Schools and pro learning? (southern cali)

[Godhand]

Hey all,

New to the site, new to the scene, but a long time fan of driving sideways.

I wanted to know what everyone thinks of learning how to drift at pro-drift events and rally schools? I originally tried to teach myself in an old '88 FC but all I managed to do was get the car to stop sideways and eventually blow up the engine.

I'm moving to southern cali soon and I really want to get into the scene but I don't see myself too capable learning on my own, especially in another FC. Is it unheard of to get taught drifting professionally? If so, what are some of the good schools/events? I'm going to need a car to train in too, probably something newer.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

[BenR]

In so-cal you have alot of options.

driftday
drift buffet
just drift
ect.

At the three mentioned above you can get instruction from actual pro drifters in a safe controlled environment.

As for the vehicle, get something cheap, easy to fix, and easy to find parts for.

[brainfood]

As far as I know Drift Day still has no venue. Drift buffet is working on their new venue and hopefully will have an event next month and Just drift is still rocking it hard core at willow springs I go to all 3 organizations and I know and have friends at all 3. In my opinion Drift Day was the best place for a beginner to learn they have more instructors and tracks suited more for beginners. But this was at the old venue so who knows when they have another drift day where it will be and how it will be setup. I learned at Just Drift, my first 5-6 events were through them at the balcony and I learned a lot very fast. To give you an idea I went from never drifting before to "Pro Level" in under 2 years. It was a lot of hard work and a shitload of money but well worth it in my opinion and I learned something new everytime I went out. So any track time is good track time you just have to find a venue you feel comfortable to push at (probably not irwindale ) and then go out and do just that. Find some good drivers, they dont need to be pro's and ask them for help. Everyone seems to be very helpful at events I know I try to be.
Hope this helps!
Bryan Rogers

[Rhoad Racing]

for what its worth.... SEDA (south east drift association) will be hosting a Drift Clinic and event all in one July 29th at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

[akuma S14]

for what its worth.... SEDA (south east drift association) will be hosting a Drift Clinic and event all in one July 29th at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

thats funny, thanks for the kind offer but thats a little bit of a commute

[Rhoad Racing]

you welcome