NOPI MOTORSPORTS • CAR SHOWS • DRAG RACING • DRIFTING
NOPI MOTORSPORTS • CAR SHOWS • DRAG RACING • DRIFTING
No points. No trophies. Just tire smoke. Drifting at NOPI events is all about fun runs for drivers and ride-alongs for everyone else.
What to Expect
Drifting has been part of the NOPI weekend for years. There's no official drift competition, no judges and no points. Drivers come out to have fun, fans come out to watch, and anyone brave enough can grab a seat for a ride-along.
For Drivers
Fun Runs
Bring your drift car and get seat time on track in a relaxed, non-competitive session.
For Passengers
Ride-Alongs
Ride shotgun with an experienced drifter and feel it from the passenger seat.
For Everyone
Watch the Drift
Catch the smoke show from the stands between drag racing and the car show.
Note: Drifting at NOPI is exhibition only. There is no drift championship, prize money or points.
For Drivers
Fun runs are open drift sessions for drivers who want time on track. There's no scoring and no bracket. Just you, your car and the course.
Format
Open, non-competitive drift sessions
Who
Drivers with drift experience and a drift-ready car
Sign Up
Register for drift fun runs at the event. Details are posted on each event page.
What You'll Need
Expect a valid driver's license, an approved helmet, a car that passes tech inspection and a signed track waiver. Rules and fees can vary by track.
For Passengers
Never drifted? Grab the passenger seat. Ride-alongs put you in the car with an experienced driver for a full drift run. It's the closest you can get to the action without driving.
Step 1
Check the Event
See if ride-alongs are offered on the event page and when the drift sessions run.
Step 2
Sign Up at the Drift Area
Head to the drift area during drift sessions to sign up. Passengers sign a track waiver before riding, and spots can be limited.
Step 3
Strap In
Belts tight. Your driver handles the rest. Hang on.
Age, height or other passenger requirements may apply. Check the event page or ask at the drift area.
For Spectators
Drifting runs alongside NDRA drag racing and the car show, so there's always something going on. Check the event schedule for drift session times and grab a spot before the smoke rolls in.
Drift Sessions
Listed in the Schedule section of each event page
Admission
Watching the drift is part of your event day. See the Tickets section of each event page.
Best View
Arrive early for the drift sessions to grab a good spot
Questions
Is there a drift competition?
No. Drifting at NOPI is exhibition only, with fun runs and ride-alongs. There are no judges, points or prize money.
Do I need drift experience to do fun runs?
Yes. Fun runs are for drivers who already know how to drift. If you're new, a ride-along is the best way to experience it.
Can I bring my own car?
Yes. Your car must pass tech inspection at the event before it goes on track.
Can anyone take a ride-along?
Most spectators can, but age, height or other requirements may apply. Every passenger signs a track waiver.
Is drifting at every NOPI event?
Drifting runs at many NOPI events, but not all. Check the Event Features on each event page.
Where can I find drift times?
Drift sessions are listed in the Schedule section of each event page. Schedules are subject to change.
Find a NOPI event with drifting and plan your weekend. Questions about fun runs or ride-alongs? We're here to help.
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