RACING AT NELLIS: Drifting down the flightline

Advertisement

ars converged on the Nellis Air Force Base flightline for a motor sport event that included a car show, cars drifting in a mile shoot-out and driving in an autocross, Sept. 27-28.

Drifting, a racing style with origins in Japan, features drivers skidding rear tires at top speeds in the turns as they maintain vehicle control. Winning isn't about crossing a finish line. It's more about style than speed.

Event sponsors included Vegas Drift, the Sports Car Club of America and United Services Automobile Association.

Above, a driver drifts along the flightline with U.S. Air Force aircraft in the background. Left, three professional drift drivers -- Tommy Suell, foreground, Forest Wang and Patrick Mordaunt -- along with instructors from Vegas Drift came out to teach Nellis Airmen the basics of drifting in a safe setting. Below, drivers drift along the course on the flightline.