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Drifting is no longer just something you watch from the sidelines – you can now get behind the wheel and try it for yourself. Singapore’s first-ever indoor drifting arena, Dorifto!, has officially opened at Level 6A of Velocity @ Novena Square.
Founded by local racing drivers Gladys Lam and Shane Ang, the arena is built around the philosophy of “drifting for everyone” (as long as you’re above 1.2metres) – no licence and prior experience needed.
The name gives it away – “dorifto” is “drift” in Japanese – and the arena runs with that theme. Inside feels like a slice of Japan dropped into Novena: expect physical trees, Japanese road signs and towering lamps.
And fans of Initial D will have plenty to geek out over, including a replica of the Fujiwara Tofu Shop, and even a signboard pointing toward Mount Haruna, Takumi's racing team Speed Stars' home turf in Initial D.
Next, let’s talk about the fleet. Dorifto! runs 20 electric mini drift cars, split between designs inspired by the Toyota Corolla AE86 and Mazda RX-7 FD. These aren’t mass-produced replicas either; they’re bespoke to the arena, making Singapore the only place you’ll find them. Each car also comes with working headlights and taillights. And if you’re worried about safety, don’t worry, all the cars are fitted with impact-absorbing bumpers.
There’s more in the pipeline, too. The team is teasing “touge nights”, a night-driving simulation without the real-world risk where the lights are dimmed, and the track is illuminated primarily by the cars themselves.
A single off-peak session (before 6pm on weekdays) starts at $23 and gets you eight minutes on the track. Peak sessions (evenings, weekends and public holidays) go for $28. If you’re already planning multiple rounds, there are bundles: five sessions for $115, or 10 for $220, usable across both peak and off-peak timings.
Dorifto! is located at level 6A of Velocity @ Novena Square, open from 12pm to 10pm on weekdays and 10am to 10pm on weekends. To get there, drive up and park right outside the arena if there are lots available, or take the MRT to Novena, exit via B, and follow the directions from there.
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