Drifting

[Reese69]

hi guys, hope to have my car on the road next weekend, hoping to start going to a few events,

would also like to get into drifting and have ago on practice days ect, is anyone on here into the drifting scene, ie know when there is practice days locally (wakefield) wakefield event calender isnt very helpful, if there is anyone here who could point me in the right direction or help out pls do..

thanks

[Humpty Dumpty]

Eiji (stinkypoo) is your best bet on SAU he seems to be in the mix when It comes to the drifting as well as local motokhanas.

[Reese69]

thanks..

ill be out sunday spectating... looking forward to it..

[Zippo8]

The 6th of July (I'm pretty sure) is the next IDA day at Wakefield.

[Reese69]

oh cool sounds good ill sus this out thanks

[Reese69]

i have noticed a few of the drift and track days they mention in closed shoes not joggers....

i own joggers casual shoes and suit shoes all inclosed... but i dont think they will suit hahahah -

what are you guys wearing just so i have an idea at what to get -

i am thinking of getting some working boots for the house and things will this be the best option? i just like a light shoe when driving

[Zippo8]

When I've been in the past I've just worn some skate shoes. No one has said anything about it...

[Reese69]

cool thanks

[StinkyPoo]

hi guys, hope to have my car on the road next weekend, hoping to start going to a few events,

would also like to get into drifting and have ago on practice days ect, is anyone on here into the drifting scene, ie know when there is practice days locally (wakefield) wakefield event calender isnt very helpful, if there is anyone here who could point me in the right direction or help out pls do..

thanks

Hello there,

It is good to hear that you are interested in drifting. There are a few practise days at Wakefield, held by various groups and clubs. I am associated with Initial Drift Australia and turn up to their days. Unfortunately they only have been able to book 4 days for this year (2 have already been run).

Raceline/Stadium drift have two weekends of drifting, which include a competition. One has just passed in May, the next will be in November. It may sound like a lot of time, but they accept up to 90 cars and also add the competition drivers (20-30). Max recommended is just over 60 cars at Wakefield.

Hit and Run Drift Club and Revolution Motorsports run weekday drifting capped at 20 to 25 people. You will get maximum track time at these days but it is a weekday and costs $20-$50 more.

If you have never drifted before, I would recommend going to a Skidpan day, either here in Canberra or in Sydney.

i have noticed a few of the drift and track days they mention in closed shoes not joggers....

i own joggers casual shoes and suit shoes all inclosed... but i dont think they will suit hahahah -

what are you guys wearing just so i have an idea at what to get -

i am thinking of getting some working boots for the house and things will this be the best option? i just like a light shoe when driving

Joggers are fine for most low level/entry level events. If a higher level of clothing (race gear) is required, they will normally advise that to all entrants.

A lot of people wear those light puma shoes but I prefer something a little larger.

[Reese69]

thank you very much for the info, i have slowly started to find info on these days, i will have done a skidpan day - and will hopefuly get another one in before i give it ago on the track,

lets just hope the car survives the dyno thursday, if so i will pop out to sutton on sunday,

hoping i can meet a few of the locals and become a regular to these events

[Reese69]

Raceline/Stadium drift have two weekends of drifting, which include a competition. One has just passed in May, the next will be in November. It may sound like a lot of time, but they accept up to 90 cars and also add the competition drivers (20-30). Max recommended is just over 60 cars at Wakefield.

i was actually at this event the other week was a really good day, those comps, do you need to be invited or qualify? or just pay and enter?

is there days with street level comp and pro comp?

not saying i am ready for comps just interested

[StinkyPoo]

i was actually at this event the other week was a really good day, those comps, do you need to be invited or qualify? or just pay and enter?

is there days with street level comp and pro comp?

not saying i am ready for comps just interested

Pay and enter. Couldn't you tell by the quality of driving haha.

No street level or pro comp.

If you're interested in comps, spend money on a powerful car. Practise, experience and good skill doesn't get you far. I know it shouldn't be like this but it is reality. Drivers with good skill and a good car are very few.

[Reese69]

lol understood..

personally i think a comp with the weekend drifters would be more my thing.. and fun,,

i dont think i have the coin to build a car like some of them in that pro comp lol

but looking forward to upcoming events

[dontyellpl0x]

Edit: lol! Wrong topic

Edited May 24, 2013 by dontyellpl0x