Category Archives: Techniques

Yoshi’s Drift Box: Day 10

Beta units have been sent out and I finally got a chance to test out my own unit at the track. So far my own personal use has shown quite a few enhancements I would like. But overall the logging … Continue reading

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Drift Nirvana SC 3/26/17 lessons learned

*Disclaimer – This is mainly a brain dump for my own personal archive Lesson of the day: Originally, my intent (as it has been the last few events) has to become accustomed to LFB and its proper usage. I did … Continue reading

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Driver theory: Jefferson Expansion Pre-writeup

This will likely be my last event for the year as I have a baby coming so I figured I would tackle a track I haven’t ever driven before. The great Jefferson Expansion. It’s known for being a fast and … Continue reading

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100 DoD 12/6/15 lessons learned

This “lessons learned” post is actually 2 events out from the last entry. Since then, of course, I’ve made a few major changes. Mainly, the conversion from hydroboost assisted brakes to full on manual brakes. The brakes went from over … Continue reading

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My instructions for first day newbies

I’ve sat and instructed many newbies. Some guys that have street experience, guys that have other track experience, and guys with absolutely zero experience. Regardless, the first thing I do when I hop in the car is ask them the … Continue reading

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Modulation – Left Foot Braking

Warning: I haven’t had much personal experience with this. This article is based on my time in FD. Introduction Left foot braking seems to be a new thing in recent years (in pro drifting). I personally haven’t seen it until … Continue reading

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Drift Nirvana 9/13/15 lessons learned

I made a few key changes to the car before this outing. The first is an upgrade to 245/40/17 tires in the rear instead of the old 235/45/17s that I actually ran for 2 years. All sets were Federal 595s … Continue reading

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Modulation – Braking Drift

Introduction The second to last topic in the series is braking during a drift. This is specifically using the right foot as the driver is off throttle. The only useful time to use this technique is when speed needs to … Continue reading

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Modulation – Clutch Kick

Introduction Clutch kicking is drifting. It’s the reason why there will always be a third pedal in every drift car no matter how prevalent paddle shifters become. If you have never clutch kicked, you have never truly drifted. This technique … Continue reading

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Initiation – Feint/Scandinavian Flick

Introduction On a professional level, there is almost never a feint drift performed without either a clutch kick or hand brake as a follow up. I find feint initiations are mainly to add flare to a drift. It doesn’t seem … Continue reading

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