Ngabubu-Drift at Mandalika: International Visitors Experience Taxi Drift Before Iftar

The Mandalika, March 8, 2026 – The atmosphere leading up to iftar at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit was filled with automotive excitement through the Ngabubu-Drift activity held on Sunday (March 8, 2026). The event featured a drifting practice session by the Lombok Drift Community, turning the paddock area behind the circuit into a training ground for local drifters while people gathered to wait for the time to break the fast.

A total of 15 drifters participated in the session. The activity also attracted strong public interest, with around 50 visitor vehicles arriving at the circuit area and more than 100 spectators gathering to watch the drifting action.

 

Interestingly, the event also drew attention from international visitors. Tourists from South Korea, the United Kingdom, and Spain came to witness the drifting practice at Mandalika Circuit. Some of them even had the opportunity to experience taxi drift, sitting in the passenger seat while a drifter performed drifting maneuvers on the track.

Kim, a visitor from South Korea who experienced the taxi drift, shared his excitement after the ride.

“Today I experienced taxi drift, it was fantastic, first time in my life. Thank you very much, come to Mandalika, visit Lombok, visit Mandalika,” he said.

A similar impression was expressed by Alex Moreno from Spain, who also experienced a drift car ride for the first time.

“This is my first time inside of a drift car. This is so crazy, crazy, so much appreciate it,” said Alex Moreno after enjoying the drifting experience.

The event also gained attention from regional law enforcement. Deputy Chief of Police of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Brigjen Pol. Hari Nugroho, S.I.K, attended the activity and observed the drifting session firsthand.

According to him, activities like this are positive because they provide a proper space for drifting enthusiasts to practice safely.

“Events like this are very positive because drifters have a dedicated area to practice, so they do not need to do it on public roads which could endanger others. Hopefully more people will come here to train and eventually achieve achievements in the future,” he said.

One of the local Lombok drifters, Firman, also expressed his appreciation to the management of Mandalika Circuit for providing a space for the drifting community to practice.

“I have been practicing here with Om Denny for almost three years. From starting alone until now we have grown into a bigger group. We are very grateful to MGPA for providing a place for us to practice. It is a blessing to train at such a beautiful circuit. In other places it is rare to find facilities like this,” said Firman.

Denny Pribadi, Motorsport Manager of MGPA, explained that activities like NgabubuDrift provide an opportunity for the drifting community to stay active while promoting positive automotive activities during the month of Ramadan.

“We provide space for the Lombok drifting community to practice safely and properly at Mandalika Circuit. Hopefully activities like this can become a platform for development and strengthen the automotive ecosystem in NTB,” said Denny.

Meanwhile, Priandhi Satria, President Director of PT Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA), the company appointed to manage the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit by InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), emphasized that Mandalika is not only a venue for international racing events but also a place where communities can gather and grow.

“We want Mandalika Circuit to be utilized for positive activities by automotive communities. By providing a proper space like this, drifters can develop their skills safely while helping build a healthy automotive ecosystem,” said Priandhi Satria.

Through NgabubuDrift, Mandalika Circuit once again shows its role not only as a world-class racing venue but also as a gathering place for automotive communities and visitors in Lombok. (MGPA)

Let’s explore Kuta Mandalika while waiting for iftar, gather and have fun with your community at Mandalika Circuit.

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Ngabubu-Drift Mandalika: Wisatawan Mancanegara Ikut Rasakan Taxi Drift Jelang Berbuka

The Mandalika, 8 Maret 2026 – Suasana menjelang waktu berbuka puasa di kawasan Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit diisi dengan aktivitas otomotif yang berbeda melalui kegiatan Ngabubu-Drift, Minggu (8/3/2026). Kegiatan ini menghadirkan sesi latihan drifting dari Lombok Drift Community yang memanfaatkan area paddock belakang sirkuit sebagai tempat berlatih.

Sebanyak 15 drifter ambil bagian dalam sesi latihan tersebut. Antusiasme masyarakat juga terlihat dari banyaknya pengunjung yang datang menyaksikan langsung kegiatan ini. Tercatat sekitar 50 mobil pengunjung hadir di kawasan sirkuit dengan total sekitar 100 penonton yang memadati area latihan drift untuk menikmati aksi drifting sambil menunggu waktu berbuka puasa.

