8 Things I never want to see in drifting

[nissanguy_24]

Originally posted by Craftsman

But beer sponsers are cool. I'd like to see some major sponsers that aren't related to cars join.

Matt.

This is the exact thing i hate most about racing. At least while the sponsors make car parts or cars or something there is some relation to the street cars. Its when M and M sponsors a car that you see the legitimacy disapear. because M and M dont care what the car is like as long as you see there candy on the car.

[Ex-Cat]

^ Actually, they do care. Coming in 34 of 35 cars isn't going to get your brand in the public view like taking a top three finish would, so they want their cars to win just like the auto related sponsors. What's your big problem with money being put into things you enjoy? The drivers and crews all have bills to pay and at the end of the day, no matter what field, money is the driving force.

[REVLIMIT]

I still don't like hte idea of alcohal companies...beer and what not has no place at an event. It just makes a whole lotta rowdy and stupid acting people.

[98BlueStang']

First: I was at Mid-Ohio for the ALMS ( America Le Mans Series so I didn't catch the race) post some pics later on a new thread.

Second: what is SMC?

Third sorry for being so random with these answers) I agree with most of your stuff and fully respect your opinion Nissanguy, but the fact is, you can neveer stop this. It's business and this is what america is built on. I hate it too because you get these companies who make non-automotive parts ( let's say tide detergent) and pour hundreds of thousands of $ to largely display the product. This money in turn can be used for more testing, research, and practice that will help the guy win against another guy that has inferior equip. or hasn't gotten used to the change, though the other guy might be as good/if not better.
I have mixed feelings about this issue, while i disagree with the basics of this, i have to admit, some pretty cool paints have been made with the products'. (just saying)
As for the prayer, that also bothers me because not everybody wantsto say a prayer,(some people may not want to hear the prayer for fear it might bring back memories of poeple long lost. rest in piece Dale Earnhart and Mark Lovell) some people are not the religion to prayer in that way, wether they be Muslim, Islamic, Buddist or whatever.

The accident thing is just sick and shows how compassionate we Americans are...

Teh dirver and pit thing is another two-sided. I feel that the drivers and crew should have some time to themselves and when they are working they should not be distracted, but meeting the fans and that sort of thing is just common decency. people of all kinds look up to these drivers and they will not come out and meet with them, won't make their dreams come true by meeting their favorite drivers, just enlightening everybodys mood?...just pathetic.

4.Tube Frame OHV Carberated RWD plexiglass cars referred to as a "2003 ford taurus
this isn't necessaraly bad. The engines they run are awsome, If the used a more stock car (not just a radical shell with stickers) it would be alright. Tell me you don't want to see a taurus (that looks like a Taurus with regular body panels) with a 600hp big ol' honkin' V-8 try to take on a 700hp T88 turbocharged Supra in a drifting event (both pro drifting drivers) even if it is RWD? FWD would be sweet too.

The limo one is pretty screwed up, shows they care more about money that the thrill of driving.
The decal one bothers me a bit, but i really don't care too much.

Everything else i have to agree with you.

I cannot agree more with the women drifter thing...

Hey Ghost, maybe I can park my Mustang next to your FD (if my six is worthy) and bring some friends (girls) from school that love cars and we could wash our cars *hint hint.

[nissanguy_24]

Originally posted by Ex-Cat
^ Actually, they do care. Coming in 34 of 35 cars isn't going to get your brand in the public view like taking a top three finish would, so they want their cars to win just like the auto related sponsors. What's your big problem with money being put into things you enjoy? The drivers and crews all have bills to pay and at the end of the day, no matter what field, money is the driving force.

I think Ex-cat just likes to dissagree with me lol...

Anyways i mean they dont care about the cars being REAL car, or the cars having anything to do with whats sold on the street. If im selling a body kit and i put money or give body parts to a pro drifter, then i care if hes running a real car. Because if its some tube frame nascar type vehichle that isnt even the same shape as the real car, what use is my body kit? How many times has someone posted and said "Dude that guy's body kit is awesome what is it called?" thats good marketing right there. Now body kits arent the most important thing in the sport but its an example.

But its the same thing for all other parts, If im selling a turbo kit for SR20 motors, then im going to want to sponsor a drifter to use my kit or something.. But if they are running some motor that has nothing to do with the S13, then why would i give them money? These are concerned that car part companys and shops will have that a candy or beer company wont have.

And why do i care about huge money? well because i like the kind of drifting that is still aprochable by the grass roots enthusiest, all those things i mentioned, well most of them are typical of big money type sports, and i like drifting how it is. These are just things i dont want in the sport.

And to 98stang... No i really wouldnt want to see a OHV carburated v8 rear drive "taurus" drifting, i want to see real cars drifted. and i never want to see a technology limitation on drift cars. I understand Nascar and NHRA are desperately trying to perserve the late 60s best they can. However im not a huge fan of the idea...

the Engines nascar runs may be awesome, but with no limitations they would be incredably, Besides this is drifting i'd like normal engines being used.

