are pro drifters scouted?

[nzmoman]

I am curious. I know that success in drifting comes from a lot of practice and being seen, but how are most of these guys getting noteriety. For instance, how would a guy go from being a Nico drift event beginner to a ranked Formula D driver? how do the sponsors find their drivers when most of the events I know of are held in parking lots with a bunch of average guys having a good time with their cars.

[Joe]

I am curious. I know that success in drifting comes from a lot of practice and being seen, but how are most of these guys getting noteriety. For instance, how would a guy go from being a Nico drift event beginner to a ranked Formula D driver? how do the sponsors find their drivers when most of the events I know of are held in parking lots with a bunch of average guys having a good time with their cars.

I am by no means a professional drifter, but this is the way it works.

If you want to play with the big boys, first you need to have a FD license. that entails finding your local pro-amateur events and driving in them, doing well, then going to the national competition for the pro-am and getting a license. ( http://www.proamdrift.com their website is not very good, i would email someone and ask for local events). basically its very hard to get noticed by any big companies at a local event. i know once you get a FD license tons of doors open up for you in the way of sponsors.

another way would be to go to one of the D1 drivers searches they do every year. if you qualify for that, it could easily bring some attention from the big corporations.

its a HUGE commitment to attempt to go professional involving a TON of time and money. thats why most people just have fun d!ck around in parking lots and racetracks locally.

2 important things to remember:1) DRIVE IN EVERY EVENT YOU CAN

2) BE PRESENTABLE! you need a GOOD looking car, you need to be somewhat clean cut when not working on your vehicle, you need to have a good attitude when talking to people. nobody is going to give anyone anything if they have a piss poor attitude.

hope that helped a little.

[~4N~]

Even though I'm not the one who started this thread, thanks for the useful info Kamin.

[nzmoman]

thanks. that is excellent info.

[KFL]

I am by no means a professional drifter, but this is the way it works.

If you want to play with the big boys, first you need to have a FD license. that entails finding your local pro-amateur events and driving in them, doing well, then going to the national competition for the pro-am and getting a license. ( http://www.proamdrift.com their website is not very good, i would email someone and ask for local events). basically its very hard to get noticed by any big companies at a local event. i know once you get a FD license tons of doors open up for you in the way of sponsors.

another way would be to go to one of the D1 drivers searches they do every year. if you qualify for that, it could easily bring some attention from the big corporations.

its a HUGE commitment to attempt to go professional involving a TON of time and money. thats why most people just have fun d!ck around in parking lots and racetracks locally.

2 important things to remember:1) DRIVE IN EVERY EVENT YOU CAN

2) BE PRESENTABLE! you need a GOOD looking car, you need to be somewhat clean cut when not working on your vehicle, you need to have a good attitude when talking to people. nobody is going to give anyone anything if they have a piss poor attitude.

hope that helped a little.

I agree with everything said.. I've seen them come and go..local guys back then Drift Alliance(team falken) and a few other guys get sponsored. A local group is sponsored by dunlop drift brigade..cool guys do exhibitions mainly though. Going full out is expensive...uniform is pricy but worth it of course.

Or you can be related to Hulk Hogan!

[corey240]

yea he explained it more or less perfect. doing local events for practice and take your driving to the driver searches as much as possible and dont wreck at them, or any time at that. work your way up the local competitions and if you are at top of them then go to the next thing you can be in and if you have what it takes you wil be noticed if you have the attitude it takes, the time and work are endless but come easier then the cash flow your gona need. make shore you have a car color so when its coverd i sponsor names they are easy to read and will look good cuz then you will be noticed since they will want there name on it first. tires sponsors are one of the easier ones to get from what iv noticed but dont quote me on that. just keep the cash flow full and ready to be emptied. everything els is fun.