In the world of high-performance driving, especially drifting, one truth stands tall: spinning out teaches you how not to spin out. It’s more than a mistake—it’s a lesson. At Texas Drift Academy, we believe that every spin puts you one step closer to mastering control behind the wheel. Spinning is Part of the Process Spinning out isn’t failure. It’s the result of pushing the limits, which is exactly where you want to be in order to learn. In drifting, spins [...]

Drift training is an overlooked and unsuspecting avenue for race car drivers to refine their skills. In a world where every millisecond counts, exploring the uncharted territories of drifting can indeed be the secret weapon for those striving to leave an indelible mark on the racing tracks.  Two experienced racers, Jose Garcia Jr and Vinnie Baratta, share their experiences how drifting augments their car control, builds unshakeable confidence , and has improved their racing performances. Mastering Car Control Jose Garcia [...]

Let's admit it. There's a lot of ego in driving. It's hard to admit, let alone analyze, driving mistakes. However, the best drivers are, one might say, 'mistakenly great'. As Niki Lauda said once, "Really, you should always discuss the defeats because you can learn much more from failure than from success." And as Dale Earnhardt Sr. said, "You win some, you lose some, you wreck some." So, in the mission to train great drivers, I welcome our students and [...]

We have advanced drifters and race car drivers as students. And we have students who have never heard of "drifting". So, we put together this list (may not be comprehensive) of terms related to drifting to serve as a reference guide if there's a word you've never heard before. Hope this is helpful. And if there's a term you don't see on here, drop us a line! Angle kit: A modification to the car's suspension that allows for more steering [...]

You don't HAVE to prepare for your first drifting course. You can just show up to a Texas Drift Academy class and have fun and it can all be new to you. But, there are those who want to 'get the most' out of their drifting class. Those who like to study ahead; to be as up to speed as they can to progress quickly. If that's you, below are the definitive collection of videos for learning to drift and [...]

If you found this article searching for “drift class near me” or a “drift course” you not expecting an article that fits “drivers safety course”. Well, this is a twofer.  Drifting, stunt driving and precision car control is fun. It’s a feeling of freedom. We teach performance driving on a closed track.  But then you go out into the world. You’re on the road, every day, in a non-peformance car, surrounded by drivers not nearly as interested in driving skills [...]