DRIFTING

Drifting first began in the mountain roads of Japan in the 1980’s as an underground recreational activity.  It is now considered one of the most popular form of motor sport, entertainment in Japan today.

 Toyo Tires has been a major driving force behind drifting in Australia and has assisted in lifting drifting to its current profile.  Toyo Tires has been the naming rights sponsor to the CAMS sanctioned national series the “Toyo Tires Drift Australia Series” now since 2006, they are recognised as the tyre of choice for the elite competitors.

 Drifting differs from traditional motor sport and is not based solely on who is the fastest or who get across the line first.  Drifting is a judged motor sport, similar to that of surfing, snowboarding, freestyle BMX or motocross. 

 A competition consists of two cars involved in a tandem battle, sliding their vehicles, side by side through a short course.  They are awarded points for criteria such as speed, angle, line through a corner, ability to emulate the other driver and proximity between cars.

 As with any other motor sport discipline, the quality of the tyre has a profound effect on the outcome of the contest.