Menariknya, kegiatan ini juga menarik perhatian wisatawan mancanegara. Sejumlah pengunjung dari Korea Selatan, Inggris (UK), dan Spanyol turut hadir menyaksikan aksi drifting di Sirkuit Mandalika. Beberapa di antaranya bahkan mendapatkan kesempatan merasakan taxi drift, duduk di kursi penumpang bersama drifter saat mobil melakukan manuver drifting di lintasan latihan.

Kim, wisatawan asal Korea Selatan yang berkesempatan merasakan taxi drift, mengaku sangat terkesan dengan pengalaman tersebut.

“Today I have drift day, I have taxi drift, it was fantastic, first time in my life. Thank you very much, come to Mandalika, visit Lombok, visit Mandalika,” ujarnya.

Hal serupa disampaikan Alex Moreno, wisatawan asal Spanyol yang juga mencoba taxi drift untuk pertama kalinya.

“This is my first time with drift car. This crazy, crazy, so appreciate it,” ungkap Alex Moreno setelah merasakan sensasi drifting di Mandalika.

Kegiatan ini juga mendapat perhatian dari aparat keamanan daerah. Wakapolda NTB, Brigjen Pol. Hari Nugroho, S.I.K, turut hadir menyaksikan langsung kegiatan NgabubuDrift di Sirkuit Mandalika.

Menurutnya, kegiatan seperti ini merupakan aktivitas yang positif karena memberikan ruang bagi para pecinta drifting untuk berlatih secara aman dan terkontrol.

“Kegiatan seperti ini sangat positif karena para drifter memiliki tempat khusus untuk berlatih sehingga tidak dilakukan di jalan umum yang dapat membahayakan masyarakat. Harapannya semakin banyak yang datang berlatih di sini dan ke depannya bisa meraih prestasi,” ujar Brigjen Pol. Hari Nugroho.

Salah satu drifter lokal Lombok, Firman, juga menyampaikan rasa terima kasihnya kepada pengelola Sirkuit Mandalika yang telah menyediakan ruang latihan bagi komunitas drifting.

“Jadi saya sudah berlatih di sini bersama Om Denny hampir tiga tahun. Dari awalnya sendiri sampai sekarang bisa sebanyak ini. Kami sangat berterima kasih kepada MGPA yang sudah menyediakan tempat untuk kami latihan. Bersyukur sekali bisa latihan di sirkuit yang sangat indah seperti ini. Di tempat lain jarang ada fasilitas seperti ini, apalagi bisa difasilitasi gratis,” ujar Firman.

Denny Pribadi, Manager Motorsport MGPA, menyampaikan bahwa kegiatan seperti NgabubuDrift menjadi salah satu cara untuk menjaga aktivitas otomotif tetap hidup di Mandalika sekaligus memberikan ruang bagi komunitas drifting untuk berkembang secara positif.

“Kami memberikan ruang bagi komunitas drifting Lombok untuk berlatih di Sirkuit Mandalika secara aman dan tertib. Harapannya kegiatan seperti ini bisa menjadi wadah pembinaan sekaligus memperkuat ekosistem otomotif di NTB,” ujar Denny.

Sementara itu, Priandhi Satria, Direktur Utama PT Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA), perusahaan yang ditunjuk untuk mengelola Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit oleh InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), menegaskan bahwa Mandalika tidak hanya menjadi tempat penyelenggaraan event balap internasional, tetapi juga ruang bagi komunitas otomotif untuk berkegiatan secara positif.

“Kami ingin Sirkuit Mandalika dapat dimanfaatkan oleh berbagai komunitas otomotif untuk kegiatan yang positif dan terarah. Dengan adanya ruang latihan seperti ini, para drifter dapat mengembangkan kemampuan mereka dengan aman sekaligus membangun ekosistem otomotif yang sehat,” ujar Priandhi Satria.

Melalui kegiatan NgabubuDrift, Sirkuit Mandalika kembali menunjukkan perannya bukan hanya sebagai arena balap kelas dunia, tetapi juga sebagai ruang berkumpul dan berkembangnya komunitas otomotif lokal di Lombok. (MGPA)

Yuk jalan-jalan ke The Mandalika menanti waktu berbuka puasa, sambil bercanda dan berkumpul bersama komunitasmu di Sirkuit Mandalika.