Nicholas ‘Tazz’ Barnes

Barnes, the 2022 National Red Bull Drift Champion, was selected after a successful 2023 which he ended on a high note with three wins in as many races.

The Montegonian also copped the overall drivers championship and the mp2 class championship titles respectively.

Shor,  outclassed the competition in 2023 to follow up on a super campaign in 2022 that saw him take home the Abe Zaidie trophy.

(Brandon Shor)

The FIA American award ceremony and Gala dinner will take place in Panama City, Panama on February 3.