Originally posted by Mattback
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 ? 
fucking owned!
hahaha , nice math Matt. I couldn't believe it myself when he compared the two sports.