Drifting: Sideways From Japan to America

by Antonio Alvendia

Dreamed up by drivers trying to outdo each other on the mountain passes of Japan, the art of the sideways descent of a switchback-what Wired described as "the fishtailing ballet of burning rubber called drifting"-has made it to the United States in a big way. What began as a new kind of daredevil driving among teens has, over two decades, become a sanctioned sport, making its way across the Pacific through video games and magazines, anime and the Internet, to take root in California's fertile underground racing culture. Drifting tells the story of drifting from its arrival on the West Coast to its emergence as the hottest form of motorsport in the United States. A dramatic visual record of the sport in America that includes over 400 photos, the book also profiles the people, teams, techniques, web sites, publications, videos, and trends that have made drifting the phenomenon that it is today. For the curious newcomer, author Antonio Alvendia's introduction succinctly explains what drifting is, setting the stage for the thrilling automotive drama that then unfolds. For the veteran drifting fan, this book is the first illustrated book on the latest motorsport to conquer the world.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 2006

Reviews

[Charlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

one of the best and first documented book about drifting! Antonio is one of my close friends who was able to write this book and share his real life experiences when drifting was only known as an underground lifestyle.

[Cody Wellons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Antonio does an awesome job of outlining the nationwide drift scene with this book. His photography and writing are excellent, and anyone remotely interested in drifting needs to check this book out.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a cool book! Covers the roots of drifting, and gives an illustrated history of it becoming bigger in America. Awesome photos.