One thing we’ve always loved about drifting in general — and Formula D in particular — is the mix of cars. Where else can you see a Dodge Viper going head to head with a Toyota AE86 Corolla? What about a Ford Mustang taking on an R33 Skyline? A Pontiac Solstice against a RX-7? A NASCAR engined Scion (no, really)? But what high horsepower, high torque RWD potential dorifto all-star is missing from Formula D’s line up?  … Details & Pictures
Archive for the ‘Drifting’ Category
Video Automobile Drifting – Formula Drift Championship in Sonoma
Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California is usually busy around this time of year, and this last weekend was no exception. While much of the attention was on the Indy Car Grand Prix race held on Sunday with commercials pimping such Indy Car stars as Danica Patrick (duh) and Helio Castroneves, the Formula Drift company had an event of its own at Infineon the night before featuring Round 6 of the Locked and Loaded series…Â Details
Practice runs, and some footage of the competition
Video automobile Drifting – Insane drifting from Japan
The precision displayed in the following insane drifting video from Japan is truly amazing. Within inches of a cliff, cones, and oncoming traffic these illegal Japanese street drifters display astounding skill. The vehicles are perfectly tuned, obvious by watching the reaction and control of the lead car. Drifting through the curvy mountain roads at high speed, these two unknown drifters are setting the standard in touge style JDM drift. Amazing…Â Details