2025 FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup opens for competitor applications
The FIA has announced that competitor applications for the 2025 FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup will open on 16 June and close on 1 September, as the world’s premier drifting competition prepares for a re-launch this October with a return to Riga, Latvia
Drivers wishing to compete must hold an international circuit licence (ITD1, ITC-D, or above) and enter cars that comply with FIA DC1 technical regulations.
The 2025 FIA IDC will feature a refreshed sporting format designed to enhance international diversity and competition.
While entries are open to all eligible competitors, a priority nomination phase will give FIA Member Clubs the opportunity to select one driver, supporting broader global representation and diversity among entrants. Nominations can be submitted by National Sporting Authorities until 15 June at [email protected].
In addition to the Drivers’ title, a Nations Cup title will also be awarded, provided at least five different countries are represented, with a minimum of two cars per country. A maximum of 45 competitors will be accepted. The entry form will be available here.
The sporting regulations are published on both the FIA and the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup websites.
The 2025 FIA IDC is being organised in partnership between the FIA and the Latvian Automobile Federation and is set to be held from 3-5 October at Biķernieki, the country’s only permanent racing circuit, which previously hosted FIA IDC as well as the Latvian round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship.
FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup Returns to Riga for 2025 Season
The 2025 edition of the FIA IDC will be organised in partnership with the Latvian Automobile Federation (LAF), the FIA’s Member Club in Latvia.
LAF played a crucial role in securing the return of the competition, demonstrating strong enthusiasm and commitment to hosting the event in association with Drift Latvia.
This year’s FIA IDC will introduce a unique sporting format aimed at strengthening and diversifying international representation and competition.
Commenting on the return of the event, FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, said: “The return of the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup underscores the continued global expansion of motor sport and the strength of our sporting community.”
“Drifting is growing in both momentum and popularity, and its expansion into regions with emerging motor sport scenes is a testament to the FIA’s dedication to doubling global participation,” he said.
FIA drifting commission chair person, Koichi Murata, said: “Drifting is one of the most accessible and fastest-growing forms of motor sport today, so the return of the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup is fantastic news for the entire community.”
“The success of drifting at the FIA Motorsport Games has demonstrated a strong appetite for international FIA-sanctioned drifting competitions.
“I am hopeful that we will see multiple National Sporting Authorities supporting their competitors, leading to an entry which is both strong and geographically diverse,” Murata stated.
This marks the first time since 2021 that the event will bring together top-tier drifting talent from around the world in a standalone competition awarding an FIA title.
The last edition was also held in the Latvian capital, making Riga a familiar and fitting host for this prestigious event.
The entries will be open for all competitors willing to participate; however, a primary entry phase will grant priority to FIA Member Clubs to enter one selected competitor.
This approach ensures a diverse and competitive line-up of drivers, with multiple countries represented.
The return of the FIA IDC marks the second significant drifting-related announcement of 2025, following the FIA World Motor Sport Council’s approval of new DC2 and DC3 specifications for drifting cars, creating a clear pathway from grassroots to elite-level competitions.
