How much does it REALLY COST to be a Pro Drifter?

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  • How much does it cost to compete as a pro drifter? This year Josh entered the pro class of the Irish Drift Championship in the Nascar engined Nissan Silvia S13 we picked up earlier this year. When you add the fuel, tyres, damage and entries, is it affordable to compete at the top level? We would love to hear your thoughts on this and do you think it's good value to compete at this level?
    #driftgames #drift #drifting #driftcar #driftlife

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  • @Adman1020
    @Adman1020 2 місяці тому +167

    Hold up! Are we really going to hide the best competitive driving Josh has ever done and the most laps he's successfully completed in a competition as being a maths video? That shot of you just skimming the wall was epic.

    • @stephendyer2344
      @stephendyer2344 2 місяці тому +9

      He has defo improved a lot hasn't he, I'm afraid to say because he loved the car but that the we mx5 with the sr setup was holding josh back an lot!

  • @LeonBates68
    @LeonBates68 2 місяці тому +35

    You are ripping it in the lowbrainer Josh!!!
    No Need to be nervous on Qualifying ❤

  • @Wickit96
    @Wickit96 2 місяці тому +26

    Idk how you guys aren't getting more views and such, amazing consistent content!

    • @colemckinnon4814
      @colemckinnon4814 2 місяці тому +2

      thats what im saying💯 1# UA-cam channel out there. look forward to there videos Dave, Josh the whole crew is solid, Mad props & love too all of them. Just to see what they have went threw and what there overcoming and still keepin it 💯 threw it all🔥! Keep the vidz comin boizzz.👌

  • @stephenTcartwright
    @stephenTcartwright 2 місяці тому +8

    That door dive on the first chase for Josh was sick! Having a car you haven't poured your soul into is really unlocking you man. So proud of you!

  • @Marstone-Simracing
    @Marstone-Simracing 2 місяці тому +4

    Sumup off the Drift Games Journey: "Get slapped, hit the ground, get back up and come back way stronger". You guys are a true Inspiration and one off the best examples what the spirit off drifting is all about!

  • @gerspunto1
    @gerspunto1 2 місяці тому +12

    To see you guys in action is something else. Loving watching the channel progress. As someone intefested in Contemt creation, would love to see a couple of vids of your work flow and how you produce the quality content so fast. Its brilliant to watch

  • @theweberjosh
    @theweberjosh 2 місяці тому +11

    Legends , keep up the great work. I'm struggling at the moment and your videos always distract and uplift me out of my own head.

    • @gerspunto1
      @gerspunto1 2 місяці тому +1

      We all got you king 👑

  • @poloie
    @poloie 2 місяці тому +3

    Wayne is a laugh, good Irish humour 😂

  • @Eirehunter22
    @Eirehunter22 2 місяці тому +2

    I’d imagine factoring in a 4x4 or van plus a car transporter,a pro spec car a workshop to enable work on said car and your easily up the guts of €100,000…..the €2000 a weekend event costs on top of that without sponsorship and a top notch day job you’re in bother😄
    You only live once though so you may as well enjoy what you love👌🏻😉

  • @davidmurray4613
    @davidmurray4613 2 місяці тому +5

    Great to see josh getting great seat time and well capable of a podium fair play guys keep up the hard work serious driving👌👌

  • @Lillia-nu2xt
    @Lillia-nu2xt 2 місяці тому +27

    Your content is fresh, keep it going!

  • @JP_A3
    @JP_A3 2 місяці тому +6

    retiring the NC was the best decision Josh couldve made. It was cool tbf, but nothing but issues. the ps13 is already much more reliable, not constantly having low oil pressure haha

  • @benlansdowne4502
    @benlansdowne4502 2 місяці тому +1

    The amount of set backs you fellas have had in the last few months but just keep bouncing back and keep throwing punches is incredible to see you keep killing it lads and keep up the hard work

  • @randybowers1798
    @randybowers1798 Місяць тому +1

    This is turning into my favorite channel along with Adam Lz And Jimmy Oakes 🤘❤️

  • @nathanvontuchlinski3700
    @nathanvontuchlinski3700 2 місяці тому +1

    Freaking killin it guys! I love the good sportsmanship. If you can't be ok with losing, you won't get better!

