The fifth Drift Matsuri at Anglesey took place over the weekend of the 28th and 29th of October.
Over 200 driver descended on the picturesque venue and enjoyed a relaxed and fun atmosphere which the Matsuri creates.
Take a few minute of your time to enjoy just some of the highlights of the event.
#DriftMatsuri2017
We are delighted to tell you some great news!
ALL spectator tickets will be discounted if bought in advance.
If you wish to come on Saturday only, not a problem. You will get to see drifting all day long on all three of the tracks. The fun begins when the sun sets. British VS Ireland and YOU are the judges!
You the spectators will decide which driver goes through from each battle, the commentary team will build you the hype and you make the call.
Once the winner has been presented with his or her trophy, the party really gets started with the ‘Party in the pits.’ Mike Lewis returns to throw some dance floor fillers in to the small hours.
If you just want to come and see some fantastic cars in action on Sunday, then we have a MASSIVE diversity of cars attending as always. From the old school to some of the latest cars on the market.
Ticket prices are as follows.
Advance tickets
Saturday only £20 *£30 payable, your wristband removed and a refund of £10 before 10pm*
Weekend ticket £30
Sunday Ticket £16.50
On the gate prices
Saturday only £25 *£35 payable, your wristband removed and a refund of £10 before 10pm*
Weekend ticket £35
Sunday ticket £20
*** Please note that spectator tickets are none refundable ***
THE end of the season event everybody wants to attend has been confirmed.
The Drift Matsuri will once again return to the wonderful circuit of Anglesey Circuit in north Wales.
There will be three tracks, an open pit lane, night time drifting, and of course, the after party!
More details coming soon!
If you haven’t seen this on our Facebook page, you are in for a great 5 minutes of your life!
Jason Laroza took on the challenge of making a film in a different style.
Once you’ve watched this i think you will agree he has done the event proud.
Take sit, turn up the volume and enjoy!
The 2017 kicked off with Spring Matsuri at Rockingham Motor Speedway, it’s the second time that this event has started the season following on from the success of Drift Matsuri at the end of each season.
Four separate tracks across a single venue awaited the drivers, two fast layouts featuring sections of the oval complete with banking complemented the fast twists and turns of the infield.
The final track was a new layout in the outer paddock which was open for all of the drifters to use on Saturday, Driftcup round 1 would then use this track on Sunday.
One of the highlights at these events is the wide selection of cars that drivers choose, from RX7s, AE86s, 350Zs and a whole host of R and S bodies.
Marc Huxley’s Celica is always a crowd favourite and driving a rare car doesn’t change his all out driving style at all, running the wall around the top of the banking.
This event brings together drivers of all skills from amateurs to BDC Pros, all with the aim of having the most amount of fun possible out on track and in the pits with their friends.
On Saturday night if a full day of drifting hadn’t been enough entertainment, the night battles would solve that. This year teams of three drivers would have to impress the crowd if they wanted to take the win.
Plenty of action followed over the next couple of hours before Team NoChill took the victory.
Away from all of the track action there was plenty to do including an RC track, skate park and the party through to the early hours of Sunday.
Another day of drifting awaited on the main tracks whilst Driftcup attracted the crowds to the outer paddock.
By the end of the weekend many tyres had been shredded & many smiles and laughs were had. It was another successful start to the season that looks to be one of the best that Britain has seen!
We will leave you with more photos from the event, until next time…
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!
The Spring Matsuri 2017 will feature a Team Triple Drift competition that will take place in the Outer Paddock on Saturday evening.
The competition is open to an drivers who are taking part in the event, this include DriftCup drivers.
If there is an overwhelming demand, there will be a Facebook live session to pick the teams that will take part in the event.
The competition will have a judge over seeing the competition, however the CROWD will be the main judges! We expect people to bring airhorns, whistles and anything else that will make lots of noise to cheer on their favorite team.
If you are driving at the event, the application form can be found here > Spring Matsuri Team Event application form.
Will your team be crowned Spring Matsuri Team Event Champions 2017?