Drifting Americas Newest Automotive Sport

Drifting Americas Newest Automotive Sport

We are all familiar with motor sports like Formula One, NASCAR, and Rally Racing. But a new motor sport is emerging in America, imported from Japan. Films like the Fast and Furious first introduced Americans to the sport of drifting. This new sport has gone from grass roots, all the way to PRO/AM enthusing a whole new generation of Americans. You will find everyone from weekend warriors to full time professionals drifting on anything from small town tracks to full on professional circuits. Loren Haleston got bitten by the drifting bug and formed a film company. LORENINHD that specializes in capturing the breath taking moments of drifting.

There is no shortage of smoke, noise and horsepower. Drivers have to a toolbox of skills and be able to execute precision driving maneuvers at high speed. These skill are evaluated by judges who choose a winner. One form of racing is the 32 car elimination style similar to drag racing. Fans are exposed to everything from graceful moves to the real dangers of a high speed racing.

Crowds are beginning to flock to see this new sport. Part of the attraction to drifting is the super modified cars with power ratings from 500 to 1200 horsepower. Theses cars never fail to rip tires in an smokey display. It is a highly competitive sport, the sound, the smell and the high octane fuels create fierce rivalry. It’s becomes a recipe for spectator entertainment.

It may look easy, but drivers coordinate between traction, shifting, braking and steering putting their vehicle at a precise positioning on the track. It doesn’t always go smoothly. With speeds up to 100 miles an hour one missed step could put a driver into the wall. The amazing pit crews can rebuild these cars somethings in just an hour or two. It’s exciting for the fans. A cross between drag racing, ballet, and destruction derby. Drifting at this level touches every region of the country. Look up the schedule at formulad.com for a race event near you.

Drifting Americas Newest Automotive Sport