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!
Drift Chat • Meet the Title Contenders for the D1NZ 235 Class
Warren Sare from MGNinc hosts a special podcast with the front-runners in the D1NZ Drifting Championship 235 Series, all with a mathematical shot at winning the title for 2025..
Could Luke Fink be the first international driver to win the D1NZ New Zealand Drift Championship?
The Australian now leads the series points race, with 286 points - a healthy 84 point lead over the best ranked Kiwi driver Dave Steedman from Team DSR on 202pts.
Jeremy Slamet Gets First Ever Podium after Qualifying in FIRST at D1NZ in Auckland
Driving the 2JZ powered JDM Racing Toyota GT86 MK4 Supra, the young-gun was able to battle his way through to the finals - gearbox failure would ultimately end his run for the top spot.
Thank you Auckland, that was WILD!
How much horsepower did we bring to Go Media Stadium? Enough to tear the track apart!
Kurtis Lilly WINS at Mt Smart ahead of Daniel Edwards • D1NZ Pro-SPORT Series 2025
Kurtis Lilly took the round victory at Go Media Stadium in his RB30DET powered S14 Silvia, after a crazy OMT (Sudden Death) final round battle with Daniel Edwards in his 2JZ 180SX.
Deane Young scores third podium of the season • D1NZ Pro-SPORT Series 2025
With three podium finishes in a row, Deane Young now sits second overall in the Restricted Class with 230pts, with two events remaining.
D1NZ 2025: Highlights from Round 1 & 2 at Taupo Motorsport Park
Missed the D1NZ double header weekend at Taupo Motorsport Park? Here's a summary of what went down for the first and second round of the Pro Championship back-to-back.
Jeff Jones Racing • Drifting in New Zealand • All Runs + Interviews
Jeff Jones had never drifted in a right-hand drive car before, but behind the wheel of the JDM Racing turbo-V8 powered 180sx he was able to mix it up with the Kiwi drivers and have a heap of fun along the way..
Adam Davies WINS Round 2 at Taupo • D1NZ Pro Championship 2025
Australian Luke Fink may have taken the championship points race, but Team DSR's Adam Davies took the round win after mechanical failure for the JDM Racing S15.
16 Year Old Corbyn Wilson WINS at Taupo • D1NZ Pro-SPORT Series 2025
Gisborne teenager Corbyn Wilson took back-to-back podiums at Taupo Motorsport Park, finishing 3rd on Day 1 and taking the victory on Day 2 after battling Kurtis Lilly in the final.
Keisuke Nagashima is READY for D1NZ in Auckland
The current D1NZ Pro-SPORT Series Champion Keisuke Nagashima is BACK for Round 3 in Auckland, fresh from testing the 86Fighters SR machine at Hampton Downs on 205 Semi Slicks..
Is this the first ever TIE in Drift Competition?
Round 2 of the 2025 D1NZ Series saw the first ever draw in drift competition, at least in New Zealand, maybe in the world?
The result was a hilarious move of sportsmanship, with the 3rd place trophy being cut in half with an angle grinder in pitlane..
All Australian FINAL • Brodie Maher Takes Victory for D1NZ Taupo
Wild Rodeo action with Australian drivers Luke Fink and Brodie Maher going head to head in the D1NZ Round 1 final at Taupo Motorsport Park..
Drift Masters Champion Lauri Heinonen is coming to New Zealand! • #D1NZ2025
The current defending DMEC Drift Masters European Champion is coming to New Zealand!
Finland's Lauri Heinonen will join the 2025 D1NZ Drifting Championship as an international wildcard..
The Road To Victory • D1NZ Returns to Auckland's Go Media Stadium in 2025
Stephen McIvor shares the story of passion, triumph and defeat along the concrete lined road to victory at Mt Smart Stadium