Please join the waitlist for Main Track. As we often have last minute cancellations, keep an eye on your email for spots to be released!! Winterfest is a jam-packed freestyle event where you will get to enjoy multiple layouts on the Stadium Circuit across 2 days:

- Saturday (9.30am to 8pm)
- Sunday (9am to 5.00pm).

The Skidpan is also open 9am - 5pm on Saturday and Sunday in our Meihan replica layout (dry skidpan), with dedicated sessions for each group.

All levels of drivers catered for - see groups below!

WHAT GROUP DO I ENTER?

BEGINNER - Still learning basics but not your first time - must enter Skidpan Only! You will have 6 on track at once. No cage required. 

INTERMEDIATE - You must be able to confidently stay on track and link corners. This class is recommended for those looking to mostly do solo driving, but tandems are allowed for those wanting to learn. No cage is required. No trains. We may contact you to confirm your driving experience if you haven't progressed from one of our Drift School / Skidpan events.

EXPERIENCED - This class is recommended for those who have a bit more experience and want to tandem more. The run ups will be higher speeds. Cages and harnesses required.

ADVANCED - High speeds! Think competition level. Cages and harnesses required. 

No group changes will be permitted due to maximum capacity limits, so please enter the correct group. Passengers and tandems are allowed in all groups (with same driver/passenger requirements - see regulations below for exact details).

FAQs:

Arrival: All drivers must arrive between 7am and 9am on Saturday, no later.

Roll Cages / Harnesses: Beginner/Intermediate: No roll cage required and standard seat belts are accepted, but OEM side intrusion beams are mandatory (which should be there unless you've removed them!).
Experienced/Advanced: Roll cages and harnesses required.

Other Vehicle Requirements:
Please read our vehicle requirements page and see our example scrutineering sheet. Your car and personal safety gear must meet Regulations. 

Passenger Rules:
Minimum age: 14 (Guardian required for under 18s). Passes will be available for purchase in person.

Pit Spots / Pitting with Friends
Book an available pit after entering – link in confirmation email (check your junk mail!). Please do not message us about changing your pits - it is a self-serve system, first come first served, so coordinate to enter at the same time and book pits near each other. Once numbered pits fill up, you will be parked in the unreserved pit parking near the spectator parking. Skidpan Only entrants MUST pit near the Skidpan.

Licensing
Racers Clubman Licence (single event permit is $50 which lasts whole weekend, or annual is $95). Click Here to purchase. MA or AASA NOT accepted.

Car Sharing 
Allowed with an extra fee. If driving in different groups, they will need to do their own entry form and pay full fee. If driving in the same group, please select the ' Guest Driver' option in your entry form.

Overnight Parking / Accommodation
Cars are permitted to stay at the track in their pits overnight Saturday night. The track will be locked overnight. No camping permitted - check out Big4 Caravan Park or Rydges Pit Lane.

Spectators
All spectators, including pit crew, must purchase tickets via https://www.trybooking.com/DBYPN

Media 
Apply for weekend accreditation here.

Terms & Conditions & Refund Policy
By entering our events, you agree to our terms and conditions:

• No refunds are available unless the event is cancelled or postponed.

• Credit for a future event may be issued if you cancel at least one day before the event, and only if your original entry was received at least 7 days prior.

• Entries cannot be transferred to another participant.

• Our events often sell out. We use a fair and transparent waitlist process - if a registered participant cancels, the next person on the waitlist will be contacted and given the opportunity to take the spot.

• All cancellations must be submitted via email to:
  president@driftingsa.com.au
  Messages via text, social media, or other methods will not be accepted.

Detailed email with further information will be sent approximately 1 week before the event.

We split the day into two different sessions - Drift School in the morning, then an afternoon Open Skidpan for intermediate/advanced drivers!

DRIFT SCHOOL (9AM to 1PM) 

• Bring your own car, with instructors on hand to jump in the car with you or provide advice from outside!
• 9AM - 11:30AM: 3 Different Courses on the Skidpan - Wet Courses includes Donuts and Figure 8's, while a Dry Course includes a corner for practicing entries, transitions and tandems!
• 11.30am to 12 Noon - Lunch break
• 12:00PM - 1:00PM: Skidpan is converted to an Open Full Track for Drift School Participants to try 1 hour in our Meihan replica layout (dry), with a maximum 6 cars on track at once - a great way to practice your new techniques and just get used to being on track with others!

Maximum 24 drivers.

Participants can also choose to enter the Skidpan Session in the afternoon if they have a minimum of intermediate experience, but we recommend booking in advance as we can't upgrade you on the day if spots are sold out.

