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The 2027 edition runs 23 to 24 April.
Why You Should Go
See New Zealand's top drifters compete head-to-head in a sanctioned, high-adrenaline Top‑32 finale at Baypark.
Format
Two-Day Event
Crowd
A mixed motorsport audience: enthusiastic drifting fans and local weekend crowds, busiest on Saturday evening for finals.
Vibe
High-energy, noisy and close-up grassroots/pro hybrid with active paddock access and vendor stalls.
About This Event
The national drifting championship returns to Mercury Baypark for Round 5 over ANZAC weekend, featuring practice, qualifying and Top‑32 battles across two days. Expect loud, close action on a purpose‑built course with pit access options and on-site vendors.
Friday hosts practice and qualifying sessions from mid‑afternoon; Saturday is the main event with Top‑32 battles and finals into the evening.
1What to Expect
A full weekend of national-level drifting action at Mercury Baypark, set across Friday practice/qualifying and Saturday's Top‑32 battles and finals.
What makes it worth the trip:
- Front-row drifting action with close tandem battles and driver-attendee access in the pits.
- Evening schedule on Saturday keeps the atmosphere charged with on-track highlights under lights.
- Official series status and full support paddock mean pro teams, sanctioned scoring and reliable running order.
Best way to experience it:
Arrive Friday afternoon if you want practice and qualifying sightlines and pit access; return Saturday from midday for the main Top‑32 battles. Buy pit passes in advance if you want paddock access and follow the published schedule for session times.
Good to know:
- Tickets: single-day and weekend tickets are offered and pit passes are available as add-ons; check the organiser for exact ticketing and age bands.
- Media accreditation and drone use: professional media must apply via D1NZ with MSNZ accreditation and drones are prohibited at the venue.
About the Venue
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2Frequently Asked Questions
- Great if you want close-up drifting and pit access to see cars and teams.
- Great if you enjoy loud motorsport and evening head-to-head battles.
- Great if you like short, action-packed sessions across a compact two-day schedule.
- Maybe skip if you prefer quiet outdoor activities or family events with children-friendly programming.
3Cost Breakdown
Organisers publish single‑day and weekend tickets plus optional pit passes; exact ticket prices and age bands are on the D1NZ event page. Media must request accreditation; drones are not permitted.
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