Queensland Raceway at Willowbank, near Ipswich, is the home of drifting in Queensland, with monthly drift nights and two big Matsuri festivals a year. North Queensland now has its own scene at DriveIt NQ near Townsville.
Where to drift in Queensland
Queensland Raceway
The venue runs its own drift program. You need an AASA General Speed Licence or a drift qualification through Skid Control or On Track Drift, and there's a dedicated Drift Playground for drivers still getting qualified.
DriveIt NQ
A newer motorsport and driver-training precinct with a circuit and skid pan. NQ Drift runs drift nights, team comps and a Drift Matsuri.
Learn to drift in Brisbane
On Track Drift runs learn-to-drift courses and masterclasses at the RACQ Mobility Centre and Lakeside Raceway. They're drift school days rather than open practice, and one of the ways to get the qualification Queensland Raceway accepts.
The old Archerfield drift park in Brisbane closed in 2021, so Willowbank is now the place to go.
On track on SpeedWorks wheels
Drifting on SpeedWorks wheels? Tag @speedworksau and you could be featured here.
Getting on track
Depending on the event: a Motorsport Australia licence, an AASA licence or the club's own, and some also need club membership.
An approved helmet (AS1698 or better), long sleeves, long pants and closed shoes.
No leaks or loose items, a secured battery, and usually a fire extinguisher and marked tow points.
New to drifting? Start with a drift school, a skid pan session or a learn-to-drift day before an open practice day. Entry rules change, so always check the event page before you book.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I drift legally in Brisbane?
At Queensland Raceway in Willowbank, about 55 km west of Brisbane. It runs monthly Friday Night Drifts, morning sessions and Matsuri festivals.
Do I need a licence to drift at Queensland Raceway?
You need an AASA General Speed Licence or a drift qualification through Skid Control or On Track Drift. Unqualified drivers can use the Drift Playground area.
Is there drifting in North Queensland?
Yes. NQ Drift runs events at DriveIt NQ near Townsville.
Do SpeedWorks give discounts to drifters?
Yes. Verified drifters get 18 inch wheels in 5x114.3 and 5x120 for $800 a set (under 9 inches wide) or $900 a set (18x9.5 and staggered). Apply for a drift account, or DM @speedworksau on Instagram.
Venues, organisers and entry rules change often. This guide was checked in October 2026, so always confirm details on the organiser's own website before you book. Know a drift day we've missed? Tell us.
