This is the reason why the Florida drift scene gets really bitter.

 

+1. Just something that wont total a car, lol. We are going to run out of RWD cars soon.

 

dont worry theirs plent of fwd cars then to drag.... lol

but ya FL needs some shops to step up and help out.

 

It's not up to the 'Shops' to help put on events. It's up to the drivers, it always has been. Granted it's nice when a shop/business sponsors the event, thus making it a little easier on the event organizer...but this doesn't always happen.

Most of you guys have to realize, track time costs money...that will never change. If you want 'shops' to come pay a bunch of money so you can get $20 track time, dream on. I mean Shift-Lock's events are only like $73 or whatever, that's a freaking awesome price for seat time (eventhough it's an oval, but you get what you pay for).

Would you rather go pay $150 per event in California? No, most people here would throw a little hissy fit and make childish posts about "THEY JUST WANNA MAKE MONEY BLAH BLAH BLAH". There are people that gladly pay $250+ for track time at REAL tracks like Sebring, Road Atlanta, VIR, etc. Are any of you willing to do that? No, because most people here somehow believe track time should be cheap.

So here's what needs to happen.

A) You guys need to wake up and realize that quality track time at quality venues costs real money. Accept that fact, sac up and shell out the cash required for good tracks.

B) Stop complaining about not having tracks, having bad tracks, not having enough events, etc and just be happy with what you have instead of passing the blame onto other people.


You guys are lucky to have events period. If you think it's easy to setup/organize/promote an event, maybe you should give it a whirl. Rob busts his ass up there in Orlando so you guys have a place to practice for a killer price. MRanlet is busting his ass for DG to get awesome new venues and has some KILLER shit in the works that will be announced super soon.

So stop complaining about the drift event status of FL unless you're personally out there taking steps to improve it like the above mentioned guys.



Also, if you're thinking "this guy Kyle is a total dick" that's fine, I am a dick. But I unfortunately know what I'm talking about. Many old schoolers in here can vouch for me, what I do, have done and my knowledge on this matter.

 

i agree with you here. i wouldnt mind paying 150 bucks fro a great track and to have a little variety in the drift scene. Rob definetly is kicking ass in FL! and iv backed him on many forums because of the dealings i'v had with him and he's a good guy helping out.

i think if some shops were to help sponsor the events it would help all around in landing the new venues to give the person scheduling the event a little more assurance that they wont be paying out of pocket. well i dunno how it fully works out. i would like to know but i dont. I just register and pay the costs how ever much it may be just to have fun drifting legally.

 

i would anyone else?

 

I'm too poor, but who says a real track event has to be every month?

 

Not likely, most complain about $75-90.

Motorsport costs money. Drifting is CHEAP when you compare it to club racing.