Drifting vs. Track vs. Drag

[ShobThaBob]

To each his own. And I can understand a few of the styling cues of the NSX that some would deem non-appealing. Some say it looks like the 3000GT (my gf), altho she likes the 2003 version a lot more. Also, the NSX seems so much more...refined.

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

While everybody are just talking about GT-R's, well me Ill stick with either R32, R33 and R34 GT-S any time, no 4WD understeer/traction control and less weight. Since I haven't driven a RHD car, Ill stick either an NSX or a Supra.

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

First of all, Drifting is a new sport compared to Track and Drag.

To me Track is the best form of racing because it involves skill, tecnique, and precision. And the type of racing that started it all.

Second will be Drifting because same as Track, involves all three above plus control and execution of negostiang a corner flawlessly (sideways).

And the last and the worst is Drag, Drag is more focused on engine power and timing between clutch-gear-gas. It even doesn't have of all the characteristic of racing as mentioned above. Which is kinda sucks.

I will be receiving a lot of negative comments regarding my expression on Drag racing, right about now.

 

[Joey D]

Why does everyone hate draggin so much. It takes just as much skill to do that. You have to know exact shift points, launch rpms, and so on. Sure you don't turn but the car setup has to be perfect.

But I guess from hours of getting your car sideways has killed to many brain cells.

 

[Boost Lee]

Originally posted by BlazinXtreme
Why does everyone hate draggin so much. It takes just as much skill to do that. You have to know exact shift points, launch rpms, and so on. Sure you don't turn but the car setup has to be perfect.

But I guess from hours of getting your car sideways has killed to many brain cells.

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

Tsk, Tsk, Tsk, BlaznXtreme, you spent 4 sentences just to explain the meaning of TIMING clutch-gear-gas. In Drag racing, the only time you steer your wheel is after that 1/4 mile race going to the pits, and that the pitts of this form of racing. As what I said earlier no skill necessary for going a quarter mile, just engage the proper time for you to take off the line and shift the gears and thats about it, and after few seconds its over. You havent been warmed up for excitement and its already over. Bummer.

 

[Duke]

Originally posted by The Vanishing Boy
As what I said earlier no skill necessary for going a quarter mile, just engage the proper time for you to take off the line and shift the gears and thats about it, and after few seconds its over. You havent been warmed up for excitement and its already over. Bummer.

If you think that's all there is to drag racing, I'll bet you dollars to donuts that you've never actually done it.

 

[///M-Spec]

Originally posted by The Vanishing Boy
Second will be Drifting because same as Track, involves all three above plus control and execution of negostiang a corner flawlessly (sideways).

Whereas in road course racing, you do not need to execute turns flawlessly? Nonsense. Actual wheel-to-wheel road course racing has a wider skill set base. Just as an example; threshold braking (a very diffucult skill to master) is signifigantly more important in road course racing than it is in drifting.


///M-Spec

 

[Duke]

Shhhh! Don't you blaspheme in here!

 

[mr2dude'91]

I have to agree drag racing is pretty basic. However I think drifting and track take much more skill. But you know what would be fun to do RALLYING!!!

 

[Joey D]

You honestly think drag racing requires no skill...thats bull if you ask me. You try it and tell me what you think. You aslo have to turn the wheels to keep the car straight after you shoot it off the line with a helluva lot of torque. Everyone thinks draggin is easy, I'd like to see you go for it, but I forgot you all think drag racing is for V8 Muscle Heads that are stuck in the 1970's, but at least neon_duke has his head in the right place. And look he's got a four cylinder Neon. Wow look someone who's not a V8 muscle head.

One more thing Monster7 F U. So what I spelled to wrong big F'in deal, I hate anal people

 

[Boost Lee]

Bang. Your dead.

Another kid with huge assumption's bites the dust.

 

[Joey D]

ok then I'm dead, thats great to hear

 

[mr2dude'91]

Well you got to admit it does not take nearly as much skill as drifting of track. Or any racing for that matter.

V8 MUST DIE!!!

 

[mr2dude'91]

I ment drifting OR track.

 

[DrIft ProJeCt R]

Originally posted by BlazinXtreme
You honestly think drag racing requires no skill...thats bull if you ask me. You try it and tell me what you think. You aslo have to turn the wheels to keep the car straight after you shoot it off the line with a helluva lot of torque. Everyone thinks draggin is easy, I'd like to see you go for it, but I forgot you all think drag racing is for V8 Muscle Heads that are stuck in the 1970's, but at least neon_duke has his head in the right place. And look he's got a four cylinder Neon. Wow look someone who's not a V8 muscle head.

One more thing Monster7 F U. So what I spelled to wrong big F'in deal, I hate anal people

tell me this u F er...... u think u can race against me???? u drag racer bumbs, all u can do is go straight.... i kno the history of drag racing and so do many of use but still u have no clue on how it is of driving sideways... u may not kno because of ur tiny little mind, but drifting of corse is less popular in america because this is america. and here in america. if u ever go to other places such as europe, japan, china, flipians, etc. drag racing has bein going on for a log time and soon as u may not kno but drifting takes real talent... and im not bagging on drag racing because im not rude to how people want to spend there own money on there cars. but on a personal preference is that drifting takes more talent then drag racing, but thats my own oppinion. and dont u eva put my friend down thw vanishing boy again or else u will meet the real 270 hp 140lbs. of torque honda accord Lx with 11.200 quarter mile or any of my other cars. so plz dont try me or else u will meet the real "vinishing boys"....

