Throw back Thursday! A look back at the Spring Matsuri 2016
We couldn’t look forward to the #SpringMatsuri without taking a look back at the action last year!
Sit back, turn up the volume and enjoy!
Bring on a weekend of epic proportions!
We couldn’t look forward to the #SpringMatsuri without taking a look back at the action last year!
Sit back, turn up the volume and enjoy!
Bring on a weekend of epic proportions!
As we get set for THE drift event to kick off the season in style, we can now show you a sight plan so you know whats on where!
As you can see, as you arrive at the venue you will collect your tickets at the security hut when you arrive.
Make sure you have your order number with you.
If you are spectating, follow the signs for the spectator parking, this will lead you to the rear of the main grandstand.
In the middle of the main grandstand you will find the wonderful Diner that will be serving refreshments all weekend long.
There is a pedestrian walkway under the grandstand which will give you access to the inner pit area. Make sure you check out the view from the top of the pit garages!
In Garage 25/26/27 you will find the RC drift track set up, this will be a 1/10th scale replica of the Outer Paddock and HEL DriftCup track! If you have an RC drift car, bring it with you and have a go! There will be cars for you to have a go!
The half pipe will be set up in the inner paddock area where Webbie and his crew will be doing their thing!
From 16:30 the car park out side the welcome centre will become the Triple Drift paddock area, make sure you leave this area free for the competitors!
After that there will be THE party in the Welcome Centre, Mike Lewis will be on hand playing some banging tunes until late!
On Sunday, HEL Performance DriftCup will get under way from 09:00 with practice! See the talent of tomorrow today!
Its going to be a fantastic weekend and an event NOT to be missed!
We look forward to seeing you there!
As the event gets closer and closer, we can let you know what is going on at what times.
There will be drifting ALL day on both Saturday and Sunday!
RC drifting in garage 25/26/27
Mark Webb and his crew on a half pipe in the inner paddock area
The Team Triple Drift competition on Saturday evening
THE drift party in the Welcome Centre
On Sunday its more drifting on the Oval and Infield
Round one of HEL DriftCup in the outer paddock, who will make the grade and be eligible to take part in the British Drift Championship later in the month
Its going to be a weekend to remember!
Get your discounted tickets from the shop before they are removed on Thursday!
Tickets will be available on the gate.
We are giving away TWO free ticket to attend the Spring Matsuri at Rockingham Motor Speedway!
To enter the competition, go to our Facebook page HERE!
We have pinned the poster below to the top of the page.
Simply LIKE – SHARE – Post a comment that you have shared it!
We will pick one lucky winner who will receive TWO free tickets to attend the event FREE OF CHARGE!
Make sure you follow us on Instagram too @DriftMatsuri
We will be doing live sessions from the event – Not to be missed as ANYTHING could happen!
We are pleased to announce we will have a radio controlled drift track in operation all weekend!
If you have never seen radio controlled drifting, you are missing out!
The amount of detail that goes in to the tracks and cars is outstanding!
They will have not one but two tracks in operation. If you are an RC drifter, bring your car with you and have a go! You may be invited on to the main circuit to show your skills to everyone!
The tracks will be run in association with GetYourDriftOn
Make sure you come and check it out, there may even be a chance for you to have a go!
Ladies and gents!
If you were one of the lucky ones who purchased a place for the 2017 Spring Matsuri at Rockingham Motor Speedway, you should now have an email.
If you can not find it in your inbox, please check in your spam and junk mail before contacting us.
Please remember, if you have booked more than one driver ticket, we need the names of the additional drivers! If not, that/those drivers will not gain entry to the venue and will not be on our list of drivers.
We have an announcement coming tonight (19th Feb) at 8pm on our Facebook page that you will not want to miss!
More details are to follow in the run up to the event!
Make sure you follow us on Facebook and Instagram @driftmatsuri
With the date now set in your diary, time for some information.
The details you all need for the event are as follows:
Tickets will go on sale on Sunday the 12th February 2017 at 8pm.
