In grip racing, you’re taught to take the racing line. Outside, inside, outside, maximizing speed and minimizing distance.
Drifting is completely different.
The drift line is built around angle, clipping points, and car placement, not just speed. Instead of straightening the corner, you’re often entering wider and staying closer to the inside longer to maintain angle and style.
The drift line prioritizes commitment and positioning. You’re thinking about where the car needs to rotate, where it needs to be at full angle, and how it will transition into the next section.
Understanding the difference helps you stop fighting the course and start flowing with it.
Tag someone who still drives the grip line while drifting.
