Kenny Ruddell 8/24/26 Kenny Ruddell 8/24/26

Drift South 2025/26 Series • Round 2 | Ruapuna B Track V1 | Pro Drift Highlights

Baylie McClintock took the win in his R32 Skyline, with Dylan Rastrick finishing second overall in his S13 Silvia - Shane Wood driving his S13 into 3rd place.

Kenny Ruddell 8/17/26 Kenny Ruddell 8/17/26

Meet Tyler West • D1NZ Driver from Auckland, New Zealand

In 2021 Tyler won the New Zealand MSC Challenge, giving him an FDJ2 Licence to be able to compete in Japan - will we see another Kiwi driver join the ranks overseas?

Kenny Ruddell 8/1/26 Kenny Ruddell 8/1/26

Amateur Boxer & Pro Drift Car Driver • Meet Brayden Mair

Meet amateur boxer Brayden Mair from Omokoroa, New Zealand, driver of the Authentic Honey Co Nissan S14.9 powered by a straight-six turbo RB30DET.

Kenny Ruddell 7/2/26 Kenny Ruddell 7/2/26

From Glazier to Drift Car Driver • Meet Cam Ombler-Vrey from Wellington New Zealand

In 2021, Cam’s passion for drifting took full form when he purchased and began building his Turbocharged LS V8 powered C33 Laurel - piece by piece in his home garage; turning it into a machine that would allow him to compete in national level events.

Kenny Ruddell 5/28/26 Kenny Ruddell 5/28/26

Behind the Helmet | Daniel Edwards D1NZ Baypark Story

Documentary feature from McIndoe Media Works following D1NZ Pro Driver Daniel Edwards, competing at the final round of the 2026 D1NZ Championship held at Mercury Baypark Stadium.

Kenny Ruddell 5/27/26 Kenny Ruddell 5/27/26

The Legend of Fanga Dan | D1NZ's first ever Hall of Fame Inductee

As part of the celebrations and farewell to Pukekohe Park Raceway this year, D1NZ took the opportunity to officially induct Daniel Woolhouse (aka Fanga Dan) into the sport's 'Hall of Fame'.

Kenny Ruddell 5/21/26 Kenny Ruddell 5/21/26

Meet Shaun Potroz • D1NZ Pro Drifter from Taranaki

We chat about his start into the sport, whether 2JZ engines are actually better than RB's and some of his goals for the future.

Kenny Ruddell 5/19/26 Kenny Ruddell 5/19/26

John OG WINS, Dan P-B Leads Championship • VD1 Logitech G Virtual Series • Round 2 • Teretonga Park

Some very committed, tight battles with Daniel Pullen-Burry finishing 2nd, AJ Johnson in 3rd - Dan PB now leading the series standings overall with 177 points.

Kenny Ruddell 5/7/26 Kenny Ruddell 5/7/26

Blake Myles WINS at Baypark, Takes 2026 D1NZ Restricted Class Championship

Blake Myles sets a new points record taking yet another win in the D1NZ Restricted Class, not without being pushed in the finals by DriftSouth Champion Sheldon Kneale.

Kenny Ruddell 4/26/26 Kenny Ruddell 4/26/26

Team DSR Dominate at Hometown Event • D1NZ Drifting Championship 2026

Adam Davies & Dave Steedman finally got their dream result, a 1-2 finish for Team DSR in front of a home-town crowd!

Kenny Ruddell 4/23/26 Kenny Ruddell 4/23/26

Highlights • 2026 D1NZ Drifting Championship Title Fight after Round 4 in Gisborne

The title fight in the D1NZ Pro-Championship division has been crazy, a classic 2JZ vs RB30 scrap between Dave Steedman from Tauranga & Connor Halligan from Taupo. Fast tracks, new layouts - fire, wind, rain, concrete walls and everything in between, this season has been incredible.

Kenny Ruddell 4/22/26 Kenny Ruddell 4/22/26

The Battle for Gisborne • Connor Halligan WINS, Dan Edwards 2nd on Debut! • D1NZ 2026

Connor Halligan took the round victory after battling Fanga Dan in the Semi Finals, Dan Edwards on debut in the pro series stormed to the top with incredible runs - battling Scotty Dinsdale in the Top-4 before mechanical dramas would take him out of the final battle.

Kenny Ruddell 4/14/26 Kenny Ruddell 4/14/26

Meet Clayton Dalley • D1NZ Pro Driver with an LSX powered Toyota Supra Mk4

LSX power onboard the RHP Mk4 Supra - Clayton Dalley brings the noise on track in the D1NZ Pro Drift Championship, he'll be one to watch at his hometown event next weekend at Baypark Stadium in Tauranga.

Kenny Ruddell 4/10/26 Kenny Ruddell 4/10/26

Blake Myles DOMINATES Round 4 of D1NZ in Gisborne, DriftSouth Champion Sheldon Kneale Finishes 2nd

The final battle from Round 4 of the 2026 D1NZ Pro-SPORT Restricted Class - where Blake Myles went from Q1 to P1 overall after battling through to the final stage, with 2x former DriftSouth Champion Sheldon Kneale finishing second overall for the event.

Kenny Ruddell 4/9/26 Kenny Ruddell 4/9/26

Meet Kurt Blackie • D1NZ Pro Drifter with a V8 powered GT86

Based in Tauranga, New Zealand - Kurt Blackie is a hard-charging competitor in the D1NZ Pro Drift Series, driving a 405ci V8 powered Toyota GT86. We chat about how he got in the game, his goals and the sport we love

Kenny Ruddell 3/21/26 Kenny Ruddell 3/21/26

Highlights: D1NZ Pro Drift Championship after Round 3 at Pukekohe Raceway (2026)

Team DSR's Dave Steedman leads the standings from Connor Halligan, Ben Jenkins, and defending champion Luke Fink in 4th.

Kenny Ruddell 3/17/26 Kenny Ruddell 3/17/26

Finland's Lauri Heinonen WINS the last ever D1NZ Pro-Championship Round at Pukekohe

Driving the JDM Racing 180sx, former Drift Masters Champion Lauri Heinonen battled changing track conditions to win the final battle for Round 3 of the 2026 D1NZ Pro Series.