  • @Snotrag
    @Snotrag 2 місяці тому

    @Josh looks very comfortable in the new whip. So good to actually see how well he controls the car opposed to the mx5's. Just goes to show just how much they were holding him back.
    Get in there Josh 🤙🏻.

  • @MIKEG316
    @MIKEG316 2 місяці тому +1

    Great to see what it actually costs! Now all I need to be able to figure out is how things are scored at a drift event!

  • @fatboymotorsport
    @fatboymotorsport 2 місяці тому +1

    Well done Josh, you have a great team behind you, no money can pay for lads like that,

  • @nathanlewis1173
    @nathanlewis1173 2 місяці тому +3

    here in the states we have a saying you might not have heard over there, its smiles per gallon not miles per gallon. if you enjoyed it its worth it.

  • @Bezzasworld
    @Bezzasworld 2 місяці тому +3

    Love you guys. Makes me happy to see you guys enjoying yourself again

  • @TheDjjacco
    @TheDjjacco 2 місяці тому +4

    Josh driving is all the story your video needs, thanks for the info but we just want to see josh and all of you guys do more drifting, especially tandem together!

  • @maars2202
    @maars2202 2 місяці тому +1

    I literally had a comment typed out about seeing the wheel move funny in his first qualifying and then it fully broke 😬 haven’t watched the rest of the video yet but keep up the good work lads!! Content is top tier and so is the driving!!

  • @joshfosho
    @joshfosho 2 місяці тому +1

    Josh from one to another, damn your driving is getting so good and this car is the fit man! Making it look so good and the videos are top quality! that battle win baby never give up!

  • @MemelordJord
    @MemelordJord 2 місяці тому +1

    Jotch is surprisingly good at drifting

  • @Eirehunter22
    @Eirehunter22 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video yet again Josh and Lucas you lads are just surrounded by the best of people,hats off to Wayne he truly is a legend with how much he’s helping the drift games crew when ye really need it 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏼

  • @BradVentureAZ
    @BradVentureAZ 2 місяці тому

    i LOVE how everyone came together to get the car back out as fast as possible !! 🤘🖤🤘

  • @Octanen_
    @Octanen_ 2 місяці тому +1

    AMAZING drifting Josh, you and that machine are in sync. Can't wait to see more! 😎👌🏼

  • @rossjuniper3610
    @rossjuniper3610 2 місяці тому

    One of your best videos in a long time. Not just gratuitous use of money, but a informative and interesting video about drifting costs.

  • @tim_bnzl
    @tim_bnzl 2 місяці тому +1

    Love the Video and its so nice to See that you are making good improvements. But where do you put the tires after the Event?😂

  • @johny79action
    @johny79action 2 місяці тому

    Well done Josh and the whole team you are on the right path, maybe you could do a video on the cost of a beginners day drifting with a stock car?.

  • @WarrenMeinking
    @WarrenMeinking 2 місяці тому +1

    Brilliant video. Many thanks for the cost breakdown, was definitely very helpful and insightful! Also, very nice driving out there - can see you are getting nice and comfy with that car now.

  • @oisinmcdaid
    @oisinmcdaid 2 місяці тому +1

    Something about this documentary style for events that is a pleasure to watch

  • @superspeeds2173
    @superspeeds2173 2 місяці тому +1

    U freaking killing it in the lowbrain Josh, i cannot wait to watch u win your first comp!!!

  • @MisfitsGarageUK
    @MisfitsGarageUK 2 місяці тому +1

    It all costs money just doing a cheap test day is still loads of money. Great video as all ways guys and well done Josh !!

  • @joshwebb1493
    @joshwebb1493 2 місяці тому +1

    Way to go, Josh, our name rules. Good job way to progress even with the car issue. And I thought the price of the car scared me away.

