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

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
    @Adman1020Ай бұрын

    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

    Ай бұрын

    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
    @LeonBates68Ай бұрын

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

  • @Wickit96
    @Wickit96Ай бұрын

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

  • @colemckinnon4814

    @colemckinnon4814

    Ай бұрын

    thats what im saying💯 1# KZread 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
    @stephenTcartwrightАй бұрын

    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-SimracingАй бұрын

    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
    @gerspunto1Ай бұрын

    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

  • @Lillia-nu2xt
    @Lillia-nu2xtАй бұрын

    Your content is fresh, keep it going!

  • @theweberjosh
    @theweberjoshАй бұрын

    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

    Ай бұрын

    We all got you king 👑

  • @poloie
    @poloieАй бұрын

    Wayne is a laugh, good Irish humour 😂

  • @Snotrag
    @SnotragАй бұрын

    @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 🤙🏻.

  • @BradVentureAZ
    @BradVentureAZАй бұрын

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

  • @randybowers1798
    @randybowers1798Ай бұрын

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

  • @nathanvontuchlinski3700
    @nathanvontuchlinski3700Ай бұрын

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

  • @benlansdowne4502
    @benlansdowne4502Ай бұрын

    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

  • @davidmurray4613
    @davidmurray4613Ай бұрын

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

  • @MIKEG316
    @MIKEG316Ай бұрын

    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!

  • @Eirehunter22
    @Eirehunter22Ай бұрын

    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👌🏻😉

  • @Bezzasworld
    @BezzasworldАй бұрын

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

  • @TheDjjacco
    @TheDjjaccoАй бұрын

    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!

  • @rossjuniper3610
    @rossjuniper3610Ай бұрын

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

  • @fatboymotorsport
    @fatboymotorsportАй бұрын

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

  • @maars2202
    @maars2202Ай бұрын

    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!!

  • @Octanen_
    @Octanen_Ай бұрын

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

  • @JP_A3
    @JP_A3Ай бұрын

    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

  • @driftgames_life

    @driftgames_life

    Ай бұрын

    Dry sump for the win 😎

  • @superspeeds2173
    @superspeeds2173Ай бұрын

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

  • @joshfosho
    @joshfoshoАй бұрын

    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!

  • @Eirehunter22
    @Eirehunter22Ай бұрын

    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 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏼

  • @johny79action
    @johny79actionАй бұрын

    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?.

  • @MisfitsGarageUK
    @MisfitsGarageUKАй бұрын

    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 !!

  • @WarrenMeinking
    @WarrenMeinkingАй бұрын

    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.

  • @MemelordJord
    @MemelordJordАй бұрын

    Jotch is surprisingly good at drifting

  • @oisinmcdaid
    @oisinmcdaidАй бұрын

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

  • @xaviercb73
    @xaviercb73Ай бұрын

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

  • @Hunnygaming.
    @Hunnygaming.Ай бұрын

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

  • @joshwebb1493
    @joshwebb1493Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @tim_bnzl
    @tim_bnzlАй бұрын

    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?😂

  • @jvrkandc
    @jvrkandcАй бұрын

    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

  • @jmorales4521
    @jmorales4521Ай бұрын

    Great driving Josh! You looked comfortable in there.

  • @nathanlewis1173
    @nathanlewis1173Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @driftgames_life

    @driftgames_life

    Ай бұрын

    And that’s why we keep doing it 🤗

  • @mertles14
    @mertles14Ай бұрын

    Nice one Josh 👏 Never give up

  • @ralmslb
    @ralmslbАй бұрын

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

  • @eamonngeary8256
    @eamonngeary8256Ай бұрын

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

  • @shannongraphics5372
    @shannongraphics5372Ай бұрын

    Unreal guys plenty of stunning pics from the weekend 🔥

  • @dzzope
    @dzzopeАй бұрын

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

  • @driftgames_life

    @driftgames_life

    Ай бұрын

    It’s our only move 😂

  • @fkleaning29
    @fkleaning29Ай бұрын

    The drone clips are too good💯🔥🔥

  • @gradycooper7416
    @gradycooper7416Ай бұрын

    im gonna be soooo pumped up when josh gets a win

  • @esoxzz_
    @esoxzz_Ай бұрын

    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...

  • @bryanpeltz3255
    @bryanpeltz3255Ай бұрын

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

  • @ScottyBSim
    @ScottyBSimАй бұрын

    Congrats man. Nice work

  • @theycallmedeano
    @theycallmedeanoАй бұрын

    Great driving Josh!!

  • @1jzfc999
    @1jzfc999Ай бұрын

    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

  • @Gunny92
    @Gunny92Ай бұрын

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

  • @kyrikyriacou6554
    @kyrikyriacou6554Ай бұрын

    Nice one Josh, good effort!!!

  • @Stevie4KGaming
    @Stevie4KGamingАй бұрын

    great video guys. great driving josh!!

