History Made at Serres: Drift Kings Crowns Its 2026 Champions

The 2026 Drift Kings International Series season is officially in the books. Four days of drifting at Serres Racing Circuit in Greece delivered a historic finish: Erik Lobmayer became the youngest Pro champion in Drift Kings history, Adam Vass claimed the Pro2 crown at just 15, and Sandra Janusauskaite celebrated her fourth consecutive Queen title.

The final weekend brought together the Queen and Pro2 championship deciders, Saturday’s Pro Round 5 and Sunday’s Round 6 grand finale. With the Pro title still open heading into the final day, Serres delivered dramatic changes in the standings, strong local performances and a victory for American visitor Rome Charpentier.

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Four Days of Drifting and a Warm Greek Welcome

The weekend began on Thursday with registration and private training organised by Serres Racing Circuit. It was the opening chapter of four days of drifting, giving drivers the chance to get on track before the decisive competition ahead.

Great weather, a great circuit and the warm welcome Drift Kings always receives in Greece made Serres a fitting setting for the last weekend of 2026. Across the categories, established champions faced determined challengers, young drivers stepped forward and local heroes made their presence felt.

Drift Kings drivers, teams and drift cars in the Serres Racing Circuit pit lane — Four days of drifting began with registration and private training organised by Serres Racing Circuit.

Sandra Janusauskaite Celebrates Four Queen Titles in a Row

Sandra Janusauskaite once again set the benchmark in the Queen category, finishing the season with her fourth consecutive championship title. Four seasons at the top underline the Lithuanian driver’s consistency and her standing among Europe’s leading female drifters.

Four titles. Four years in a row.

Her latest crown is another major achievement, but the competition is already looking towards 2027. Eva Nox’s ambition to seriously challenge Sandra next season is clear. Eva and Alice Ene both endured frustrating setbacks during the Serres weekend, yet they still joined Sandra on the final race podium: Sandra first, Eva second and Alice third.

Both challengers will be looking to return stronger. Sandra finishes 2026 with another title to celebrate; for those chasing her, the work towards ending that winning streak begins now.

Adam Vass Wins a Fiercely Contested Pro2 Championship

Pro2 delivered an exciting fight throughout the season, with 15-year-old Adam Vass and Bulgaria’s Drago Roglinov at the centre of the championship battle. Their contest kept the pressure high all the way to the final weekend, where Vass emerged as the 2026 champion.

For the “Hungarian Drift Kid”, the title marks a major step in his drifting career. Winning against such determined opposition makes the achievement all the more significant.

Roglinov finishes as championship runner-up after a season in which he pushed Vass hard. The result is a tough one for the Bulgarian, but his performances have shown why he will be a driver to watch when he returns in 2027.

France’s Kevin Siegrist secured third place in the overall standings and will move up to Pro in 2027, taking on the next challenge after a successful Pro2 campaign.

The final race also gave the Greek fans plenty to celebrate. Behind race winner Vass, Konstantinos Bouzalakos claimed second place and Nikos Tountas finished third, putting two local heroes on the Pro2 podium at their home circuit.

Konstantinos Bouzalakos’s red BMW and spare wheels in the Serres paddock — Local heroes made their presence felt, with Konstantinos Bouzalakos and Nikos Tountas on the Pro2 race podium.

Saturday’s Round 5 Puts Porkoláb Back in the Title Fight

Saturday’s Pro Round 5 saw a strong comeback from Péter Porkoláb. The Hungarian took the win and put himself firmly back into championship contention alongside Erik Lobmayer and Gediminas Levickas, setting up an exciting final day.

Young Bulgarian driver Borislav Terziyski delivered an impressive performance of his own, defeating Rome Charpentier on his way to second place. It was a standout result against strong opposition on a weekend when every battle mattered.

Petyo Radichev completed the podium in third with his mighty Mercedes SL. His Saturday result would prove to be only the beginning of a memorable weekend for the Bulgarian.

With Porkoláb back in the hunt, the Pro championship remained open as attention turned to Sunday’s Round 6 grand finale.

A Mercedes SL and BMW in a tandem drift battle at Serres Racing Circuit — Close battles and spectacular tandem action defined the final weekend of 2026.

Sunday’s Top 16 Changes the Championship

The final day began with local legend Anastasios Harkas taking pole position. Returning with a fresh build, the Greek driver made an immediate statement and put himself in a strong position for the battles ahead.

The first major twist in the title fight arrived in the Top 16. A driving mistake sent Gediminas Levickas off track and ended his run, changing the championship picture at a decisive moment. Lobmayer moved ahead of Levickas in the standings, leaving Porkoláb as his remaining challenger for the crown.

The next turning point came in the Top 8. When Porkoláb was defeated, Lobmayer’s championship was secured.

Erik Lobmayer had made Drift Kings history: the youngest Pro champion the series has ever crowned, and the first driver to win both the Pro2 and Pro championships of the Drift Kings International Series.

His progression from Pro2 champion to Pro champion makes 2026 a landmark season in his career. Levickas finished second in the overall championship, while Porkoláb successfully defended third place, adding that achievement to his Round 5 victory.

Erik Lobmayer’s white Corvette in tandem action with a red BMW at Serres — Erik Lobmayer leaves Serres as the youngest Pro champion in Drift Kings history.

Rome Charpentier Wins the Grand Finale

The championship had been decided, but the final race still had plenty of drama to deliver.

In the semi-final between Balkan drifting legend Adri Petricevic and Rome Charpentier, heavy contact ended Petricevic’s race. Charpentier advanced to the final, where Petyo Radichev stood between the American and the Round 6 victory.

Travelling all the way from the USA, Rome CP completed his visit with a win over Radichev to claim the 2026 Pro grand finale. After finishing third on Saturday, Radichev went one step higher on Sunday, taking second place and leaving Serres with two Pro podium finishes.

Anastasios Harkas completed the Sunday podium in third. From pole position to a podium finish with his fresh build, the local favourite delivered an excellent comeback in front of the Greek fans.

Anastasios Harkas drifting his black BMW at Serres Racing Circuit — Pole position and third place in the Pro grand finale marked an excellent comeback for local favourite Anastasios Harkas.

See You in 2027

Serres brought the 2026 season to a close with three champions crowned and several performances that will be remembered well beyond the final weekend. Congratulations to Erik Lobmayer, Adam Vass and Sandra Janusauskaite, and to every race winner and podium finisher across the four days.

Thank you to Serres Racing Circuit for hosting us, and to the drivers, teams, officials, partners and fans who helped make this season possible. The warmth of our Greek hosts and the action on track made this a special place to finish the year.

The champions have earned their celebrations, and their challengers are already looking towards the next opportunity.

See you in 2027!