Clubsport Basic Drift Tutoring are our ‘entry level to drifting’ events and are designed for those wanting to experience drifting in a safe, controlled environment.
These events are classified as Clubsport Basic and run under Manawatu Car Club Rules & Regulations. allowing you to run your vehicle with minimum requirements. (i.e. A WOF, approved fire extinguisher correctly mounted and securely mounted battery)
These days include specialist tutoring from experienced drifters. This takes place on the Backtrack (1.2km) of Manfeild Circuit where individual skill courses are marked out to give participants plenty of time behind the wheel to learn basic car control, rotating through up to 4x different skill courses over the day
From donuts & figure 8’s to linking sections our skill courses and experienced tutors are here to help! These days are also great for anyone wanting to hone in on their driver skills.
2025 DRIFT TUTORING CALENDAR:
Saturday 10th May 2025
Saturday 16th August 2025
Saturday 8th November 2025* (ShowVember)
*TO BE CONFIRMED
ENTRY COST & REGISTRATION:
Entry fee for non-members $220.00
Entry fee for members of the MCC $200.00
Entry and Registration to events can be found under the “Shop” menu once live, approximately 3-4 weeks prior to the event date.
VEHICLE & DRIVER REQUIREMENTS:
VEHICLES AND DRIVER SAFETY GEAR ARE NOT SUPPLIED AND ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTICIPANT TO ORGANIZE.
Your vehicle must be in a road worthy condition. No WOF is required, but must be up to WOF standard.
If roll-caged it MUST be homologated.
NO VENTED WASTEGATES. Screamer pipes are not permitted for Drift Tutoring Clubsport Basic events due to basic safety requirements for these events.
Convertible vehicles must have approved roll protection.
Rear wheel drive vehicles only. No AWD/4WD
NO fluid leaks of any sort, from anywhere, at any cost
Battery MUST be secured using 4x M6 8.8 bolts (if not factory position, Motorsport NZ approved mounting is required) Terminal must also be covered or insulated.
Fire extinguisher is mandatory. Minimum of 0.9kg twin strap mounted within reachable distance of the driver. Must be mounted with 2x M6 8.8 bolts.
Oil catch can if not factory – Must be of reasonable capacity.
Seats and belts must be in good condition. If non-factory seats and belts are fitted (race seats and harnesses) these must meet MSNZ Schedule A standards.
Solid brake pedal
Door cards / no sharp edges interior and exterior
All wheel nuts
Fuel system and battery must be entirely separated from the cabin with a sealed firewall or box (if non factory)
Front and rear tow hooks
Drivers must have full 100% cotton overalls or race overalls and approved race helmet. It is not mandatory but gloves and race boots are recommended.
If you turn up with a car that doesn’t meet safety standards you will be asked to repair them before going on-track otherwise you risk missing out all together.
COMPETITION CARS CAN BE USED BUT MUST STILL ADHERE TO SCHEDULE A/DR REQUIREMENTS.
It is strongly recommended that your vehicle has some basic modifications otherwise you may struggle to learn. This includes:
First timers – Feel free to get in contact with the event organizers to provide some guidance on vehicle set-up.
Please refer to Motorsport New Zealand’s Safety Manual. There is a lot to go through but if you have any questions please contact us below. It’s important all participants and competitors of Motorsport understand this.
Motorsport New Zealand – Schedule A – Vehicle & Driver Safety
Motorsport New Zealand – Schedule DR – Drifting
NO PASSENGERS – Pre Organized Event Tutors ONLY
PLEASE NOTE: THE DRIVER AND VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS FOR TUTORING EVENTS ARE QUITE BASIC. IF YOU WISH TO PROGRESS TO MAIN TRACK DRIFT PRACTICE OR COMPETITION EVENTS, PLEASE CONTACT US TO DISCUSS REQUIREMENTS.
STANDARD CLUB RULES:
Follow event officials instructions at all times
Be kind and respectful
Keep off the grass where possible. If you leave the track do not continue drifting and take your foot OFF the throttle
No drifting outside the drift sections
No standing burnouts. If you spin out do not stay on throttle.
Vehicles exceeding 95db will not be allowed on track
All on track activity is at your own risk
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