# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SA DRIFT SERIES - ROUND 1 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Event Description**: South Australia’s premier drift championship is back for 2026.
Round 1 of the SA State Series hits The Bend Motorsport Park, delivering a full day of high-intensity battles, fast judging, and that unmistakable SA drifting atmosphere.

This championship has built its reputation on tight battles and big moments - and 2026 is shaping up to be the strongest season yet. Adding to the excitement, Round 1 will also feature international guest driver David Hunter (NZ), taking on The Bend alongside South Australia’s best as the season kicks off.

? What’s Happening
- Full day of competition as L1 and L2 drivers battle for early championship points
- International guest driver David Hunter (NZ) joining the field
- Ride with a Pro Drifter - strap in for an adrenaline-charged passenger ride
- Drift Simulator & RC Drifting - fun for all ages and perfect between battle sessions

? Driver Entries
https://driftingsa.wildapricot.org/event-6529177

? Spectator & Pro Ride Tickets
https://www.trybooking.com/DIPCM

Passenger buddy passes available during practice sessions
(minimum age 14, long sleeves, long pants and enclosed shoes required)

Save up to 40% with Super Early Bird pricing
(available 2+ weeks before the event)

? Media Accreditation
Apply at: https://www.driftingsa.com.au/media-accreditation/

? Draft Schedule*
Gates Open: 7:00am
Practice: 9:00am – 11:30am
Competition: 12:00pm – 5:30pm

? Want even more drift action?
Drift Collective kicks off the day before on Saturday 7 March, also at The Bend. Make it a full weekend of non-stop drifting.

For the latest updates, follow Drifting SA on Facebook.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/murray-bridge/sa-drift-series-round-1-2026/200029602958543
- **Event Categories**: sports, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 463

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.trybooking.com/DIPCM?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=murray+bridge-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Murray Bridge
- **state**: SA
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: The Bend Motorsport Park
- **lat**: -35.307956578236
- **long**: 139.51062416124
- **full address**: The Bend Motorsport Park, Murray Bridge, Australia

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Drifting SA (https://allevents.in/org/drifting-sa/14150871)

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=SA+DRIFT+SERIES+-+ROUND+1+2026&date=07+Mar

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Bend Motorsport Park, Murray Bridge, Australia
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Drifting SA
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about SA DRIFT SERIES - ROUND 1 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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