Calgary Wednesday Night Drift Practices

[ercchry]

first practice is this wednesday! who is coming out? it is going to be 18 degrees and sunny should be a good night

race city
5-9pm (when the sun stays up later, practice will run longer)
$50 to drive (might go down to $40 later if more people show up)
$10 to watch

may 12
may 26
june 9
date added-june 16th!
june 23
july 7
july 21
aug 11
aug 25
sept 8
sept 22


come out and enjoy the action!

aDjHZWw1mxs

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs280.snc1/10735_293015715178_826105178_9133927_4113535_n.jpg

[EvolizePhoto]

I'll be there for pics!

[Cooked Rice]

i'll be there to hard park. :D lol. jack is my drop top hero

[ercchry]

Originally posted by Cooked Rice
i'll be there to hard park. :D lol. jack is my drop top hero

...if you are hard parking i am parking the jeep on your hood!

[bituerbo]

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs280.snc1/10735_293015715178_826105178_9133927_4113535_n.jpg

WTF is a helmet going to do in this situation? Aren't rollbars required on cars without a fixed roof for any kind of racing? Or at least keep the roof up to "contain" the mess and make for an easier clean-up...

[ercchry]

Originally posted by bituerbo


WTF is a helmet going to do in this situation? Aren't rollbars required on cars without a fixed roof for any kind of racing? Or at least keep the roof up to "contain" the mess and make for an easier clean-up...

the organizers are responsible for getting their own insurance, the insurance company makes the rules, and the rules for wednesday night practices are street cars with helmets and one car at a time, plus all the safety tech to make sure the car is maintained well (ball joints, tires, etc)

[Sentry]

I'll probably come check this out. :thumbsup:

[lastlatvian]

I am there

[Jackc]

Originally posted by bituerbo
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs280.snc1/10735_293015715178_826105178_9133927_4113535_n.jpg

WTF is a helmet going to do in this situation?

Nothing really lol.

Cages are required if you're doing tandem. Although there's no tandem during practices anyway. My car will have a cage soon

[ercchry]

yaaay drifting tomorrow!

[syritis]

CRAPPPPPPPPP. I would be here without doubt if i wasn't busy getting things ready for the next solo day on monday.

[MGCM]

Originally posted by syritis
CRAPPPPPPPPP. I would be here without doubt if i wasn't busy getting things ready for the next solo day on monday.

Solo 1 is more important anyway:thumbsup:

[Sil80_D]

I should be coming down for some spectating

[Modelexis]

I might come to watch.:thumbsup:

Would anyone be willing to take me for a ride-along?
I'm a skinny white kid, so I won't throw off the balance of the car much. :D

[ercchry]

Originally posted by Modelexis
I might come to watch.:thumbsup:

Would anyone be willing to take me for a ride-along?

yup, just bring a helmet

[Sentry]

Hell yeah me too. :D

[ercchry]

here are the rules and tech for practice


Spec-D Rules and Regulations

In mutual agreement of Castrol Raceway, Race City and Spec-D, zero tolerance rules have been put into effect for the 2010 drift season for your safety and for the safety of everyone attending the event. Anyone caught breaking ANY of these rules will be escorted from the event but is welcome to any event after that day. If mistreatment of facility or people attending event consists, the corresponding person or persons will be banned from the remainder of the 2010 Spec-D drift season.

1) ABSOLUTELY NO alcohol, drugs or alcohol consumption is permitted on the premises by drivers and spectators alike.

2) Any burnouts, tire squawks, or stunting is not permitted anywhere but on the Drift Pad.

3) Anyone found outside designated spectator or drift area (in vehicles or on foot) shall be escorted from the premises for the remainder of the given event.

4) All drivers MUST complete the following prior to clearance onto the Drift Pad:
- have car inspected and passed by tech.
- have given number and tech marking visible.
- have proper gear (including helmet).
- attend drivers meeting.
- read and sign rules/waiver in agreement, compliance and understanding.

5) ABSOLUTELY NO Tandem Practices of any kind will take place. If a tandem is to be commenced the persons involved WILL be escorted off the Castrol Raceway/Race City premises for remainder of given event, and possibly banned for the remainder of the season; as in accordance with Castrol Raceway/Race City.

6) Anyone caught vandalizing any property of Castrol Raceway/Race City (excluding damages on Drift Pad) shall be held personally and financially responsible for the repair or replacement of damaged property.

7) Disrespect for other drivers, Spec-D personnel or Drift Marshall will result in the escorting from premises for remainder of given event.

