GrippedUp!

Drift Matsuri 2026 - what a crazy way to round off our season.

This year proved just how dedicated the @driftmatsuri team, Anglesey Circuit staff, all marshals and anyone involved in the event really are. Braving TWO storms to keep the action flowing and all the visitors entertained and safe.

We thought we were looking forward to a break over winter. The trouble with Matsuri is, it's SO good that we're already eager to get back behind the wheel 😂

But the cars deserve a rest and we've got plenty of maintenance to do, so for now, it's time to enjoy the endless flow of content from the event!

There was some very challenging driving in the conditions - especially in the night demos. It's hard enough not being able to see, but patchy wet/dry conditions at the same time were interesting to say the least.... MX5s don't have the power to pull us out of any mistakes (of which plenty were made 😅), but this makes it all the more rewarding when things do go right.

Thank you to everyone tagging us in content, we're loving it. And to all those who spoke to us at the weekend, wearing merch, sending messages etc. We appreciate you more than words can say ❤

Thank you to those who support our antics:

@driftmatsuri for amazing events

@accelerauk @accelera_radial for the best drifting tyres

@destroyordie for the all your mx5 drifting needs (backies)

@zb_fibreglass for the best mx5 aero

@bofiracing for the best mx5 parts at the best price

@rearaxledivergence for cool and weird stuff that no normal person would think of

@neverliftworld to elevate your style