Toyo Drift Australia Series - Page 3

DA - Mitchell · 14-09-2006, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by AJ 510

Yes, i've been told that Adelaide is the breeding ground for drifting in Australia, i'll be venturing on down there to have a looksee sometime soon. Do you have any idea who organises practice days down there (much the same as initial drift does in NSW?)??

I know they have lots of practice days and the like down there. I think Mallala Motorsport Park might even put some of them on their selves, and I assume there would be at least one drift club down there, but I'm not 100% sure on exactly what the setup is. I'll make some inquiries and report back.

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Originally Posted by AJ 510

So atm the east coast and SA are all covered by DA ?

At the moment, yes. This year we'll have Mallala, Queensland Raceway, Eastern Creek, Symmons Plains and Oran Park. Last year we also had a round at Winton.

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Originally Posted by AJ 510

I got a question, how much has the spectator aspect grown since DA began? Personally, i loved drifting at first sight (i'm new to this as mentioned before) as it's the best spectator motorsport i've ever attended. I'm surprised that the crowds aren't alot larger to tell you the truth. I imagine drifting will be very big in the coming years??

The crowd numbers have been steadily growing. This is our second year, and the sport has come a long way even in that time. I remember the first time I saw drifting, at the Oran Park PROCAR round in April 2004, when it was guys in road cars.

So considering how young the sport of drifting is in Australia - and that the word is still spreading - there is still a lot of potential.

aj510 · 14-09-2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DA - Mitchell

I know they have lots of practice days and the like down there. I think Mallala Motorsport Park might even put some of them on their selves, and I assume there would be at least one drift club down there, but I'm not 100% sure on exactly what the setup is. I'll make some inquiries and report back.

Thanks for that - i'll have a search andsee what I can find too - have found www.vicdrift.com and it seems to be a growing vic drift club...

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Originally Posted by DA - Mitchell

The crowd numbers have been steadily growing. This is our second year, and the sport has come a long way even in that time. I remember the first time I saw drifting, at the Oran Park PROCAR round in April 2004, when it was guys in road cars.

So considering how young the sport of drifting is in Australia - and that the word is still spreading - there is still a lot of potential.

I didn't realise that DA had only been operating for only 2 years? The fact that it's still relatively small/young is actually part of the attraction. Being able to chat to people who are ontop of the game (ie you) without having to go through a heap of hassle is quite nice. From what i've seen so far anyways...

I agree re word spreading - hopefully people come across some drifting pics and info here and go to have a looksee for themselves too.

Do you drive in any events?

karbonphyber · 14-09-2006, 01:37 AM

i wanna drive in events mitchell....

DA - Mitchell · 15-09-2006, 03:50 PM

No, sadly, I don't drive in any events. The occasional fang in a hire kart with mates is about as behind the wheel I've ever been in motorsport.

I'd love to give a bit of motorsport a go at some stage, but we'll see how it all pans out with time.

You done much drifting karbonphyber? Your drag racing ride in the avatar?

karbonphyber · 15-09-2006, 03:53 PM

er...... that's a default avatar =)

adam's seen me drifting before, i just suck.

aj510 · 15-09-2006, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DA - Mitchell

No, sadly, I don't drive in any events. The occasional fang in a hire kart with mates is about as behind the wheel I've ever been in motorsport.

I'd love to give a bit of motorsport a go at some stage, but we'll see how it all pans out with time.

You done much drifting karbonphyber? Your drag racing ride in the avatar?

Yeah I wouldn't mind trying my hand at some on track stuff early next year - it's all about funds ;)

@ Kabonphyber - if you suck at drifting, then I don't even want to think about how bad i'll be at it :D

karbonphyber · 15-09-2006, 06:07 PM

lol @ smiley. hahahahahahaha

karbonphyber · 15-09-2006, 06:08 PM

you're just being nice adam. =)

aj510 · 15-09-2006, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by karbonphyber

you're just being nice adam. =)

mate - i'm never nice, just stating facts. You're good at drifting and there is proof !

karbonphyber · 15-09-2006, 06:36 PM

yeah with your hairstyle, if i didn't know you, i would've thought u wanted my car....... hheheheheheheheheh

j/kin =)

going gym now bro. see ya

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DA - Mitchell Newby Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 23	Re: Toyo Drift Australia Series No, sadly, I don't drive in any events. The occasional fang in a hire kart with mates is about as behind the wheel I've ever been in motorsport. I'd love to give a bit of motorsport a go at some stage, but we'll see how it all pans out with time. You done much drifting karbonphyber? Your drag racing ride in the avatar?

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karbonphyber Gear Cruncher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newcastle Ride: 180SX Posts: 254	Re: Toyo Drift Australia Series er...... that's a default avatar =) adam's seen me drifting before, i just suck. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Avid Supporter of MCF!!!!!!!!

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karbonphyber Gear Cruncher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newcastle Ride: 180SX Posts: 254	Re: Toyo Drift Australia Series lol @ smiley. hahahahahahaha __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Avid Supporter of MCF!!!!!!!!

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karbonphyber Gear Cruncher Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Newcastle Ride: 180SX Posts: 254	Re: Toyo Drift Australia Series yeah with your hairstyle, if i didn't know you, i would've thought u wanted my car....... hheheheheheheheheh j/kin =) going gym now bro. see ya __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Avid Supporter of MCF!!!!!!!!

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