The 3D Scanning and Engineering Behind Red Bull Driftbrothers’ Drift Racing

Drifting may look like pure chaos from the outside — roaring engines, clouds of smoke, and razor-thin margins between cars. But inside the cockpit, success depends on precision, control, and engineering excellence. For the Red Bull Driftbrothers, one of Europe’s most respected drift racing teams, that precision starts long before the tires ever touch the track.

The smoke-filled arena

About Red Bull Driftbrothers

The Red Bull Driftbrothers, Elias and Johannes Hountondji, are internationally recognized athletes and engineers. Based in Germany, the duo competes in top-tier drift competitions across Europe and beyond, representing Red Bull with their signature blend of technical mastery, creative car builds, and fearless driving style. Their approach to drifting is deeply rooted in engineering — they don’t just drive the cars; they design, build, and refine them from the ground up. This unique combination of passion and precision has made the Driftbrothers a standout force in the motorsport community.

In their high-performance workshop, the brothers build custom machines capable of performing at the sport’s highest level. This is where EinScan Rigil and EinScan Libre, has become an important part of their engineering workflow.

Accelerating Part Development

Every drift car they drive is essentially a prototype, a unique creation built for performance, speed, and balance. One of the biggest challenges the team faces is that many parts they need are unique or not commercially available. Designing, producing, and testing these components within tight deadlines is critical to maintaining performance standards. The high-accuracy 3D scanning technology from SHINING 3D has streamlined this process.

The team use the EinScan Rigil for smaller, everyday components, enjoying fast setup and straightforward scanning. For larger or more intricate parts, the EinScan Libre handles complex shapes efficiently, combining different scanning methods to balance speed and precision.

EinScan Rigil (left) and EinScan Libre (right) scanning