Expression of interests are OPEN! You will need to 'Join the waitlist' and your entry will be reviewed within the week. Get in quick, as spots are filling FAST.
In 2025, Keep it Reet, Drifting SA, and Drift League are teaming up to create a three-round, three-state series under one national banner - Drift Collective. This partnership is set to bring a level of synergy and innovation never seen before in Australian drifting.
• Round 1: The Bend (SA) – March 15
• Round 2: Symmons Plains (TAS) – May 17–18
• Round 3: Calder Park (VIC) – July 12
Round 1 at the Bend will be a 1-day format comprising of Competition Drivers and Expression Session Drivers. All Driver Entries are Expression of Interest Only.
Please press 'Join Waitlist' and submit your details for review. We will get back to you within the week.
For Competition Practice Sessions, Entries will be split into 2 Groups based on order of entry. Enter early to be in Group 1 with our soon-to-be announced Invite Driver!
We will also be accepting a limited number of Expression Session drivers. If you don’t want to compete or you’re a L2 SA State Series driver looking for some extra practice the day before SA Round 1 - submit your expression of interest to put on a show for the crowd!
REGULATIONS:
Draft regulations (including vehicle requirements) available here (same as SA State Series L1 except for the tyre rule - 265 radial class). Minimum cage requirements are compulsory. Drivers must have a half/full cage that meets CAMS/AASA specifications, and side intrusion bars must be fitted.
FAQs:
License: Racers Clubman Licence (single event/weekend $50, annual $95) -
Purchase here (
other Drift Collective rounds may run on difference licensing).
Pit Crew Ticket: Competition Drivers get 1x free pit crew ticket for the competition day. Please see your confirmation email to claim this free ticket.
Passengers: Allowed in all cars during Practice sessions. 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.
Spectators: Tickets available online at driftingsa.com.au/tickets
Accommodation: Check out Rydges PIt Lane or Big 4 The Bend, which are all located within the motorsport facility. No trackside camping available unfortunately.
Bump In / Overnight Parking: Bump in Saturday morning from 7am. Cars are permitted to stay at the track in their pits overnight Saturday night if entering the SA State Series the next day. Bump in will be permitted from 7am Saturday and bump out will be by 7pm Sunday. Outside of this, your vehicle will need to be off site or at your accommodation.
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. All cancellations must be made in writing via email to president@driftingsa.com.au, any other form of communication will not be accepted.
Media: Weekend accreditation here.
Detailed email with further information will be sent approximately 1 week before the event.
SCHEDULE (DRAFT):
Gates Open: 7.00am
Practice (Competition & Expression Session): 9.00 - 12.30
Expression Session: 12.30 - 1.00
Competition: 1.00 - 4.00
Expression Session: 4.00 -4.30
Competition: 4.30 - 8.00pm
The SA State Series Round 1 is the following day from 9am to 5pm, and Drivers are encouraged to enter this event too (when entries are available) - remembering that it will be 235 radial class tyre rule on Sunday. More details here.
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.