BoostSlideWayz

Ok, So ive only been into cars for about 2 years now. I baught my 240sx alittle while back for 800. After looking on youtube for my car, i really started to get interested in drifting.. so im currently building it up so i can have a track car.. BUT....Is it alittle far fetched to have a career as drifting ?? I know its not that common to just live your dream. Im turning 20 in May.. But do i have enough time to atleast get to the D1?? I know when i had a dream to race motocross for my career i was commited. but i found out the retirring age is late 20's. Im hoping id have enough time to get there.. I might be starting this summer.. depending on income. Money is tight for now. so the cars been sitting with no motor.. Im sure some of you have seen my previous thread..

http://zilvia.net/f/chat/232311-ka24...drift-pic.html

And im not planning on relying ONLY on drifting if it doesnt work out. Ive been going to automotive teck classes to study for ASE test. you know to fall back on.

Thank you for looking!

-Kody

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ESmorz

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Lol

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You're fucking dumb.

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HungryHank

drifting is usually used a recreational activity.

how about open a shop then drift as a career?

BoostSlideWayz

Yeah i probly should look at it more realisticly. just a thought. I mean. Who wouldnt wanna live the dream right ? so nothing wrong with aproaching it

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origin_s135

Real talk, just go to school. But like someone stated opening a shop is cool too.

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BoostSlideWayz

Lol that actually is kinda funny

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shishcabobers

Are you good at drifting?

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BoostSlideWayz

Nope, since the S13 never ran that long i never got much practice.

Id drifted the supra before. but.. its not the car i would wanna drift mainly cuz everything for it is soo expensive.. i would hate to crash it.

I mean.... Im sure after i get the motor finished... maybe a year of constant practice will get me alittle up to speed right ?

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rednissan180

Go to school!!!!!!!!!
I regret not going.....

BoostSlideWayz

Well thats exactly what im doing... but im not going to college for like all the classes like every one else.. Just auto tech. i recently finished engine 101, now im half way threw brakes and suspension.

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shishcabobers

Why not figure out if you have potential before asking yourself the question of drifting becoming your career?

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Matej

They will make you drift a Scion TC, and when the fad dies you will be forgotten.

BoostSlideWayz

If you read what i wrote.. I said "And im not planning on relying ONLY on drifting if it doesnt work out. Ive been going to automotive teck classes to study for ASE test. you know to fall back on."

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ESmorz

You will probably need a good 5+ years of devoted practice just to keep up with the best of the Amateurs.

Just get a job at Subway and call it a day.

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BoostSlideWayz

Lol its amazing how ppl talk others down just because there lower level of experiance.. If im going to class for auto tech my future either way isnt going to be at subway..

Im not one to brag.. but i caught up with my friends skill even when they rode there whole life.. I caught up in 2 years while they rode for 14... i catch on pretty fast. now im not saying drifting is easier than motocross.. but motocross does take alotta skill.

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Twincamlove

actually. just gotta hit up every local practice event. practice is the key

my buddy ryan is gonna compete in d1gp in anaheim. i remember when he first started everyone doubted him now a few years later he driving with the best d1 drivers.

ErocKs13

I know how you feel man, my dream is to professionally race in one of the grip series. Here are some words from you from a guy with a similar dream. 1, do not give up on your dream. dreams are the things that keep us alive and keep us going. 2, prepare to be flat ass broke for a very long time. if you think car parts are expensive then just wait til you get to track fees. very easy to spend 1k a month just on track fees if you are racing every weekend. 3, go to school for something that you would enjoy to have a back up plan. like you i went to a 2 year votech for automotive tech, and now im going to college for computer graphic design/photography. this way if racing turns out to be a dead end as a carrer you have some other options to fall back on. 4. get as much seat time as you possibly can!!!! seat time is the number one upgrade you can do to your car and often overlooked. drive in as many events as you can. so many people are so worried about buying the parts to make their car the fastest but really thats retarded. practice will make you faster than anything. Go to any events you can around your area, i.e, autocrosses, lapping days, driftevents, anything. they will all improve you. dont expect to be the best just after 1 year of practice. i have been racing for 3 years now and i am not the best but i strive to improve everytime i hit the track and thats the important thing. This is just my 2 cents but i hope it helps you. good luck

BoostSlideWayz

Thank you for your helpfull reply. This does make alotta sense.. fortunatly i have one of the things on your list in action... school lol. if drift doesnt work out. machanic is gonna be the alternet plan. My only problem now.. is money is tight right now mainly because where i live.. there are no jobs with in 45-50 miles.. i have to drive awhile to get to college every day. so times are tough for now.. once things smooth out im going to finish the engine build and start right away.. but untill then.. i dont know how im gonna get preactice..
Thanks once again

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BustedS13

here's some reality

1.) no
2.) give up
3.) if you work at subway, you can get sandwiches for free

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Twincamlove

practice practice practice!

ESmorz

So he could be considered to be in the upper eschelon's of Amateur drivers, and it took a few years to get that point.

Sounds pretty familiar...

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BoostSlideWayz

LOL how come every one hates on others just because there following there dreams ??

Sounds like some ppl are jelous and dont want other to accomplish somthing... Thanks for a pointless reply... the less information you give.... the less you know... so obviously its just you dont plan on having a future of drifting so your state of mind probly is.... " if i cant drift. why should he?" selfish

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ESmorz

'Cause we're lobsters.

Now get the fuck out of my thread.

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BoostSlideWayz

HAHA, so i guess your gonna be the one working at subway huh ?? you just made your self look stupid..

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BustedS13

really? he did?

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GSXRJJordan

^^^ AHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA

What nobody seems to mention is that very few of the "professional" drivers (competing in D1 or F-D) actually make any money - for the vast majority, the very best they can hope for is to get to drift 'for free' (having a sponsored car and tires)... they don't actually get paid.

I remember talking to Calvin Wan a couple years ago (2006 season, when I worked for a F-D driver), and he said only about 10% of the drivers were making enough money to not have to work another job - that's why most have shops/etc to finance their drifting.

It's a money hole, like most hobbies - not a career option.

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BoostSlideWayz

Uhmm yess he did. considering that a few of you think this thread is stupid.. hes claiming its his.. so he basicly made him self look stupid..

And you know what i said was true.you dont want me to accomplish my dreams. just cuz its alittle bit of a big dream doesnt mean i CANT do it. I was simply asking how hard it would be to get there.

Not asking to be criticised for no reason.

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BustedS13

you're 19 and clearly retarded. no, you can't be a professional race car driver.

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BoostSlideWayz

Lol you already proved my point. And no i never said i wanted to actually be pro in a year or 2. my thread was just talking in general about if its possible to start out at my age and move on.

but im not gonna listen to you since all you obviously know is how to talk trash..

its members like you that clearly dont need to be on the forums. the forums are for helping other with problems or in generall helpfull info. witch you deffinatly dont have..

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