Venue to be announced
At 1900 tonight (1st December 2015) on our Facebook page > Driftmatsuri
We will announce the venue that will host the first ever ‘Spring Matsuri’ in the UK
This is going to be MASSIVE!
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.
Confirmation email sent to drivers
Ladies and gents
Those that were lucky enough to book a drive or a garage have now been sent a confirmation email to the email addresses used last night, and to those who requested details be sent to an alternative address.
Please check your spam and junk mail in case it has gone there. If you still have not received it then drop me a message on our facebook page or use the contact page on the website and i will get it forwarded to you over the next few days.
Regards
Mark
Ticket sales go live at 8pm
Ladies and gents
We have been working none stop since we broke the internet last night. The site crashed at 1959 due to the number of people refreshing waiting for the tickets to go live.
Due to the server not being able to cope with the site traffic, we have relocated the shop to a more robust and different system.
Fear not you will still be able to use the shop tab which will direct you to the correct page, how ever you can go directly here > Drift Matsuri shop
We have installed this to save everyone hitting the F5 button or refreshing the website which caused the issue we encountered yesterday.
All tickets will be activated manually by our web developer at 8pm this evening.
Regards
The DM team.
Ticket sales delayed by 24 hours
Ladies and gents
Due to the popularity of tickets going on sale, every time they were published on the website it crashed.
The team behind the website worked for 90 minutes none stop to try and rectify this issue, each time the site was republished it then proceeded to crash again.
Therefore we have taken the decision to re schedule the ticket sale for 24 hours after the original deadline.
Tickets will now go on sale at 8pm on Thursday the 3rd September.
We sincerely apologies for any inconvenience caused, we tried our best to resolve the issue but feel it is in the best interest for everyone to re schedule.
Regards
The DM team.
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
Drift Matsuri 2014: the Video
Better late than never! Enjoy an unexpected Christmas treat from all of us here at Drift Matsuri in the form of the official event video which you can check out below.