Sept 19–20, 2026
Mondello Park
Overview
20 years of James Deane. One weekend at Mondello Park. 130 SHOWDOWN, Sept 19-20, 2026.
Mad Mike's first time ever in Ireland, the rebuilt Worthouse S15s reunited on track, Evenflow up to his usual mischief, and a hand-picked Top 24 of the world's best and Ireland's finest going door to door. Full Irish knockout competition Saturday, the Showdown itself Sunday, plus a huge car show & trade village to boot. Tickets from €35 for adults & €15 for kids.
Secure your spot at the most anticipated drift event of the year.
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Experience
The legendary Worthouse S15 Silvias, the cars that carried James Deane to his first Formula Drift titles, are being rebuilt and brought back together. James and his Worthouse Drift teammate Piotr Więcek will put them on track side by side for the first time ever in Ireland.
Mad Mike Whiddett touches down for his first-ever appearance on Irish soil, headlining an international entry stacked with Chelsea DeNofa, Odi Bakchis, Piotr Więcek, Steve “Baggsy” Biagioni and more of the world's best.
None other than Evenflow brings his full fleet and his usual brand of mischief. Wherever the tyre smoke is thickest and there's mischief to be had, that's where you'll find him. Expect absolute chaos!
Saturday runs a full Irish national knockout competition, from qualifying right through to the podium, deciding which local heroes make it to the main event. Sunday is the Showdown itself: Superlap, Top 24 battles, lots of thrills, spills and surprises to feast your eyes and ears on and a podium party twenty years in the making.
A huge hand-picked car show packed with meticulously built show cars and unique builds, sitting right alongside a trade village stacked with parts, merch and gear from the scene's best vendors.
Access
Tickets are sold online only.
| Ticket | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Admission — Standing | ||
| Adult | €35 | €40 |
| Children aged 3–15 | €15 | €20 |
| Seniors (over 65) / Carers / Students | €20 | €25 |
| Admission — Seated (Covered Grandstand) | ||
| Adult | €55 | €75 |
| Children aged 3–15 | €35 | €40 |
| Seniors (over 65) / Carers / Students | €40 | €50 |
| Admission — Seated (Uncovered Grandstand) | ||
| Adult | €45 | €65 |
| Children aged 3–15 | €25 | €30 |
| Seniors (over 65) / Carers / Students | €30 | €40 |
| Extras | ||
| Car Show Entry Sunday only — accepted entrants · Standing only; call Mondello Park to add seats | Not available | €30 |
| Paddock Access — Morning Sat 11:00–12:30 · Sun 11:30–13:00 | €25 | €30 |
| Paddock Access — Afternoon Sat 15:00–16:30 | €25 | Not available |
| Travel | ||
| Coach Bus transport only — not event admission | €15 | €15 |
Itinerary
09:00
09:30
11:00 – 12:30
12:00
14:00
15:00
15:00 – 16:30
16:30
18:00
09:00
09:30
11:15 – 13:30
11:30 – 13:00
13:15
13:30
14:30
15:00
15:15
16:00
18:00
Schedule is provisional and subject to change.
Two days of flat-out drifting at Mondello Park — get your tickets before they're gone.
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Travel
Two coaches each way, both days. Bus transport only — event admission is sold separately.
To Mondello Park
| Coach | Naas Town Post Office | Sallins Train Station (beside Supervalu) | Mondello Park Gate 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach 1 | 09:30 | 10:10 | 10:30 |
| Coach 2 | 11:30 | 12:10 | 12:30 |
Return
| Coach | Mondello Park Gate 1 | Sallins Train Station (beside Supervalu) | Naas Town Post Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach 1 | 16:00 | 16:10 | 16:30 |
| Coach 2 | 18:00 | 18:20 | 18:40 |
To Mondello Park
| Coach | Naas Town Post Office | Sallins Train Station (beside Supervalu) | Mondello Park Gate 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach 1 | 09:40 | 09:50 | 10:10 |
| Coach 2 | 11:25 | 11:40 | 12:00 |
Return
| Coach | Mondello Park Gate 1 | Sallins Train Station (beside Supervalu) | Naas Town Post Office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach 1 | 16:45 | 17:00 | 17:15 |
| Coach 2 | 18:30 | 19:00 | 19:20 |
The Grid
More drivers and special guests still to be announced — plus a select group joining from Saturday's competition.