HUGE Crash at D1NZ Drifting Championship Grand Final 2026
A massive wreck for Connor Halligan in the 2JZ powered Hog Haulage S14 Silvia - a huge hit with the wall sends the car on its roof at Mercury Baypark Stadium.
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.
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.
First Blood! Dave Steedman Takes Victory at Teretonga • D1NZ Pro Championship (2026)
Team DSR's Dave Steedman won the opening round of the 2026 D1NZ Drifting Championship in his Mimico/Hydraulink RB32 powered S14 Silvia
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!
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!
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..
Connor Halligan locked in for D1NZ 2025 with Zeknova Tyres
Taupō based Connor Halligan is locked in for D1NZ 2025 with Zeknova Racing & Performance Street Tyres.