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Drift Academy

Our dedicated drift training programmes have been developed by our pro-drivers to coach our guests with a fully tailored itinerary to suit our guests based on previous driving experience and end goals. The art of learning how to drift is hugely technique based and requires precision and knowledge but most importantly a lot of practice!

We can progress driver abilities from a complete novice all the way to preparing students to be instantly competitive when entering a professional drift competition. We have a diverse range of drift vehicles with varying handling setups to suit driver preference. Our challenging drift circuit ‘Memphis’ features a street inspired course layout with three Zen garden roundabouts and a hero line, where you can run the wall – the ultimate test of proximity.


 

Drift Training - 5 Fundamentals

1. Line

One of the most important factors when it comes to judging a drift competition is the line. This is defined as the position of the drift car in the corner. Points will be deducted from the driver if they move off the optimum line.

2. Speed

Points will be be highly rewarded to a professional drifter who can leave his opponent behind meaning they never close the gap in the chase while twinning. This forward traction and speed is crucial for competition drifting.

3. Angle

Drift competitors are marked on the angle of the drift car throughout the course and how the steering angle is maintained in the corner.

4. Style

One of the major factors which separates drifting from conventional motorsport competition is the score is considered partly subjective – Style Points! This is the art of drifting where car and driver shows: aggression, fluidity and entertainment value.

5. Proximity

Proximity is the inch perfect precision needed for drift drivers to manipulate their cars into the marked clipping points whilst going fully sideways! Our circuit features 6 clipping soft balls hanging away from the concrete wall, perfect for training wall clips with less risk of damaging the cars!


 

Development Techniques

Level 1
  • Power oversteer – throttle control
  • Power oversteer – steering control
  • Correct hand positioning
  • Linking drifts in MX5 BMW and 350z
  • braking drift entries
  • Kansei / lift-off over steer
  • Tyre Scrub versus throttle application
  • Grip limit identification
  • Use of mirrors – being spatially aware
  • Respecting track limits
Level 2
  • Handbrake initiation
  • Handbrake drift extension
  • Clutch kick initiation
  • Clutch kick continuation
  • Shift lock drifting
  • Manji
  • Dynamic weight shift and Scandinavian flick / Feint
  • How best to spin (if it’s inevitable or wise to do so)
  • Clipping points & reference points
  • Suspension response to pedal manipulation
  • Heel and toe rev matching
  • Consistency using differing lines
  • Match technique to vehicle configuration
  • Adjust vehicle set up to suit circuit & driving style
Level 3
  • Twinning
  • Left foot braking
  • 360 entries
  • Adjust vehicle set up to suit circuit & driving style
  • Mind & Emotional Management under time pressure
  • Competition prep – judged scoring board drift laps

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