Thunder Drift

Drifting is nothing more than doing a massive burnout, driving past the limits of traction and on the verge of losing control constantly.
It’s fun to watch and even more fun to do.
For more on drifting see http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1815825494 and click on the “Entertainment” tab. Then watch the “Thunder Drift” video.
Notice the driver was constantly sliding around the track, completely opposite of normal driving. And all that smoke isn’t coming from a blown engine, that’s tire smoke.
Anyone who has driven in mud, ice, snow or even rain knows the feeling of sliding and counter steering. But when it’s on a racetrack and you’re being judged on style, speed and precision it’s more than just hammering the throttle and cranking on the wheel.
To learn how drifting is done go to http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1815825494 then click on the “Front Page” tab, scroll down and watch the “CHP Training Day” video. Listen carefully to Monte as he explains the concept to reporters at Media Boot Camp.
Drifting is a relatively new sporting concept in the mainstream racing world and is popular with the younger generation of drivers.
The “Thunder Drift” video shown was shot Feb. 21 at Thunderhill in Willows during practice the day before the track’s first Thunder Drift points series kickoff.