FR Legends Track Notes

Drifting

Control the slide before trying to make it bigger.

Drifting becomes easier to learn when initiation, angle and throttle are practiced separately before combining them into longer sections.

Make initiation repeatable

Choose a simple corner and select a reference point for beginning the slide. Repeating the same starting point makes it possible to judge the rest of the drift instead of constantly changing the conditions.

Manage angle with small inputs

Large corrections can create a cycle of overcorrection. Start with smaller steering movements and watch the direction of the car rather than focusing only on how dramatic the angle looks.

Understand throttle balance

Throttle can change how the rear behaves during a slide. If the car is rotating too far, reducing throttle may help settle it. If the slide is fading, a controlled increase can restore rotation. Different cars and setups respond differently, so repeated testing matters.

Transitions need their own practice

A transition is easier to control when the first drift finishes in a predictable state. Practice changing direction without chasing maximum angle. Smooth timing gives you a better starting point for the next movement.

A useful drift run is one you can explain: where you initiated, what changed the angle, and what caused the transition to work or fail.