James Deane - 130 Showdown

Twenty years ago, a teenager from Cork started drifting. Two decades, multiple European crowns and a record five Formula Drift championships later, James Deane is bringing it all home.

130 SHOWDOWN. September 19-20, 2026, Mondello Park. Two days of flat-out drifting celebrating 20 years of James Deane at full lock, with the biggest names in world drifting joining the party.

The headlines write themselves. Mad Mike Whiddett touches down for his first-ever appearance on Irish soil. The legendary Worthouse S15 Silvias, the cars that carried James to his first Formula Drift titles, have been rebuilt and reunited, with James and his old title-winning teammate Piotr Więcek putting them back on track together. Chelsea DeNofa, Odi Bakchis and Baggsy headline the international entry, while the Shanahan brothers, Duane McKeever and Darren McNamara lead the Irish charge in an 18-strong (and growing) lineup. And of course, none other than Evenflow will be there with his full fleet, getting up to all sorts of mischief as you'd expect from him!

Saturday runs a full Irish national knockout competition, from qualifying right through to the podium, to see which local heroes will join our international grid for the Showdown. Then Sunday is the Showdown itself: Superlap, Top 24 battles, lots of thrills, spills and surprises to feast your eyes and ears on, and a podium party twenty years in the making. Off track, wander a huge hand-picked car show and a trade village stacked with parts and merch. Or why not grab yourself a paddock access session and get up close and personal with the cars?

Adult tickets from €35, kids from €15, under-3s free. Coaches run from Naas and Sallins both days.

For event info see 130showdown.com. Be there when it goes sideways.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Please read the following terms carefully before placing your order.

Premium Covered Grandstand A is now allocated seating, please choose your preferred seats to add to cart.  Grandstand B is uncovered and unallocated seating, located to the left of Grandstand A.

Gates open to the General Public from 9.00am.

Refund Policy
Tickets are non-refundable except in the case of event cancellation. If the event is cancelled, the face value of your ticket will be refunded automatically to your original payment method. No refunds will be issued for inability to attend, change of mind, or duplicate purchases.

Ticket Changes & Transfers
All tickets are non-transferable unless otherwise stated. If you need to update the name or details on your ticket, please contact us at hello@mondellopark.ie no later than 7 days before the event. We will do our best to accommodate changes where possible, but cannot guarantee it will be possible.

Event Cancellation or Rescheduling
In the unlikely event of cancellation or postponement, we will notify all ticket holders via email. If rescheduled, tickets will automatically be valid for the new date unless otherwise stated. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date, you may request a refund within 14 days of the new date announcement.

Carer Tickets
Visitors with additional needs may admit one carer at a discounted rate when purchasing an adult/child ticket. Valid carer ID or supporting documentation must be presented on entry (e.g. IAA Autism ID, GP or hospital letter).

 Paddock Access

All adults and children require a valid Paddock Access Ticket to enter the paddock. Please note: Children will not be granted paddock access under an adult’s ticket. Each child must have their own Paddock Access Ticket.

Filming & Media Consent
By purchasing a ticket and attending Mondello Park event, you, along with anyone attending the event under your order (including friends, family members, or minors), acknowledge that filming and photography may be taking place on-site for promotional content or online content productions. By entering the venue, you grant permission for all members of your party to be filmed, photographed, and recorded, and understand that their likeness may be used in promotional content and/or online content. However, there is no guarantee that any attendee will appear in any final promotional or online content pieces produced at any Mondello Park events.

Drones
No drones are permitted.

Order Support
For any ticket-related issues, please reach out to us at hello@mondellopark.ie quoting your order number.

Car Parking
Car Parking at the event is free – you will be directed to the nearest available car park on arrival. 

On Arrival 
The event takes place in rural Ireland with large crowds in attendance. There is a risk of network coverage failures from time to time. Mondello Park strongly advise that you ADD YOUR TICKET TO YOUR PHONE WALLET  or SCREENSHOT YOUR TICKET QR CODE on your mobile device to avoid delays at the gate. If you have purchased more than one ticket, all tickets must be printed individually or screenshot each individual ticket QR Code.

Dogs
NO DOGS are permitted on the site with the exception of assistance dogs.

Lockers/Storage
No storage facilities are available, any belongings that you do not want to carry with you should be left with your vehicle.

Bad Weather
This is an outdoor event and can be enjoyed in all weathers.  Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Food
Moto Cafe will be open and there will be catering trailers located around the paddock.  You are welcome to bring picnic however no BBQ's are permitted.

Camping
No overnight camping is permitted at this event.

Thank you for your understanding and support. We look forward to welcoming you to Mondello Park.