Mad Mike Whiddett is relaxing at Hampton Downs, New Zealand on March 20, 2023
Mad Mike Whiddett poses for a portrait at Millbrook Proving Ground, UK on July 6 2023

Mike
Whiddett

New Zealand

New Zealand

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Drifting

'Mad' Mike Whiddett lives for the thrill and adrenaline of drifting. As a result, he's always pushing both himself and his cars to the limits.

Date of birth

10 January 1981

Place of birth

New Zealand

Age

43

Nationality

New Zealand

New Zealand

Career start

2008

Disciplines

Drift Racing

Coming from a motocross background, New Zealand-born Mike Whiddett made a major impact in the drift scene when he released his Red Bull-branded, specially-modified 515bhp ‘MADBUL’ Mazda RX-7 and then the rotary-engined 'BADBUL' RX-8.

Mike made the switch from competing pro in FMX to drifting in 2006. Since then, he's had a string of successful years in drifting. Mike's competed in two pro-spec drift cars, and regards his drifting career as a full-time job. It's one which takes him all over the globe. With a huge following in the NZ drift community, he always takes the time to talk with as many fans as possible.