Sturgis, SD
Est. 2005

Schedule

2026
Season.

Packed tighter than a drifting tire on a Sunday race day. Four two-day rounds at the Thunderdome, 3 miles east of Sturgis, SD — two of them after dark.

Up next

Sept 19 & 20

Round 04 — Season Finale

Thunderdome · Kickstart Travel Center 12998 SD Hwy-34 · Sturgis, SD 57785 Gates 7AM · Drift 10AM–5PM
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Countdown runs to 7:00 AM gate open on day one.

RegisterHow to register

All rounds

Four rounds.
Two under the lights.

Every driver registers through NASA at drivenasa.com — that's what covers the insurance. New here? The How to Register page walks you through it, or email kriswcudmore@yahoo.com.

  1. Next up
    May16&17
    Round 01  /  Sat – Sun

    Season Opener

    Thunderdome · Sturgis, SDGates 7AMTech 8–9AMDrift 10AM–5PM
    Register
  2. Next up
    Jun13&14
    Round 02  /  Sat – Sun

    Night Drift After dark

    Thunderdome · Sturgis, SDGates 7AMTech 8–9AMNight session 7PM–midnight
    Register
  3. Next up
    Jul11&12
    Round 03  /  Sat – Sun

    Night Drift After dark

    Thunderdome · Sturgis, SDGates 7AMTech 8–9AMNight session 7PM–midnight
    Register
  4. Next up
    Sep19&20
    Round 04  /  Sat – Sun

    Season Finale

    Thunderdome · Sturgis, SDGates 7AMTech 8–9AMDrift 10AM–5PM
    Register

Times for every drift day

Same clock, every round.

Setup at seven. Tech at eight. Meetings at nine. Sideways from ten until five.

  1. 7–8AMSetup

    Roll in, unload, claim your pit spot.

  2. 8–9AMTech

    Basic tech inspection. Bring your completed tech sheet.

  3. 9–9:30Driver meeting

    Mandatory. Course, rules, run groups.

  4. 9:30–10Media meeting

    Photo and video crews: access and safety.

  5. 10–5Drift

    Seven hours of seat time. Shred.

Before you show up

Come ready.

  • 18+ to drive. Ages 16–17 need a signed parental consent form and a parent present. Ages 14–15 by special consideration only — email Kris first.
  • RWD or RWD-converted. No, you can't "drift" your Civic.
  • Pass basic tech. Print and fill out the tech sheet before you get to the track.
  • Helmet. Snell SA2020–2025 per the tech form.
  • Strip the loose stuff. Spare tire, jack, floor mats, dash mats, paper — out of the car and trunk.
  • Register ahead. drivenasa.com or kriswcudmore@yahoo.com.
Rules & tech sheet
Purple Mustang and pink RX-7 drifting in tandem
Tandem at the ThunderdomeSD Drift

Questions

Straight answers.

Where are events held?
All events are held at the Thunderdome at the Kickstart Travel Plaza, 12998 SD Hwy-34, Sturgis, SD 57785 — 3 miles east of Sturgis.
How do I register to drive?
Through NASA at drivenasa.com. Every driver needs a NASA membership and an event registration; that's what covers the insurance, so there's no way around it. The How to Register page walks through it step by step. Questions: kriswcudmore@yahoo.com.
Is it a competition?
Mostly not. Our events are grassroots and many are "practice" in nature and non-competitive. The goal is a fun environment to shred and party with your friends.
What time should I be there?
Setup runs 7–8 AM, tech 8–9 AM, driver meeting 9–9:30, media meeting 9:30–10, and drifting from 10 AM to 5 PM. Night Drift rounds run into the evening under the lights.
What car can I bring?
Rear-wheel drive or RWD-converted only, and it must pass the basic tech sheet. Full details on the Rules & Tech page.
I'm a photographer or filmmaker. Can I shoot?
Yes — attend the media meeting at 9:30 AM on event day for access and safety briefing. Contact Kris ahead of time at kriswcudmore@yahoo.com.

Lock it in

Secure your spot.

How to registerEmail Kris