I don't think you guys fully understand how drifting is judged.
It IS a race, except there's more "showing off" in between, that happens to seperate you from the rest of the competition.
There is a defined starting line and finish line.
The LEADER is trying to create distance from the FOLLOWER to avoid being PASSED, while having the most angle, and speed possible before the finish line. They also have to strategically block the follower from passing the leader.
The judging and style is basically a bonus or edge, as long as you out-drive the competitor.
Sounds a lot like racing to me. :marc: