WHAT IS LOCKTOBERFEST?
With 150 drivers, Locktoberfest is completely sold out! A jam packed 3 day freestyle event where you will get to enjoy multiple layouts on the Stadium Drift Circuit, with Skidpan also open Saturday during the day. All levels of drivers catered for - see below for different groupings (Beginner -Skidpan Only, Intermediate, Experienced and Advanced).
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SESSION INFO
All sessions sold out! A draft schedule can be viewed here so you can have an idea about session times. Layouts are still being finalised and will be released week beginning 18th November.
SKIDPAN
Running our Meihan replica layout, Skidpan will be available 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday for all entered drivers with different sessions operating with around 8 cars allowed on track at a time. Beginners can choose to enter "Skidpan Only" (Saturday OR Sunday) and will have extra sessions so they can get that valuable seat time! Limited spots available.
FRIDAY
5pm-8pm on the Stadium Circuit, one layout. (There is no Friday Only entries sorry!).
SATURDAY
Saturday Drivers will have access to both the Stadium Circuit 9am to 8pm and the Skidpan throughout the day (according to group sessions) + the Big Entry Comp (if you have a cage). 3 different layouts across the Stadium Circuit.
SUNDAY
Sunday Drivers will have access to the Stadium Circuit 9am to 5pm in their designated groups. The Stadium circuit will have multiple "reverse" layouts throughout the day as well as “Special Stage” where drivers can use the whole track to themselves on a designated layout that loops on itself.
FULL WEEKEND
Full Weekend Drivers will have access to all the sessions shown above!
TIME ATTACK
See separate event page here.
WHAT GROUP DO I ENTER?
BEGINNER - SOLD OUT!
Beginners are new to drifting and/or may still be learning the basics such as entries and linking corners. BEGINNERS MUST DO SKIDPAN ONLY. No cage is required and passengers are allowed.
INTERMEDIATE - SOLD OUT!
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 for this class, passengers are allowed with or without a cage. No trains.
EXPERIENCED - SOLD OUT!
This class is recommended for those who have a bit more experience and want to tandem more. however there is a shorter run up, No cage is required for this class, passengers are allowed with or without a cage. No trains.
ADVANCED - SOLD OUT
Cages are required for this group as the run ups will be open and not restricted like the other groups. Tandems/Trains and passengers are all allowed.
DRAFT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
Gates Open: 3:00pm
Driver’s Briefing: 4:30pm
Main Track: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Gates Close: 9:00pm
SATURDAY
Gates Open: 7:00am
Driver’s Briefing: 8:30am
Main Track: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Skidpan: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Gates Close: 9:00pm
SUNDAY
Gates Open: 8:00am
Driver’s Briefing: 8:30am
Main Track: 9:00am-5:00pm
Gates Close: 6:00pm
FAQs:
Does my car need a rollcage to drive or to have a passenger?
– No. There is no requirement for a roll cage in Beginnner, Intermediate or Experienced Class, however, if you don’t run a cage, you must have OEM side intrusion beams fitted as a minimum.
– Advanced Class drivers MUST have roll cages
What about other vehicle requirements?
Please read our vehicle requirements page and see our example scrutineering sheet: Scrutineering-Form-2023-EXAMPLE.docx - Google Docs
What kind of licence do I need to enter?
- Racers Clubman Licence (single event permit is $30). Click Here to purchase either a Single Event or Annual License online
What else do I need to know?!
Further information regarding the event will be sent the week leading up to the event.
- Passenger passes can be purchased on the day/weekend. Minimum age 14 (under 18 must have guardian present). BYO helmet, long sleeve top/pants and enclosed shoes.
REFUND POLICY:
All entries made before 7 days out from the Event are entitled to a full transfer of their entry fee to another Drifting SA event if they notify before the event on the day. Entries after are non-transferable/non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed by Drifting SA.
