Watch a Supra drift up a hill

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

I get racing...whether track motorcycles, F1, supermotard, rally, ice rally, autocross and precision TT.
Myself, I race 125cc 2-stroke motorcycles on track and consider myself excellent,
and continually studying technique and control...and in my case different reeds, jets, pistons,
tires, clutches, suspension setups...all that...

But I simply do not get drifting. there is a lot of money in and around drifting
but for the life of me it seems pointless. I only admire those who chose to
find the -fastest- way around a track, not the slower 'stylistic' method of drift.

I don't intend to slam it, but what the hell am I missing ? It seems like pointless
noise and smoke. Is the idea to see how fast you can go while also having the
arse end out in comical fashion ? It definitely isn't a fast way around a track...much
slower than maintaining grip...I just do not get it.

[SilverBack]

Originally Posted by A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby

But I simply do not get drifting. there is a lot of money in and around drifting
but for the life of me it seems pointless. I only admire those who chose to
find the -fastest- way around a track, not the slower 'stylistic' method of drift.

I don't intend to slam it, but what the hell am I missing ? It seems like pointless
noise and smoke. Is the idea to see how fast you can go while also having the
arse end out in comical fashion ? It definitely isn't a fast way around a track...much
slower than maintaining grip...I just do not get it.

In the early days of Japanese mountain racing, drifting in minimal angles actually was a method of cornering faster than in grip runs (kinda like this). It'd be more interesting to watch if it could remain in practice at the track today in pro events IMO, so I get what you're saying. It's definitely over-hyped as a competitive sport, but like a car wreck you can't help but to watch anyway.