WHERE
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COVERAGE FOR 2025 + AUDIENCE NUMBERS
VIEWERSHIP
325,300+ LIVE VIEWERS TOTAL 267,800+ POST VIEWERS
The 2024 D1NZ National Drifting Championship demonstrated its robust audience engagement and broad reach, amassing an impressive total of 537,800 viewer hours on set-top boxes. Additionally, it showcased strong digital presence with 36,758 hours on Sky Sport Now and 19,102.5 hours on Sky Go.
VIEWERSHIP 2024
180,000+ VIEWERS PER ROUND
D1NZ National Drifting Championship consistently drew significant audiences, featuring across 5 shows on TV3 CRC Motorsport this season.
With an average viewership of 180,000 per episode, these series highlighted their mass appeal and the vibrancy of New Zealand motorsport.
VIEWERSHIP
NOW LIVE AND FREE ONLINE
This upcoming season, we're taking a major step forward by broadcasting all our categories and content live on YouTube, totaling over 206 hours of thrilling motorsport action. This expansion into live digital broadcasting will greatly enhance our audience reach, providing fans worldwide with real-time access to every event, including Pro and Pro-Sport Classes.
200+ HOURS
OF LIVE TV AND COMMERCIAL
AIRTIME MOVES TO ANOTHER PLATFORM THIS 2025
BROADCAST AND OTT INVESTMENT
Grit Motorsport comes alive.
In the dynamic world of drifting entertainment, innovation and creativity are essential ingredients for capturing the hearts of fans and enthusiasts alike. Among the pioneers in this field, D1NZ has invested in its own OB Production with Grit Motorsport taking the compass, a trailblazer known the last 21years for revolutionising how drifting events are conceptualised, produced, and experienced which will now only grow stronger with its OB investment and focus on live data.
Birth of Grit Motorsport
GM Productions emerged from a collective vision to elevate drifting events beyond traditional formats
and retain broadcasting in-house for D1NZ.
Headed by a team of seasoned professionals with a passion for both drifting and Motorsport entertainment, the company is set out to blend the adrenaline-pumping action of drifting with cutting-edge production techniques allow fans easier access and interaction.
Unveiling the Grit Motorsport Experience
At the heart of GM Productions for 2025 lies its commitment to delivering a multi-sensory experience that transcends the past. By integrating immersive visuals, high-quality live streams on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, and engaging storytelling, GM will ensure that every event will captivate audiences worldwide for the best experience of our driver's head-to-head matches.
This innovative approach will enhance the spectator experience and redefine what fans can expect from drifting entertainment moving forward in NZ.
110K VIEWERS
RECORDED NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL VIEWERS ON MOTORSPORT.TV
MOTORSPORT ENTERTAINMENT AT ITS BEST
Monster Trucks and X Air are BACK this 2025!!
At the Repco D1NZ National Drifting Championship, we are dedicated to adding fan value and creating unforgettable experiences in our events moving forward. One of the exciting new additions this coming season is the inclusion of Monster Truck stunt shows at select rounds. These powerful machines will perform jaw-dropping feats, adding an extra layer of excitement and spectacle to our already thrilling drifting events. Fans can look forward to witnessing incredible jumps and crushing displays and one-off stunt attempts, ensuring that every event is packed with adrenaline and entertainment.
We are also expanding our focus on community engagement through our school involvement programs. By partnering with local schools, we aim to bring the world of drifting to younger generations, sparking their interest and passion for motorsport. These programs include school visits where students can meet drivers, learn about the mechanics of drifting, and even experience the excitement first-hand with ride-alongs. Our goal is to inspire and educate, ensuring that the next generation is not only entertained but also empowered with knowledge about the sport + it helps kids love drifting and Monster trucks!
Adding to the excitement, we are thrilled to announce the return of the X Air Action Sports Festival, coinciding with a true ANZAC weekend battle of action sports. This festival will feature a diverse range of extreme sports, including BMX, Skateboarding, Freestyle motocross and Big Air alongside NZ’s biggest drifting event- Baypark. By combining these action-packed sports, we are creating a dynamic and immersive atmosphere that appeals to fans of all ages.
The ANZAC weekend will be a celebration of both competition and camaraderie, providing an entertainment experience for everyone in attendance.
2024 SPOTLIGHTS
H2D PROJECT
HYDROGEN AND MOTORSPORT COLLIDE IN CHRISTCHURCH TECH HUB
A special night happened for D1NZ in 2024 with Christchurch City Council announcing the world's first competition drift car that will be completely hydrogen-powered.
D1NZ partnering with Fabrum and alongside our long-time series sponsor Link ECU the wheels are in motion for the Toyota A90 Supra. Development on engine and safety is well underway with the chosen engine a 6Port B58 Toyota engine. The car is currently at Link ECU Headquarters with the goal of debut in 2025 at D1NZ with a special guest driver.
The Drift Judging Replay System represents a paradigm shift in how drifting competitions are evaluated. Developed in response to the sport's growing popularity and the demand for fairer judging, this system leverages cutting-edge technology to provide judges with unparalleled insights into each drift.
How It Works
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Multi-Angle Cameras: High-definition cameras strategically placed around the track capture every angle of the drift. These cameras ensure that judges have access to comprehensive footage from start to finish.
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Slow-Motion Playback: The ability to slow down replays allows judges to scrutinise crucial moments frame by frame. This feature is especially valuable for assessing the initiation of the drift, angle consistency, and transitions.
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Overlay Technology: Advanced computer algorithms can overlay data onto the replay footage in real-time. This includes speed, g-force, and even the driver's inputs such as throttle and steering angle. Such data enriches the judging process by providing objective metrics alongside subjective assessments.
D1NZ ADOPTS JUDGING REPLAY SYSTEM
LAUNCH OF NEW GRAPHICS
Partnering with Giraffic has allowed Grit Motorsport Productions and D1NZ to update our graphics to match our new naming sponsor, REPCO.
The new package gives us real-time access to push judges' decisions and scores, making the viewing experience seamless. We plan to build on this in 2025 by implementing live telematics and augmented reality.
NEW PRODUCTION VALUES
IN 2025 D1NZ JOINS A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE IN OVERSTEER TV TO TAKE ONLINE CONTENT CREATION TO NEW HEIGHTS - LIVE ONLINE HERE WE GO!!