilot Ömer Mert Örs. Ahead of the event, pilots and representatives gathered at a press dinner held at Kebab House to discuss preparations and the state of the championship standings.
Attending the gathering were Near East Bank Deputy General Manager Mustafa Akpolat, NEU Event Park Director and championship runner-up Enver Haskasap, overall leader Celal Erülkü, third-placed Celal Bozbeyli, and guest pilot Ömer Mert Örs. Discussions centred on race readiness, the competitive landscape of the championship, and upgrades made to the venue.
Mustafa Akpolat underlined the importance of supporting motorsport and young athletes, describing events such as this as valuable platforms that bring competitors and spectators together. He extended best wishes to all participating teams.
Overall leader Celal Erülkü acknowledged the strength of his rivals and stressed that every pairing in the bracket carries weight. He said his aim is to deliver a consistent performance and retain his position at the top of the standings. Second-placed Enver Haskasap promised spectators a fiercely competitive event and stated his intention to claim a strong result in round four to tighten the title race. Third-placed Celal Bozbeyli similarly highlighted the importance of the points on offer and expressed his determination to stay in contention for the championship.
Turkish guest driver Ömer Mert Örs shared positive impressions of the changes made to the track layout and grandstand area, welcoming them from both a driver's and a spectator's perspective. He said he was thrilled at the prospect of going wheel-to-wheel with Cypriot pilots.
The programme on Saturday, 31 October, opens with practice sessions at 10:00, followed by qualifying runs from 15:30 to 17:00. On Sunday, Semi-Pro battles begin at 11:00, with the Pro category taking to the track at 15:30. A crowd demonstration run is scheduled for 14:30, and the event concludes with an awards ceremony at 18:00. Entry is free for children under 12; discounted tickets for other spectators are available at kskbilet.org.
