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Valvoline D1NZ 2023 | Round 2 Mt Smart

Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, Auckland
All Ages
Valvoline D1NZ 2023 | Round 2 Mt Smart
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 * GATE SALES ONLY NOW FOR SATURDAY, STRICTLY LIMITED CAPACITY - KEEP YOUR EYE ON SOCIALS FOR UPDATES *
GRAB YOUR SUNDAY TICKETS ONLINE NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

 

PUBLIC PRESS RELEASE:
14.02.2023
 
Valvoline D1NZ R2 postponed one day
 
This weekend’s Valvoline D1NZ National Drifting Championship at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium has been postponed one day, moving the event to Saturday and Sunday, 18-19 February (Both Pro & Pro-Sport) will run over the two days.
 
Following the devastation of Cyclone Gabriel and its impact across so many regions, the decision is in line with advice from authorities based on today’s declaration of a national state of emergency. “The safety and well-being of all nationwide participants are our top priority, and with widespread travel disruptions, we believe this is the best course of action to allow our fans, drivers and stakeholders to travel safely over Friday,” said series promoter Brendon White.
 
“We will continue to monitor the storm and listen to the advice of local authorities, and work closely with our stakeholders to ensure the rescheduled event runs smoothly. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and we will keep everyone updated on any further changes. We thank you for your understanding and please stay safe during the storm."
 
The event is the second for the 2023 season, with the planned television coverage already rescheduled onto Sky Sports this Sunday.
 
Tickets have been updated - a previously held Friday Ticket is now valid for Saturday, a previously held Saturday ticket is now valid for Sunday - this event now becomes a day event for the main day Sunday.
 
Online tickets sales are only available the day prior to the event. You may notice that tickets for the same day will not be available online, and remaining capacity will only be available for sale at the gate. Once we are at capacity we will update socials as well but won't be able to accept more people on site.
 

THE POWER NIGHT IS BACK!! [SOLD OUT IN 2021-2022]

It's back it's bigger and more adrenalin-hitting than ever with an action-packed weekend for The Valvoline D1NZ Super night.

The Valvoline D1NZ National Drifting Championship returns to the custom circuits for the only night theatrical showcase in Auckland of the season at the bespoke limited-capacity Mt Smart Stadium.

D1NZ takes Mt Smart to a new production level and back to one of the original OG custom D1NZ circuits that always provides an electric atmosphere for NZ Drifting.

Please note - This event has a strictly limited capacity.

EVENT OPENING HOURS:
Saturday - Gates open on Saturday for Qualifying: 3.00pm - 7.00pm
Sunday - Gates open on Sunday from 9am - 5pm. Main battles start for ProSport will start around 10am, with battles starting for Pro category around 1.00pm.

Due to the limited capacity at this venue, we are selling per day passes to help us manage the number of people on site per day.

Grandstand Areas:
Access to premium grandstand seating along with various vantage points - please note due to capacity, children in the grandstand area need a ticket. 

VIP Areas:
Due to changes within the venue we are unable to offer public VIP hosting this round, we apologise for any inconvenience.

Please note for Entry:

  • Access for Driver and VIP parking only is via O’Rorke Road.
  • No other parking is provided on-site however there are many businesses around O'Rorke road that fans can park in and around.
  • Public foot traffic is via either O’Rorke Road or Beasley Ave entrances.

CLASSES & COMPETITION DAYS

Saturday features both Pro & Pro-Sport, testing and qualifying 
Sunday features both Pro & Pro-Sport, battle practice and competition

  • Please remember there are no pass-outs so bring what you need.
  • Times may vary and change without notice due to the nature of Motorsport, being changeable weather it is recommended to bring warm clothes some blankets and umbrellas if the weather is forecast to be wet as we drift rain or shine and the show will go on.
  • Who will be the 2023 20th Anniversary Valvoline D1NZ National Drifting Championship Drift King? Join us on this journey to find out. 

 

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