[Genomaxter]

Drifting is scored based on two points, speed & slip angle in relation to corners.

When only one car is running on a track, they judge based on their speed into and though the corner and the slip angle. You get a higher score the faster you go through a corner with a very large slip angle.

When two cars run, known as tsuiso (twin run), the leading car trys to go through the course with as much speed and slip angle as possible while the guy behind him attempts to keep up and put pressure on the leader. Both cars are graded on their respective performance then they switch positions, the leading car in the first run becomes the chaser and attempts to keep up while keeping pressure on the new leader. Person with the overall highest score wins.

Drift is the ballet of the motor sport world. Its all about how a person controls a car. Cars with more horsepower and more modifications dont guarantee a win. It isnt unheard of for an 200hp 86 corolla to beat 500hp Mustangs, Silvias, and RX7s. This sport is about control of one's vehicle.

Your definition of "drift" maybe different, but the video above is a drift competition and has already been set as the newest motor sport. It is drifting no matter your opinion. In order to do what was shown in the video, you need alot of grip. Sliding is lack of grip. The more grip you have in drift, the faster you can go.