Diggers are at Baypark Stadium preparing for the D1NZ National Drifting Championships this weekend.

Thousands of people are expected to gather for Round One of the competition.

Organisers are encouraging people to head along and see New Zealand's best drifters battling it out in the stadium, sliding along the concrete walls and turning tyres into smoke, this is one of the best events of the season and showcases just how far the sport of drifting has come.

GATES OPEN BOTH DAYS 10AM
Saturday - Qualifying Day, main show: 3pm – 8pm
Sunday - Competition Day, main show: 3pm - 9pm
Tickets purchased online are more cost effective than at the gate There is also a limited run of Early Bird full weekend passes so get in quick!

​HIGHLIGHTS:

- Featuring D1NZ Pro and Pro-Sport.

- Bars, food vendors, show cars, hard parks, music, burnouts, Insane fireworks and pyro and more to be announced!

That's right over 70 Professional drivers will invade Mt Maunganui to put on the hallmark night show!

Tickets available online or at the gate:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/d1nz/211187