Places to drift for a complete starter

Thread in 'Drifting Chat / Pictures / Videos' started by nicksource, Jan 25, 2012.

  1. nicksource

    nicksource New Member

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    I have the right car (S13) and I'm already to go.

    Teeside is not far from me, who do cheap drift days often and Tockwith is even closer, who have a skidpan (however it's £100/hour!!).

    I'm really after a skidpan, or open area, just to get used to handling a drift. I don't feel I have the confidence to go out on a track and actually be able to do it around corners - I mean, I have no idea how to even initiate a drift, I'm starting from nothing.

    I don't mind traveling or paying for a whole day just to practice with the above in mind, has anyone got any suggestions? Where do I start?

    Thanks,
    Nick.
     
    #1 nicksource, Jan 25, 2012
  2. Boo_kong

    Boo_kong aka boo_kong

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    #2 Boo_kong, Jan 25, 2012
  3. Rubix_Cube

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    Crail days in Scotland organised by the SXOC can be pretty awesome.
     
    #3 Rubix_Cube, Jan 25, 2012
  4. lezbrucelee

    lezbrucelee Southwall Smokers

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    Santa pod or Sliverstone day in the other event section of this forum are your best options
     
    #4 lezbrucelee, Jan 25, 2012
  5. Flump

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    Pod, job jobbed, next question please.
     
    #5 Flump, Jan 25, 2012
  6. MATT200SX

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    you cant beat pod as a beginner in my opinion
     
    #6 MATT200SX, Jan 25, 2012
  7. GethinD

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    As above. DWYB at Santa Pod is perfect even for a complete begginer.
     
    #7 GethinD, Jan 25, 2012
  8. paulysmith88

    paulysmith88 New Member

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    I also have yet to attend my first event. RWYB at the Pod seems to be the best bet, i've been to spectate a few times now and personally can't wait to start! I think its even on this sunday if you wanted to go and see it first
     
    #8 paulysmith88, Jan 26, 2012
  9. Ollie

    Ollie LOOSE!

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    just make sure you go to DWYB rather than RWYB. Otherwise you'll be watching a lot of cars going straight and crashing into walls.. oh hold on.
     
    #9 Ollie, Jan 26, 2012
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