Draft:David Feliciano
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David Murphy Feliciano (born November 4, 1970) is a Filipino-American professional racing and drifting driver, mechanic, and motorsports entrepreneur. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of drifting in the Philippines.[1] He has also been described as one of the country’s first international drifters.[2] He played a key role in introducing and developing drifting in the Philippines in the mid-2000s.[3]
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| David Murphy Feliciano | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Filipino-American |
| Born | November 4, 1970 |
| Current team | DMF Motorsports |
| Awards | |
| Automobile Association of the Philippines Driver of the Year (Rally Cross, 2017) | |
Early life and background
Motorsport career
Early career
He began competing in grassroots motorsports including slalom and autocross events, building a foundation in car control and vehicle setup.[6]
Drifting career
Feliciano became one of the earliest adopters of drifting in the Philippines and helped establish the sport locally through early organized events.[7] He later competed internationally in the Formula Drift Asia series, representing the Philippines.[8]
International competition
Feliciano competed as a Goodyear-backed driver in Formula Drift Asia and was part of the DMF Drift Team that placed 13th overall at the Singapore round in 2010.[9] He was among the first Filipino drivers to compete in the series.[10]
Motorsport development and contributions
Racing record
Career summary
| Season | Series/Event | Location | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Formula Drift Singapore | Singapore | 13th (team) | Goodyear-backed DMF Drift Team[13] |
| 2012 | Lateral Drift Championship Round 1 | Manila | 3rd | Pro division podium[14] |
| 2014 | Proline Drift Series | Guam | 2nd | International podium finish |
| 2015 | Proline Drift Series | Guam | 7th | Top 8 finish |
| 2019 | National Drift Series Round 3 | Clark Global City | Top 4 | Pro division semi-finalist |
| 2025 | Nuevo Ecija Sprint Rally Round 3 | Philippines | 1st Overall | Best overall time across all categories |
Achievements
Vehicles
- Nissan Silvia S13 (“Great White”)[17]
- Nissan Cefiro A31
Legacy
Feliciano is considered one of the foundational figures in Philippine drifting, helping transform it into a recognized motorsport discipline and contributing to the development of future drivers.[18]