Mad Mike shreds Ebisu in the 1100hp 4rotor RX7

Thanks to Red Bull and Tomimotofilms here is a full inside look of what went down at R2 of the 2022 Formula Drift Japan Championship at Ebisu.
Boarders have finally opened to Japan for business and fortunate for MM Drifting is business. Mike also only 5 weeks ago snapped both bones in his arm, broke his collar bone plus 2x fractured ribs but will this slow him down....? It's been over 3 years since Mike has competed in competition, can he calm his excitement and drive for the judges or will he drive wild for the fans in the crazy 1100hp TCP Magic Mazda RX7 HUMBUL

[@XenoDeki]

It's not about winning, it's about sending a message with that Monster 4 Rotor RX-7.

[@richardburgos4230]

Message sent and was received. Goodness I love that engine screaming, lol!

[@crownroyal2155]

That's right!🔺

[@11metalfan]

And the message is "BWAAAAAAHHHHHHHH"

[@tafadzwasavala2769]

Amen

[@Veedaru]

absolutely!

[@lhceftp6120]

Hit EVERY single outside zone clip 😂 that’s why they call you MAD MIKE WHIDETT, NZ ICON 💚

[@manusb6441]

Good to see you back at it bro, get well soon! Love to see the Rx-7 slayin' tires at Ebisu just Legendary!🤘

[@manusb6441]

Sick FD Japan photo BTW LOL 😂

[@charlesschwab7651]

As a rotary owner and lover. It’s just amazing to see this platform alive in Motorsport still. You’ve always been a hero to the rotary community and hopefully I’ll have my R3 RX8 BrapBrapping and involved in the community again soon. Glad to see you back!

[@offgridas]

You were by far the croud favorite, definitely gained yourself some die hard fans from that's mental as run.

[@christiaanbianchinawiid309]

It must have been amazing to stand in the middle of the track while the rx7 comes past and tyre smoke and the sound of the rotary, it's pure adrenaline love it

[@ryandee4255]

Mike glad to see you back in action. Seeing you back behind the wheel of a Mazda and listening to you speak for your passion of the sport, is why you’re an icon. 🤙

[@therealbanksea]

Let's goooo mike loving the uploads long time supporter much love from Australia brother 💪

[@cyberwired]

Awesome Mike! Camera work is wicked with the drone and in car footage thrown in, love that you're speaking japanese so easily to everyone as well! - Phil from Nexus days :)

[@999Rabs]

That was epic! I can only but imagine how you’d have felt after such a long hiatus. And who really cares if you didn’t quite get the run dialled as you’d have liked…it was entertaining as hell!! Especially that chase where you all but passed the other guy around the back lol! You’re a great example of humility and keeping it real mate, loving your work! 👊🏼🔥🔥🤙🏼

[@drifterduo]

Mike, it's so awesome to see you compete again, I bet you've been itching to get back out there! What do you think of Rob Dahm's 4 rotor, awd beast? The rotary community would love to see you two colab in some way.

[@alastairdow-taylor4103]

Madmike sends it Rob dahm talks about it but never does that's the difference

[@drifterduo]

@@alastairdow-taylor4103 Mike has a whole team and a fleet of dedicated race cars, Rob is building his from the ground up, and it's mostly just him and Isaiah. Not really a fair comparison.

[@MrTurbo_]

@@alastairdow-taylor4103 you can't really say that he never does it, he's just always late because he's a IT guy building a insane car from scratch with just about 2 fulltime people, and i say a car, but it's the 3 rotor, 4 rotor, 2 rotor corvette, c8 corvette, fc rx7, rx8, the planning for the 6 rotor, the indy car, all at once, he doesn't sit still and is probably doing more at once than most people you'll find on youtube especially for someone who has no prior experience in the field i find it hella impressive, he's now driven the 4 rotor at the track, not that hard yet, but it's coming together now, and he's got some unannounced events coming up which will be pretty cool if he makes it in time, i'm not saying i don't get why some people hate on him, because everything takes like 20 times longer than he plans, but i get that when he's someone that is extremely perfectionistic and not that experienced yet

[@zachcheccucci1173]

Always amazes me how even when you stuff up you still manage to make it look tidy and still fully commit, so damn rad man!

[@anarchyr32]

Bro so epic to have your concern back on some big level comp stuff. Love the driving style. Nz represent yeeeow 🤘

[@sakkiejack]

Awesome effort mate! Car looks awesome and sounds great!

[@cee-life]

The man bro! Awesome team, congrats to you and your family.

