Vehicle Requirements

Below you'll find some of the key vehicle requirements for events that we run (which are delivered under RACERS licensing). This isn't the complete list - a full list of requirements, which includes extra information specifically for competition events, can be viewed here: 2024 Drifting SA Standing Regulations.

Key requirements for all events

• Battery is secure.
• Seats are properly mounted.
• Seat belts (or harnesses) work correctly & have no rips or tears.
• For cars fitted with harnesses, they must not be mounted to the floor at more than a 45 degree angle.
• Brake lights & rear hazard lights operational. (Headlights are required for night-time events).
• Crack free windscreen.
• No loose body work or items in cabin.
• Modified fuel systems are separated from the driver by a firewall. This is the same for any fuel/oil/coolant systems or lines within the cabin.
• A fire extinguisher is not required but, if fitted, they must be mounted securely by bolts.
• No steel wheels due to potential for track damage.

Drift School & Skidpan Requirements

Beyond the above, we have very little additional requirements for School or Skidpan events. We welcome brand new cars or unmodified cars to these events. Standard ADR seat belts are acceptable & you are not required to have a rollcage or fire extinguisher. However, a locked or shimmed diff is highly recommended to ensure your diff doesn't open wheel!

Practice & Freestyle events (inc Winterfest/Locktoberfest)

These events have two to three classes:

• Intermediate Class: Has a shorter run up to limit speed & a rule against having more that two cars drifting together. You can also drive/take passengers with standard ADR seat belts and without a rollcage. 
• Experienced Class (Locktoberfest/Winterfest only): Suits drivers with additional experience who want to tandem more. You will need to have a minimum of a 4 point harness and a half rollcage.
• Advanced Class: Has a full length run up & you can run trains of cars. You will need a minimum of a 4 point racing harness and a half rollcage. Passengers are allowed.

L2 & L1 Competition 

Be sure to read the 2024 Drifting SA Standing Regulations before you enter.

Some key points to note:

- Minimum of 4-point harness (cannot use OEM seat belts).
- From 2024, we have new cage requirements for both L1 and L2. Please review the standing regulations for more details.

Other Requirements

Passenger seat & harness must meet the same requirements specified for drivers in each group. Passengers are allowed in all non-competition sessions* however only one passenger is permissable in the car at a time. *Please note: Events held at Mallala Motorsport Park events may require a cage in order to have passengers. Specific rules will be posted on the event details page.

Convertibles without roll over protection are severely limited in what they are allowed to do. If you have a convertible without a minimum of a half-cage then please contact us before entering an event so we can advise you.

Tyre Requirements

For competition we have tyre rules things fair. We only limit the width & brand/model of the tyre. Size of the rim is open & so is tyre height. Below is a table with vehicle chassis & the max tyre width. You can have a smaller width tyre if you choose. The list of tyre brand/models that are eligible can be downloaded here.

Weight Category	Chassis	Max tyre width
Super Light	Toyota KE70/AE71/AE86	195mm
	Holden TX-TG Gemini
	Mazda NA-NB MX5
Light Weight	Mazda NC-ND MX5	215mm
	Mazda FB RX7
	Toyota A60 Celica/Supra
	Toyota T140 Corona
	Nissan S12 Gazelle
	Nissan 910 Bluebird
Middleweight	Nissan A31/C33/C34/C35	235mm
	Nissan R30-V36 Skyline
	Nissan Z31-Z34 Z Car
	Nissan S13-S15 Silvia
	Toyota XE10 Altezza
	Toyota A70/A80 Supra
	Toyota X80-X110 Chaser
	Toyota Z20-Z40 Soarer
	Toyota GT86
	Ford XE-AU Falcon
	Holden VB-VS Commodore
	Mazda FC-FD RX7
	Mazda Bravo
	BMW E30-G20 3 Series
	Subaru Liberty/Legacy
Heavy Weight	Holden Commodore VT-VF	255mm
	Ford BA-FG Falcon