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1 min readUpdated: 2026-09-08

Friend's Day in Buenos Aires: A Drift Plan, Not Another BBQ

Dmitrii McCarthyBy Dmitrii McCarthy

Friend's Day in Buenos Aires: A Drift Plan, Not Another BBQ

Friend's Day in Buenos Aires: a drift plan, not another BBQ

This article is currently available in Spanish. A native English version is coming soon. Quick summary: Argentina celebrates Friend's Day (Dia del Amigo) every July 20, and the default plan is always the same dinner with the same stories. The alternative: take your friends drifting on a closed private track on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Everyone drives a real BMW E36 328i, rear-wheel drive, one-on-one with the instructor riding shotgun — you book consecutive classes and take turns while the rest of the group watches and films from a designated safe zone. Or gift one friend a digital voucher: it arrives via WhatsApp within 5 to 15 minutes of payment, the same day, and stays valid for 12 months. Prices: Drift Intro $300 USD (30 min), Drift Experience $500 USD (60 min), Pro Driver course $2000 USD (5 sessions). No prior experience needed, automatic-only drivers welcome (the clutch is basically just for pulling away), and no driving license required — it is a private circuit, an ID is enough.

For the full breakdown — group format, voucher logistics and FAQs — see the Spanish version or message us on WhatsApp at +54 9 11 6833-3342.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to gift a drift class for Friend's Day?
Drift Intro: 300 USD (30 minutes on track). Drift Experience: 500 USD (60 minutes on track). Pro Driver course: 2000 USD (5 sessions of 60 minutes). To book you leave a 50% deposit by bank transfer and the rest is paid at the track on class day; the gift voucher works the same way. The voucher arrives via WhatsApp within 5 to 15 minutes of the deposit.
Can a group of friends go on the same day?
Yes, that is the classic group format: each friend books their own class and they run back to back on the same day. The instructor and one student are in the car at a time — everyone gets their full one-on-one time — while the rest watch and film from the designated safe zone. On top of that, each booking allows up to 3 non-driving companions. When one finishes, the next one gets in.
Does the voucher work as a last-minute gift on July 20?
Yes: it is 100% digital and arrives via WhatsApp within 5 to 15 minutes of confirmed payment, the same day. It is valid for 12 months from issue, so your friend picks the class date later, at their own pace. A whole Friend's Day can be sorted on the night of the 19th from the couch.
My friend has never drifted and only drives automatic — can he do it?
He can. No prior experience is needed: the instructor rides shotgun on every lap and teaches from zero, at the student's pace. The E36 is a manual, but the clutch is basically used to pull away: drifting itself is steering and throttle work in a fixed gear. No driving license is required either, because it is a closed private circuit: an ID document (DNI or passport) is enough.
Is it a safe plan for celebrating Friend's Day?
The risk is controlled: a closed private circuit with no traffic or pedestrians, a professional instructor beside the driver on every lap, a helmet, a fire extinguisher as per regulations, and moderate speeds that adapt to each student's pace. If anyone wants to stop, they stop. And rain does not cancel: on a wet track the car slides more easily, so the class goes ahead.

Book your drift class

1-on-1 instructor in a BMW E36, closed track, no experience needed. From 300 USD (≈477,000 ARS at the P2P dollar rate), classes Monday to Thursday. You book on WhatsApp with a 50% deposit and pay the rest at the track.

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