Formula Drift.....A sport well known to most car enthusist around the world. An automotive sport where the competitors go head to head with each other by sliding around the set course at a high rate of speed, shredding tires, and spilling gobs of smoke to awaiting spectators that thirst for more.
This year, was no exception. I found myself again behind the elusive fence, yellow line, and far off concrete barricade while I watch a few of my friends tracking their photo shots track-side by the fast paced smoking machines. It was heart breaking, but it didn't stop me from attaining glorious shots of my own.
The two days of Formula Drift consisted mostly of practice runs on the first day, while on the second day, the main car show was put together while eliminations for both Pro-Am and Formula Drift competitors converged.
On Friday, I got the chance to hang out with the crew from Ozzy Motors and with local drifter Mike Phillips. Mike Phillips was piloting his V8 powered, Star and Striped Nissan 240. During some of Mikes practice runs, I was able to get some in-car footage of how much skill is needed to go sideways on these kind of courses, while maintaining high speeds and angle. It was a very fun experience to follow a team and see how much dedication they have for the sport.