how big will drifting get here??

[Aidan Hogan]

^^ True that .

And I meant regular TV coverage . I know there was a few yokes on before , but it's all gone now . Even just a 10-15 minute slot would be cool .

And would give it more positive attention and maybe better interest from the public

[chrisbrady325]

And would give it more positive attention and maybe better interest from the public

x2, People just dont know wat it is all about?! Prodrift need coverage it would get serious viewers.. even a section on RPM or something like that?

[docco86]

i dont think that it would get enough viewing to show on telly which is why it isn on.

[Arnie]

I agree, a lot of people realised that they don't need 500bhp road skyline but then they say ok I'll get a drift car and where do I go then with it?
The problem of this sport in this country is
1. lack of mid-sized affordable tracks (like WGH)
2. lack of TV coverage
3. prices (mondello)

Reasons from the above (from foreigner's perspective) - please note I'm not going to insult anyone, it's just my findings.
1. Type of society. People are really practical here and cars are meant to go from a to b and that's all, oh maybe to show off their '09D to the neighbours
2. Lack of motoring culture - seriously, most people don't know how to fix simpliest things. Cars are driven to death and without NCT. Ppl don't even bother to google stuff nor to buy tool kit. No wonder that when it comes to garage prices they are O.M.F.G. because they are gods then.
3. Size of the population which relates to the size of the market - nobody will make dedicated tv programme nor build the track for handful of people
4. Availability of machine shops and their prices - try to fabricate something and you'll know what I'm talking about.
5. Availability of consumables - try to find M81.25 bolt or nut, manifold studs etc etc
6. The most annoying one - that the houses are built without any space around never mind the garage so all work is done outdoors which is a pain in the ass as it takes forever to wait for good weather, take tools out, get mate to pull engine out and clean oil spills etc etc.

IMO it's gonna take many years till things change here. And they won't change until the society changes.

[joey banana s14]

I agree, a lot of people realised that they don't need 500bhp road skyline but then they say ok I'll get a drift car and where do I go then with it?
The problem of this sport in this country is
1. lack of mid-sized affordable tracks (like WGH)
2. lack of TV coverage
3. prices (mondello)

Reasons from the above (from foreigner's perspective) - please note I'm not going to insult anyone, it's just my findings.
1. Type of society. People are really practical here and cars are meant to go from a to b and that's all, oh maybe to show off their '09D to the neighbours
2. Lack of motoring culture - seriously, most people don't know how to fix simpliest things. Cars are driven to death and without NCT. Ppl don't even bother to google stuff nor to buy tool kit. No wonder that when it comes to garage prices they are O.M.F.G. because they are gods then.
3. Size of the population which relates to the size of the market - nobody will make dedicated tv programme nor build the track for handful of people
4. Availability of machine shops and their prices - try to fabricate something and you'll know what I'm talking about.
5. Availability of consumables - try to find M81.25 bolt or nut, manifold studs etc etc
6. The most annoying one - that the houses are built without any space around never mind the garage so all work is done outdoors which is a pain in the ass as it takes forever to wait for good weather, take tools out, get mate to pull engine out and clean oil spills etc etc.

IMO it's gonna take many years till things change here. And they won't change until the society changes.

some very good points there i have to do all my work on the driveway and it makes you just loose interest big time

[Arnie]

Thanks man, didn't want to insult anyone but that's facts unfortunately

[joey banana s14]

Thanks man, didn't want to insult anyone but that's facts unfortunately

no your on the ball things wont change overnight and its gettin harder with lack of tracks and money etc people dont know enough about drifting or have the interest anyway

[chris]

i cant see it getting any bigger tbh.i think alot of people will just start going to track days people cant afford to do it competitively

[larry kehoe]

be fantastic to have a slot or some kind of coverage of the irish lads. at least theres a major cult following so drifting will be around in one form or another for a while..

[retro head]

I agree, a lot of people realised that they don't need 500bhp road skyline but then they say ok I'll get a drift car and where do I go then with it?
The problem of this sport in this country is
1. lack of mid-sized affordable tracks (like WGH)
2. lack of TV coverage
3. prices (mondello)

Reasons from the above (from foreigner's perspective) - please note I'm not going to insult anyone, it's just my findings.
1. Type of society. People are really practical here and cars are meant to go from a to b and that's all, oh maybe to show off their '09D to the neighbours
2. Lack of motoring culture - seriously, most people don't know how to fix simpliest things. Cars are driven to death and without NCT. Ppl don't even bother to google stuff nor to buy tool kit. No wonder that when it comes to garage prices they are O.M.F.G. because they are gods then.
3. Size of the population which relates to the size of the market - nobody will make dedicated tv programme nor build the track for handful of people
4. Availability of machine shops and their prices - try to fabricate something and you'll know what I'm talking about.
5. Availability of consumables - try to find M81.25 bolt or nut, manifold studs etc etc
6. The most annoying one - that the houses are built without any space around never mind the garage so all work is done outdoors which is a pain in the ass as it takes forever to wait for good weather, take tools out, get mate to pull engine out and clean oil spills etc etc.

IMO it's gonna take many years till things change here. And they won't change until the society changes.

where are you from?