Drifting The science behind it

Things to Know
• Keep it on the racetrack
• Always be safe
• Extensive Upgrades Needed
• It is NOT easy
The art of maneuvering a vehicle at
high speeds and abnormal angles
around turns while still maintaining
control
What happens when the wheel is turned?
Turn becomes a drift when;

Frictional force between tire

and road are overcome by
other external forces
Icy Conditions
 2 3 • 1. Initiative Drift

• 2. Counter Steer
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• 3. Maintain Control

1 4 • 4. Reverse Direction

• 5. Counter Steer

5 • 6. Exit Safely

Drifting Sequence
 Basic understanding of how a Make educated and informed Although drifting looks
vehicle interacts with the road. decision about where to drift. spectacular, safety is always
priority number one.
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