Most people hear drifting terms and have no idea what they mean
So let’s fix that
First is Lead car and Chase Car.
The lead car is the car in front. Their job is to drive the cleanest, most predictable line possible – because someone is literally leaving tire marks on your door.
The chase car is the car in the back. And this is where things get crazy because now it’s not just about your driving… it’s about matching someone else perfectly.
Then there’s Proximity.
This is how close you get to another car or a wall. The closer you are—without crashing—the better. This is where drifting turns into a full-on adrenaline sport.
Then there’s the iconic Gymkhana.
You’ve probably seen this before from the legendary Ken Block.
It’s not traditional drifting—it’s got Obstacles, tight spaces, wild precision… but it all builds the same car control skills.
Next up is Manji.
This is the quick side-to-side drifting you see on straights. Looks simple… but doing it smoothly without spinning out is wayy harder than it looks.
And lastly there Wall Tap or Wall Rides.
I mean it’s kinda exactly what it sounds like. Lightly tapping or riding the wall mid-drift—on purpose.
Do it right? It’s style points.
Do it wrong? Bye bye the entire rear of your car
On the outside, drifting just looks crasy and uncontrolled, but on the inside, every single move or motion has a name and purpose.
If you want to learn how to pull off these terms in a real drift car taught by the pros, shoot us a DM and reach out!
