Click the image above to view slideshowThe smell of burning rubber is filling the air as gearheads watch in awe as the all-star drifting and extreme sports line-up roar around ASB Baypark.
The D1NZ National Drifting Championship is taking place today, and with it the highly anticipated maiden appearance of the NZ Allstars, which features freestyle motocross, BMX, and skate and scooter riders.
Competitors burning rubber at the D1NZ National Drifting Championship at Baypark. Photos: Tracy Hardy.
More than 300 competitors, including 70 drifters, 50 BMXers from New Zealand and Australia and 15 FMX riders are set to show off their skills to a packed stadium.
D1NZ Events Limited chief executive Brendon White says NZ has been without an annual X Games-style event since Vodafone X-Air ended. He believes the unique mix of motorsport action will fill the gap.
Read more of his comments here.
Tauranga drifting fans are set for thrilling action today as local drivers Cole Armstrong, Drew Donovan and Jodie Verhulst show off their drifting skills.
Tauranga's Drew Donovan from Team DMNZ at the event.
Madmike Whiddett from Auckland signing autographs for fans.
Cole Armstrong on the track.
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Posted on 19-01-2014 07:56 | By maildrop
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