Manawatu Car Club Backtrack Drift Practice
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Drift Practice – Intermediate to Advanced
Back by popular demand – we’ve expanded our Drift Calendar with even more seat time for 2026!
Next up: Backtrack Drift – Intermediate to Advanced 🏁
We’re opening up the full backtrack for a full day of higher-level drifting – including tandems on the roundabout and the full extended section. This event is tailored for drivers with solid experience looking to level up their style, speed, and proximity.
✅ Full open layout on the backtrack
✅ Tandem-friendly sections (including the roundabout!)
✅ Strictly intermediate to advanced – no beginners
✅ Perfect for battle practice and pushing limits
Bring your A-game and get ready for some sweet tandem drift battles on a fresh layout
Check out the Manawatu Car Club website for more info!
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Location
120 Kawakawa Road, Feilding 4775, New Zealand
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Saturday, 22 August 2026
9:00 pm
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4:00 am
Saturday, 22 August 2026
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9:00 pm
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4:00 am
Getting to Manfeild
Centrally located in New Zealand, Feilding and Palmerston North city’s central location places it within a three hour drive of over one million people, making it an easy place to travel to by road and air.
By car
Driving to Manfeild offers the perfect chance to enjoy Manawatū’s diverse landscapes, charming towns, and welcoming local communities. Feilding is centrally located, making it easy to reach from anywhere in the lower North Island.
From Auckland / Taupō (via SH1)
Head south on State Highway 1, then turn off just south of Mangaweka at Vinegar Hill to take the Stormy Point route – a must for travellers who love scenic drives. This road winds through rolling farmland, dramatic ridges, and picturesque rural towns, providing plenty of photo stops along the way.
From Wellington (via SH1)
Travel north on State Highway 1, turning right just before Levin onto SH57. Consider a stop in Shannon, known for its boutique designer outlets, local art galleries, and cosy cafes. Continue north to Palmerston North, then follow signs to Feilding.
From Hawke’s Bay (via SH50 / SH2)
Travel south-west towards Woodville, cross over Te Ahu a Turanga – Manawatū Tararua Highway (or Saddle Road), and head to Palmerston North before making the short drive to Feilding.
Driving distances to Feilding:
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Palmerston North – 15 mins
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Wellington – approx. 2 hrs
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Taupō – approx. 3 hrs
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Auckland – approx. 6 hrs 30 mins
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Napier – approx. 3 hrs
Parking & getting around
Feilding offers free parking throughout the town centre. Manfeild is within easy reach, and once you arrive, walking between town, cafes, and shops is stress-free thanks to wide, pedestrian-friendly streets.