There will be a two types of driver tickets for Saturday;
Sunday and weekend tickets;
Camping is free of charge for all
Drivers, if you buy two tickets or someone else pays for your ticket, you MUST tell us the drivers name. Tickets WILL BE REFUNDED if we are not told within 14 days!
Driver tickets are not to be sold or transferred. The person named must be the driver on the day. There will be a reserve list set up for those who miss out on buying a ticket.
*** RESERVE LIST ***
If you fail to secure a ticket, we will be operating a reserve list, to be placed on the reserve list you must send a message to us via the Drift Matsuri facebook page. Drivers will be placed on the list in the order of request.
The reserve list will not be started until all places have been sold.
Refunds
All driver and garage tickets:
A 75% refund will be granted up to and including Sunday the 5th March 2017.
No refunds will be offered after Sunday the 5th March 2017.
All spectator tickets are none refundable.
The event will run an open pit lane policy on all tracks.
There will be a radio controlled drift track operating within one of the garages. If you have a radio controlled drift car then make sure you bring it with you.
Refreshments will be available on site in the cafe.
The event is for EVERYONE, whether you are drifting or not, this is the event to be at!
Cars do not need to be caged and drivers of any level are welcome due to the nature of four different tracks.
Helmets and seat belts are mandatory.
Car specification:
We can reveal the Spring Matsuri will return to Rockingham Motor Speedway on Saturday and Sunday the 11th and 12th March 2017!
The venue hosted the first ever #SpringMatsuri in 2016 and was an incredible event!
The Infield is ultra high speed and rewards the brave!
The Oval will offer an exclusive layout only used at the Spring Matsuri. The concrete blocks on the pit exit are moved to allow drivers to drift into the pit lane!
The rear of the Oval will be changed from the regular track used at Rockingham Drift Days. Use of the inner and outer walls will transform the layout!
For 2017 there will be a fourth track in operation on Saturday! The Outer paddock will be exclusive for those who wish to practice twinning and proximity drifting! Whether its your first time drifting or you have been drifting for years, this is the track for you! This will be sold as a different ticket for those with a tighter budget and those who wish to practice twinning and proximity rather than high speed drifting the other parts of the Matsuri offer.
Full details of how much places will be, when and how to book a ticket will be announced on Friday the 6th January at 8pm!
In the mean time, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @driftmatsuri for images from the #SpringMatsuri2016 and #Driftmatsuri2017
We would like to wish you all a very Happy Driftmas and a fantastic new year!
The Drift Matsuri returned to the wonderful Angelsey Circuit for the 4th annual event.
The event is open to everyone, from grass routes first time drifters to British and Irish champions.
During the day three track were buzzing with cars circulating all day!
The mixture of cars this year was better than ever, from the popular BMW, Nissans and Toyota to the wild and wacky!
The night fight did not disappoint, the actions was WILD with backwards entries, 360 deg entries!
The eventual winner would be Richard Grindrod from Team Uk!
There would be a firework display as the winner was announced, then the action moved to the Party in the Pits’ until the small hours!
Here is just a small selection of the action caught on camera by the media.
For more pictures, check out our Instagram and Twitter feed – @driftmatsuri and of course our Facebook page.
Ladies and gents
To clarify a few details.
All tickets will go on sale at 8pm in the shop.
There will be places available for those wishing to drive either Saturday, Sunday or both ‘Weekend Driver’.
Any additional drivers must pay in cash on the day of the event for the cost of £50 per day per driver.
** The sin bin will be in operation on the car, not the driver **
Passengers must pay in cash on each day of the event at the cost of £25 per person per day.
Garages will also be available which hold four cars comfortably, these will be available for Friday and Saturday night.
EVERYTHING will be sold on a first come first serve basis will no exceptions.
Please note there will be a very small delay while all items go live.
Once driver tickets have sold, we will start a reserve list, to be placed on the list you must send us a message via this Facebook page. We will need your contact telephone number and email address.
The reserve list will not be started until we announce all places have been sold on our Facebook page.