Castrol Raceway, Race City and Spec-D are not responsible for:
- Any damages to vehicles.
- Any lost broken or stolen property.
- Any personal injury sustained.

YOU ARE DRIFTING AT YOUR OWN RISK! Spec-D waives any and all responsibility to personal injury or damaged caused to vehicles due to inexperience or drivers proceeding through courses beyond their personal skill level. Should personal injury occur, paramedics notified via 9-1-1. Spec-D reserves the right to deny any refund of admission to any spectator or driver in direct violation of the aforesaid rules/ waiver. Spec-D, Castrol Raceway and Race City also reserves the right to revise and amend the above rules/ waiver throughout the season to accommodate any overlooked or new issues.

The Tech sheets are as follows:

___ 1) Acceptable amount of rubber on front tires.
___ 2) No fluid leaks (oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid).
___3) Battery is firmly secure.
___ 4) Absolutely no loose items in the vehicle.
___ 5) All lug-nuts in place.
___ 6) Secure and adequate suspension.
___ 7) Tight steering, no significant play.
___ 8 ) Functional brake system (petal and hand-brake).
___ 9) All body panels enclosing internals necessary.
___ 10) D.O.T. approved helmet or higher necessary for all occupants.
___ 11) No loose or hanging wires.
___ 12) Seats and harnesses properly secured and mounted.
___ 13) Driver wearing long pants with closed toed shoes.

Thank you and have fun.

[s12sr20rocket]

can beginers come to drift as well

[Modelexis]

Originally posted by s12sr20rocket
can beginers come to drift as well

From what I understand, one of the reasons for the event is to keep drifting off public streets.
Basically bring what you have and if you pay the fee and the car passes tech you're good to go.
There was a wide range of driver skill out on Wed, some pro and some that couldn't make a clean drift all night.

But it looks like a lot of fun and the amateurs are gaining experience.

[ercchry]

drift practice tonight!

and for the first time since about...08 i think?

...wait for it....


TANDEM RUNS!

yes that is correct, more then one car on the track at a time!

the catch?

extra $10 plus you must have a bolt in cage with door bars minimum

[19fury69]

So what would are the chances I would be allowed to run my truck?? I have a few sets of old tires and I think it would be fun to try and keep it sideways the entire track...

[ercchry]

is it lowered?

[19fury69]

No its got a leveling kit and 35's but it has no trouble spinning the tires and keeping them spinning, stability is great as well. I've drifted it enough in parking lots that I know it would have no trouble on the track, its actually not tippy at all.

[peterparker]

so let me get this straight, u need to be spec-d to practice?

[sr20s14zenki]

Nope, you come pay, your car gets teched, you run if you pass, gotta have a helmet. thats it. Make sure you have a good battery tie down

[Darell_n]

Originally posted by 19fury69
No its got a leveling kit and 35's but it has no trouble spinning the tires and keeping them spinning, stability is great as well. I've drifted it enough in parking lots that I know it would have no trouble on the track, its actually not tippy at all.

Make sure to get some video of that diesel in action. Certainly wouldn't look like a typical drift car. :thumbsup:

[ercchry]

i think i might be missing next practice...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4650964937_e822c0c8d5.jpg

that is not coming from my tires hahahha

[Sentry]

LOL fuck

[sr20s14zenki]

Yah i must say that was a pretty pathetic tandem. Good effort tho Eric hahaha.

[Sentry]

So they're letting you do tandems now? Might have to stop by for the next one to watch.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by Sentry
So they're letting you do tandems now? Might have to stop by for the next one to watch.

only one of the eligible tandem cars was in good running condition last week :rofl:

but yeah tandem if you have a one layer fire suit, cage with door bars... and well i'm sure if you have that them you are on dw and can look up the rest of the rules yourself haha

[ercchry]

bump! practice tomorrow, round one of pro and am at race city this weekend!

oh and everyone that is coming bring an extra $4 for sweet spec-d decals, all proceeds go towards lowering drivers fees!

[ercchry]

oh and this goes on rain or shine!

[ercchry]

practice tomorrow, tandem, rain.... fun?!

last weeks practice was cut short due to poor attendance but was also the most fun by far for those that did make it!

oh and poor attendance this week=no more practices for calgary :(

[syritis]

if the weather looks dry i'll try and show up. just gotta get some tires mounted. unfortunately the car is down. so i'll be watching maybe next week i can burn some tires.

[sr20s14zenki]

As soon as i get my new sr20 in, ill be back for MOAR!!!!!!