SKIDPAN (1PM - 5PM) 

• For Intermediate and Advanced drivers only,
• Enjoy the "Meihan Replica" layout on the Dry Skdipan from 1-5pm. 
• There are no groups, simply 3-5 minute sessions with 8 cars allowed on track at a time. Beginner drivers must enter Drift School instead. 

Maximum 28 drivers.

EXPERIENCE LEVELS DEFINED:

BEGINNER
Beginners are new to drifting and/or may still be learning the basics such as entries and linking corners. BEGINNERS MUST DO SCHOOL ONLY.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
Intermediate drivers may have progressed from School or other track time such as Malalla and XPark. You must be able to link corners. Tandems are allowed, no cage is required, passengers are allowed with or without a cage. This is a mixed group with 8 cars on track at once, hence we cannot have beginners who are spinning.

FAQs:

Car Requirements: Rear wheel drive; check Vehicle Requirements for more details. 

Passengers: Allowed in all cars with appropriate seating / seatbelts for passengers. Passes can be purchased on the day at the Sign On desk. Minimum age is 14 and must be wearing long sleeve top/pants and enclosed shoes.

License: Racers Clubman Licence (single event/weekend $50, annual $95) - Purchase here. Drivers under 18 must contact us for approval before entering and must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Attire: Helmet (AS/NZS1698), long sleeve tops and pants (ideally 100% cotton), closed toe shoes.

Tyres: We wont have a tyre changer at this event so please bring tyres fitted on wheels!

Deadline for entries: Thursday before the event or when sold out.

Terms & Conditions & Refund Policy
By entering our events, you agree to our terms and conditions:

• No refunds are available unless the event is cancelled or postponed.

• Credit for a future event may be issued if you cancel at least one day before the event, and only if your original entry was received at least 7 days prior.

• Entries cannot be transferred to another participant.

• Our events often sell out. We use a fair and transparent waitlist process - if a registered participant cancels, the next person on the waitlist will be contacted and given the opportunity to take the spot.

• All cancellations must be submitted via email to:
  president@driftingsa.com.au
  Messages via text, social media, or other methods will not be accepted.

Detailed email with further information will be sent approximately 1 week before the event. By entering, you agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Waitlist is now full. Entries for our August School will open on 9th July. Please check back later.

For those who want to try out Drifting but don't have the car to do so, Drifting SA offers 'Learn 2 Drift' sessions where we supply you with your own Drift car and a personal teacher!

Each session includes:

• 30 minutes on a wet skidpan in a drift car with an experienced instructor from Drifting SA
• Guidance on initiating donut drifts around a cone and/or figure 8 drifting 
• Helmet provided.

CAR OPTIONS

- Automatic V35 Skyline
- Manual V35 Skyline (must have manual driving experience)

These sessions are strictly limited and sell out fast!

REQUIREMENTS FOR BOOKING

- You must be already able to drive a car
- Minimum age is 14 years old, however anyone younger than 18 must contact us for approval before entering and have a parent/guardian with them.
- Participants must please wear long sleeve cotton shirt/jumper and long pants that cover your ankles, as well as enclosed footwear.
- A Racers Clubman Licence must be purchased. (Day single event permit is $50). Click Here to purchase either a Single Event or Annual License online
- You must agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Sessions will be available to book from 9th July. Please come back later.

For those who want to try out Drifting but don't have the car to do so, Drifting SA offers 'Learn 2 Drift' sessions where we supply you with your own Drift car and a personal teacher!

Each session includes:

• 30 minutes on a wet skidpan in a drift car with an experienced instructor from Drifting SA
• Guidance on initiating donut drifts around a cone and/or figure 8 drifting 
• Helmet provided.

CAR OPTIONS

- Automatic V35 Skyline
- Manual V35 Skyline (must have manual driving experience)

These sessions are strictly limited and sell out fast!

REQUIREMENTS FOR BOOKING

- You must be already able to drive a car
- Minimum age is 14 years old, however anyone younger than 18 must contact us for approval before entering and have a parent/guardian with them.
- Participants must please wear long sleeve cotton shirt/jumper and long pants that cover your ankles, as well as enclosed footwear.
- A Racers Clubman Licence must be purchased. (Day single event permit is $50). Click Here to purchase either a Single Event or Annual License online
- You must agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Get excited for a SUPER Prac at the Bend! TWO awesome layouts across 9am to 8pm. Join us for the first layout only (9am to 2pm) or the second layout only (3pm - 8pm) or BOTH!!

PS: Driver members save $50 per event! More information here.

WHAT GROUP DO I ENTER?

