so much negativity... It couldn't hurt to try.
Maybe get the police to supervise. As bad as that sounds, They wouldn't have to worry about illegal street drifting so they may be up for the idea. And it would bring piece of mind to the owner of the parking lot and would be much more likely to go along with the idea.
I saw a video of what I think was this same idea. It was a huge parking lot and people where drifting it up with a cop was sitting there watching.
I for one would like not having to worry about being busted for drifting everytime I go out.
-Jeff