[@swizzlepopp]

The visuals in this clip is an absolute masterpiece!!! I thought Tarantino was the only person that could ever produce such a violently calm screenplay ! Sh!t is Wild ! ⭐⭐🌟⭐⭐

[@TwoOneSe7en]

Favorite drift car on the planet. MOAR PLEASE. This and Litterals RB S15. The best.

[@omnipotentgaming166]

I’m so happy to see you at it again man I’ve been a fanboy for years! I’m working on getting my very own RX7 and I’m really close! Keep doing what you do!

[@Chris-od1jp]

Nice video, better luck next round. Good to see you spreading the love with your dedicated fan's, those rc cars look mint.

[@stenapproved7684]

Welcome back dude! Keep up the good work.

[@Mike.hobbies]

All the best Mike, great to see you back in action love from New Zealand 🤙🤙

[@pommespeter420]

So happy you're back! I'm really looking forward to the next events :) And it's great to see how happy the fans are and put a smile on your face too! I would really like to see Mike at Drift Masters, but that must be a huge effort for logistic. But never say never, maybe the time will come and Lincoln will hopefully also compete in professional drifting ^^ Either way, I'll always be a big fan of the whiddett's :)

[@adamwhite9975]

so excited when i see your run in d1 japan live stream...great run mike

[@TheRealTurboJesus]

This car will be remembered as the greatest drift car of an entire generation of driftinng

[@tomimoto]

Thank you for an amazing opportunity! Nothing beats seeing & hearing you rip the twin turbo 4 rotor in the home of drifting aka Japan!

[@joepennie9329]

I am so stoked for this season for you man, let's gooo 🤘

[@nickw0tup]

Gave it hell mate well done . That hectic Chase run reeling the leader in , Mad alright haha

[@robocurley]

Amazing to see you back man big love from the UK 😁👌🔥

[@ivanarthuryandoc7594]

What a madness drift Its so great to watch you again bro, youre the legend

[@hulkgqnissanpatrol6121]

To be out of it for so many years and still make it to 16th is an achievement on its own! Well done man, always great watching you.

[@COALEDasICE]

You’re a legend brutha. Sick video. Good luck in the next round

[@Moto_]

Love it. You have always been my favorite car builder/ drifter

[@Vaughan..]

Awesome! such a buzz seeing you back at it..

[@ANILTV82]

Finally you and the car are BACK! LETS GOOOO!

[@xander7099]

Not going to lie man I just watched your drifting for the first time recently. Im fairly new to the sport but dude your initiations alone were pure entertainment dude! so sick

[@KingDeadMan]

I see why they call him Mad Mike now. 😂

[@BLAH13ist]

Slow learner you’re, learn you shall

[@trentaspinall7492]

Keep the content rolling 🤘🏻

[@shaunperry811]

You are an absolute weapon! Been wondering why I haven’t seen your Ute round Mercer lately..!

[@xawesome4x30]

Badass to see Mike compete again!! 🔥

[@Skreamies]

Glad to see yourself, the team and the car all back here together!

[@jamiehuia9426]

Awesome watch brother, thank u, mauri ora brother, stay safe on ur journey, stay blessed, chur chur

[@haydenandreoli423]

Damb son ya heald the dirt line well most would have ended up on the roofs lol..keep it up Mikelove ya team..love how ys throwing the rotary scene world wide..mazda rep all day .

[@HaileyHdokenHarmon]

Love seeing a true talent like Mike at the top of his game.

[@justaformer11b95]

SOOOOOOOO PUMPED TO WATCH THIS YEAR! Red Bull is my lifeblood and drifting is my drug. So glad to have Mike’s wild ass back in the game.

[@Thomas.N.Z]

Dam mike you put 1 hell of a show on . Looking forward to wacth you get back in the groove and dominate the sport again

[@andreww4749]

Nice work mate good to see you out there again. keep up the good work 👏 nz Supporter

[@Jeff-sim-tube]

Great see you back, and good to see you without a mask 😷 when many had them

[@j.son_01]

Waaaaay over here in Washington state US, always a good day to see some madness!

[@CarsPawsOutdoors]

Went out strong man the angle on that last entry was mint 👌✌️🇦🇺

[@burnzyallday9550]

Watched you on the live stream Mike! You were driving like you stole it! Now that you've scratched that itch, time to dial it in and dominate! Cant wait to watch next round 🤘🤪🤘

[@wrighty338]

Good to see you back on the tube Mikey boy

[@oscargustafson9140]

The fans is something else. Love it!

[@Mighty_Marty]

Bro is talking about excitement... Like, I got stuff in my eyes maaaan. A round-the-outside move is always boss to see, but in drifting? Is that possible? I would have never expected to see it. Just NUTS! It really is incredible to have y'all back! Yiiiieeeww, juicy high five from germany. ✨🙌🏻✨

[@rjaybruhh]

*_Yes the legend is back!!_*

[@GMWsho]

Some insane drone shots right there.

