Are you ready to take your drifting to the next level? If so, we can help! We have a ChrisFix video for you, as well as some helpful text to go with it. In this video, Chris shows you what it takes to get you and your car from level “C” to level “B” in the motorsport of drifting.
How do I take my drifting to the next level?
- Modify your car for drifting
- Learn the different drifting levels
- Start at level “C”
- Practice on the back track until you are approved for level “B”
- Qualify for level “B” – this requires good car control and consistency
- Level A is the top level where you tandem and make other moves for experienced drifters
That’s a quick overview of how to take your drifting to the next level. But keep reading, and we will give you more detailed information about the different levels of drifting and show you what Chris does to get there.
What are the Different Drifting Levels?
The motorsport drifting has different levels. It starts out with the “C” group. This is where you learn how to drift. The next level is the “B” group. This level is where you show you have good car control and consistency, and you are able to link the course.
Then you are only one level away from the “A” group. The “A” group is the top level. Those people have a lot of experience, can tandem, and are just at a whole other level of awesome.
Retrofitting Your Car for Drifting
In this video, Chris shows you how he likes to retrofit his cars specifically for drifting. He installed racing seats. These will help keep you in your seat when you are in the turns. He then installed dual calipers in the rear and a hydraulic emergency brake to help control the car during drifts. Next, Chris installed coilovers to stiffen the suspension, and he lowered the car for better handling.
Then he put carbon fiber clutches into the rear differential, so it locks up like a welded dip while he’s drifting. Next, he added an angle kit for 20 more degrees of angle. He also added a new exhaust and a high-flow intake manifold to get about 25 more horsepower. Then he removed the street wheels and put drift wheels on the car.
Drifting – Explaining the Back Track
The back track is where everyone starts out and learns. You start at a grid where the cars line up. Then you accelerate to turn one which has a decreasing radius turn. You then transition into the second turn, which is a long sweeping turn. Lastly, you transition to the last turn, which is a hairpin turn.
When you watch the video, Chris takes you onboard live while he hits the Club Loose track and does the three judged runs required to reach level “B.”
Drifting – Experiencing the Front Track
The front track, which is where everyone watches, is where you go once you hit level “B.” On the front track, you start out at a grid. Then there is a long road to the first turn. The first turn is an uphill sweeping turn where you then transition to the next turn, which is downhill.
Then there is a straight where you have to Manji back and forth. You then transition into the third turn and then into the fourth turn.
That is where Chris stops. He mentions the fifth turn, which is the final turn on the front track. This is where you can drift the wall after you are a little more experienced. You really need to have some experience before you drift the wall because if you mess up, you will end up in the wall, and that is not good!
As you continue to watch the video, Chris takes you onboard where you ride with him as he does his first run on the front track. After he finishes, you see one of the track team give Chris some advice on how to improve his runs. Then he does another run using this advice, and he nails it!
A Few Days after the Front Track Runs
A few days later, to celebrate, Chris was invited on a ride-along with professional drifter Vaughn Gittin, Jr. Vaughn also uses a Mustang for drifting. Chris shows this in the video, too, and you have to see this car—it’s amazing! Then, as you continue watching the video, the way Vaughn drifts again is absolutely amazing to watch. This is a must-see! You don’t want to miss it.
Where can I Learn How to Drift?
We aren’t endorsing any particular school or drifting classes, nor does Chris. But, for example, if you do a quick internet search, you can find a variety of options such as the one at Drift101.com.
This particular drift school is in California. Their website states that they will ensure you arrive. It also says they will teach you to drift using one of their rental cars, or you can use your own.
So, if you are interested in drifting, go out there, get started, and have some fun!
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