I remember when Drifting was beginning to get a foothold here in the U.S. It had already been thriving in Japan since the mid-70s. The sport, which involves oversteering and high-powered risk-taking, first touched down in California two decades later, gaining popularity through events and magazine coverage.
The fact that Drifting is still drawing crowds and competitors burning rubber shows the sport wasn't just a fad like goldfish swallowing or hula hoops. Here's a video from a Formula Drift event in St. Louis.
This video, featuring Jonathan Nerren and Tyler Nelson, shows both the power and elegance of the sport. To perform at the highest levels requires skill, courage and discipline.
One reason why it takes experience to excel in the sport is because tires behave differently at different temperatures. Knowing how to get your treads warmed up and keep them in the game is an essential skill that you don't acquire by simply having fun in a parking lot, or a rural dirt road, once in a while.
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