Drifting SA upcoming events

Drifting SA September Super Drift School and Arvo Prac (19 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

NON-MEMBER ENTRIES OPEN AUGUST 14TH 6PM! Driver members save $50 per event! Sign up before entering!

'SUPER' DRIFT SCHOOL (9AM to 1.30PM)

This is a 'bring your own car' drift school
9AM - 11:45AM: Exercises on Wet Skidpan (donuts and figure 8s) and Main Track (4 different exercises including southerns, northerns, a peanut track and the esses - great for practicing advanced techniques including entries and tandems!)
12:15PM - 1:30PM: Open Full Main Track (Skidpan remains open)

ARVO PRAC (1.30pm to 5.30pm)

For drivers who just want to drift the Full Main Track only
Two groups: Beginner/Intermediate & Advanced
Half-hour sessions from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM

WHAT GROUP DO I ENTER?

BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE - Still learning basics OR can mostly link corners; no cage required (no passengers without cage)

ADVANCED/COMPETITION LEVEL - Can confidently and consistently link corners at high speeds as well as tandem. Cages are required.

Tandems are allowed in all groups!
Maximum 40 cars in each group. Shared cars count as 1 car.

* Passengers (all groups): Due to the higher speeds at Mallala, passengers are only permitted in vehicles fitted with a minimum half cage and OEM side intrusion beams (non-gutted doors) OR welded side intrusion bars that provide equivalent or greater protection.

FAQs:

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

Roll Cage: Not required for Beginner/Intermediate, but OEM side intrusion beams (non-gutted doors) needed. Minimum half cage with OEM side intrusions (non-gutted doors) required for passengers in any group.

Passengers: Allowed in cars with minimum of a half cage and OEM side intrusions. 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

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

Garages: Are $55 each day (on charged by Mallala) & include power. Please add a garage at time of booking your entry. Otherwise, free grass parking is available.

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 add 'Guest Driver' in your entry form and you will be charged half price for the extra driver in same group.

Spectators: Tickets available soon

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

Refund Policy: No refunds unless the event is cancelled/postponed; transfers available up until the day before the event if entry was received at least 7 days prior to the event.

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

Drifting SA 'Learn to Drift' Rental Car September Sessions (19 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:30:00 GMT

WE HAVE CONTACTED PREVIOUS SESSION WAITLISTS FIRST FOR THIS ONE! JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THIS EVENT & WE WILL BE IN CONTACT IF SPOTS BECOME AVAILABLE! 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.

Drifting SA October Super Prac (10 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Come to the Bend for a full day of drifting across two reverse layouts, or just come for the afternoon to dial in the Competition Layout! Driver members save $50 per event! Sign up before entering!

Driving options are 9am to 5pm, or 1pm to 5pm.

WHAT GROUP DO I ENTER?

INTERMEDIATE - You must be able to link corners and stay on track most of the time. Tandems are permitted. The run ups will be shorter than the Advanced/L1 group. No cage required.

ADVANCED - The run ups will be high speed - you should be a highly experienced driver, driving at L1/high L2 competition level. Cages and harnesses required.

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

LAYOUTS:

Both groups will practice the comp layout for Round 4 in the afternoon (Reverse over the Hill) but the Advanced group will go through the bowl.

FAQs:

Roll Cages / Harnesses / Vehicle Requirements: Cages required for Advanced group. 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 $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 if you have entered Sunday's 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 events@driftingsa.com.au

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

Drifting SA State Series Round 4 2026 (11 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Entries to open to members on Tuesday 8th September at 6.30pm. 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 drifters 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.

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:

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: Approved helmet (see regs), 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. Maximum 70 total cars due to single day format.

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.