Since I shot this event for NZ Performance Car magazine I’ll just do a quick run down for our international friends who follow us for D1NZ. Let’s keep this fairly short and to the point yeah?\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nJodie’s Supra was poking out in the pits – ready for some action.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nShe was more focused on the briefing however. With all of the drivers lined up ready to hear the days news, straight from the bosses mouth.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nParked up all alone was Dave and Olly’s 180sx’s. Two of my personal favourites in the country.\r\n\r\n\r\nOnly in NZ would you find a half 32 hald Commodore. Quite surprised how well they’ve pulled this off..\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDale of FC RX7 fame brought out his other project car with his partner, a Mk5 GTi Golf on Rotiform wheels. Damn cool.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThe MetalMan Escort was out to put on a show in the V8 Legends battle.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAaron Bennett brought out his brother Jock’s old AE for a spin too. Damn cool seeing this car back out in action.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSky Zhao was putting on a good show in the 2 Degree’s 350z.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe also had some Aussies come over to put on a show with us..\r\n\r\nRob Whyte’s 350z seemed to take to Hampton Downs quite well. Sadly he was knocked out in battle leaving him without a podium spot.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAggess of Insane Drifters was also over to compete, putting on an awesome show in his 180sx.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOnto the top 16. Fanga’s Commodore was looking tough, ready for some action.\r\n\r\n\r\nMike was chilling for the crowds.\r\n\r\nNotable moments of the weekend: Kukutai’s wheel fell off. Oops.\r\n\r\n\r\nCam Vernon vs Curt Whittaker – a battle that had many fans left annoyed in belief that Cam should’ve gone through. No comment here.\r\n\r\n\r\nCam still had a smile on his face though.\r\n\r\n\r\nAnother mention for Rob Whyte who put on a great show against Curt Whittaker for the Legends drift comp.\r\n\r\n\r\nWith Adam Hedges of C’s Garage fame competing in Hugo’s car for Pro Am it was no surprise to see him come out on top.\r\n\r\n\r\n Mike Whiddett won the main podium spot, with Cole Armstrong’s first podium also.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe boys got  bit rough with the spraying and left Mike with a bit of a sore eye. Oh well.\r\n\r\nHit up the next issue of NZ Performance Car magazine for the full coverage.\r\n\r\n-Chris\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n