Get ready for the most drift action ever at any GRIDLIFE event, with two epic tracks: the Briggs and Stratton Motorplex and the legendary full Circuit at Road America.
We’re bringing you 3 exclusive layouts at the Motorplex, crafted by Chelsea DeNofa. With one layout on Friday and Two on Saturday. On Friday TPain, Hert and the Nappyboy Automotive crew bring a special pop up of Drift Symphony with Jam sessions all day and a special judged Jam Session comp to close out the day.
Summer Apex is shaping up to the drift event of the year. Don’t snooze grab tickets now!
For the first time in over a decade drift returns to Road America!
TWO TRACKS!
THE KART TRACK
Get ready to shred like never before at GRIDLIFE’s most dynamic drift playground—the Briggs and Stratton Motorplex!
Tucked within the legendary 4-mile Road America circuit. Originally crafted for karting and supermoto, for Summer Apex it converts into the ultimate drift circuit with multiple killer configurations throughout the weekend.
Featuring 50 feet of elevation change and unlimited layout possibilities the Motorplex could be the next great drift circuit in North America. Join us for this historic chapter in the story of GRIDLIFE Drift.
THE MAIN CIRCUIT
Prepare for an unforgettable spectacle as GRIDLIFE Drift takes over the iconic 4-mile Road America circuit at Summer Apex! For the first time in over a decade, drift returns to this hallowed ground, bringing with it the most exhilarating high-speed entries.
Stack the fences and see drivers shred the legendary Carousel. The high-speed entries on this historic track will push the limits, delivering heart-stopping moments and non-stop action.
Experience the ultimate drift showdown at Road America, where the blend of speed, skill, and pure adrenaline comes to life. This is GRIDLIFE Drift at Summer Apex—drifting at its finest, in one of motorsport’s most revered venues.
DRIFT ALL DAY
The most seat time and the most drift ever at any GRIDLIFE and a special competition jam session each night on the motorplex Summer Apex is going to be one for the books.
FRIDAY
DRIFT SYMPHONY
Tpain & Hert are bringing Drift Symphony on the road for a special pop up all Day Friday. Jam Sessions all day wrapped up with a 2 hour comp judged by Pain & Hert. Drivers will be able to step up for a solo and tandem jam session comp with prizes for "Best Drift Car" "Best Team Tandem" "Best Entry" "No Mechanical Sympathy"
SATURDAY
DeNOFA JAM SESSION
Chelsea DeNofa brings the first ever competition to GRIDLIFE with a special Jam Session capping off Saturdays sessions. A special 2 hour competition judged by Chelsea.
SUNDAY
FULL COURSE SHREDS
Wrap up an epic weekend with two final 30 minute full course session on the main circuit. The marks the first time in over a decade that drifting will happen on the main track and the first time ever for tandem runs on the historic turns of Road Ameirca.