  • @JamieMcilreavy
    @JamieMcilreavyАй бұрын

    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

  • @driftgames_life

    @driftgames_life

    Ай бұрын

    Seems that way doesn’t it 😂

  • @isabelsaavedra470
    @isabelsaavedra470Ай бұрын

    Drift Games Forever❤

  • @jamesdeane-sx5jo
    @jamesdeane-sx5joАй бұрын

    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♥♥♥

  • @E9xwill
    @E9xwillАй бұрын

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

  • @cardshark99va
    @cardshark99vaАй бұрын

    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

  • @Barry.ONeill
    @Barry.ONeillАй бұрын

    Well dpne lads 🎉 👏 Great driving Josh 👌💯🤙

  • @carlosrivera541
    @carlosrivera541Ай бұрын

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

  • @philmarsden9594
    @philmarsden9594Ай бұрын

    love you josh you mong

  • @redoregan
    @redoreganАй бұрын

    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.

  • @driftgames_life

    @driftgames_life

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you 🤗

  • @IDv8I
    @IDv8IАй бұрын

    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

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @IDv8I

    @IDv8I

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @se7en910
    @se7en910Ай бұрын

    Pinnacle drift content. WE WILL NEVER GIVE UP.

  • @corex72
    @corex72Ай бұрын

    Looking way more confident mate.

  • @joellopez7108
    @joellopez7108Ай бұрын

    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!!!

  • @mattzecevic8537
    @mattzecevic8537Ай бұрын

    Josh and the Lowbrain have become one

  • @pauldrew5279
    @pauldrew5279Ай бұрын

    Really interesting guys. great video 👍

  • @driftgames_life

    @driftgames_life

    Ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @Noi2ze
    @Noi2zeАй бұрын

    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 🔥

  • @subarusam34
    @subarusam34Ай бұрын

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

  • @resisthavokbittergaming9382
    @resisthavokbittergaming9382Ай бұрын

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

  • @Pointern
    @PointernАй бұрын

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

  • @dapinchyfpv4219
    @dapinchyfpv4219Ай бұрын

    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 🤔✌️

  • @driftgames_life

    @driftgames_life

    Ай бұрын

    Nothing close to the cost 🙈

  • @kilmartin.4306
    @kilmartin.4306Ай бұрын

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

  • @spragzy4775
    @spragzy4775Ай бұрын

    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

  • @NyghtOwl13
    @NyghtOwl13Ай бұрын

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

  • @andydiamond5818
    @andydiamond5818Ай бұрын

    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 🤜🏻🤛🏻

  • @jdub6909
    @jdub6909Ай бұрын

    Keep rocking on!🎉🎉🎉

  • @ThatACRGuy
    @ThatACRGuyАй бұрын

    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

  • @adamwood2555
    @adamwood2555Ай бұрын

    Ole boys sendin it

  • @Niko56PL
    @Niko56PLАй бұрын

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

  • @Fj707ap
    @Fj707apАй бұрын

    Josh is wild driver 🔥

  • @SWATA27
    @SWATA27Ай бұрын

    Well done Josh!!!👏👏👏👏

  • @michaelparker6412
    @michaelparker6412Ай бұрын

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

  • @JohnDenis-xs8ge
    @JohnDenis-xs8geАй бұрын

    Keep up the content

  • @1JamesZ
    @1JamesZАй бұрын

    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

  • @keeptwistin9739
    @keeptwistin9739Ай бұрын

    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

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @keeptwistin9739

    @keeptwistin9739

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @adematthewsracing

    @adematthewsracing

    Ай бұрын

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

  • @hughdick1924
    @hughdick1924Ай бұрын

    Gktech subframe reinforcement kit 👌

  • @driftgames_life

    @driftgames_life

    Ай бұрын

    Plan in motion to strengthen the new one

  • @AlexanderJospeh
    @AlexanderJospehАй бұрын

    drift car merch when???

  • @driftgames_life

    @driftgames_life

    Ай бұрын

    Soon!

  • @Roltzz1
    @Roltzz1Ай бұрын

    Josh can finnaly enjoy drifting :D

  • @vegardulstein
    @vegardulsteinАй бұрын

    inspirational ! ! !

  • @mrtomottosam3790
    @mrtomottosam3790Ай бұрын

    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

  • @driftgames_life

    @driftgames_life

    Ай бұрын

    Somthing like that planned 🤗

  • @mrtomottosam3790

    @mrtomottosam3790

    Ай бұрын

    @@driftgames_life great minds think alike 🤣🤣

  • @Boostitman
    @Boostitman17 күн бұрын

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

  • @bristolcity5596
    @bristolcity5596Ай бұрын

    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

  • @DRIFT_CORE
    @DRIFT_COREАй бұрын

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

  • @se7en910
    @se7en910Ай бұрын

    Proud of josh.

  • @jameswilkins3910
    @jameswilkins3910Ай бұрын

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

  • @KlammyMedia
    @KlammyMediaАй бұрын

    Where can i get these westlakes at?

  • @patricklaporte180sx
    @patricklaporte180sxАй бұрын

    If your watching the vidéo pls put a 👍 those guys deserve it so mutch Big up Drift Games ❤