Gatebil Vålerbanen (Norway) May 23-25, 2025

Gatebil Mantorp Park (Sweden) September 5-7, 2025

Gatebil Drift Battle (hereafter referred to as GDB) is a prestigious drifting competition where only the best drivers are invited to participate. The competition is open to both national and international drivers and will be held in three independent races in Norway, Sweden and Germany in 2025.

1. Invitation
   • Two independent races will be held in GDB 2025. In addition to the provisions of the ISR, NSR, SBF and supplementary rules for each race, the GDB will be organized according to the following regulations.
2. Participants
   • The competition is open to participants with a valid license from their respective countries, which is also valid in the host country.
   • Gatebil has exclusive decision-making authority over which drivers are allowed to participate in each race.
   • Drivers who want to participate can send a request to Gatebil.
   • All competition cars must have a valid vehicle license.
   • The vehicles must have traceable identification with documentation confirming ownership and that all relevant taxes (VAT and customs) have been paid.
3. Race overview
   • Gatebil Vålerbanen (Norway) May 23-25, 2025
   • Gatebil Mantorp Park (Sweden) September 5-7, 2025
4. Implementation
   • Training and TOP 32 will be conducted (Gatebil can choose to run TOP 16 only).
   • Training will take place in separate Drift Line Show heats, and multiple training sessions may be conducted. See each event for program details.
   • Qualification will be decided through an online draw organized by Gatebil (can be followed live).
   • A drivers’ meeting will be held before training and elimination rounds, and attendance is mandatory for all drivers.
   • If a driver withdraws before the TOP 32 starts, Gatebil can choose a reserve driver who will take the same position in the competition setup.

5. Formal requirements
   • All cars must undergo and pass a technical inspection before they can participate in training/competition.
   • All cars must have a Gatebil window banner and a start number with the driver’s name on the side of the car.
   • During a technical inspection, both vehicle and driver licenses must be presented.
6. Track layout
   • Course maps will be made available to participants as soon as possible, either via an information channel or at the drivers’ meeting.
   • At the driver’s meeting, all parts of the course, course layout, clipping points and other factors will be reviewed. Questions can be asked here.
   • If changes are made to the course layout after publication, the judges will decide whether the changes are implemented.
   • All information about the location of judges and spotters will also be shared during the drivers’ meeting.
   • The start procedure will either be with flags or lights.
7. Tire regulation
   • Only one approved tire from Kenda will be allowed.
   • Approved tires are in dimension 265-35/18 with 200TW.
   • The tires can be ordered through Gatebil’s partner before the event.
   • Ordered tires will be delivered to participants at the event.
   • Specification tires only apply to the rear wheels, while the front wheels can be chosen freely.
8. During the competition
   • Finals for 1st and 2nd place, as well as matches for 3rd and 4th place, will be held.
   • Tire changes and refueling are allowed between battles. At OMT (One More Time), drivers have 5 minutes to prepare.
   • When the car is on the starting line, only the starter can touch the car to remove loose parts or secure the car. The starter decides if the car is ready for battle.
   • In the event of a collision, the judges decide fault.
   • The innocent party can request 10 minutes for repair; the guilty party cannot touch their vehicle.
   • In the event of a tie, an OMT battle will be conducted immediately. The judges must then select a winner after a maximum of one OMT.
   • All judges’ decisions are final. Once a judge has declared a winner of a battle, the decision is binding.
   • If the driver who caused the incident is unable to start the second part of the battle competition, the opponent must come to the start line and begin the second part to show that their car is functional.
   • In the event of a breakdown before TOP 32, the driver can use a borrowed car.
   • The 5-minute repair rule is not allowed.
9. Vehicle appearance
   • GDB attaches great importance to ensuring that all competition cars are as presentable as possible.
   • The cars must be repaired, painted and cleaned before technical inspection before each race.
   • The cars must be maintained to look their best throughout the competition.
10. Premiering

• Prizes will be awarded to the Top 4.
• The award ceremony will take place at Gatebil After Track.
• All teams and participants must attend the award ceremony.
• The top 8 automatically qualify for the next GDB competition.

Gatebil Drift Battle is a spectacular drifting competition with a very high level, where only the best drivers are invited to participate. Here you meet both national and international drivers in an intense battle to be the best. In 2025, the races will be held in three cool locations: Norway, Sweden and Germany, creating a unique atmosphere and excitement.

To ensure a fair start, qualifying draws are held so that all participants are randomly assigned a place in the competition. Gatebil decides whether to run a TOP 32 or TOP 16 set-up, depending on the size of the race and participants. This helps to keep the competition dynamic and exciting.

The competition is always at a high level, and with the participation of several international drivers, the battle for podium places is fierce. Three judges closely monitor each round to assess the drivers’ skills and decide who moves on.

With professional drivers, varied locations and a high standard of both driving and cars, the Gatebil Drift Battle is an event that sets hearts racing and gives the audience unforgettable experiences.

For Gatebil Drift Battles 2025, there will be a separate competition and no series points throughout the season will be counted, which at the end of the season will give us three independent and unrelated winners. This gives all drivers the same chance to win, no matter how many Gatebil festivals they visit in the 2025 season.

A simple awards ceremony will be held on the track immediately after the race. All drivers and teams that have participated will be present at Gatebil Aftertrack in the evening for the award ceremony. At the end of the season, all participating teams are invited to a gathering at Gatebil’s premises in Kongsberg.

Contact
Matilda Svensson
+46 70 647 09 89
matilda.svensson@mantorppark.com

Kristian Kristansen
+47 47172882
kristian.a.kristiansen@gmail.com