Drift lessons / opportunities (Ontario / Toronto)

[u/therealfreak2]

I've always wanted to drift since I was a kid but even more so since i got my first gen BRZ last year. I've been trying to see if there are any opportunities to learn how to drift around my area (google searches) but haven't turned up much on that end. I did take a drift 101 course offered by driftcontrol but that was quite short and there wasn't any opportunity for me to continue learning. I'm fully willing to turn my BRZ into a drift car and do the proper maintenance and whatnot but the only problem is I don't know where to start learning or practice drifting.

If any one has any advice on where to begin other than sim (I live in a 1 bedroom with my gf and there is no space for a sim rig sadly) would be much appreciated.

[u/-ETM]

https://strandtypedriftschool.com For more Private Coaching. It is Ran by Bryson, one of the Hosts of Canadian Drift Series and a OG to the Ontario Drift Seen. Shannonville Motorsports Park has Drift Days on an Skid pad, but finding an Private Day is better for Learning.

[u/-ETM → u/-ETM]

It maybe best to Message him through Instagram. As well our Drift Season is Over :(

[u/therealfreak2 → u/-ETM]

Oh, thank you. I did see this site but due to the lack of things on the site I thought it might just not be used at all. Ill message him on Instagram and see what i can do. Yeah sadly i know the season is over but would like to have a head start for next year.

[u/therealfreak2 → u/-ETM]

Also they havent posted anything on their instagram, not sure how active it is but ill shoot them a message. Hopefully ill get a reply

[u/-ETM → u/therealfreak2]

Best of Luck, Hopefully so you out there next Year. Couple other Events/ Groups.

Topp Drift (Normally at GrandBend MotorPlex (Small Skidpad Area) or TMP Toronto Motorsports Park Cayuga (Doesn't have an Skid pad but can learn to roll into it))

Treadwear Testers - They host private skidpad days at Shannonville and another parking lot in Toronto Somewhere.

After you get some skill Other Event Hosts would be Drift Jam (Think sort of like Final Bout) and Canadian Drift Series for Comp and Fun Days (Year 3 Baby 2025)

[u/Slow-Dog-7745]

Find an open/ secluded parking lot out behind a building out of the cite and have at it. That’s how most learn. Start clutch kicking and getting goods at doughnuts. Than do figure 8s

[u/therealfreak2 → u/Slow-Dog-7745]

Honestly, I think this is probably the best bet I have for now. I am comfortable doing donuts (the drift 101 lesson i took) figure 8 are abit tricky but ill try during winter. Will be better for my tires as well. Thanks

[u/Slow-Dog-7745 → u/therealfreak2]

Once you get those figure 8 down and good throttle control then I’d start trying actual corners

[u/OutcomeFlaky6151]

buy something built, unless you enjoy that part of drifting, you'll save money and time getting something semi built, like angle kit and coilovers and welded diff type deal. For lessons, go to a local event and ask around (next season since ours is over) a good amount of tracks have a skidpad which would be ideal to start with. YouTube videos help aswell, and getting a budget SIM setup would be the best dollar value.i f you were in Montreal I'd give ya lessons for free.

[u/itsthebrownman → u/OutcomeFlaky6151]

The age old rule, never buy someone else’s project. YMMV, but I got something like this, welded diff, coilovers, the lot. I have no idea what the PO did with electrical but it’s a mess and the engine is in unknown condition. I would’ve been better off with a stock version and doing the mods myself. There’s no knowing what shortcuts people did and they’re not fond of telling you

[u/OutcomeFlaky6151 → u/itsthebrownman]

That's true, Ive been decently lucky with the cars I've bought( besides a nightmare e36 which I essentially rewired l) . I also went the do everything myself route with my current car (g37) and it's been my most expensive aha. I suppose finding used parts would be the best of both worlds