If you’ve ever watched an AE86 get thrown into a corner with maximum commitment and thought, “that’s the one,” then Huw Gwion Savill is your kind of driver. With a rally background and a soft spot for sideways speed, he’s bringing old-school vibes and full-send energy to Classic Japfest, as the Drift Kings demo hits the legendary tarmac of Goodwood for a celebration of all things JDM and sideways.
Rallying planted the seed, but it was the joy of going sideways that pushed him toward drift culture. Once he realised the fun was in the slides, it was goodbye gravel, hello tarmac.
A BMW E46 325i kicked things off. It’s a common gateway car, rear-wheel-drive, easy to mod, and ideal for learning the basics. From there, Huw’s obsession just grew.
“Big clutch kick.” Simple, aggressive, effective. If you know, you know.
Anywhere fast. Huw’s not fussed about famous names, he just wants pace, commitment, and flow. Places like Ebisu in Japan have already delivered that thrill, but he’s hungry for more.
The dream’s already evolved into reality for Huw, but if there’s another step, it’s likely a next-level A90 Supra. He’s got the classic setup now—but he’s keeping an eye on the future.
Huw’s been lucky enough to drift in some wild locations, but nothing’s topped Ebisu. Drifting the legendary Japanese mountain circuits was a milestone moment that hit all the right notes.
In his words: “fast skids.” And at Classic Japfest, that’s exactly what we want. The Goodwood Motor Circuit will be buzzing with retro builds, classic JDM icons, and the Drift Kings demos, where Huw’s blend of high-speed entries and razor-sharp style will be turning heads all day long.
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