“Mad Mike” unveils world’s first 5-rotor Wankel in wild drift car

Internal combustion engines have still got a few punches left in them. Case in point: Kiwi drifter “Mad Mike” Whiddett has unveiled “the wildest drift car I could think of,” built around the world’s first 5-rotor Wankel rotary engine.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading “Mad Mike” unveils world’s first 5-rotor Wankel in wild drift car

Self-drifting Toyota Supra gets sideways to avoid on-track obstacles

There’s a growing number of things we expect from modern automated vehicle technology, but that list definitely does not include going full-blown screeching, smoking drift mode at speed. That’s the benchmark Toyota Research Institute hit recently in a … Continue reading Self-drifting Toyota Supra gets sideways to avoid on-track obstacles

How To Get Into Cars: Drifting Mods

Drifting is a hugely popular motorsport unlike any other, focusing on style and getting sideways rather than the pursuit of the fastest time between two points. It’s a challenge that places great demands on car and driver, and proper attention to setup to truly succeed. Here’s a guide to get …read more

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Upgrades Give Crazy Cart XL a Few More X’s

Why should kids have all the newfangled fun? They shouldn’t! Quarter-life crises are on the rise, and those who can are spoiling their inner child with adult-sized Heelys and electric Mario Karts that can drift. [austiwawa] finally got his hands on a used Crazy Cart XL, and while it’s incredibly …read more

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