TacticalTruck

This guy puts WGT to shame:
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=550_1179995477

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maddawg308

For the non-hip crowd out there who needs a translation: "drifting" is the new, hip word for: skidding to an uncontrolled stop in order to look cool. Almost always ends up in an accident in the process.

If I were that soldier's commanding officer, I would have him PERSONALLY change the rubber track pads on that Bradley, just to drive home the point that you do NOT skid armored equipment to a stop on a wet surface with other personnel and/or equipment in the immediate area. That cameraman could've been hurt real bad in that skid, not to mention the other Bradley parked 10 feet away.

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TacticalTruck

Yea, I only drift the Bulldog in gravel. I did think this guy probably got in trouble 'cause he was dumb enough to video tape it. Lightin' up MadDawg, the dude is putting life on the line, there's probably alot worse things going on.
Jeff

clinto

HAhahahahahahaha!!!!

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jds15151

Well since they mentioned his name I'm sure he heard something about it. Gotta say though that it was quite an impressive job, and I teach these guys about the Bradley! Never done one that well though.

DMgunn

True drifting involves putting the vehicle sideways in a curve (either by e-brake or hp) and trying to maintain CONTROLLED forward motion while keeping the car at the highest angle possible relative to the direction of travel. Just coming to a sideways stop is WAY too easy for these guys. As MadDawg308 stated, it frequently results in accidents, as it is very difficult to do well. A stupid hobby (and now sport even), yes, but one that takes alot of talent, all the same.

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Elwenil

For info on the pro sport of drifting in the US, check out www.formulad.com. It started out as a street racing stunt in Japan and has now become a worldwide phenomenon. It truly has to be seen to be believed. These guys will start out side by side, get up some speed and then hit a banked turn and by a method of taping the brake and clutching the car, swing it sideways, passenger side forward, still side by side. They will then have to go around barriers which make them swing the car around so it's driver's side forward and then back again. After the initial run up to speed, the cars are never headed in the direction the nose is pointed until they cross the line. There are also runs made individually sometimes. Think of it as a drag race with turns and you are sideways most of the time. It's not a race to the finish line though since it is a exhibition type sport. Runs are graded by a panel of judges and crowd reaction. You get more points for the angle of your drift. The closer to 90º you get, the better. I have even seen a few go past 90º and still bring it back again. The better show you put on, the more points you get. There are nationally sponsored teams, even manufacturers get involved. I know their is a Pontiac team and naturally Mopar is involved with Samuel Hubinette (The Crazy Swede) and his Mopar sponsored Dodge Viper. It's really something to see and if I ever get the chance to see it live and in person, I'll be there in a heartbeat.

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ida34

Sprint cars have been "drifting" for some time before street drifting came on the scene. Old school dirt track guys know what I am talking about.

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If you've never been to a World of Outlaw Sprint race, you've not seen racing. 700HP methanol burning buggies on dirt, WOW! Check the link and watch Wlild Child qualifing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdPrlyJbauo

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