a new journey
to the East Cape Begins
For over 20 years, D1NZ has taken fans on a thrilling ride across
New Zealand – but now, for the first time ever, the championship heads to the East Cape.
If you’re in Whakatāne, Hawke’s Bay, or anywhere on the East Coast, the roar of engines, clouds of tyre smoke, and the skill of
New Zealand’s best drifters are finally coming to you. This isn’t just another stop on the calendar – it’s a brand-new chapter in our journey.
Get ready, Gisborne.
We’re bringing the full D1NZ show to your backyard.
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TICKETS
The East Cape Gets Loud.
For the first time ever, D1NZ drifts into Gisborne. Three days of tyre smoke, screaming engines, and the nation’s top drifters battling at H BlackBee Drift Park. The East Coast will never be the same.
Early bird tickets go on sale 26 August 2025. Stay tuned on our social media channels for announcements!
A New Journey to the East Cape Begins
what you'll see
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Pro & Pro-Sport D1NZ Championship Battles – Side-by-side drifting at full-tilt.
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Show & Shine Car Display – From custom builds to high-performance weapons.
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Trade Stands & Merch Zone – Meet your favourite brands and grab official D1NZ gear.
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Live Music & Entertainment – All-day festival atmosphere.
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Food Trucks & Family Area – Great eats, plenty for the kids, and a place to relax between the action.
venue
details
H BlackBee Drift Park
Gisborne, NZ
Friday 20 march 2026
Weekend Pass, VIP & VVIP holders only
Pro-Sport: Qualifying
Pro: Official Practice
From Whakatane
Approx. 3 hours drive
From Napier/Hastings (Hawke’s Bay)
Approx. 4 hours drive
From gisborne cbd
Just a few minutes
saturday 21 march 2026
Open to all
Pro-Sport: Battle Day
Pro: Practice & Qualifying Sessions
sunday 22 march 2026
Open to all
Pro-Sport: Top 8 Battles
Pro: Championship Battles
ticketing
early bird tickets
Stay tuned on our social media channels for updates. Early bird tickets go on sale 26 August 2025.
The East Cape Will Never Be the Same
Gisborne, it’s your turn to feel the adrenaline.
D1NZ is coming to H BlackBee Drift Park, and we’re bringing
the full Championship experience with us.