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 2026 Calendar REVEAL! | Full Drift Championship Schedule
Get ready for another adrenaline-filled season of sideways action as the D1NZ New Zealand Drifting Championship returns for 2026!
Taylor James Scores Second Place @ D1NZ Round 5 Pukekohe 2021
CDT's Taylor James scored second place at Round 5 of the 2021 Valvoline D1NZ Drifting Championship held at Pukekohe - behind the wheel of a borrowed car - driving the NDT Developments 2JZ powered 180sx!
Mashup: D1NZ Drifting Round 5 @ Pukekohe Park Raceway 2021
A mashup of footage from Round 5 of the 2021 Valvoline D1NZ Drifting Championship and Round 3 of the Kaspa-Transmissions Pro-Sport Restricted Class.
As always the infamous Turn 1 sweeper served up plenty of action, throw in a bit of rain and things got a little hectic for the drivers..
Liam Burke Wins at Pukekohe - D1NZ Drifting Round 5 2021
Defending D1NZ Champion Liam Burke scored another victory at Pukekohe behind the wheel of his 2JZ powered S13 - bumping him back to the top in the points race.
Fanga Dan: Drifting at D1NZ Round 5 Pukekohe 2021
Fanga Dan finished 5th after another pole position in Qualifying and a Top8 finish at Round 5 of the Valvoline D1NZ Drifting Championship 2021.
OTV RAW: D1NZ Pro Championship Solo Runs / Practice & Qualifying - Grand Final 2020
Raw footage of the Valvoline D1NZ Pro Championship cars in action during practice and qualifying - the 2020 Grand Final held at Pukekohe Park Raceway.
Bruce Tannock Mag & Turbo Nissan S13 RB30DET - D1NZ Grand Final 2020
Bruce Tannock hitting Pukekohe Raceway in his iconic Mag & Turbo Nissan S13 RB30DET
Liam Burke Wins New Zealand Drift Championhip - 2020 Valvoline D1NZ Pro Series
Northland's LBP Drift aka Liam Burke is our 2020 Valvoline New Zealand D1NZ Drift Champion!
His Kiesel Flooring backed - Nissan S13 Silvia powered by a 2JZ is an awesome story of why this sport continues to grow in popularity, a home built championship-winning machine.
Gaz Whiter Wins Round 5 Grand Final at Pukekohe - Valvoline D1NZ Drifting Championship 2020
The 4x Champ was back to shake down a new car at the Grand Final...
Gaz Whiter putting the new Fenix Radiators V8 powered S15 through its paces with 2nd in qualifying and a round victory after battling championship leader Liam Burke!
Scott Dinsdale Scores Round Victory at Pukekohe - Kaspa D1NZ Pro-Sport Drift Series 2020
ScottyD Drift finishes second overall in the 2020 Kaspa Transmissions Pro-Sport Class with 324 points, sealing the deal with a pole position in qualifying and a fire-spitting victory burnout to top off an awesome win at Pukekohe.
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Russell Vare Wins 2020 Kaspa Pro-Sport Drift Series - Valvoline D1NZ Drifting Championship
After winning the opening round of the season in Taupo, Russell Vare would go on to dominate the 2020 Kaspa Transmissions Pro-Sport Restricted Class!
Launch Master Willy's Surprise Hotlap with Fanga Dan - D1NZ Drifting R5 Grand Final 2020
Valvoline D1NZ Series Launch Master Willy was in for a big surprise at this year's Grand Final - we put him in the passenger seat of Fanga Dan's Century Batteries Ford Mustang RTR for an epic hotlap or two around Pukekohe Park Raceway!
Valvoline D1NZ Drifting 2020: Fanga Dan Wins Round 2, Pukekohe Park Raceway
Feature: Fanga Dan took the victory at Pukekohe Park for Round 2 of the Valvoline D1NZ Drifting Championship, a rollercoaster battle through the Top-16 with a brand new car getting put through its paces..
Valvoline D1NZ Drifting 2020: Liam Burke Finishes 2nd at Round 2, Pukekohe Park Raceway
FEATURE: LBP Drift aka Liam Burke made his return to the Valvoline D1NZ Pro-Series behind the wheel of a refreshed 2JZ powered Nissan S13 - Taking home second place at Round 2 after battling fellow Northlander Fanga Dan in the final!
Valvoline D1NZ Drifting 2020: Daynom Templeman Finishes 3rd at Round 2, Pukekohe Park Raceway
FEATURE: Daynom Drift scored a 3rd place finish at Round 2, 'Slim' has done plenty of laps around Pukekohe Park, but the Pace Pools 2JZ powered E46 BMW diddnt get an easy run to the podium...
Valvoline D1NZ Drifting 2020: Cole Armstrong Battles Engine Issues at Round 2, Pukekohe
FEATURE: Cole Armstrong Drift may have taken victory at Round 1, but it was engine troubles knocking Cole out of the competition early at Pukekohe for Round 2..