Do I get to chime in? Let me take a swipe at this.

The biggest problem with acceptance of Drifting as a legitimate "Sport" has been lack of knowledge and an unwillingness to learn. Rally, Auto-X, Drag, and Raod racing has been around for MANY, MANY years, in fact, there hasn't been a new "Motor Sport" since tractor pulls came about around 25 years ago. Do you think somebody out there questioned it? You betcha!

I welcome this new dawn. I have been saying for years that Drifting was the next big thing....back when Taylor tried drifting the Miata @ Macdilll AFB! 2004 is the year that the sport will gain acceptance, and be truly recognized. IS it a "Race"?, maybe not as you would normally percieve it, but is it a "MOTORSPORT"? Hell Yes.

What remains to be seen is how people who didn't start 2-3 years ago (like myself for various reasons) decide to dabble in the sport. I've participated in Auto-X's for many, many years, so I obviously love to drive, but now I would like to attempt drifting. My question is how will people like "us noobs" be greated into this world.

Charles