The Dangers of Drift Racing
Drifting, or drift racing, has received considerable media attention over the years, especially in films and TV programs. Watching a car gracefully slide across the road is an impressive sight. For professional drifters, this is a dangerous sport. For amateurs, it is particularly hazardous. It is possible to learn and practice drifting on certain tracks but street racing is strictly illegal in most other places throughout the U.S. Law enforcement officers will not hesitate to arrest individuals who are engaging in street racing.
Why is drifting so dangerous?
When you drift around a curve, you don't slow down as much as you would normally, which means you are going much faster than normal when you come out of the curve. You could easily lose control of the car and smash into a wall or another vehicle.
Also, not every car is suitable for drifting. Driftable cars must have excellent suspension and rear wheel drive. Drifting balds the tires at a much faster rate, so you will have to replace them more frequently. Drifting with the wrong kind of car drastically increases the risk of crashing or spinning out of control. Successful drifters must also know when the car's weight will shift and be able to regulate the throttle.
Drifting in movies and TV shows looks really easy to do but is in fact a very difficult feat to accomplish. Single or multiple car accidents that result from failed attempts at drifting can be particularly messy. When a driver acts recklessly on the road and causes an accident, that person may be responsible for any and all injuries and damages that result from his or her dangerous behavior.
