Official Sales from September 01, 2003
The Techniques
Side Brakes (e-brakes), Shift Lock, Power Over, Braking, Feint and Lift Off. These are the six basic techniques you need to master to DRIFT! Tsuchiya explains and demonstrates in detail how to utilize these various techniques to drift your car. In car cameras show how he maneuvers the car from inside. A foot pedal cam and indicators shows how to use the brakes and accelerator.
Cars and Tuning Tips
Tsuchiya shows how to drift using cars with different characteristics.
He tells us which mods are necessary to drift and advice on what kind of tires to choose.
Practice Methods
After tire screeching demonstrations he always stops to break down the process of the entire maneuver. Mixing in stories from his own experience when he first started drifting, Tsuchiya demonstrates practice methods on how to control your car. Most of the moves involve complex timing and accuracy. We make sure we show the entire flow of these movements to make sure you don't miss anything!
Bonus Footage
As a bonus footage, the DVD includes BMI's 10 minute promotional clip which was shown at the 2003 SEMA IAS (International Auto Salon) held at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Testimonials:
"I learned by watching Tsuchiya drift. This is the BEST video on how to DRIFT! You will be drifting within days"
Nobuteru Taniguchi, Professional JGTC and D1 Racecar driver
"The little-known secrets of drifting are revealed comprehensively here. You can't get this kind of instruction anywhere else. If you've ever wanted to master the art of drifting, this is a great starting place "
Sam Mitani, International Automotive Editor and Japanese test-car Driver
"If drifting is your religion and Keiichi is your god, then this video is your bible. If you seek the truth, you must go directly to the source. This video is it."
Edward Loh, Editor, Drifting Magazine
"Keiichi is one of the most influential figures in Drifting."
DRIFTING.com
Keichi "Drift King" Tsuchiya
In '84 Tsuchiya wins the Fuji Freshman racing series 6 races in a row. His tail slide corning style earned him the "Drift King" name. The once notorious touge street racer who had his racing license suspended at one time eventually expands his career internationally and wins the GT-2 class in '85 at Le Mans 24 hrs. Since 2000 Tsuchiya has competed in the JGTC 500 series with the ARTA NSX. He is one of the founders and also a judge for the D-1 Grand Prix drifting competition.
Running time: approx. 70 minutes
DVD in NTSC format only.
With English narrations and voice over
Region Free