[180drft]

Is there an area for photographers? Or is it just with all the other spectators?

[180drft]

Sample pics of DMCC ROund 1 :D

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp200/101biker101_photo/Skyline.jpg

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp200/101biker101_photo/Conroy.jpg

If anyone wants me to shoot some pics of you drifting, give me an email and let me know which car is yours.

[email protected]

[mpoweralex]

I have few pcs too as well
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p54/mpower_alex/faa7af61.jpg
2
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p54/mpower_alex/78e68b97.jpg

[180drft]

Nice, I have just over 500 pics lol. Only 30 or so edited now. Using a Nikon D90 and D3000.

Will rain stop this event tomorrow?? Cause If it rains I will particapate lol, poor tires...

[mpoweralex]

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p54/mpower_alex/2cf72f67.jpg
I have Canon Rebel Xti with kit lenses

[180drft]

that damn fence hey.

Anyways, previous questions.

Will the rain stop the event?

is there a special media area or is it just the spectator area.

[ercchry]

no rain will not stop it, just come right on out to the infield if ya want during practices

[ercchry]

practice is tonight! anyone can drive if you want! and it does not look like it will be raining too much, which can be a good thing too, saves tires!


oh! and i forgot the most important part of all this.... all the major potholes have been filled! track is way smoother then ever before now!

[180drft]

So as long as I don't get hit by a car in the infield in ok to take pictures? haha

So pumped for my first legal drift practice!!!

[lastlatvian]

Originally posted by 180drft
So as long as I don't get hit by a car in the infield in ok to take pictures? haha

So pumped for my first legal drift practice!!!

This is going to be so sick back to back practices, tonight and next wednesday.

[sr20s14zenki]

Damn, that means i need to try and get my engine in THIS weekend haha, i cant miss that action. Hurry hurry

:D

[180drft]

You know i'll help with your swap sr20s14zenki! We need to get some tandem going! OMG DRIFTING tonight!!!

[180drft]

I know this is last minute but does anyone have a helmet I could borrow for tonight?

[ercchry]

i am sure there will be a few kicking around at the track

[lastlatvian]

Originally posted by ercchry
i am sure there will be a few kicking around at the track

I have a extra you can borrow for a bit till my friend shows up.

[Numi]

how much tread will they let you run with? im on the wear bars but it is raining.... Damn i wish i switched tires! i wanted to come out.

[ercchry]

just do it.... if you smack the wall... well... that's on you haha

[ercchry]

and when we say tires need to be good, we are talking as in you start the night with at least rubber contacting the ground and not cords

[pf0sh0]

do you guys run in the rain? if so maybe ill stop by....

[Joe-G]

To watch? Or are you gonna run your Jetta? haha

[Redlyne_jr]

Originally posted by Joe-G
To watch? Or are you gonna run your Jetta? haha

mufucka left his account logged on @ work... i just wanna go watch...

[Gibson]

I was going to go tonight but the rain put me off. If it FINALLY freaking clears up next week, I will be there for sure.

[EvolizePhoto]

I'll be out for the next drift practice to shoot you guys some sick pix again when the weather clears up. I've been missing out on fun lately :/

[180drft]

Some video from tonight

http://s411.photobucket.com/albums/pp200/101biker101_photo/?action=view&current=DriftPractice.mp4

[Modelexis]

^ Youtube brother, learn it.

[180drft]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11_zP15okhs

[sr20s14zenki]

11_zP15okhs

youre welcome

[180drft]

Thanks Evan, f im a noob...

[Modelexis]

:thumbsup:

[ercchry]

practice tomorrow!

[lastlatvian]

Originally posted by ercchry
practice tomorrow!

tommorrow is the only nice night this week everybody should be there!

[ercchry]

Originally posted by lastlatvian


tommorrow is the only nice night this week everybody should be there!

:werd:


21°C and mainly sunny... 5km/h wind... can't ask for a better night!

[PremiumRSX]

Damn I want to come out...

Too bad I have to work.

[ercchry]

drifting in 1.5 hours

[syritis]

I'll start off by saying that for being my first drift event i was still doing pretty bad. call it inexperience or poor car setup or even just bad driving i have no illusion that i was not doing well.
that being said i'm also no stranger to motorsports and what i saw tonight could only be described in the nicest way as immature stupidity.

