The Japanese have the propensity to get overly excited over the simplest of things so when it comes to what they consider as ‘monumental achievements’, you can be sure that they’re exhilaration would go through the roof.
In a recent drift session in Japan, a Nissan RPS13 that was being driven by one M. Kawabata performed an eye-popping reverse-entry slide, drifting the car around a corner with the car’s rear end turning first while maintaining that position for the duration of the turn amidst all the smoking tires. Some people are calling the move ‘the best drift ever’ and justifiably so, it was as beautiful as any drift you’ll ever see with your own two eyes.
As far as the Japanese folks who were commentating on the event? Well, they’re reactions were just as priceless.
if you know how the scoring in drifting is done then you would know that is actually a rather impressive drift. his back end almost passes the front end in the drift maximizing the drift angle which is a key component to scoring in D1. not to mention most drivers would spin out at that big of an angle. the speed was pretty high was well and the tires were burning the entire time. its honestly a pretty perfectly executed drift
It’s not really that fascinating but what caught my eyes for real are those announcers and reporters. I don’t know if they just have so much pride and are just proud to be reporting or they haven’t seen a drifting car before.
It’s their point of view but like you’ve said, there’s too many drifters that can do that with their eyes closed. I don’t think that drift will be that great as I’ve seen on a drifting show on the metro. I will give that drift a 7/10.
nice setup man, Yeah I haven’t been driving mine much, except as a major drift car because I drive my Z more. 240’s are definitely a prime drift car though.
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05.4.2010 @ 10:59