R1:2022

These stories are from Drift Enthusiast Magazine’s inaugural issue for the drifting community! We had so much fun connecting with one of the first Formula DRIFT PRO drivers, Vaughn Gittin Jr., as well as PRO spotter, Renee Burkett. Plus, check out our Ultimate Fandom article, and get ready for our collectable fan stickers due to be released in the near future.

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DRIFT TRACKING

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Thumbnails of a few fun drift tracks in the world.

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ULTIMATE FANDOM

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This one is ALL about you, the ultimate drifting fan.

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RIDING THE WALL

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The brands of drifting have evolved uniquely, just like the sport itself.

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FROM START TO FINISH

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The mojo of Formula Drift’s Long Beach and Irwindale stops.

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A THOUSAND MORE LIVES

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A bow to the victims of the skid.

2022 Skid Pod Episodes:

VAUGHN GITTIN JR. ON FUTURE, FUN, AND FOCUS

RENEE BURKETT ON THE ART OF SPOTTING

R2:2022

In this edition, you’ll meet some of the greatest ‘Ladies of Drifting’, learn about the Japanese roots of drifting and how competitive drifting works. Plus, you’ll get an introduction to the Washington State grassroots drifting and PRO-AM feeder circuit known as DriftCon.

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2022 DRIFTCON SEASON OPENER

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It was a fun - and wild - time at the 2022 DriftCon opening season event this year.

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CRASHROOTS DRIFTERS

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The bite of the drifting bug goes deep. If you’ve ever drifted a car, you know what we mean. If you haven’t, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll get ‘crassroots’ fever like the rest of us!

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THE JAPANESE LEGACY DRIFTS ON

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Getting down to the OG roots of drifting.

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FAN TRACKS: YOUR GUIDE TO COMPETITIVE DRIFTING

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Facts every drifting fan should know.

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LADIES OF DRIFT

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Meet some of the fine ladies involved in the drifting motorsport.

R3:2022

Ever wonder why the 2jz is such a popular motor in drifting? Check out our ‘Bulletproof Drift Beast’ article. We’ll also introduce you to the Merkur, Kyle Mohan’s sustainable drifting mojo, the ‘creatives of drifting’, and more!

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