I probably know better then most that driving a car on the track in inherently dangerous and at all time risk destroying my car, but when someone else risks my safety and property by just acting like an idiot is beyond acceptable.

the rules state that tandem drifting requires roll cages with door bars in both car. but watching tandem drifting with no cages at all should have been stopped immediately.
drifting the banked corners right up to the back of the waiting line was ridiculous and then to start doing donuts in the middle of the waiting line made me absolutely livid. especially when these idiots were missing my rear bumper by only a foot or two.

watching a another more experienced driver (one who should have more integrity ) doing donuts in the pit area just a couple meters away from the spectators with no barrier between them. was enough for me.

I respect that someone has gone out of their way to put on these drift events but for the clear lack of safety and respect for others makes me wonder how this event was even allowed by race city or an insurance company.

I'm unimpressed at the waste of 50$ this night was and I'll not be returning to the wednesday night practices until someone in charge or everyone starts to use some common sense and some understanding for the dangers of motor sports.

[Cooked Rice]

Originally posted by ercchry


:werd:


21°C and mainly sunny... 5km/h wind... can't ask for a better night!

ORLY?

[Gibson]

Pictars here

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gibbyson4/sets/72157624344895872/

[EvolizePhoto]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1209/4728985177_e9c134637d_b.jpg

[EvolizePhoto]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1432/4729695524_f4266c464e_o.jpg

[ercchry]

Originally posted by syritis
I'll start off by saying that for being my first drift event i was still doing pretty bad. call it inexperience or poor car setup or even just bad driving i have no illusion that i was not doing well.
that being said i'm also no stranger to motorsports and what i saw tonight could only be described in the nicest way as immature stupidity.

first off i would like to say, no one cares about how well or poor you drive, it is all about going out and having fun... which everyone else had plenty of, this would be the first complaint ever of this nature... hell only complaint i have heard before is someone that broke down and wanted their money back because they only got two runs.... which is never going to happen since that is the risk you take coming out to the track


Originally posted by syritis

I probably know better then most that driving a car on the track in inherently dangerous and at all time risk destroying my car, but when someone else risks my safety and property by just acting like an idiot is beyond acceptable.

umm... this is not auto-x... this is drifting.... doing half assed burnouts in the rain NOT 2ft from your bumper is nothing out of the ordinary... you may have thought that it was two feet from your bumper, but that just makes me think that you have a poor grasp of the corners of your car...


Originally posted by syritis

the rules state that tandem drifting requires roll cages with door bars in both car. but watching tandem drifting with no cages at all should have been stopped immediately.
drifting the banked corners right up to the back of the waiting line was ridiculous and then to start doing donuts in the middle of the waiting line made me absolutely livid. especially when these idiots were missing my rear bumper by only a foot or two.

first off... no one at all full out did the bank when there was a line... just half assed coming off throttle in the rain before the line... you should have been out in 2007 and 08 when there was setups where you had 30ft to shut it down from a full out drift coming out of the bank before the line


and there was no tandem, it was 5 second delayed starts, if it turned into tandem then it was due to slow leaders, or poor counting on the starter's behalf, i recognized that the starter did disappear at some point, but drivers can use their own discretion as well... i doubt you know the background of half the drivers out there... but trust me the majority of them know where to draw the line and know what they are capable of


Originally posted by syritis

watching a another more experienced driver (one who should have more integrity ) doing donuts in the pit area just a couple meters away from the spectators with no barrier between them. was enough for me.

pit is for drivers, if spectators are down there it is at their own risk, personally i think they should all fuck off to the designated spectating area, but part of the enjoyment people get from coming out is being as close as they want to the action.

Originally posted by syritis

I respect that someone has gone out of their way to put on these drift events but for the clear lack of safety and respect for others makes me wonder how this event was even allowed by race city or an insurance company.

hi, ummm welcome to drifting, watch this

10942622


Originally posted by syritis

I'm unimpressed at the waste of 50$ this night was and I'll not be returning to the wednesday night practices until someone in charge or everyone starts to use some common sense and some understanding for the dangers of motor sports.

so everyone is dangerous? huh.... so EVERYONE is the problem.... everyone else seems to have 0 issues, i am sorry you are, but if we appease the minorities, then the majority would not like that, and guess what? majority makes the rules because the majority come out every damn week and pay the bills so we can continue to run these

[HeyKai]

I thought everyone was fine ? Wicked practice !

[Modelexis]

syritis - Who let you out of the kitchen?

Dry your tears and stay home next time.

[tomt64]

Syritis what other motorports have you been involved in, Scalextric? Neve had someone whine like yourself for over a good 3-4 years.

