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Why You Should Go
Europe's biggest drifting championship returns to Ireland's only international motorsport venue.
Format
2-day drift event
Crowd
10,000+ (2023-2024) · diehards & international visitors
Vibe
High-energy
About This Event
Europe's biggest drifting championship at Ireland's only international motorsport venue — professional tandem battles on Mondello Park's 3.6km circuit with elevation changes through fast sweeps and tight hairpins. Red Bull Drift Pursuit runs alongside, with top amateur drivers advancing into the main championship rounds.
1What to Expect
Top 32 tandem bracket starting from qualifying through knockout battles
Top four Red Bull Drift Pursuit qualifiers advance into the championship Top 32
Head-to-head twin battles judged on precision, proximity and style
Live English-language broadcast streaming on Red Bull TV throughout both days
2Best Way to Experience It
- International Track perimeter offers trackside views of high-speed straights and technical sections
- Pre-booked shuttle connects Sallins Train Station and Naas Town Centre for €10
About the Venue
While you're in the area
Experiences near Mondello Park
3Logistics
- Spectators must purchase tickets online ahead of the event
- Rural setting with large crowds can cause occasional network coverage failures
- Print ticket or screenshot QR code to avoid gate delays
- Circuit located approximately 48 kilometers from Dublin city centre
4Frequently Asked Questions
- Best fit if you enjoy championship competitions: Round 3 of 7-round Drift Masters Grand Prix season, Europe's biggest drifting championship, competitive tandem battle format determines championship points mid-season.
- Best fit if you value motorsport heritage: Ireland's only international motorsport venue hosts European championship drifting, 110-acre facility with 3.6km International Track featuring elevation changes, sweeping bends, tight hairpins.
- Best fit if you like passionate fan atmosphere: 10,000+ enthusiasts gather at Mondello Park described as Ireland's "spiritual home of drifting," TG4 national broadcast coverage, Red Bull title sponsorship brings festival energy.
- Not ideal if you prefer traditional circuit racing: tandem drift battles judged on angle, speed, proximity rather than lap times, sideways car control and smoke shows replace racing line precision.
Tags
Multi Day EventPublic TransportDrifting
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