lets do some math

drag racing

first gear, assuming you have traction

lets take alook at the torque applied to the rear wheels

a car like regina's say

250 ft-lbs of torque @ rear wheels

x

3.321 first gear ( the launch, right )

x

4.08 differential gear (no matter waht)

=

3387 ft-lbs of torque to the wheels
WITH TRACTION! that the differential, axles, and hubs must survive



compare this to drifting in second gear

200 ft-lbs (only running 10psi) probably less ( not on the throttle 100%)

x

1.902 second gear (you dont drift in first)

x

4.08 rear gear ( gets multiplied the same )


=

1552 ft-lbs of torque when drifting in second gear ( but probably much less, because that's only when you're on the throttle 100% full boost)

So, now that you have been mathematically proven wrong on the fact that drifting puts more stress on your drivetrain, do you care to play some more ?