"DRIFT THRILLS" NOW IN SANTO DOMINGO!Domincan "Motor Sport" enthusiasts in Santo Domingo are getting an official "Drift Track". Located on Av. Luperon, former site of Herrera Airport, the track is sponsored by AmBev Dominicana manufacturers of the popular beer Brahma, in coordination with Carlos Then of Then Projects. "The Brahma Light Drift Track" opens on September 19th.
Calvin Wan and Casper Canul of the American Drift Association are expected to attend the opening events. Popular Puerto Rican hip-hop band Calle 13 will be performing. The event starts at 2pm and costs RD$500 (roughly $16 USD). Tickets can be purchased at the gate or in advance online at ticketexpress.com.do
"Drifting" is a driving technique; a motor sport where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels through turns while preserving vehicle control and a high exit speed. A car is said to be drifting when the rear slip angle is greater than the front slip angle prior to the corner apex, and the front wheels are pointing in the opposite direction to the turn (e.g. car is turning left, wheels are pointed right or vice versa), and the driver is controlling these factors. As a motor sport, professional drifting competitions are held across the world. Carlos Rodriguez, president of the Dominican Drift Society says they have been practicing the sport for the past 10 years.
photos compliments of the brothers at autofiebre.com
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