The final round of the 2026 Ukrainian Drifting Championship UDC concluded at the Chaika autodrome, wrapping up a tense and dramatic sports season. Following all stages and decisive runs, Ivan Kolobov successfully defended his title in the PRO2 class, while Oleh Boiko claimed the prestigious Ukrainian Cup in the top PRO division. The competition delivered immense emotions for fans despite extremely challenging weather and organizational conditions.
Dramatic Climax in the PRO2 Class
Before the start of the final weekend, the main intrigue in the PRO2 class revolved around the rivalry between Ivan Kolobov and Artur Podluzhnyi, who were separated by 52 points. Following the final battles, Kolobov became the Ukrainian champion with 867 points. Ivan Baby sensationally snatched second place with 814 points thanks to a victory in the final race, while Podluzhnyi finished third with 799 points, just one point ahead of Artem Khorolskyi (798 points), who missed the podium by a whisker.Battle for the Ukrainian Cup in the PRO Division
In the senior PRO class, experienced Oleh Boiko celebrated victory in the Ukrainian Cup, scoring 225 points. In the decisive final run, he faced Artur Podluzhnyi, but technical issues prevented Podluzhnyi's car from gaining proper acceleration for a clean initiation. Ultimately, Boiko capitalized on the situation and won. Podluzhnyi took silver (186 points), bronze went to Roman Zelinskyi (181 points), and Dmytro Parkhomenko finished fourth (159 points).Difficult Conditions and Track Safety
The competition took place in an extremely complicated environment. The schedule of runs was repeatedly adjusted due to air raid alerts, requiring maximum concentration and resilience from drivers and organizers alike. Additionally, several participants encountered severe technical malfunctions right during the final stage, which altered the final balance of power in the Ukrainian drifting standings.
