
Originally Posted by
ash7
Out of curiosity, where are these broke highschoolers supposed to learn how to perform? If they practice on the street, they risk jail time and/or injury; if they actually do things correctly and attend drift events, they're pushed to the side and mocked? I'm not standing up for anyone because you're right, there are "SceneKids" - but this attitude of "better have been born with a steering wheel in your hand or go home" is a good way to nullify the success of any event. The Atlanta chapter of the SCCA is about the only place i've seen where this mentality doesn't exist, which is why i don't mind driving 2+ hours to attend their events.
-jonathan