Drifting Into the Future: How Mad Mike's Insane McLaren P1 GTR Is Set To Electrify Goodwood!

Picture this: the legendary Goodwood Festival of Speed, a place where automotive history and the future collide, showcasing the most breathtaking feats of speed and engineering. This year, however, the festival is gearing up for an unprecedented spectacle, thanks to 'Mad' Mike Whiddett and his latest hyper drift project, the MADMAC - a McLaren P1 GTR like no other.

Whiddett, a drift king from New Zealand, renowned for his jaw-dropping maneuvers and tire-smoking performances, is partnering with British McLaren specialist Lanzante, the Beverly Hills luxury car dealer O’Gara Coach, and his very own 'Mad Lab' to push the limits of what's possible in automotive engineering and drifting excitement.

The genesis of this audacious project traces back to a serendipitous meeting between Mike and Dean Lanzante at last year's Goodwood Festival. Inspired by Lanzante's showcase, the idea was sparked to transform a track-focused P1 GTR into something even more extreme. Lanzante, with their rich history of converting these machines for road use (to the tune of over $2 million), was the perfect collaborator for Mike’s ambitious vision.

"Being a proud Kiwi, I’m inspired to push this McLaren project to the absolute limit, and then take it around the world... SIDEWAYS!" declares Mad Mike, his excitement palpable. This collaboration represents a meeting of minds, all in pursuit of creating something truly spectacular.

The MADMAC's transformation journey began in the UK and has since moved to New Zealand, where it's being reimagined as a drift weapon. While specifics of the modifications remain shrouded in secrecy, what is clear is Whiddett's departure from his famed Mazda rotary rockets. The MADMAC retains its turbocharged V-8, and speculation is rife about the inclusion of a hybrid powertrain for an extra electrifying boost of power.

Anticipation builds as the automotive world awaits the MADMAC's debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this July. Will this be the moment that redefines what's possible with a hypercar at one of the world’s most prestigious automotive events? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: Mad Mike and his team are set to deliver a tire-smoking spectacle that promises to leave an indelible mark on the history of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

As the beauty of engineering meets the art of drifting, the MADMAC project stands as a testament to the endless possibilities when passion meets innovation. Stay tuned for the historic debut on the famous British hillclimb—where legends are made, and history is written in tire smoke and unbridled speed.