What is the Principle of Drifting?

[JeffreyDella]

The rear wheels lose most (or all) of their grip, while the front wheels must maintain their grip (at most losing a small portion, ideally even gaining additional grip). At this point, as long as there is a certain amount of lateral force on the front wheels, drifting will occur. Below is a detailed introduction to drifting: 1. Definition: Drifting is a racing term that refers to a series of maneuvers where the direction the car is pointing differs significantly from the actual direction of movement, causing the car to slide sideways through a turn. It is also known as "side slip," "skidding," or "fishtailing." 2. Applicability: Drifting is primarily used in performances or racing activities where road conditions vary greatly, with more frequent application in off-road rally racing. Other types of speed racing rarely use drifting techniques for turns. The main reason is that although drifting can maintain higher engine RPM during turns, it results in significant speed loss on regular asphalt roads, along with increased tire wear. Unless under special circumstances, drivers do not frequently use this technique during competitions.