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Drifting, as defined in racing terms, is “To cause a vehicle to exceed its tire’s limits of adhesion, exhibiting a lateral slip, resulting in an over steered condition.” This topic is of particular interest to me because, as I found out, Drifting is not only a driving style unique to Japan but also because it is a way of life for the people who perform it. ...
To understand drifting it is important to understand the technique. Basically, drifting is the ability to change your cars weight distribution in order to get your car sideways down a road or track. ...
Now that I have explained the basic concept of drifting, it is important to know what kinds of cars participate in this exhilarating sport. There are seven most commonly used cars for drifting. ... Because of its rear wheel drive layout and the fact that its relatively inexpensive, it is probably the most common drifting car in Japan. ... Because of their high horse power and free-revving engines they are excellent drifting cars. ... The Cefiro is another excellent drifting car. ... Another good drifting car is the Skyline GTS-T, which you dont see very often. ... A car you also dont see very often, but is the epitome of a drifting car, is the Sil-Eighty. ...
There are three major places where drifting occurs. ... The video showed what is called the “D1 Grand Prix” which is basically a drifting competition. ...
One of the best examples of how Japanese drifting became popular is the story of Keiichi Tsuchiya the undisputed “Dori Ki” Or “Drift King” Of Japan. ... Of course, drifting is not the fastest way to take a corner (that’s why you never see it in performed in actual races for time) but Keiichi realized that drifting is the most exciting and stylish way. ... This landed him in trouble with the law when his license was suspended for drifting. ...
Another point of interest arises when comparing the Japanese Drifting scene and the US Drag Racing scene. ... In America I have never seen Drifting. ... If this is the case, the American car scene could be described and superficial and shallow while the Japanese Drifting scene could be described as goal oriented and open-minded.
Approximate Word count = 1848
Approximate Pages = 7.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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