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!
Watch the Grand Final of the D1NZ Drift Series LIVE from Baypark Stadium (2025)
Round 5 of the New Zealand Drifting Championship takes over Mercury Baypark Stadium in Tauranga for the Grand Finale!
Who will take the 'Drift King' titles in the 235 Restricted Class and the D1NZ Pro Championship?
Dicey Moments & Crashes • D1NZ Auckland 2025
Spicy laps, flying boot lids, epic battles and all the Dicey Moments from Round 3 of the 2025 D1NZ Series
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.
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..
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
Benkei's Breakdown • D1NZ Drift Judge Reviews Luke Fink vs Connor Halligan at Taupo
Chase Judge for D1NZ 2025 Benkei Bruin runs through one of the close call battles from the massive double header event at Taupo Motorsport Park..
D1NZ Drifting Championship 2025: Round 2 • Taupo Motorsport Park
The Round 2 circuit at Taupo saw the teams tackle the non-traditional 'Normal' direction layout from Turns 1 to 4 (Standing start off the main straight)
D1NZ Pro-SPORT 235 Drift Series: Round 2 • Taupo Motorsport Park
Watch the second round of the 2025 D1NZ Pro-SPORT Restricted Class, limited to a 235 wide radial tire + a ban on nitrous oxide.
D1NZ Drifting Championship 2025: Round 1 • Taupo Motorsport Park (Reverse)
All the action from the Round 1 track layout, the traditional 'Taupo Reverse' section from Turns 4 to 1 (finishing on the main straight).
D1NZ Pro-SPORT 235 Drift Series: Round 1 • Taupo Motorsport Park (Reverse)
Watch the opening round of the 2025 D1NZ Pro-SPORT Restricted Class, limited to a 235 wide radial tire + a ban on nitrous oxide.
D1NZ Drifting Championship 2025: Round 1 Qualifying • Taupo Motorsport Park
The unique double-header qualifying session will be run on the 'Normal Direction' layout, turns 1-4 at Taupo Motorsport Park.
The Pro Series will then run the 'Reverse Layout' later in the afternoon, setting their qualifying order for Round 2 on Sunday.
MSC Challenge NZ 2024 • Round 4 • Qualifying (Live Stream) • Meremere Drift Park
Live Replay from Qualifying - Round 4 (Series Final) of the 2024 MSC Challenge in New Zealand.
MSC Challenge NZ 2024 • Round 3 • Top 16 Battles (Live Stream) • Meremere Drift Park
Live Replay from Round 3 of the 2024 MSC Challenge in New Zealand - Top 16 Battle Competition. Featuring international guest judge Robbie Nishida.
MSC Challenge NZ 2024 • Round 3 • Qualifying (Live Stream) • Meremere Drift Park
Live Replay from Qualifying - Round 3 of the 2024 MSC Challenge in New Zealand. Featuring international guest judge Robbie Nishida.
MSC Challenge NZ 2024: Round 2 Qualifying (Live Stream) Meremere Drift Park
Live Replay from Qualifying - Round 2 of the 2024 MSC Challenge in New Zealand.
Win a Grassroots Drift Scholarship • D1NZ 2025
This week's Thursday Thunder Announcement from the team at D1NZ revealed the 'Top-4 entries so far' in the 2025 Grassroots Driver Scholarship competition.