[lastlatvian]

Originally posted by tomt64
Syritis what other motorports have you been involved in, Scalextric? Neve had someone whine like yourself for over a good 3-4 years.

You guys should not be so hard on Syritis, I was worried as well on Wednesday. His driving was dangerously bad which surprised me consider all his skill. One would think with such skill they'd be able to hold a car at its grip threshold flawlessly.

[syritis]

Originally posted by ercchry

umm... this is not auto-x... this is drifting.... doing half assed burnouts in the rain NOT 2ft from your bumper is nothing out of the ordinary... you may have thought that it was two feet from your bumper, but that just makes me think that you have a poor grasp of the corners of your car...

if i had agreed to do tandem drifting (which i wouldn't) i could understand my car getting hit but stopped in the line up is not a time to be risking doing damage to other people's cars



Originally posted by ercchry
first off... no one at all full out did the bank when there was a line... just half assed coming off throttle in the rain before the line... you should have been out in 2007 and 08 when there was setups where you had 30ft to shut it down from a full out drift coming out of the bank before the line

letting off the throttle does not cause your tires to squeal and stop the car. maybe after watchign the camo 240 hit the wall some people would grasp the idea that things go do go wrong so leaving a margin of error between your car and the waiting line is a good idea no?


Originally posted by ercchry

and there was no tandem, it was 5 second delayed starts, if it turned into tandem then it was due to slow leaders, or poor counting on the starter's behalf, i recognized that the starter did disappear at some point, but drivers can use their own discretion as well... i doubt you know the background of half the drivers out there... but trust me the majority of them know where to draw the line and know what they are capable of

I dont' disagree that there were talented drivers out there but rules should be enforced otherwise why bother having them at all.
before i left the track i watched four separate times 2 cars leave the waiting line at the same time right in front of me. i'm not saying they were door-to-door but close enough that they could have hit each other.


Originally posted by ercchry

pit is for drivers, if spectators are down there it is at their own risk, personally i think they should all fuck off to the designated spectating area, but part of the enjoyment people get from coming out is being as close as they want to the action.

the pits is for working on your vehicle. meaning your not entirely focused on the other cars because your working and usually in a vulnerable position, if the spectators want to watch the action from the in field yes they are taking some risk, it doesn't mean that the pits is a place to screw around.


Originally posted by ercchry

hi, ummm welcome to drifting, watch this
10942622

your video displays the car's not racing are behind some sort of barrier along with the spectators and that things still go wrong. these are also professionals usually with infinite budgets.



Originally posted by ercchry

so everyone is dangerous? huh.... so EVERYONE is the problem.... everyone else seems to have 0 issues, i am sorry you are, but if we appease the minorities, then the majority would not like that, and guess what? majority makes the rules because the majority come out every damn week and pay the bills so we can continue to run these

ever think that if there was a little more organization and a little more safety more people would bring out their cars on a regular basis.

I think that what was happening on the track was fine. it's where the "racing" is and is where the danger is. what was happening in the pits and the waiting line was stupidity.

if anything like that happened at a cscc event. those drivers would be told to leave and not come back without hesitation.

[syritis]

Originally posted by lastlatvian

Originally posted by tomt64
Syritis what other motorports have you been involved in, Scalextric? Neve had someone whine like yourself for over a good 3-4 years.

You guys should not be so hard on Syritis, I was worried as well on Wednesday. His driving was dangerously bad which surprised me consider all his skill. One would think with such skill they'd be able to hold a car at its grip threshold flawlessly.

maintaining traction at 80-240km/h is very much different then sliding around at 40-50km/h

I've been doing solo1 for the last 3 years (except for the first half of last year, broken car). drag racing on friday nights every other week. and autoX every other friday.

Again i never said i was much better at driving then anyone of that my skills were greater.

My issue is the lack of safety and organization.
but as i see some of you trying to attack my character and not addressing my issue, it is evident that some of your patrons still suffer from immaturity.