I just want the professional level of this sport to maintain some connections with the street. Thats already dissapearing, And infact was before the viper ever apeared. But its up to us as fans to try to make it into what we want. This forum is a good place to start. But also it takes the drivers and the promoters as well as the fans.

[fc3skhoy]

You are so right nissan guy

[Wickdmarz]

Re: 8 Things I never want to see in drifting

Originally posted by nissanguy_24
5. Praying before a race over the loud speaker... I dont know why this bothers me so much, probably do to my religious beliefs (or there for lack of) if you want to pray thats fine.. but leading the whole audience in one. i dont know bugs me.

You know if you really wanted to, you can sue them for that, its quite illegal.

Originally posted by Ghost of Duluth


3. Vendors with Turkey legs like at the Renessiance festival.

4. Women wiht Bikinis that are 2 tires. One around the hambys and one around the temple.


6. Girls lounging on my car. Like REALLY lounging, all amongst the hood and the rear deck and laying on the roof. If I don't have a dent in the shape of a womans buttocks on my roof, there wasn't enough loungin.

Love the list...I would definitely have some turkey legs or at least some decent price hotdogs not like 4 bucks like a cali spdway today.

Hambys?? Whats that?

Well I really dont swing that way..but I would have girls lounging on my car, better be some hot girls though, I got high standards. Plus it'll be weird seeing a guy modeling on a car in a bra and jeans.

[nissanguy_24]

Re: Re: 8 Things I never want to see in drifting

Originally posted by Wickdmarz
You know if you really wanted to, you can sue them for that, its quite illegal.



Love the list...I would definitely have some turkey legs or at least some decent price hotdogs not like 4 bucks like a cali spdway today.

Hambys?? Whats that?

Well I really dont swing that way..but I would have girls lounging on my car, better be some hot girls though, I got high standards. Plus it'll be weird seeing a guy modeling on a car in a bra and jeans.

Im not the kind to sue for anything, Its just awkward you know?

[Ghost of Duluth]

Girl you got a set and don't know what a Hamby is? Hamby Jambys, you know, those which are most beautiful. Your twins.
That which is best in life.

Anyway, thanks and anyone can park next to me but the rest of my garages cars will most likely surround the Ghost mobile.

[Craftsman]

Screw it, get me a beer

No seriously, I think sponsers that are not related to cars are cool too.

Look at the Navy, Army, and Air Force. They're all sponsering cars to get their names out. M&Ms and Mars Candy have nothing to do with racing. McDonalds?

My point. It's good to have financial backing. With car parts it's different. But let's look at Formula Drift. It was sponsered by EA Sports to promote their new video game.

I'm not argueing against you. I'm just pointing how racing requires financial backing and that if it's going to grow, it's going to require non-racing related companies to help pay for such events.

Matt.

[CrazyHawaiian]

I like the bagpipes idea. I need to find someone that can play bagpipes for me too. Chris, do you know how to play bagpipes? hahaha I'll play em when you drift too.

[FiveLiterBeater]

And now it's time for my wandering mind to put in it's 2 cents.

I have to say I agree with the bit about alchahol companies spnsoring cars, in fact, I agree that any companies not affiliated with motorsports should not sponsor cars. But.. That's not to say they shouldn't have anything to do with events. If Joe Blow's Air Conditioner service wants to help sponsor an event in return for throwing some banners up around the track, more power to him. There was more I wanted to say, but I just got home from work and I'm fscking tired. They were cool and insightful though, about how I'm all edgy about any kind of big company's getting to in on it and whisking the whole sport onto a whole new level before I get a crack at it. I think...
As for GoD's list though... I think you should combine 3 and 7, the turkey vendor should be playing the bagpipes WHILE... vending. It should be like. Bagpipes rock hardcore. My car would have problems with number 7 though, there's already to many dents in my car, none of which are even remotely buttocks-shaped. And the girls would probably catch tetnis if they find any rust spots I haven't managed to primer yet. And even if my car was fine, it'd just make me angry, you know, so clase, yet so far and all that.

-Kyle

[santi]

budwieser racings new slogon DRINK DRIVE DIE.it's so 3D

anyways i dont know about the beer in the stands though.. if i'm watchin some drifting or racing.. or just watchin the hot girls lounge on someone elses car(i would say mine but they might chip my spray paint)but i'll want to drink a beer.. maybe 2.. but in all truth it'll prolly be like 9 beers in my wife beeter suckin in some sun. beer is koo just not for the drivers well most of them.. alex p makes his own rules haha

[driftfreak]

Money going into racing=good
(i really dont like nascar but ill save my ranting on it for another time)
BUT idiots/drunks at an even suck...they ruin it for everyone else

but hotties wearing next to nothing help bring it back in line..

[Wickdmarz]

Originally posted by Ghost of Duluth
Girl you got a set and don't know what a Hamby is? Hamby Jambys, you know, those which are most beautiful. Your twins.
That which is best in life.

Anyway, thanks and anyone can park next to me but the rest of my garages cars will most likely surround the Ghost mobile.

Oh well I never heard them refer to that..good to know though!