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!
Tay 187: 2nd Place in 2023 D1NZ Drifting Championship!
A late push in the 2023 D1NZ season put Central Drift Team's Taylor James in with a shot at winning the New Zealand Drifting Championship…
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!
OTV RAW: Taylor James Nissan S14 RB30DET - D1NZ Drifting Grand Final 2020
Raw footage of Taylor James competing in the Valvoline D1NZ Drifting Championship Grand Final at Pukekohe Raceway.
Taylor James Finishes 2nd Overall - 2020 Valvoline D1NZ Drifting Championship
Central Drift Team's Taylor James was a front runner during his time in the Kaspa Pro-Sport Series, this year was his first ever campaign in Valvoline New Zealand D1NZ Pro Championship - finishing 2nd overall after an intense battle for the series title..
A new car in the works, maybe we'll see Tay back for another Pro Series challenge in 2021?
Taylor James - Drift Championship Leader Heading Into R5 Pukekohe 2020
Central Drift Team's Taylor James knows what its like to fight for a title after stepping up from the Kaspa Transmissions Pro-Sport Restricted Class, his RB30 powered Nissan S14 (backed by Roundwood NZ) is a battle-hardned chassis that now leads the Valvoline D1NZ Pro Championship...
306 points in the bag, look out for the young gun from Tokoroa!
Valvoline D1NZ Drifting 2020: Taylor James Scores First Pro-Series Podium, R1 Teretonga
FEATURE: Taylor James from the Central Drift Team scored his first ever podium in the Pro-Championship after stepping up from the development series last year - a huge feat for the rookie taking on the top dogs, and a slipping clutch, during Round 1 of the 2020 Valvoline D1NZ Drifting Series.