Round 2 of the D1NZ National Drifting Championships is heating up this afternoon with some fierce competition taking to the track.

ASB Baypark Stadium is hosting the two day event. Practice and qualifying rounds were scheduled to take place yesterday, but heavy rain saw that postponed to earlier this morning.

Cole Armstrong from Tauranga competing today. Photos: Tracy Hardy.

This afternoon see the main competition hit first gear.

D1NZ media manager Kenny Ruddell says all the drivers and their crews are pumped.

'It's always such a great atmosphere in Tauranga and there's always a huge interest as the last two years we've sold out,” says Kenny.

'All the drivers are really excited, and by bringing the round forward to January there also a great summer vibe to the event.”

Taking to Baypark circuit will be a number of Tauranga drivers including Cole Armstrong, Drew Donovan, Adam Davies, Dave Steedman, Calvin Clark and top female drifter Jodie Verhulst. Daniel Woolhouse from Whangarei.

The event will also have a strong international flavour to it too with top Australian drifter Michael Prosenik and American superstar drifter Ryan Tuerck competing.

Gate tickets cost $25. For more information or to purchase tickets online visit: d1nz.com

Dave Steedman from Tauranga.
Jodie Verhulst from Tauranga.

Daniel Woolhouse from Whangarei.

Daniel Woolhouse meeting Asher Tainui, 13, from Papamoa.

Cole Armstrong and Daniel Camille-Dawson, 6.

Cole Armstrong and Kirt Wilson, 12.

Cole Wilson, 14, and Cole Armstrong.

Adam Davies from Tauranga.

Aden Omnet from Tauranga.



Brayden Bangs, 6, and Kadin Martin, 6.

Cody Veen, 14, getting an autograph from Shane Allen.