Wendy Walters

Wendy Walters is an Indonesian drift racer and social media influencer who’s made a name for herself sliding BMWs sideways in the Indonesian Drift Series while racking up hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers along the way.

EARLY YEARS

Born May 27, 1996, Wendy Walters grew up to become one of Indonesia’s most recognizable faces—not just online, but on the track. As a Gemini with a life path number of 3 (for those keeping score), she built a substantial following sharing fashion and lifestyle content, along with dance videos that showcased her personality before she ever strapped into a race car.

OTHER INTERESTS

When she’s not tearing up circuits in her BMW drift machines, Walters maintains a robust social media presence with over 2.6 million Instagram followers[1]. Her content spans fashion, lifestyle, and a whole lot of car culture. In 2021, she married Reza Oktovian in Bali[2], and the couple are devoted dog parents to five pups: Dom, Zoey, Hiro, Yuki, and Winter[3]. Her BMW E36 even sports a livery called “The Woof Gang”[4]—a nod to her four-legged family that’s equal parts adorable and badass.

EARLY SUCCESS

Walters competes as part of the Franchi x ARDF Drift Team in the Indonesian Drift Series, specifically in the Women Drift Challenge (WDC) Pro-Am category. Her early appearances showcased her skills at venues like WDC Round 3 in Bandung[5] and at Meikarta Speedway[6]. She quickly established herself as a consistent frontrunner in Indonesia’s growing women’s drift scene, regularly going door-to-door with fellow competitors like teen prodigy Bella Cañete, teammate Karina A., and rivals like Anindita H.[7]

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2023: Competed in the Woman Drift Challenge alongside notable female drifters including Nathalie Holscher, Fath Bayyinah, Emilie Mesya, Rachel Florencia, Chika Kinsky, and others[8].
• 2024: Claimed second place in the Indonesian Drift Series WDC Pro-Am, finishing behind 13-year-old champion Bella Cañete, with teammate Karina A. rounding out the podium in third[9].
• 2024: Returned to the top four at another IDS event, placing fourth overall[10].
• 2025: Continued competing in the Indonesian Drift Series Round 1 at J99MAXX Drift Circuit in the WDC Pro-Am category, going head-to-head with Bella Cañete[11].

INSPIRATIONS

Information about Walters’ specific inspirations is not available in the research provided.

REPUTATION

Walters has carved out a unique space as both an influencer and a legitimate competitor in Indonesian drifting. She’s proof that you can rock a perfectly curated Instagram feed and still throw down serious tandems on track. Her BMW builds—including her E36 with custom liveries—show she takes her racing as seriously as her content creation. As one of the more prominent faces in the Women Drift Challenge series, she’s helping grow the visibility of female drift racers in Southeast Asia, where the sport is exploding in popularity.

FUTURE GOALS/PLANS

Specific future plans beyond her 2025 competition schedule in the Indonesian Drift Series are not available in the research provided.

REFERENCES

[1] Wendy (@wendywalters) Live Instagram Follower Count – Instastatistics
[2][3] Wendy Walters – Age, Bio, Family | Famous Birthdays
[4] Livery Wendy walters “The Woof Gang” BMW E36 Drift 2023 – YouTube
[5] Wendy Walters di WDC Round 3 #drifting #bandung – YouTube
[6] Wendy Walters in Indonesia Drift Series Recap – WDC Meikarta Speedway 2024 – YouTube
[7] Wendy Walters vs Anindita H. – IDS WDC Pro Am – YouTube
[8] Forceum Supports The Woman Drift Challenge 2023
[9][10] 13-year-old Bella Cañete Claims Back-to-Back Victories in the Indonesian Drift Series – Racers Behind the Helmet
[11] Wendy Walters vs Bella – IDS 2025 Round 1 WDC Pro Am – YouTube