Mad Mike Whiddett to Ignite Monterey Motorsports Festival 2025
Monterey Motorsports Festival confirms that celebrated drifter, master car builder and Red Bull athlete Mad Mike Whiddett will ignite the 2025 event. The New Zealander, revered for victories in Formula DRIFT USA and Japan and for conquering circuits worldwide, showcases unrivalled versatility by also racing Stadium Trucks, proving his skill across diverse motorsport arenas.
He will mesmerise fans with the MADMAC McLaren P1 GTR-X, hailed as the world’s wildest drift hypercar. This bespoke McLaren, powered by a MadLab-built 1,000-horsepower 20B rotary turbo engine, promises dramatic flames and a soundtrack that reverberates around the venue. Mad Mike pledges to start the engine live, allowing spectators to feel its raw energy and discover his innovative approach to high-performance car creation and global competition.
Set for 5–11 pm at the 22-acre Monterey Fairgrounds, three miles from Cannery Row, the Festival blends car culture with live music to refresh Monterey Car Week. Enthusiasts will explore curated displays featuring hypercars, supercars, American muscle cars, race machinery, Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) icons, European classics, and cutting-edge electric vehicles (EVs). At the same time, two stages host dynamic bands and a soon-to-be-revealed legendary DJ. By fusing automotive spectacle with vibrant entertainment, Monterey Motorsports Festival 2025 promises an unforgettable evening where Mad Mike Whiddett and his McLaren P1 GTR-X take centre stage.
