Passing?? (D1 and Formula D Rules/Judging)

[prodigy]

They usually try to stay away from major damage, but it doesn't seem like they care about crushing or ripping off their fiberglass bumpers. If the the damage goes all the way to the fenders or quarters then it is bad, but until that point they just rip them off the rest of the way or zip tie and speed tape them down then they keep on drifting. They even rip off bumpers in solo runs. They are just to crazy for me.

If it was me I would be out on the track picking up every splinter then taking it home to patch it back up.

[fsr]

I would just like to comment on the whole "is drifting a race" problem...

And it all comes down to how you define race. I actually agree that drifting as in D1 and Formula D is not racing, because it not about crossing the line first. However, it's definately a competition. Then again, it's not a competition where winning is all that matters. It's about having fun, displaying control, gaining respect and putting on a hell of a show. All these factors together is what makes drifting stand out as a great sport.

As to all this crap about lines and stuff I'll just give all you guys a good advice. Get a bunch of japanese vids from the late 90's to this day, and sit your *Censored**Censored**Censored* down with a sixpack and watch them! All the answers are there. The japs have been doing this for a long time, and gradually shaped drifting into what it is today. They don't need rules, because they know the code. It's just like any other judged sport.

Having a panel of judges is nothing new. And like the other judged sports, the rules are just a quick guideline. Setting up exact rules for drifting is impossible, as there are so many factors. That's why the judges need experience. To be able to drift well in competition, you need to understand the concept. And that can only be done by paying attention to the scene and soak up everything that's going on. Learn the history and respect drivers with more experience.

I think that's where you guys go wrong. As americans, respect is not as important to you as it is for asians. To fully understand drifting, you need to be humble and understand the eastern filosofy behind drifting. Hell, you could even learn it by watching old Bruce Lee movies...

So in my opinion, tha big problem with drifting in the US is not the mainstream money machine. It's just lack of respect. For eachother and the sport.

Having said that, I think it'll sort itself out once the sport gets some roots. It might turn out way different than in Japan, which is fine really. After all, the sport will have to adjust to the american way as well. What works in Japan might not work on the other side of the world.

Fredrik Sørlie
Drift Club Norway

[A.YEN]

i coulent agree more to frs had to say. i didnt get a chance to read all the post cause ill fall saleep or something, not a big fan on reading so i just jumped to the last quote.

when frs said that drifting is not a race is true. me and my friend was talkin gabout it one day and he brought up a point. there is no time to beat, no one has to finish first. its more like a free style motorcross thing or just like it. but with more rules to follow.

this sport is not new but it is in a way and we really have to show what this sport is about. we cant come up with new rules here in the us because japan started this sport so we have to follow their guidelines.

every word frs said is very true and we just have to make the best of what we go though. and always have fun eather you did good or bad you always leave the track with more experience.

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