The same can be said for NASCAR. It started during probation - beefing up stock cars to outrun the police to get alcohol from the suppliers to the buyers.
NASCAR used to be amusing; it used to be cars basically the same as what you would buy at the dealer. The development that went into the racing was seen on cars you could buy. Today it is 100% media queershit, no stock cars, no racing, just a bunch of lame cars that are all identical running in circles for big corporate dollars.
Drifting on the other hand, was never cool. No, never. Driving a slow, riced out shit bucket around some city streets with the rear end kicked out and tires smoking is not cool. It hasn't ever been, it won't ever be.
That said – NASCAR sucks.
With enough seat time I'm sure any one of us could do it. Saying you're not going to be the best at it your first try is retarded. No shit, everything takes practice.
Not to mention, the nongay crowd would rather go the fast way around the track instead of trying to win the fashion show. But hey, rock those pumps, girlfriend.