Balancing Throttle and Steering

Drifting a car is almost like dancing with it and we had Mudit Grover from Bad Boi Drifts teach us the steps

- Joshua Varghese

THERE IS A LOT OF FUN that one can have with a car. To make the most of it, one has to be behind the wheel or at least a passenger. Enthusiast or not, drifting is an exciting activity. Not just to do, but to experience or even just to watch. Everyone is excited to see a car slide across tarmac with the front wheels on full opposite lock, while the rears spin and spew a heady mix of smoke and the smell of burning rubber. It is not easy to learn and to be more relevant, it is not cheap either.

Mudit Grover's Bad Boi Drifts aims to make drifting more accessible to enthusiasts. He also currently holds the national record for the longest drift at 19 minutes and 20 seconds. Just the right guy to teach us a thing or two about getting a car sideways. We got a chance to sample their Rookie programme, which, as the very name suggests, is meant for people who have no experience in drifting. Three hours of seat time split into multiple sessions, unlimited tyres, unlimited fuel, and all damage to the car covered that is what the package includes. Essentially, you pay the fee, arrive, and drive. Simple, is it not?