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Drifting SA Winterfest 2026 (27 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

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Winterfest is a jam-packed,full-weekend freestyle experience 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)

As a dedicated 2-day event, entries cover both Saturday and Sunday. The Skidpan is also open 9am - 5pm across the weekend in our Meihan replica layout (dry skidpan), with dedicated sessions for each group. All levels of drivers catered for - see groups below!

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 & Ticketing: Winterfest is a complete weekend package. All drivers must arrive for scrutineering between 7am and 9am on Saturday, no later. (Please note: Single-day Saturday entries are not available. A very limited number of Sunday-only spots may be released closer to the date specifically for drivers looking to replace broken cars from day one).

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 $125). 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 driftingsa.com.au/tickets (tickets will be released closer to event)

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: events@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.

Drifting SA July Drift School / Skidpan Day (19 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Entries to non members open Sunday 14 June at 6pm! We’re running two separate sessions across the day, each with its own entry and targeted skill level:

Morning: Drift School (Beginner-focused)
Afternoon: Open Skidpan (Intermediate / Advanced)

You can enter one or both, depending on your experience level.

DRIFT SCHOOL – 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Beginner drivers must enter Drift School only

Bring your own car and learn the fundamentals with instructors available in-car or trackside.

9:00AM – 11:30AM
3 different skidpan courses:

Wet Courses – Donuts & Figure 8s
Dry Course – Corner for practicing entries, transitions & early tandems

11:30AM – 12:00PM
Lunch break

12:00PM – 1:00PM
Skidpan converts to a full dry track for Drift School participants only

Meihan replica layout
Max 6 cars on track at once
Great chance to apply what you’ve learned and get comfortable driving with others

Maximum 24 cars for Drift School. Shared cars count as 1 car.

➡️ Intermediate drivers may also choose to enter the afternoon Skidpan, but this is a separate entry and must be booked in advance. We can’t upgrade you on the day if it sells out.

OPEN SKIDPAN – 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Intermediate & Advanced drivers only

Enjoy the Meihan Replica layout on the dry skidpan.

No groups
3–5 minute sessions
8 cars on track at a time
Tandems allowed

Beginner drivers are not permitted in this session – Drift School is required first.

Maximum 30 cars for Skidpan. Shared cars count as 1 car.

EXPERIENCE LEVELS DEFINED:

BEGINNER

New to drifting or still learning basics like entries and linking corners.
Beginners must enter Drift School only.

INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED

Able to link corners consistently.
Experience may include Drift School, Malalla, XPark, or similar.

FAQs:

Can I enter both Drift School & Skidpan? Yes - but they are separate entries and aimed at different skill levels. If you’re an intermediate driver wanting to refine your skills in the morning and drive Skidpan in the afternoon, you’ll need to select both entries at checkout.

Can I share a car? Yes. You can add one guest driver per event entry at half price.

Drift School: second driver is half the Drift School entry price
Skidpan: second driver is half the Skidpan entry price
Select the Guest Driver option when entering.

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 $125) - Purchase here. Drivers under 18 must contact us for approval before entering and must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Attire: Approved helmet (see regs), 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! (You shouldnt need any if you're just driving the School).

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

MEMBERSHIP REMINDER

Don’t forget to purchase your Drifting SA Membership!

Save $50 per event entry
Attend 3 or more events per year and it pays for itself
Supports the club and helps us keep running events like this

Highly recommended before entering.

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:
events@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.

Drifting SA 'Learn to Drift' Rental Car July Sessions (19 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Entries to open Sunday 14 June at 6pm! 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 be a confident manual driver with a drivers licence!)

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.