  • @jvrkandc
    @jvrkandc 2 місяці тому +1

    Killer vid.thx Josh.Did well Sir........ The add up total is what I earn in 2 months.....So sadly i will never get to enter or do a drift comp....even building a car that can, I will never have that budget here in South Africa. Thx again for the vid

  • @Hunnygaming.
    @Hunnygaming. 2 місяці тому

    Josh is killing it in the new ride looking good man keep it up ❤🔥💯💪🏼

  • @xaviercb73
    @xaviercb73 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m glad you can teach and take tough breaks take the positive out of it.

  • @jmorales4521
    @jmorales4521 2 місяці тому +1

    Great driving Josh! You looked comfortable in there.

  • @esoxzz_
    @esoxzz_ 2 місяці тому +1

    Congrats Josh, you may not driving her as lowbrained but you're driving her as she deserv to be drove...
    Patience and pratice, make us proud please...

  • @dzzope
    @dzzope 2 місяці тому +1

    Still living up to the motto..
    Never give up!!!

  • @bryanpeltz3255
    @bryanpeltz3255 2 місяці тому +1

    Great job driving, as well as repairing the car and getting back out there.

  • @IDv8I
    @IDv8I 2 місяці тому +1

    Josh, you love that handbrake...a lot...lol. Trust the grip and the gas peddle dude. You throw it in and make it look sick, just keep it going. That was the best comp, longest too, lol, that I've seen you do. Great job.

    • @driftgames_life
      @driftgames_life  2 місяці тому

      I was in between gears so had to use it a little more

    • @IDv8I
      @IDv8I 2 місяці тому

      @@driftgames_life Enjoy your content Josh, just busting your balls...sorry don't listen to me, I'm old and a good armchair quarterback.

  • @shannongraphics5372
    @shannongraphics5372 2 місяці тому +1

    Unreal guys plenty of stunning pics from the weekend 🔥

  • @isabelsaavedra470
    @isabelsaavedra470 2 місяці тому +4

    Drift Games Forever❤

  • @Gunny92
    @Gunny92 2 місяці тому +1

    Well done josh your driving that car with great talent 👌💪

  • @JamieMcilreavy
    @JamieMcilreavy 2 місяці тому

    Josh I swear u can break anything you put your mind to 😂😂 awesome seeing how much you have come on and can wait to see dave in driftmasters good luck dude

  • @resisthavokbittergaming9382
    @resisthavokbittergaming9382 2 місяці тому +1

    #TEAMJOSH ... now shut up and drive. Be happy and thankful Josh, your living a dream. We ❤ U.

  • @mertles14
    @mertles14 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice one Josh 👏 Never give up

  • @ralmslb
    @ralmslb 2 місяці тому +1

    What a great video.
    Good job, gave a great insight of what it takes.

  • @1jzfc999
    @1jzfc999 2 місяці тому

    Great driving man its good to see it working out. Another season of driving under your belt is going to be really interesting to see

  • @gradycooper7416
    @gradycooper7416 2 місяці тому +1

    im gonna be soooo pumped up when josh gets a win

  • @E9xwill
    @E9xwill 2 місяці тому

    I’m just here to petition Josh should ALSO go to Ferropollis! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

  • @joellopez7108
    @joellopez7108 2 місяці тому +1

    YESSSS JOSH!!!!
    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
    I was literally yelling and screaming at my TV watching you're first battle that you WON!!!!
    FUUUCK YESSS BUDDDDDYYY!!!!
    🤘🤘🤘💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
    I am SOOOOO DAMN PUMPED for you AND YOUR TEAM!!!
    ALL OF YOI GUYS DESERVE A MASSIVE PAT ON THE BACK!!!

  • @fkleaning29
    @fkleaning29 2 місяці тому +1

    The drone clips are too good💯🔥🔥

  • @mattzecevic8537
    @mattzecevic8537 2 місяці тому +1

    Josh and the Lowbrain have become one

  • @eamonngeary8256
    @eamonngeary8256 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant video lad! A good honest approach. Well done in Josh. Tough top 16 battle

  • @subarusam34
    @subarusam34 2 місяці тому +1

    Probably worth looking at reinforcing the rear subframe if it was the torque that broke the subframe.