[@reneescouch9035]

Awesome video man!

[@markyquindoza1792]

Love you mikee!! Such a showman in every event

[@UrbanMenace0187]

Good to see you hitting it hard, that muscle memory be alittle hard to tame aye brah, awesome viewing, awesome atmosphere, chur from NZ

[@1badfd908]

You the man brother #rotangklan represent!! Hektik driving as always!!!

[@romasmurphy]

I love when your 4rotor engine screaming to the limit that's one of my favorites, winning or losing is a matter later at least I really enjoy your 4rotor scream, keep spirit and healthy mike god bless you 😍🙏

[@mattgraham1983]

So Rad🤘🤘 it's a shame you got knocked out but great shakedown. Onwards and upwards 👍👍😉

[@Donder1337]

The driving skillz are insane!

[@user-nn9kx1fh4x]

Sick car and skills! Mad respect!

[@iiflashi4244]

Welcome back mike hope you bring back the trophy home

[@Jarmezrocks]

On ya Mikey! Everyone would have loved that. Tomoko is beautiful. You don't see that kind of fan fair anywhere else

[@CarsPaint]

Lol you took out all the signs 🤣 Man I just LOVE your car ❤ you got a new sub from me 👍 I'm here from the Hoonigans episode 😂🔥

[@aufiryalfadhlillah157]

Bro im your new fan i really love your Lamborghini and rx7 to you are such a crazy mad Drifter

[@realkilju]

i started liking rotaries beause of mike, his cars are always so cool, nothing beats the sound of a rotary engine

[@CarsPaint]

You did great man 👌🔥👏

[@DaveGregory3298akaDJ]

All I can say is frickin AWESOME and legend

[@joelsmit4070]

The legend is back!

[@charlesmb8760]

A hug from Brazil!

[@jaye696]

Top stuff brother. supporting ya from Rotorua YTB ❤😎🤘

[@thomasacamel5309]

That rx7 is just so so sick and sounds insane crazy

[@markroberts2964]

Nice one more video's to look out for

[@mii2good]

That car is crazy. Creates soo much speed smoke and quickness it looked like he could’ve gapped the drifters apart even when he messed up he still caught on to them not falling behind. That’s crazy. ❤ definitely put on a show and proves driver skill

[@xxxneoxxx]

Yeh bro! Insane! Screeeeeeeeming 4rotors for life

[@domsta2008]

Awesome video bro. A1 driving

[@shanefraser7764]

Wowweeee I hope the R.C builder gets the Treats for those awesome cars , looking Good Mike✌

[@alexjackson1270]

Omg plz come to the states. I wanna see you and Fredrick battle it out. Fredrick is my hero.

[@SoldadoFerreiraa]

the moust bealtifull back entry ♥♥♥

[@radoriAUA]

One of the best drivers in history is back? LET'S GOOOO

[@hambo6713]

Holy shit Mike, that's some of the most aggressive and committed drifting I've ever seen, you went down swinging and yelling. Better to give it too much than not enough, looking forward to the next one

[@lightfoot.2000]

Such a Legend and doin N.Z so! Proud!!! Respect 🤘😎

[@mikeoneill6699]

bro your skill is world class its premo to c you on the world stage agen 🤙🤟

[@troyboy696969tr]

Such a rad bloke 🤙 such mad skills 👌

[@TheCa22]

he could blame something about is runs but no humble af , true king props to MM

[@05doitforbrock27]

🇦🇺👍 that 4 rotor sounds mad

[@Mister_8tee7]

Chur from Christchurch NZ Bro

[@Preset1]

Overtaking that 370 from behind 🤯

[@Hooptyroo]

Hell ya new MM videos

[@clovessousa7637]

too top mike for the amazing play ebisu, sad that it stopped at top 32, how much torque does rx-7 humbul have?; and if you can provide the subtitles in Portuguese. and that you post more videos about your walk.

[@stickyfingers6969]

always will be one of the best drifters to ever drift

[@imzack_______]

My inspiration 💙

[@brandonshupperd792]

Fuck yes I've been asking where the rotorary drift god has been!? So glad to see you back ripping

[@MrTea605]

sup mike big fan just saw your MM sticker

[@Donder1337]

Whats that soundtrack in the beginning, damn sounds so good :)

[@lior55]

Best of luck, you nailed it! i would gave you points for each cone 🤘🤘🤘

[@BINUKA]

Fav

[@00Towers]

i mean, we all know that podium is important but... sending that sexi beast of a car whit all that angle and that 4 rotor scream is just way too cool, and sends the right message to the fans. it was amazing to watch on video.