First of all thanks Box240 for taking the time to have a conversation and point out real facts. I was not aware that drifting involved speeds above 100 mph and would like to see some videos that reflect this. My take on drifting was closer to the Kansai all star video that was just posted. To me is more like synchronized swimming with some smoke from a Kiss pyrotechnic show thrown in. Not done at high speed, but I will admit car control skills are there.
I had come over to this forum because my wife and I have decided to cut back on motorcycle racing and she wanted to try drifting. We still will continue our 12 to 24 endurance car racing though. Hence my comment or opinion on real racing.. Drifting already has a stereotype that keeps other auto sports drivers away. I figured I would see what this is all about and wouldn’t you know my 1st experience is 100% of what the stereotype portraits.
Lastly if KP has great car skills and can easily move from one form of racing to another they yes I am impressed. If he is the southeast champ of drifting , that to me is like saying Dalten Gabbard is the southwest champ of sprint car dirt racing. OK he is good at a niche market in his area. That still doesn’t justify an arrogant attitude. Real motorsports is something you go over 100 mph and can die doing IMHO. I was not aware that these standards applied to Drifting. With that said, Rally Cross is what I would consider a motorsport that one would use drifting skills. If KP is also a top ranked Rally Cross driver then I am even more impressed.

If any one can provide me with some links to videos of drift events that the cars are exceeding 100 mph I would really like to see them. Even better would be ones that have the video feeds with the G force and speeds shown up in the corner.

THanks