Drift 101

[4SpeedGirl]

It isnt just for imports!

Here are some pics from last weekend's event:

http://www.milesspeed.com/trackdays/TH12.06.htm

Look like fun? Here is more info about upcoming dates, next one being Dec 30-31


http://www.milesspeed.com/trackdays/drift101.htm

[quadfather]

nice ! it reminds of the fun i had on go-karts as a kid.

[Ssynister13]

I dont think I will ever understand drifting as a "sport". I just dont get it.

[Derek69SS]

Originally Posted by Ssynister13

I dont think I will ever understand drifting as a "sport". I just dont get it.

Same here, but I do see the benefit of learning another aspect of car control if you're into racing.

[Ssynister13]

Originally Posted by Derek69SS

Same here, but I do see the benefit of learning another aspect of car control if you're into racing.

You do have a point there, it is all about control so I can understand that it would be good for learning how to always be in control of your vehicle even when you look out of control...but not a sport.

[nitrorocket]

Can someone explain what exactly "Drifting" is? I never really paid attention to it.
Is it the same as pedaling the car into a countersteer condition at speed and riding it out? Or do you do tricks or something?

[Ssynister13]

As far as I understand it, thats about it. They try to keep the tires spinning and slide the car around the corners in the a controlled "burnout" so to speak.