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Mad Mike's Summer Bash 8
Sony New Zealand
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Capture the action as NZ's best drifters tear up Hampton Downs

About the event

Sony New Zealand is teaming up with global drift superstar Mad Mike Whiddett to create a phenomenal motorsport shooting experience.

Join us at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park on Saturday, December 6th, for Mad Mike's Summer Bash 8!

24 lucky visual creators will get the opportunity to shoot trackside as New Zealand's best drifters take to this world class circuit.

Award-winning sports photography John Cowpland, specialist motorsport filmmaker Adam Jones, and Sony NZ staff will be on hand to help participants capture all of the action.

NB: The $100 ticket price for this event includes General Admission to Mad Mike's Summer Bash 8.

Techniques covered

  • Shooting motorsport - stills & video
  • Gear selection
  • Camera settings

What to bring

  • Camera and lenses
  • Fast UHS-II SD card or CFexpress type A card if you're planning to shoot with our Sony demo cameras
  • Ear plugs
  • Face mask
  • Water bottle

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

Yes, there will be a selection of Sony cameras and lenses available at this event.
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Yes, please email any questions to sonyscenenz.sanz@sony.com
Suitable for all levels Action / sport Video
Sat 6 Dec 2025, 9:00AM - 12:00PM (UTC+13) Auckland, Wellington
Suitable for all levels
NZ$100 per/person    
20 Hampton Downs Rd, Whangamarino Waikato Region 3782
Hampton Downs Motorsport Park
Sat 6 Dec 2025, 1:00PM - 4:00PM (UTC+13) Auckland, Wellington
Suitable for all levels
NZ$100 per/person    
20 Hampton Downs Rd, Whangamarino Waikato Region 3782
Hampton Downs Motorsport Park
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Aaron and his colleagues Kevin and Richie were very accommodating and eager to give help with the demo equipment and answer questions about technique.”

Nicholas Mcintosh, Mad Mike's Southern Bash

The low number of other particpants meant a great amount one on one time which is very much appreciated.”

Mike Smith, Mad Mike's Southern Bash