  • @spragzy4775
    @spragzy4775 2 місяці тому +1

    in belgium we only have wet events so im using a set of tires over 2 events with 200 hp max , and im doing only 4 to 5 events a year. for the youtubes i can understand why u guys do this BUT for people having a normal job its still doable to have fun get some doors and not get into debt xD. i wish i had budget to do this at this level tho. one love

  • @corex72
    @corex72 2 місяці тому +1

    Looking way more confident mate.

  • @philmarsden9594
    @philmarsden9594 2 місяці тому +1

    love you josh you mong

  • @redoregan
    @redoregan 2 місяці тому

    It is embarrassing how often I check to see if a new DG video is up. I'm glad to see you're taking on another person for this kind of thing. Good move.

  • @Pointern
    @Pointern 2 місяці тому +1

    wayne to the resque ;) he needs a mechanics van with welder and equipment to bring to tracks :D

  • @kilmartin.4306
    @kilmartin.4306 2 місяці тому +1

    You can see the wheel wobble in the first run as well

  • @jamesdeane-sx5jo
    @jamesdeane-sx5jo 2 місяці тому +1

    i was kinda lazy for watching 28 minutes video but enjoyed very much that i did not even notice how time flew.this guy is good person to watch and the car is beautiful asf♥♥♥

  • @dapinchyfpv4219
    @dapinchyfpv4219 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome video and great effort Josh really starting to throw that car around 👌 very cool getting an inside into what it all costs too. My question is what is the reward if you win a single event? How many events would one podium get you 🤔✌️

  • @se7en910
    @se7en910 2 місяці тому

    Pinnacle drift content.
    WE WILL NEVER GIVE UP.

  • @theycallmedeano
    @theycallmedeano 2 місяці тому +1

    Great driving Josh!!

  • @Barry.ONeill
    @Barry.ONeill 2 місяці тому +1

    Well dpne lads 🎉 👏 Great driving Josh 👌💯🤙

  • @cardshark99va
    @cardshark99va 2 місяці тому

    great work and keep it up, you are finally getting to be one with that monster of a car and it looks great on track. cant wait for the rest of the season

  • @kyrikyriacou6554
    @kyrikyriacou6554 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice one Josh, good effort!!!

  • @carlosrivera541
    @carlosrivera541 2 місяці тому

    my favorite youtubers out currently keep up the good work i love the vids❤

  • @ScottyBSim
    @ScottyBSim 2 місяці тому +1

    Congrats man. Nice work

  • @NyghtOwl13
    @NyghtOwl13 2 місяці тому +1

    Holy SH*T Josh Loooks Great in the Drift Games Low Brain !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @ThatACRGuy
    @ThatACRGuy 2 місяці тому +1

    Just for the guys state side, that follow that $2137.97 USD for 1 event , being i race state side that pretty much dead on what i spend per event aswell give or take 100 bucks for fuel depending ontl the state the event is in if we dont bring our own fuel

  • @Stevie4KGaming
    @Stevie4KGaming 2 місяці тому +1

    great video guys. great driving josh!!

  • @michaelparker6412
    @michaelparker6412 2 місяці тому +1

    What about the wear and tear on the engine and driveline, rebuild each x number of events etc

  • @adamwood2555
    @adamwood2555 2 місяці тому +1

    Ole boys sendin it

  • @keeptwistin9739
    @keeptwistin9739 2 місяці тому

    So I spend $2500-$2700 (depending on crew that week), up to 25 times a year (usually around 20) and that's just to show up and not counting any maintenance or Equipment costs. That is to run at a local track, that has 20-30 cars in just our class, and there are up to 8 classes (usually 6-7). Every week I can go to any of 5 different tracks within 2 hours and more tracks if you go a little further. That's for a regular grass roots Late Model Stock.

    • @adematthewsracing
      @adematthewsracing 2 місяці тому

      That's a lot. I spend less than half that amount to go racing per event.

    • @keeptwistin9739
      @keeptwistin9739 2 місяці тому

      ​@adematthewsracing what style of motorsport or type of comp do you compete in?