[ercchry]

it is simple, this is drifting, NOT auto-x or any of that other stuff... this is where the people that are a little wilder come to have fun, it is not for everyone, if you do not like it then stick to your other motorsports, drifting is the bastard motorsport that does not fit in with the other ones... just the way it is

[EvolizePhoto]

Originally posted by ercchry
it is simple, this is drifting, NOT auto-x or any of that other stuff... this is where the people that are a little wilder come to have fun, it is not for everyone, if you do not like it then stick to your other motorsports, drifting is the bastard motorsport that does not fit in with the other ones... just the way it is :werd:

I have no issues with safety. As a photographer I am always placing myself in different spots to get that certain picture with drift practices and the drift events, the drivers there are all fully aware of whats around them and can fix their driving in a hurry if they have to. Not once in any position have I felt I was in danger. I've even stood in the middle of the course while cars drifted a complete circle around me, it's not a preschool playground out there, as far as I can remember, cars have ALWAYS drifted/burned out while reaching the line up to do another run, not ONCE have I seen a car crash into another driver from doing that.

you may feel your negative assumptions and discrepencies are justified but you haven't been out there long enough to experience the full picture.

(these comments arent applied to you eccry i just quoted you to agree)

[syritis]

I enjoy drifting, it's that all those other motorsports require having fenders and bumpers so i can't risk anyone smashing them up.

so why was i drifting in the first place if i can't wreck my car?
3 reasons
1. I have a couple spare sets of tires
2. I leave my self a margin of error
3. if i do wreck while on the track it's usually worth it. if someone else hit's me and removes my chances of racing next weekend, it's really anti-climactic.

now, if i've got my car up on stands while i'm working under it or swapping tires and someone in pits starts doing donuts and drops my car on me. not only will it ruin my day. it is likely that race city won't let drifting happen again and/or you'll never find insurance willing to cover your events

[Modelexis]

No such thing as insurance at drift practice or drift events, that's why you sign the form.
Maybe you should read it next time.

[syritis]

personal insurance is waved but to my understanding race city requires you to have some sort of insurance in case you do damage to the facility

I know solo1 has insurance coverage

[ercchry]

yeah there is insurance... like i said, practice has come a long way since the beginning.... and no one was out of hand.... everyone left their own margin of error, yours is just much greater than the rest of us.

and by a long way i mean 8 car tandem trains around a figure-8 course... bananas :nut:

[JungleMatic86]

Originally posted by tomt64
Syritis what other motorports have you been involved in, Scalextric? Neve had someone whine like yourself for over a good 3-4 years.

Totally.

Just because you don't know how to drive, doesn't mean that we don't know how. All the guys screwing around at practice have been drifting for years, and we know our limits. Nothing was unsafe about it, its just new and scary to you.
Thats why people get a kick out of watching I guess?? it looks completely crazy!!!
We are relaxed behind the wheel, and we are in control.

Come out some more and learn your limits, you'll soon realize thats its all just fun.

[JungleMatic86]

Originally posted by syritis
blah blah blah

If you take your car to the track, either road or drag or drift, consider it written off before you even start. It will save some tears later lol

In the 7 years I've been doing this, since the very first practice in 04 that I put on, nobody has ever got hurt. Theres been a few wall hits and bumps, and it's always been laughed off.

You show up to one practice in your life and think you're an expert?

The Drift scene isn't built on whining. We love having new kids out, but don't bother coming back next time if you're going to bring a bad attitude.



EvolizePhoto. Dead on! Well said.

[syritis]

Originally posted by ercchry
everyone left their own margin of error, yours is just much greater than the rest of us.

being new to drifting i think it would be expected that I leave a larger margin of error, is it expected that other drivers invade mine?

[ercchry]

Yes

[lastlatvian]

Originally posted by syritis


being new to drifting i think it would be expected that I leave a larger margin of error, is it expected that other drivers invade mine?

Way to pull the North Korea card. Look you are taking a somewhat senile and offensive perspective on the organization of an event that has never had any issues until they arose to you and only you. Then to top it all of comparing it to the previous experiences you had with the organization of parking lot time attack. This is not a fruit basket comparison.

If you don't like it who cares, but don't bash it because it's out of your comfort zone as a person/driver.

[syritis]

in no way am i bashing the sport, my issue is with other drivers having the opinion that because my car is at the track, it is acceptable if another driver hit me.

[JungleMatic86]

I'm sorry we were all up in your margin of error.

Nobody got hit, nobody has ever got hit. Stop whining!

See you on the 7th!! Weeee!

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[EvolizePhoto]

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[ercchry]

bump! practice wednesday! come out to see the out of control craziness ;)

[ercchry]

24 and sunny tomorrow!

[Jackc]

Perfect day!

I'm stoked to break in the new car :)

[CUG]

Originally posted by Modelexis
No such thing as insurance at drift practice or drift events, that's why you sign the form.
Maybe you should read it next time. :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:



I was out for a drift practice last week and it looked fun as hell. It's fun to watch, it's probably even more fun to drive.