Events Calendar
Check out the calendar for upcoming Manawatu Car Club events!
And subscribe to our new events mail out on the right if you want an email when new events are announced.
CONE WORK BACKTRACK DRIFT TUTORING
Saturday 11th May 2024
Saturday 17th August 2024
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.
ENTRY COST & REGISTRATION: **ENTRIES ARE SOLD OUT!**
- Entry fee for non-members $200.00
- Entry fee for members of the MCC $180.00
Annual MCC Membership $90.00 – Click HERE to become a member
- Gates open from 7am.
- Scrutineering 7.30 till 8.45.
- Drivers Briefing 8:45
- Drifting starts from 9am to 4.30pm with a break for lunch around 12:30pm, followed by a tidy-up at the end of the day. It is most appreciated if participants help with clean up.
Entry to the Back Track is via the driveway next to the Manawatu Car Club clubrooms.
120 Kawakawa Road, Feilding
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.
** FOR ALL THE INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS AROUND OUR DRIFT EVENTS PLEASE CLICK HERE **
Winter Series Information Night @ Rods Residence
The Manawatu Car Club monthly get-together on the second Tuesday of each month.
This month we are doing something a little different instead…
Fire up the barby! Competitors, crew and sponsors are welcome along to the Pre-Winter Series Information Night kindly hosted at Rod McCardles residence..
Livestream will be available on our Manawatu Car Club Facebook page for anyone who can’t make it!
Track ‘n’ Yack @ Murrays Irish Bar
The Manawatu Car Club monthly get-together on the second Tuesday of the month.
Murray’s Irish Bar 78/80 Fergusson Street, Feilding
Bring your partner, bring a friend, bring a story…
TRACK ‘n’ YACK @ The Rose & Crown![]()
The Manawatu Car Club monthly get-together on the second Tuesday of each month.
Rose & Crown – 743 Main Street Palmerston North
Bring your partner, bring a friend, bring a story…
DRIFT PRACTICE – MANFEILD MAIN TRACK
(D1NZ SECTION)
SATURDAY 13th JULY 2024
Our drift practice days are open for intermediate to advanced drifters. These events are a great ‘step-up’ for any drivers who are confident and have progressed their skills from the Backtrack Drift Tutoring days
Our Main Track Drift Practice events are also classified as Clubsport Basic events and are run under Manawatu Car Club’s Rules & Regulations – However due to the increased speed of the circuit course, vehicle and driver requirements are slightly different from Drift Tutoring events to ensure participants and event staff safety.
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.
DRIFT PRACTICE – VEHICLE & DRIVER REQUIREMENTS:
Once you have entered 2 or more drift practice events you are required to be a member of a car club. Such as The Manawatu Car Club Inc.
OR you can find a list of MSNZ affiliated Car Clubs HERE
- All vehicles entering Main Track Drift Practice events MUST meet Motorsport New Zealand Schedule A/DR requirements
- Motorsport New Zealand – Schedule A – Vehicle & Driver Safety
- Motorsport New Zealand – Schedule DR – Drifting
1. Venting wastegates are permitted for Main Track Drift Practice ONLY under the following:
(1.1) Main exhaust systems must adhere to Schedule A, section 5.2 Exhaust. From point (a) to point (f) with an exception made to (d)* and (e)* – As per Schedule A above*
(1.1.2) Any wastegate exhaust noise does not exceed 95db at any time or (1.1.3) Meet Circuit Noise Permit requirements.
(1.1.4) The wastegate exhaust exits the outer bodywork of the vehicle behind the drivers or passengers door at no higher than 300mm from ground level and does not protrude more than 150mm beyond the bodywork of the vehicle.
(1.1.5) Exits below the engine bay facing the ground, on level with or above the lowest part of the body or drivetrain, not rearward of the A pillar and with no fluid lines or combustible components within 300mm of the opening pipe exit, or
(1.1.6) Exit facing directly up through the bonnet, past the bodywork but protruding no more than 30mm. The wastegate pipe must point emissions directly up. Emissions directed forward / rearward / sideward are not be permitted.
(1.1.7) Exit through the lower front guard area, past the bodywork but protruding no more than 30mm, pointing on a downwards angle and at no higher than 300mm from ground level. (1.1.8) Both the driver and passenger (if applicable) are to be wearing approved fire resistant overalls as per section 4.3, Protective Clothing: of Schedule A
- Roll-cages MUST be homologated.
- Convertible vehicles must have approved roll protection.
- 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 with cotton undergarments or approved race overalls, approved helmet and boots. It is not mandatory but gloves and neck brace/FHR are recommended.
PASSENGERS: Passengers for drift practice may only be carried in cars with a full MSNZ homologated roll cage and with approved passenger seat mountings and harnesses. Passengers must wear approved overalls, footwear and helmets as per Schedule A and sign the passenger indemnity and wear the identifying wristband.
Passengers are NOT permitted in vehicles within close proximity to a chase or lead vehicle.
** CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AROUND MCC DRIFT EVENTS & REQUIREMENTS **
