Photograph Drifting Cars at Summit Point Raceway - Sun. Apr. 26

2026 Drift Nirvana Washington Hot Laps!

Tickets:
https://events.summitpointmp.com/products/april-26-2026-drift-nirvana-hot-laps

Hot lap the Washington Circuit with up to 12 other drivers on track at the same time. No cages are required for this low-speed event. A Single Run course will be open on the other side of the circuit, and drivers can qualify for Hot Laps after demonstrating their ability to drift the entire course.
Washington Circuit: The facility has bathrooms available for use. Non-potable water is available for washing. No open fires are permitted, but grills are allowed.
Thank you @doncphotos for the cover photo!
Daily schedule (subject to change)

Early load-in: after 6:00 PM the night before the event
Day of the event:
7:30-8:45 Tech and Registration
8:45 Driver's meeting
9:00 - 12:00 Hot Track
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch break
1:00 - 5:00 Hot Track
5:00 Cold Track

If you want to take pictures as Media, you have to fill out this form and pay a $100 deposit (they may or may not charge) for a media vest. You also need a Hi-Visual vest.

This is the media application form. If approved, they will waive the entrance fee.
DRIFT NIRVANA 2026 Media Credential Application
https://track.pstmrk.it/3s/msreg.com%2FDRIFTNIRVANAMEDIA2026/cP88/En3DAQ/AQ/38fb4efe-de63-4996-a279-806537ed7f7d/1/eWAPkV_VYr

There is a place to have lunch at the track that is not too bad...
See cars race around the track and burn rubber like Fast and Furious.
Bring: Water, fully charged batteries, empty cards, a tripod, and comfortable shoes

Share only your very best, most interesting shots after the field trip, and keep it down to between 5 and 10 photos.

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