A: The Experience+ includes everything from our standard Drift Experience, plus advanced techniques for those ready to progress:

Standard Drift Experience (£225) includes:
• 2-hour drift session with professional instruction
• Ride-along lap with instructor demonstration
• 2 driving sessions learning counter-steering, initiation, and drift control
• Handbrake techniques and safe drift stopping
• 2 full-speed instructor laps
• NDA License Card (Beginner level)
• £30 discount on next lesson
• Free spectating at Bishopscourt Drift Day
• All gear, tea & coffee includedExperience+ (£260) adds:
• Figure of 8 drills for precision control
• Transition techniques (switching left ↔ right)
• Higher-speed initiation methods
• Advanced line and angle control
• Choice between 2 full-send instructor laps OR additional lesson timeExperience+ is perfect for advancing from your first lesson or for those familiar with sim racing/controlled car handling.

Each NDA session lasts 2 hours total. Within that time, you'll have two separate 15-minute driving slots where you're behind the wheel practicing your drift techniques. The remaining time includes your safety briefing, ride-along demonstration lap, instructor laps, driving analysis and technique discussion, plus refreshment breaks.

The minimum age to participate is 13 years old. All participants under 18 will need parental consent to take part in the experience.

No driving license or driving experience is required! Our NDA Drift Experience is designed for complete beginners. Our professional drift instructors will guide you through everything you need to know, making it the perfect introduction to drifting regardless of your driving background.

We use purpose-built BMW 330ci E46 drift cars that have been fully modified for the ultimate drift experience. Each car features professional angle kits, coilovers, welded differentials, hydraulic handbrakes, bucket seats, and other specialized modifications to ensure they're perfectly set up for drifting. These aren't just regular cars - they're purpose-built drift machines designed for both safety and maximum sideways fun!

Please wear comfortable clothing with all limbs fully covered - long sleeves and long pants are required for safety. Closed-toe shoes are essential. We provide all safety equipment including helmets and balaclavas, so you don't need to bring any safety gear with you.

We provide all necessary safety equipment including helmets, balaclavas, and anything else required for your safety during the drift experience. You don't need to bring any safety gear - we've got you completely covered with top-of-the-range safety equipment.

National Drift Academy is located at Bishopscourt Racing Circuit, Northern Ireland's home of drifting. You can find us here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w6yjNPZZy1QK6WCx8

Yes! We have a designated spectator area where friends and family can watch your drift experience. Additionally, everyone gets full access to spectate at the Bishopscourt Diff & Drift Open Day (11am-5pm) as part of their package - completely free of charge.

Booking is simple and takes place directly on our website. Just select your preferred date and package (Drift Experience £225 or Experience+ £260), complete your booking online, and you're all set for your drift adventure!

https://nationaldriftacademy.com/pages/book-now

Yes! You can book for groups or multiple people. You can also book more than one session for yourself on the same day if you wish to get extra practice time. Each person will need their own individual booking for their drift experience.

Yes! We offer gift vouchers that are fully redeemable on any service we provide. Gift vouchers make the perfect present for any adrenaline junkie or car enthusiast looking to experience the thrill of drifting.

Bookings cannot be cancelled, only rescheduled. If you wish to reschedule your booking, you must give us at least one week's notice prior to your scheduled session date.

Weather does not affect the running of our drift experiences! Our purpose-built BMW E46 drift cars are perfectly capable of drifting in the rain, so your session will go ahead as planned regardless of weather conditions. Rain or shine, you'll get your full drift experience!