People, places, objects, all pass in a blur. There is barely enough oxygen to breath in, more so, time to think. In a few seconds, you’ll reach the next turn. You need to act quickly; otherwise, you’ll fall out of rhythm. Your heart is racing. Sweat drips from your forehead. But a smile is drawn on your face. You feel a unique sensation creep up your spine, making you more sensitive, more creative. Without much hesitation, you turn the wheel completely towards the right then let it go. Smoothly, gracefully, you’re drifting through a perilous cliff side.

And you wonder why people have such an intense fascination over speed! Well, who’s not inclined to experience excitement every now and then? If the movie Fast and Furious confirmed one thing, it is that, speed is pretty much addicting. They say the pursuit of a fast ride gives off a different kind of high. Being somewhat captivated by the thrill, racing enthusiasts have experiment on driving styles, in search for something to quench their thirst for adrenaline-pumping action. They’re looking to modify the act of driving in a way that challenges limitations. The answer they found was “Drifting”.

Drifting is a style or technique in driving wherein the one who’s driving behind the steering wheel intentionally over steers it, causing the loss of grip in the stern wheels through turns, all the while maintaining vehicle control in a high exit speed. The basic driving techniques used in drifting are varying but the execution criteria remains to be the same. Novice drivers might find it difficult to perfect drifting during their first few attempts, but the bottom line is they will surely enjoy the experience.

Drifting competitions are very rampant nowadays. First patronized in Japan, drifting contests have now dominated the U.S. racing scene and is slowly taking over the world. Winning rides are chosen based on or through line, angle, speed and most importantly the show factor. The show factor is actually based on numerous things, such as the amount of smoke, how close the car is to the wall, and the crowd’s reaction. But above everything, the angle at which the car drifts, and the speed it takes on, earns more points. Cars used for drifting are usually light to moderate weight, often times rear-wheel-drive coupes and sedans, ranging from 200-1000bhp.