Drifting is a driving technique in which the driver attempts to enter a corner with as much speed and angle as possible while maintaining control of his or her vehicle. This driving technique, originated in Japan, is becoming ever more popular in the U.S.. In order to understand the sport, there are a few basics which one must understand.
Basically, drifting is getting your car sideways around a turn and keeping it sideways for as long as possible. It seems easy, but it takes years of practice and discipline behind the wheel to master. There is more to it than just hammering the gas around a turn. A good drifter is one who exhibits the most control, while seeming to be out of control. The "angle" of a drift refers to the direction that the car is facing in relation to the direction that it is travelling. A good drift will consist of three basic things: 1) Maintaining the maximum speed possible that allows you to complete the drift without crashing, 2) Maintaining the maximum angle possible throughout the drift, 3) Maintaining a smooth, controlled line throughout the drift. Examining these basic principles while watching a drift is how one can tell an experienced driver from a rookie. They also help a new spectator of the sport make sense of what might seem to be complete chaos.
Basically, drifting is getting your car sideways around a turn and keeping it sideways for as long as possible. It seems easy, but it takes years of practice and discipline behind the wheel to master. There is more to it than just hammering the gas around a turn. A good drifter is one who exhibits the most control, while seeming to be out of control. The "angle" of a drift refers to the direction that the car is facing in relation to the direction that it is travelling. A good drift will consist of three basic things: 1) Maintaining the maximum speed possible that allows you to complete the drift without crashing, 2) Maintaining the maximum angle possible throughout the drift, 3) Maintaining a smooth, controlled line throughout the drift. Examining these basic principles while watching a drift is how one can tell an experienced driver from a rookie. They also help a new spectator of the sport make sense of what might seem to be complete chaos.
-A classic drift car, the legendary Toyota Corolla Sprinter Trueno (AE86)
No comments:
Post a Comment