Did you know you’re probably not using the handbrake correctly?
Let me break it down super quick:
Step 1: Fully press the clutch before pulling the handbrake. This reduces shock to the drivetrain and prevents the engine from stalling when the rear wheels lock. If you do not put the clutch in, you will hurt the car.
Step 2: Turn the wheel slightly toward the corner. That small steering input starts the weight transfer and sets your drift line.
Step 3: Pull the handbrake hard and fast. A slow pull won’t lock the rear wheels, you need a quick, firm yank to break traction. Hold both the handbrake and clutch until the car has rotated. You can hold the brake for a couple seconds depending on the situation. If you release the clutch too early, you can stall or even damage the drivetrain.
Once the car rotates, drop the handbrake and smoothly release the clutch.
That’s the 3-step formula for a clean, controlled drift: Clutch. Turn. Pull.
