Celebrating a decade of drifting at Goodwood, ‘Mad Mike’ Whiddett is set to tear up the UK’s tarmac with his latest project, the MadMac. The 1,000-horsepower McLaren drift hypercar, created in collaboration with Lanzante, reimagines the P1 in a whole new track form. Documented on Mad Mike’s YouTube channel, the build showcases a fusion of engineering expertise and innovative thinking. Lanzante’s team, led by Dean Lanzante, provided the foundation, sculpting bespoke bodywork to create an aggressive yet functional design. The car was airfreighted to New Zealand for the MadLab team to finish turning it into a flame-spitting, rotary-swapped beast ready to conquer the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The MadMac is a one-of-one custom McLaren, fusing a McLaren P1 chassis with a MadLab-built three-rotor billet 20B turbo engine. The blend of British craftsmanship and Kiwi ingenuity guarantees the MadMac stands out. Retaining the original McLaren transmission, the team pushed boundaries by designing a custom transfer case and installing a bespoke steering rack for drifting. Upgrades continue with custom uprights, a hydraulic handbrake, and a collaboration with Rocket Bunny for the bodywork. The work paid off as Mad Mike took the MadMac for a spin around Hampton Downs Motorsports Park, showcasing his drifting skills behind the wheel.
After extensive testing, MadMac was flown back to England for its grand reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. With a special Red Bull livery, the car was unveiled on July 11, marking a special moment for Mad Mike and his team. This project celebrates a decade of drifting at Goodwood while honoring Bruce McLaren, a fellow New Zealander. The MadMac’s journey is far from over, with plans to tour globally, capturing every moment for an upcoming documentary. View all McLaren P1s for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below.
Source: Lanzante