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!
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.
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!
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..
Road To The Championship • D1NZ Drift Series 2025
Recap from the season so far heading into the final round at Baypark Stadium. It's all about to unfold, who will take the crown for the 2025 D1NZ New Zealand Drifting Championship?
Connor Halligan First Ever WIN! • Luke Fink 2nd at Manfeild • D1NZ Drift Series 2025
Taupō driver Connor Halligan took his first ever victory in the D1NZ New Zealand Drifting Championship, defeating Australian Luke Fink in a dramatic OMT (Sudden Death) matchup at Manfeild Circuit Chris Amon!
Shaun Potroz 3rd vs Adam Davies at Manfeild • D1NZ Drift Series 2025
Shaun Potroz battled his way to the finals at Manfeild, the 2JZ grabbing the win over the 20b Rotary of Adam Davies to score third place overall..
Blake Myles & Jordan Richards in the FINALS at Manfeild • D1NZ Pro-SPORT Drift Series 2025
Blake Myles pulls out the snake eyes - Qualifying P1 and finishing first overall at Manfeild for Round 4 of the D1NZ 235 Series - Jordan Richards also had a massive drive, qualifying 10th and battling his way into his first ever final..
Aidan Dalley Takes 3rd Overall at Manfeild • D1NZ Pro-SPORT Drift Series 2025
Team RHP's Aidan Dalley scored his first podium in the D1NZ 235 Restricted Class, putting his LS V8 powered S14 in third place at Round 4 held at Manfeild Raceway..
Ryusei Akiba is coming to New Zealand! • D1NZ Drift Series 2025
We’re stoked to confirm that Japan’s Ryusei Akiba is heading to New Zealand to compete in the D1NZ Grand Final at Baypark Stadium, April 25th-26th with the Halligan Drift Team!