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Australian drift weapon, Saxon Moyes, is locked in for Drift GP at Pukekohe’s last-ever motorsport send-off

Australia’s most electric young drift talent, Saxon Moyes (Gold Coast, QLD), is officially coming across the ditch to throw down at Drift GP — the international showcase headlining the final celebration of motorsport at Pukekohe Park. If you’ve watched Australian drifting over the last couple of years and thought ‘who’s the guy sending it harder than everyone else?’ — it’s Moyes. He’s stacked a savage run of wins and podiums, including taking the top step at the Garrett Inter

7 days ago

Southland ignites: D1NZ’s double header roars into the new season

Southland hosted two days of back-to-back drift action as drivers pushed limits, sparked new storylines, and set the tone for the championship ahead. Words: Megan Foster Photos: Scott Wehipeihana, Whippy Photography. The first two rounds of the D1NZ 2026 Championship went off in the Deep South of Invercargill. Fifty-five of New Zealand’s top drifters made the trip down for the double-header, with the Friday being a full day of practice before qualifying. Saturday consisted of

Dec 30, 2025

A Global Farewell Celebration at Pukekohe’s Motorsport Venue — Featuring Drift GP

Pukekohe Park Raceway’s final motorsport event, taking place 13–15 February 2026, will honour more than six decades of racing heritage with a special Sunday celebration featuring iconic machinery, legendary drivers, and the return of the cars and classes that shaped the venue’s unmatched legacy. Among the headline elements is Drift GP, showcasing drift kings, OG pioneers, and international stars – representing Pukekohe’s modern era alongside the historic cars that made the

Dec 5, 2025

Southland Set for Biggest Drift Event in History — 56 D1NZ Teams Head to Invercargill

Southland is gearing up to host its largest top-level drift event ever , as 56 teams descend on Invercargill for the opening round of the 2025–26 D1NZ National Drifting Championship at Teretonga Park Raceway. From 21–23 November , the world’s southernmost FIA-recognised race circuit will roar into life with a record 24 Pro category drivers and a huge 32-car Pro-Sport field — the first time both national categories have travelled to the Deep South together. For Southland

Nov 18, 2025

Luke Fink – Return of the D1NZ 2025 Drift King

We interviewed our reigning 2025 D1NZ Drift King, Luke Fink, on all things drift-life before he makes the trip over from Australia to compete for his title. Tell us a little bit about yourself, and your achievements over the years besides being our reigning D1NZ Drift King. I have a problem that when I get into things I get into them fully, so I was fortunate enough to take BMX to the highest level, eventually becoming BMX World Freestyle Champion in 2003. Other than that, dr

Nov 17, 2025

From Australia to Invercargill — D1NZ Ignites the Season with a Weekend of Firsts at Teretonga

New Zealand’s premier drifting series is set to light up the Deep South as the D1NZ National Drifting Championship Series returns to Invercargill this November — bringing together the best from both sides of the Tasman for a weekend of historic firsts. Led by Australian driver and reigning New Zealand Drift King Luke Fink , the 21–23 November 2025 event marks the first time D1NZ has staged both the Pro and Pro-Sport categories at the world’s southernmost FIA-recogn

Nov 5, 2025

Trent Elmbranch builds one-of-a-kind 2JZ Camaro

We sit down with Trent Elmbranch and learn about his new, one-of-a-kind build. Tell us a little bit about yourself, and your achievements over the years. I’m Trent Elmbranch, owner operator of Lbranch Fabrication in Whangarei. I have been building cars for myself and friends since I was 16, and in 2021 I started Lbranch Fabrication to do what I love full-time. I have been drifting for around 3 years now, doing DriftForce days, Driftwars, and one round of D1NZ at Mercury Baypa

Oct 28, 2025

D1NZ Director James McManaway to Drive at Hot Pit Auto Fest in Las Vegas and SEMA Show

D1NZ is proud to announce that Director and Pro driver, James McManaway, has been confirmed to compete at the legendary Hot Pit Auto Fest Grand Finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend – an event hosted by U.S. drifting star, Jeff Jones. Directly following that, McManaway will join the international lineup at SEMA Show 2025 in Las Vegas from 4-7 November – the world’s biggest automotive, performance and motorsport showcase. He will be behind the wheel as part of the Lo

Oct 27, 2025