    • @adematthewsracing
      @adematthewsracing 2 місяці тому

      @@keeptwistin9739 Circuit racing. Sprint races (2 x 15 minutes) and longer pit stop 40 minute races.

  • @Niko56PL
    @Niko56PL 2 місяці тому

    A lot dearer than I thought! I spent 2k on flights & accommodation in Dubai for 2 weeks 😂 Some thrill though 🙌

  • @pauldrew5279
    @pauldrew5279 2 місяці тому +1

    Really interesting guys. great video 👍

  • @hughdick1924
    @hughdick1924 2 місяці тому +1

    Gktech subframe reinforcement kit 👌

    • @driftgames_life
      @driftgames_life  2 місяці тому +1

      Plan in motion to strengthen the new one

  • @1JamesZ
    @1JamesZ 2 місяці тому

    Drifting is cheap when you start, goes downhill from there
    The one thing I miss is meeting new people, when your car has an issue or someone else’s does, random people will show up and help you

  • @AlexanderJospeh
    @AlexanderJospeh 2 місяці тому +1

    drift car merch when???

  • @mrtomottosam3790
    @mrtomottosam3790 2 місяці тому

    Go on Josh, improving every time out with the car, an idea for a video for you a days training with James deane teaching you to get the most out of the car, if he was available for a day

  • @Fj707ap
    @Fj707ap 2 місяці тому

    Josh is wild driver 🔥

  • @andydiamond5818
    @andydiamond5818 2 місяці тому +1

    Go on Josh! What a cracking bunch of lads round about you to just trailer the car to the shed weld up the subframe and back to smashing it 🤜🏻🤛🏻

  • @stephendyer2344
    @stephendyer2344 2 місяці тому +1

    Well done josh, try learn to use just the clutch instead of the handbrake then you would of had the 2nd battle.. the speed use are going it only takes a 1/2secs with the clutch in to back off a enough to miss without actaully slowing down with the handbrake.. get yourself a owl banger for doing we drift days like oval days etc you will master door to door an the timing.. dave will be able to tell you what nutts corner is like we all go door to door with 5/6 cars in a row but there is also a lot of wreckers 😂😂😂

  • @jameswilkins3910
    @jameswilkins3910 2 місяці тому

    West lakes are good tires I always ran them I used to get myn from Ireland off Christie as coodnt find them in London

  • @bristolcity5596
    @bristolcity5596 2 місяці тому

    8.39 watch the wheel go crazy and bend or twist or jar that looked like it was badly broken or cracked or only 2 nuts on one side

  • @Roltzz1
    @Roltzz1 2 місяці тому

    Josh can finnaly enjoy drifting :D

  • @Boostitman
    @Boostitman Місяць тому

    You guys really don't get the credit you deserve... WE NEED TO HELP DRIFT GAMES GET MORE SUBSCRIBERS!

  • @ddds9005
    @ddds9005 2 місяці тому +1

    Always wanted too know roughly the cost of these things and this is being in ireland or Europe prices ir this in general world prices roughly ? 😮😅

  • @jdub6909
    @jdub6909 2 місяці тому

    Keep rocking on!🎉🎉🎉

  • @Noi2ze
    @Noi2ze 2 місяці тому +1

    13:13 That „Run ma‘fukka run“ killed me 😅😅😅 insane effort from the shopcrew and your friends there to eventually save the weekend 🔥🔥🤌🏽
    Edit: amazing first battle then from Josh! The hard work has paid off 🔥

  • @SWATA27
    @SWATA27 2 місяці тому

    Well done Josh!!!👏👏👏👏

  • @DRIFT_CORE
    @DRIFT_CORE 2 місяці тому

    Why didn't Dave say the torque twisted the chassis off the line

  • @vegardulstein
    @vegardulstein 2 місяці тому +1

    inspirational ! ! !

  • @bigmikepimp2003
    @bigmikepimp2003 2 місяці тому +1

    Is the diff lose or an arm the qualifying run the wheel was shifting

  • @KlammyMedia
    @KlammyMedia 2 місяці тому +1

    Where can i get these westlakes at?