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Matej · 07-12-2014, 10:08 PM

This is a type of event I would actually attend. There is just something so much cooler about race/drift cars blasting down real scenic roadways, rather than artificial tracks.

Highway Riding · 07-15-2014, 11:02 AM

Off topic but gosh dang FD needs to picked up for TV. The sport word grow for sure if they were televised.

TougeSC3 · 07-23-2014, 11:34 AM

It's funny that this is being argued. FD won't change unless the ones supporting it say so. In other words, the sponsors. Money, lots of money, is thrown around. Why? Because all the bandwagon nerds hopped on to the tits and fed on it. A couple hundred grand is nothing when it is being seen and advertised to millions. Revenue will always trump what you want and think.

Fuego · 07-24-2014, 01:11 AM

I for one am fine with the build, it's the tracks that are garbage. Let FD evolve like anyother, but let all of it grow not just the cars. All this super tight 3 turn shit might have been cool with 500 hp but it's just plane boring with the big number cars.

DRIFTER-M · 07-25-2014, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highway Riding

Off topic but gosh dang FD needs to picked up for TV. The sport word grow for sure if they were televised.

It is televised and has been for YEARS, just not live - it's edited and runs a few months later.
Currently it airs on NBC Sports (formerly VS), before that it ran on ESPN2 (probably the best shot it ever had), SPEED Channel, and G4TV iirc.
There is also other shows focusing on drifting in general, Velocity channel has "drifting with the all-stars" though they definitely have some growing pains to work out and learn to fix.

1 88 U · 07-25-2014, 05:58 PM

Kumokuba is in a LS3 s15 this D1 season.

DRIFTER-M · 07-26-2014, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1 88 U

Kumokuba is in a LS3 s15 this D1 season.

Yeah it is kind of a bummer, he seems high on it however a lot of people are saying he isn't looking as good and sharp as he did prior.

DRIFTER-M · 07-26-2014, 01:19 PM

I actually had this discussion via a FB group I am a part of, so I am curious the thoughts here.
Defenders of the high HP, very linear track setup events vs. Lower HP drifting on tighter and technical tracks.

I am curious if this debate has to do with how long one has been a part of the sport. Back in 2004, when the SR was the icon motor everyone wanted and 300HP was a BEAST, we grew up on that more or less balls to the walls style, tighter tracks, etc.

People that have gotten into the sport within the last 5 years have seen crazy HP numbers, more conservative drifting and more commercial than ever.

I wonder if that ponder into what you prefer or not. Personally, I prefer watching people door-bang on Meihan, I loved when Sekia Hills got used, and tracks like Ebisu are amazing to watch. My favorite grass roots track in America was Black Hills Circuit (until it got shut down) because it was a tight, technical former kart course. I would much rather see FD put on an event at HTM or USA International Raceway, etc. Something with more dynamic curves, not so wash rinse repeat of: Long Strait, Sweeper, another Sweeper, end - current FD style.

EDIT: Black Hills Circuit (RIP)
* Video is not mine or me

imotion s14 · 07-27-2014, 09:48 AM

drifting needs a Thunderdrome format; 2 drifters enter, 1 drifter leave.

07-15-2014, 11:02 AM	#122
Highway Riding Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Out on the Highway! Posts: 602 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Off topic but gosh dang FD needs to picked up for TV. The sport word grow for sure if they were televised. __________________ The Sun Rises in the East!

07-23-2014, 11:34 AM	#123
TougeSC3 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wellington FL Age: 37 Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's funny that this is being argued. FD won't change unless the ones supporting it say so. In other words, the sponsors. Money, lots of money, is thrown around. Why? Because all the bandwagon nerds hopped on to the tits and fed on it. A couple hundred grand is nothing when it is being seen and advertised to millions. Revenue will always trump what you want and think. __________________ Tommy:1993 Lexus SC300 5 Spd

07-24-2014, 01:11 AM	#124
Fuego Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Las Vegas Age: 31 Posts: 629 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I for one am fine with the build, it's the tracks that are garbage. Let FD evolve like anyother, but let all of it grow not just the cars. All this super tight 3 turn shit might have been cool with 500 hp but it's just plane boring with the big number cars. __________________

07-26-2014, 01:19 PM	#128
DRIFTER-M Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in my car Posts: 694 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I actually had this discussion via a FB group I am a part of, so I am curious the thoughts here. Defenders of the high HP, very linear track setup events vs. Lower HP drifting on tighter and technical tracks. I am curious if this debate has to do with how long one has been a part of the sport. Back in 2004, when the SR was the icon motor everyone wanted and 300HP was a BEAST, we grew up on that more or less balls to the walls style, tighter tracks, etc. People that have gotten into the sport within the last 5 years have seen crazy HP numbers, more conservative drifting and more commercial than ever. I wonder if that ponder into what you prefer or not. Personally, I prefer watching people door-bang on Meihan, I loved when Sekia Hills got used, and tracks like Ebisu are amazing to watch. My favorite grass roots track in America was Black Hills Circuit (until it got shut down) because it was a tight, technical former kart course. I would much rather see FD put on an event at HTM or USA International Raceway, etc. Something with more dynamic curves, not so wash rinse repeat of: Long Strait, Sweeper, another Sweeper, end - current FD style. EDIT: Black Hills Circuit (RIP) * Video is not mine or me __________________ I Love Drifting Thread > Drifting is Stupid thread

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07-12-2014, 10:08 PM	#121
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	This is a type of event I would actually attend. There is just something so much cooler about race/drift cars blasting down real scenic roadways, rather than artificial tracks.

07-25-2014, 05:58 PM	#126
1 88 U Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ga Posts: 536 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Kumokuba is in a LS3 s15 this D1 season.

07-27-2014, 09:48 AM	#129
imotion s14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston, TX Age: 40 Posts: 713 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	drifting needs a Thunderdrome format; 2 drifters enter, 1 drifter leave.