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

Heh, heh the Blazer guy is already pissed, I havent been beginning to warm up yet. Rally, Track, and Drift are the true meaning of racing because they involve skill and technique, not like Drag. C'on, what skill doe this form of racing have? I mean, Japanese and Europeans consider this type of racing a total nonsense, because there is no exhileration involved. Trust me, I've done these types of racing (execpt Rally), so don't judge me that I haven't did Drag, this is what drags me to confront to you.

 

[mr2dude'91]

Well put but you could have shortened it a notch.

DRAG SUCKS... DRIFTING RULES!!!

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

I agree, STRONGLY with you bro.

 

[Boost Lee]

I'm always down to go to the drag strip. It's funny to see people like BlazinXtreme run their mouth's, and then get stepped on.

All forms of motor sport take some ammount of skill; and comparing the ammount of skill needed for each is pointless. It's like saying my shoes are better then yours. (Even though they are. )

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

heh, heh, thats true.

BlazinXtreme, yield before yapping.

 

[Joey D]

Uh guys I go to the track to run time. I have a SUV why would I think it's really fast. I just go for fun and to watch my buds run their Stangs and Camaros...and the one guy with a Nova. I mean I ran a mid 15 at the strip, my truck isn't ment to race, its a low rider. You know low and slow.

You guys are trying to piss me off but really I think its funny cause you think drifting requires no skill. Ah tell that to a Top Fuel guy who runs the quater in 4 seconds.

 

[Joey D]

Well and I might as well tell you I don't race anyone I know I can't beat. Like why would I race a Vette? I'd be owned. I race other SUV's and trucks, its fun that way.

 

[DrIft ProJeCt R]

Originally posted by BlazinXtreme
Well and I might as well tell you I don't race anyone I know I can't beat. Like why would I race a Vette? I'd be owned. I race other SUV's and trucks, its fun that way.

Edited by moderator. Racism will not be tolerated on this board. After your comment, be thankful you still have the ability to post here.

 

[advanR]

omg, fightin people are gay. 👎

PrOjeCT Drift R (or however your pathetic ass spells itin an attempt to be cool) why are all the cars in your sig so new if you think of yourself of so elite? a truly knowledgable and dedicated car guy would know about the gems released through the years.

eat a sock if you think you are better than anyone.

everyone chill.
👍

 

[ShobThaBob]

Mr Wannabe rich boy driftproject, if you keep that up, you're going to get yourself banned. There is no need to bring racism into this. It's uncalled for, and only shows a complete lack of maturity. But then again, what would you know about racing? You're only a 13 yearold. That can be forgiven for ignorance and dreams, but just a word of advice, dont act like you know everything about racing when you can't even reach the gas pedal.

Anyways, there is a reason people drag race. Its simple, fun, and challenging. That's why people get paid a LOT of money to do it. You also dont have to have a fast car to be a good drag racer, you just have to be consistent...oh yeah, just like every other kind of racing. In most drag competitions, as long as you know within .1seconds of where your car will hit the 1/4, and you can make that time with as close to a .5 second reaction time as possible, you're gold...and it's a lot harder than you think.

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

-So BlazinXtreme, you are casual Drag racer too, thats cool. Keep off the illegals I presume, well same here. But I don't do Drags anymore unlike before, it kinda get boring after a while. At the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the gates open at 9:00 PM and closes at 2:00 AM, and one thing suck was that it took me just 4 rounds for the whole night and sometimes it gets worse. That why I'm sick of all these waiting. BTW was your name StreetRacer780? How did you replace your name?

-Yo, DPR, let chill for a bit, we're just have a nice good 'ol fahsion heated debate, so just have fun.

 

[DrIft ProJeCt R]

sry bout my actions in this room....... just didnt know that u cant talk "trash" bout each other...... sry bout that blazinextreme

 

[Joey D]

I had no idea what you said so uh ok.

But I used to street race, I even had a Mitsu Spyder. But I finally wised up and went to the track. And here in Detroit if you show up in a Rice Rocket your not welcomed at the track. Plus I started to do construction work and you can't fit a damn thing in a Spyder. I needed a truck or SUV and I like lowriders so there, thats why the Xtreme came about, not to mention my whole family works for GM and I got a sweet deal.

Try a Blazer on a road course, even though its lower its still not that great. I'm working on making it better, by getting some better tires and by doing some suspension work, but its still a SUV and I use it as a hauler.

The strip I go to there isn't much waiting and most of the guys are really cool, they'll help you if you mess something up, give ya tips and everythign else. A 15.4 is good for a truck running about 3200 lbs.

I'm willing to bet though that I could pull every one of your cars no problem, which makes the Blazer nice.

I asked Jordan to change my name cause it was causing a lot of heat from people, and I didn't want to be labeled a racer since I had quit that.

 

[The Vanishing Boy]

So in Detroit, They're being racist on cars. That sucks. Too bad that the Xtreme series are not going to last very long, but at least the Dakota 5.9 R/T is gone. but there is another compact pickup that I'm considering. A Toyota Tacoma S with the TRD Supercharger kit, it has the 3.2 V6 that has the 260hp with a blower.