Drift Matsuri 2016 date announced
Full details of how to book and much more to follow!
The official film from the Spring Matsuri
The event would be the largest drift event the UK has EVER seen!
Over 200 drivers would take part in the event at Rockingham Motor Speedway.
They would experience the thrill of the oval in TWO specially designed track!
The Infield circuit would see car destroying tyres at an alarming rate!
The event was a HUGE success and we hope to return for more of the same in the future!
For now, sit back an enjoy some of the highlights int he official film of the 2016 Spring Matsuri!
Spring Matsuri 2016 teaser video
The first ever spring Matsuri at Rockingham Motor Speedway took place in March 2016
The action was fast, furious, took place over two full days and long into Saturday night!
Here is the teaser of the full length film to on Thursday the 31st at 2000!
Set your alarm so you do not miss it!
The tracks
The venue at Rockingham Motor Speedway is the largest purpose built oval in the UK.
With its infamous 1 mile oval built for 200 mph NASCAR and INDY cars it has to be WIDE!
With that in mind, we will be constructing two tracks on the banked oval. Both tracks will be driven by drivers, one after the other in a lap of the outer track.
The first track will be at the back of the track. The chance to ‘Run the wall’ will be built in to test drivers who wish to push to the limit. The track will then tighten to make use of the 50 meter wide section of tarmac towards the infield.
There will be an undulation where the banked oval drops to the level of the infield, making the most of out the area available. Twinning and trains of cars through this section will be fantastic, drivers, this section is for you to have plenty of fun with your mates!
If you wish to show the crowd what you are made of, the second track will be made for you!
Set under the a grandstand, a track set up so you can ‘Run the wall’ in front of the crowd and head in to the pit lane! Rockingham have agreed to move the dividing wall in the pit lane to allow cars to finish their drift in the pit lane. Then its down the pit lane to go back to track one!
The infield has already been announced, the track is fantastic, fast flowing with a complete mix of corners for all to drift!
Will you ‘Run the wall’ or play it safe on the infield?
Drift Matsuri 2015: The Report
Anglesey Circuit played host to the third annual Drift Matsuri this last weekend, hundreds of drifters, three tracks, night drifting and a party, the season would end in style!
There is no competition here, just a gathering of drifters looking to enjoy their weekend on and off the circuit.
The track action kicked off on Saturday morning with the drivers getting to choose between the three tracks. The touge track rose up above the rest of the track before cresting the hill into a blind initiation, it then winds its way back down the hill with a few tight corners.
The hairpin track was mainly used to practice their entries with a few people trying backwards entries throughout the event.
The final circuit was the BDC loop in reverse, a run upto the first corner would see the drivers hitting 3rd gear before initiating past the pit exit, a quick manji down the straight before initiating into a banked right hairpin. It’s a fast track that finishes with a high speed right hand bend.
There were some familiar drivers out on track with regular BDC and IDC drivers taking part, the lesser known drivers get to mix it up with some of the drivers they look up to and learn from them whilst on track.
The selection of cars was better than ever before, ranging from a hotrod powered by a turbo charged SAAB engine to a host of AE86s and everything in between.
As the sun started to set the drivers would return to the paddock whilst a selection of drivers prepared their cars for the night drifting demo.
The spectators crowded around the edge of the track all waiting to see the cars emerging from the darkness at speed.
The drivers describe this as scary but incredible fun, it’s amazing watching as they manage to run close together at high speed in the dark.
Most of the cars had been decorated with light bars, neons, strobes, anything the drivers could get their hands on to make their car visible for the spectators.
After 2 hours and lots of shredded tyres it was time for the track action to stop for the evening but the party in the paddock went on much later into the night.
Sunday morning and it was time for the track to open again, the drivers would get another full day of drifting and everyone headed out onto track to make the most of it.
By the end of the day everyone was exhausted, it was time load up and head home from another successful Drift Matsuri.
We have added just a few photographs some of the additional media that were present.
