Ben Jenkins Ready For D1NZ 2026 • Back in a 850hp 2JZ Silvia S15
With a refreshed package and a return to national competition in a familiar S-Chassis platform, Ben is looking forward to the 2026 season ahead - you can also catch him in commentary alongside Warren Sare during the 235 Class events.
From Drift Champion to Drift Judge? Darren Kelly is back for D1NZ 2026
Multi-time New Zealand Drift Champion Darren Kelly is making a return to D1NZ, this time swapping his race helmet for duties as a Drift Judge in the upcoming 2026 season.
Taylor James Returns to D1NZ as Drift Judge in 2026
One of the heavyweight competitors in the New Zealand Drift scene has made the switch to Drift Judge in 2026..
D1NZ Reveals New Judging Lineup + New Presenters for 2026 Season
New presenters, new judging officials, and a new commentator? Get the full run down on who is joining the D1NZ Team in 2026!
Toyota 2JZ Engine in a Chevy Camaro?! | Trent Elmbranch's new DRIFT build
JDM Heart meets American Muscle - this crazy Pro Drift car is currently being built by Trent at Lbranch Fabrication, ready for the 2026 D1NZ New Zealand Drifting Championship.
D1NZ Drift Series is coming to Gisborne in 2026!
If you’re in Whakatāne, Hawke’s Bay, or anywhere on the East Coast, the roar of engines, clouds of tyre smoke, and the skill of New Zealand’s best drifters are finally coming to you.
D1NZ 2026 Calendar REVEAL! | Full Drift Championship Schedule
Get ready for another adrenaline-filled season of sideways action as the D1NZ New Zealand Drifting Championship returns for 2026!
Gunshots at Redline – 427ci LSX S15 Drift Monster! #OTVRAW
Dan Caldwell's LSX swapped S15 Silvia is a drift monster, equipped with a 900hp+ 427ci V8 that produces gunfire at redline..
Mad Mike & Hiroya Minowa Take Over Tokyo Drift | Red Bull Tandem in Multi-Level Carpark | Japan
Mad Mike & Japanese 16 year old drift prodigy Hiroya Minowa have brought Tokyo Drift to LIFE - tandem drifting in a multi level carpark in Kawasaki, Japan.
DriftSouth 2024/25 • Round 2, Ruapuna B-Track - Best Drift Highlights
Arguably one of the best drifting layouts in NZ, Ruapuna B-Track Version 1 was the battle ground for Round 2 of the 2024/25 DriftSouth Series - checkout a compilation of all the best runs and more thanks to G.D Autosport!
Luke Fink WINS D1NZ Drift Championship • All Runs + Interviews from Baypark Grand Final 2025
Luke had a healthy points lead heading into the final event of the year, and despite being in a borrowed car he continued to dominate the competition with yet another round victory, locking out the series championship for 2025.
DriftSouth • Highlights from Round 1 at Ruapuna A-Track V2 • 2024/25 Season
The DriftSouth 2025/26 season has already kicked off with the next event happening on the 8th of November 2025 in Christchurch - check out action from last year's A-Track V2 Layout where Sheldon Kneale in his S13 from Gusto Racing Division took the win!
Watch the 2025 D1GP China Event in Dongguan
According to the D1GP Official Website, Kiwis keen to watch Jordan Joyce represent New Zealand in the D1GP China Event in Dongguan can tune in via live streaming on Weibo (a major social networking site in China similar to Facebook and X)
Red Bull Hangar 7 • Motorsport Showcase in Austria
Kiwi Pro-Drifter Mad Mike Whiddett was on show in Austria for the re-opening of Red Bull 'Hangar 7' at Salzburg Airport - the screaming twin-turbo 4-Rotor FD RX7 shredding alongside F1's Max Verstappen & more..
Lauri Heinonen • Drifting in D1 New Zealand • All Runs + Interviews
Drift Masters Grand Prix Champion Lauri Heinonen and the Heinonen Drift Team made their way from Finland to Auckland, New Zealand to compete in Round 3 of the 2025 D1NZ Drifting Championship held at Mt Smart Stadium.
Farm Built Barra-Swapped C33 Laurel Takes On D1NZ Pro Drift Series
Kiwi driver Ethan Faithfull shocked the field with a podium finish on debut in the D1NZ Pro Championship, his first time driving at Baypark!
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Kiwi Drifter Jordan Joyce set for D1GP CHINA!
Jordan Joyce is set for his international D1GP debut thanks to NZKW - piloting a similar S-Chassis (with 2JZ Engine) platform in China.
Commentator Warren Sare chats with Jordan after his 2025 D1NZ New Zealand Pro-Series Campaign driving the NZKW backed S14 Silvia.
Deane Young Crowned The Champion in his 2JZ S13 Silvia!
Competing in wet and wild conditions at Tauranga's Mercury Baypark Stadium, the Watson Haulage sponsored 2JZ powered S13 Silvia suffered gearbox issues in the fight toward the finals.
Despite the mechanical dramas, a top-four finish was enough to secure 336 points overall for the 235 class championship..
Daniel Edwards WINS at Baypark Stadium
Daniel Edwards took the victory at Round 5 of the D1NZ Pro-SPORT Restricted Series, a down to the wire charge for the overall championship points race..