Sanam Sekhon Sets Guinness Record for Highest Altitude Car Drift at 19,023 Feet in Ladakh
Backing from a 20-member crew with medical standby, plus JK Tyre’s Levitas XTREME tyres, made the high-altitude attempt feasible.
Overview
- Guinness World Records lists the drift at 5,798 metres at Umling La Pass, completed on July 31, 2025.
- Reports cite thin air, sub-zero temperatures and rough surfaces that challenged both driver and machine.
- Sekhon credits the Levitas XTREME for consistent grip, with a tuner flown in from Thailand and fuel logistics arranged on site.
- JK Tyre chairman Dr. Raghupati Singhania calls the feat a milestone for Indian motorsport and a validation of the company’s innovation.
- The Indian drifter, often dubbed the country’s “Drift King,” previously won the inaugural JK Tyre Drift Challenge in 2023 and drove a Lexus GS 300 for the attempt.