You can view our full event picture gallery on the DriftMatsuri Facebook page
Drift Matsuri 2015 – The timetable
Ladies and gents
With only a few days remaining before we head to Anglesey Circuit for THE drift social of the year, we thought we’d give you a run down of the timetable
All three tracks will open at 0930 on both days
There will be a lunch break at 1230 on both Saturday and Sunday.
Track will reopen at 1330 on both days
The tracks will close at 1700 on Saturday and 1630 on Sunday
The Night time demo will take place between 1900 and 2100. Expect a sight like no other, strobes, neons, and plenty more!
Not forgetting the drift trikes which will run till late!
Plus the ‘Party in the pits’
It’s going to be AWESOME!
Calling all media – The details
Calling all media types who would love the opportunity to be able to shoot the action at the 2015 Driftmatsuri!
You will need public liability insurance with with indemnity of a minimum of £5,000,000.
You will need to show copies of previous work over the past 12 months.
A covering letter from the publication or organisation you are working for.
If you tick all those boxes, drop us an email to [email protected] and we will forward you the relevant application form for you to fill and send.
Applications will be dealt with direct with Anglesey Circuit and they will have the final say to whether you qualify for media accreditation.
Drift Matsuri 2015 – The Details
The Drift Matsuri now in its third year has become the most eagerly anticipated event on the UK calendar.
With no form of drift licence required, the event caters for drivers from grass roots to professional drifters, each one given the same opportunity to enjoy this event on a level playing field.
Due to the layout of the circuit there are three tracks in use on both days giving maximum seat time for all drivers.
The option to try some crazy entries on the hairpin which would see James Dean in the Low Brain Drifters PS13 having lots of fun last year!
The sight of a number of Corollas heading off onto the touge track was a sight and sound to witness. The up hill/down hill with tight corners, ideal for those wishing to show flamboyancy and flare.
The main track allows those wishing to stretch the legs of their ride to the max, the fast long sweeping right hand bend allows for some proximity before accelerating into the ultra fast right hand bend.
The tracks will open at 0930 on both days, Saturday will see the track close at 5pm. The track will close at 4pm on Sunday, last year there was only 4 cars remaining on track by the end of Sunday!
Saturday evening track action is to be announced.
As in any event there has to be some rules;
- Cars must be in a road worthy condition
- All cars must have brake lights
- No sharp panels will be allowed
- No leaks off any description
- All cars must have seat belts on both driver and passenger side
- Helmets must be warn
- Arm and legs must be covered – No polyester
- A 1kg (minimum) fire extinguisher must be fitted in every car (available from your local car parts shop)
- Personal passengers will be allowed £25 per day
- Drivers can share cars £50 for each additional driver
- All driver must attend a drivers briefing
- All staff are to be greeted/treated with a smile and respect
We remain the right to add additional rules if required as we get closer to the event.
Car clubs, if you run a car club and want to get involved, drop us a line via the contact page.
Traders, we already have people coming to sell their wares, drop us a line via the contact page and we will get back to you!
The cost
A driver pass for a single day will be £159 This includes two weekend tickets worth £50 plus free entertainment on Saturday night and free camping!
A driver pass for both days will be £299 This includes four weekend tickets worth £100 plus free entertainment on Saturday night and free camping!
Driver tickets will be available to purchased here > Driver tickets
Spectator tickets
Saturday ticket will be £25 if purchased in advance, £30 on the day. This includes night time entertainment including the all important disco plus free entry to the event on Sunday.
Sunday tickets will be £10 if purchased in advance, £15 on the day.
Passengers £25 per day – To be purchased on the day
Public passenger rides – Details to be announced
Additional driver £50 per day – To be purchased on the day
If you wish to have the a garage to keep your car in over the weekend then we can offer that too. Each garage has space for 4 cars, Garage space will be sold at £50 per car space with a maximum of 4 spaces being sold in one order.
Saturday night entertainment and camping will be free.
Driver, spectator and garages slots will available to be purchased here > Driftmatsuri shop
All tickets will go on sale on Wednesday the 2nd of September at 8pm.
All purchases are none refundable or transferable
Please use the contact page for any inquiries > Contact us
