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Mad Mike’s Southern Bash at Highlands

Mad Mike’s Southern Bash at Highlands

Fri 21 Mar 2025, 11:39 PM - 11:39 PM

Internationally acclaimed Drifter and Red Bull athlete Mad Mike Whiddett will host Highlands Motorsport Park’s first-ever drift event on March 22nd, 2025.


Expect car shows, track cruises, world-renowned talent, and a range of Whiddett’s one-of-a-kind creations to make the trip down from the Hampton Downs ‘Mad Lab’ for the event on March 22, 2025.


Highlights at this year's show: ‍

  • Mad Mike's 1 of 1 custom 787D 5Rotor drifting & cruising on track
  • MC Jarod DeAnda - The Voice of Formula Drift
  • Insane Entry
  • Open drifting
  • Hard Park
  • Star Insure circuit cruise
  • Highlands Museum access included
  • GoKarts discounted rate on the day
  • FREE KidZone - Bouncy castles, face painters etc
  • 10 & Under are FREE *Must be accompanied by an adult


Come and witness live and direct!


As NZ's best drifters take to this world class circuit for the very first time. In addition to this the Star Insure circuit cruise is open to the public.


Off the track there will be the Hard Park, the Highlands museum will be open for all to soak up the incredible variety of iconic automotive history on offer and there is the track side GoKarts.


 There will be the FREE Kids Zone and you can upgrade your experience to the VIP offering with access to Pit Lane level 1, catered lunch, casual indoor / outdoor seating & trackside bar available.


Don't miss out - come and join us for the very first - Mad Mike's Southern Bash!