INTERMEDIATE - You must be able to confidently stay on track and link corners. This class is recommended for those looking to mostly do solo driving, but tandems are allowed for those wanting to learn. No cage is required. No trains. We may contact you to confirm your driving experience if you haven't progressed from one of our Drift School / Skidpan events. Unfortunately we cannot have Beginners on Main Track.

ADVANCED - This class is recommended for those who have more experience and want to tandem more. The run ups will be high speed. Cages and harnesses required.

Passengers and tandems are allowed in all groups (with same driver/passenger requirements - see regulations below for exact details).

LAYOUTS:

Intermediate 
TBA

Advanced
TBA

FAQs:

Roll Cages / Harnesses: Intermediate: No roll cage required and standard seat belts are accepted, but OEM side intrusion beams are mandatory (which should be there unless you've removed them!).
Advanced: Roll cages and harnesses required.

Other Vehicle Requirements: Please read our vehicle requirements page and see our example scrutineering sheet. Your car and personal safety gear must meet Regulations. 

Passenger Rules: Minimum age: 14 (Guardian required for under 18s). Passes will be available for purchase in person.

Pit Spots / Pitting with Friends: Book an available pit after entering – link in confirmation email (check your junk mail!). Please do not message us about changing your pits - it is a self-serve system, first come first served, so coordinate to enter at the same time and book pits near each other. 

Licensing: Racers Clubman Licence (single event permit is $50 which lasts whole weekend, or annual is $95). Click Here to purchase. MA or AASA NOT accepted.

Car Sharing: Allowed with an extra fee. If driving in different groups, they will need to do their own entry form and pay full fee. If driving in the same group, please select the 'Guest Driver' option in your entry form.

Overnight Parking / Accommodation: Cars are permitted to stay at the track in their pits overnight Saturday night if you have entered Round 4, otherwise they will need to be removed once track activity ends. The track will be locked overnight. No camping permitted - check out Big4 Caravan Park or Rydges Pit Lane.

Spectators: All spectators, including pit crew, must purchase tickets via driftingsa.com.au/tickets

Media: Apply for weekend accreditation here.

Refund Policy: No refunds unless the event is cancelled/postponed; credits available up until the day before the event if entry was received at least 7 days prior to the event and email is sent before event to president@driftingsa.com.au

Detailed email with further information will be sent approximately 1 week before the event.

Entries for Round 4 of the SA State Series at The Bend will open late August. The SA State Series Drift Championship, with multiple rounds at the world-class The Bend Motorsport Park and one round at Mallala Motorsport Park, is the ultimate test of skill, speed, and determination for drift drivers in South Australia. The Bend boasts a state-of-the-art, purpose-built drift track with seemingly endless, high speed and technical layout possibilities that challenge drivers to push their limits, while Mallala offers a thrilling and historic backdrop for high-stakes competition. 

Our advanced competitors compete in the L1 Category, while our new competitors have the opportunity to build skills and confidence in the L2 category.

Interstaters travelling 1000km+ please contact us before entering.

REGULATIONS:

Please review the standing regulations here so you are aware of what to expect regarding car setup and driver etiquette. Supplementary regulations will be sent out with further driver information after entry.

LAYOUT:

TBA

FAQs:

License: Racers Clubman Licence (single event/weekend $50, annual $95) - Purchase here

Pit Crew Ticket: Competition Drivers get 1x free pit crew ticket for the competition day. A code will to redeem this ticket will be sent approximately 10 days before the event.

Passengers: Allowed in all cars meeting regulation requirements (see link above). Passes can be purchased on the day at the Sign On desk. Minimum age is 14 and must be wearing long sleeve top/pants and enclosed shoes. Passengers can only ride during the Practice or Best of the Rest sessions.

Attire: Helmet (AS/NZS1698), long sleeve tops and pants (ideally 100% cotton), closed toe shoes.

Spectators: Tickets available online at driftingsa.com.au/tickets

Deadline for entries: Thursday before the event or when sold out.

Refund Policy: No refunds unless the event is cancelled/postponed. We offer transfers in most circumstances - please see the terms and conditions.

Detailed email with further information will be sent approximately 1 week before the event.

SCHEDULE (DRAFT):

~Sunday~
Gates Open: 7.00am
Briefing: 8.15am
Competition Practice: 9:00am-11.30am
Lunch: 11.30am-12.00pm
Competition Battles: 12.00pm - 5.00pm
Best of the Rest: 5.00pm - 5.30pm
Presentations: 5.30pm

Note: this is just a rough guide, a complete schedule with individual session times will be available closer to the event date. Please follow the Drifting SA Facebook page for the latest updates.