How much does it HONESTLY 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?
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Komentáře • 162

  • @Adman1020
    @Adman1020 Před 3 dny +149

    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 Před 3 dny +7

      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 Před 3 dny +30

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

  • @Marstone-Simracing
    @Marstone-Simracing Před 2 dny +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!

  • @Wickit96
    @Wickit96 Před 3 dny +21

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

    • @colemckinnon4814
      @colemckinnon4814 Před 3 dny +2

      thats what im saying💯 1# CZcams 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 Před 2 dny +7

    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!

  • @gerspunto1
    @gerspunto1 Před 3 dny +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

  • @poloie
    @poloie Před 2 dny +3

    Wayne is a laugh, good Irish humour 😂

  • @theweberjosh
    @theweberjosh Před 3 dny +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.

  • @nathanvontuchlinski3700
    @nathanvontuchlinski3700 Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @JP_A3
    @JP_A3 Před 3 dny +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

  • @Lillia-nu2xt
    @Lillia-nu2xt Před 3 dny +27

    Your content is fresh, keep it going!

  • @esoxzz_
    @esoxzz_ Před 2 dny +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...

  • @oisinmcdaid
    @oisinmcdaid Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @davidmurray4613
    @davidmurray4613 Před 3 dny +4

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

  • @MemelordJord
    @MemelordJord Před 2 dny +1

    Jotch is surprisingly good at drifting

  • @benlansdowne4502
    @benlansdowne4502 Před 2 dny +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

  • @MIKEG316
    @MIKEG316 Před 2 dny +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!

  • @resisthavokbittergaming9382

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

  • @BradVentureAZ
    @BradVentureAZ Před dnem

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

  • @joshwebb1493
    @joshwebb1493 Před 2 dny +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.

  • @joellopez7108
    @joellopez7108 Před 2 dny +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!!!

  • @Bezzasworld
    @Bezzasworld Před 3 dny +3

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

  • @fatboymotorsport
    @fatboymotorsport Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @rossjuniper3610
    @rossjuniper3610 Před 3 dny

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

  • @superspeeds2173
    @superspeeds2173 Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @WarrenMeinking
    @WarrenMeinking Před 2 dny +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.

  • @Octanen_
    @Octanen_ Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @TheDjjacco
    @TheDjjacco Před 3 dny +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!

  • @Eirehunter22
    @Eirehunter22 Před 2 dny +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 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍🏼

  • @timbunzel979
    @timbunzel979 Před 3 dny +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 Před 3 hodinami

    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?.

  • @jmorales4521
    @jmorales4521 Před 2 dny +1

    Great driving Josh! You looked comfortable in there.

  • @nathanlewis1173
    @nathanlewis1173 Před 3 dny +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.

  • @maars2202
    @maars2202 Před 3 dny +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!!

  • @eamonngeary8256
    @eamonngeary8256 Před 3 dny

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

  • @carlosrivera541
    @carlosrivera541 Před 3 dny

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

  • @cardshark99va
    @cardshark99va Před 3 dny

    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

  • @Eirehunter22
    @Eirehunter22 Před 2 dny +1

    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👌🏻😉

  • @lordwader
    @lordwader Před 2 dny +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!

  • @MisfitsGarageUK
    @MisfitsGarageUK Před 2 dny +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 !!

  • @Chris-me6ec
    @Chris-me6ec Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @philmarsden9594
    @philmarsden9594 Před 2 dny +1

    love you josh you mong

  • @jvrkandc
    @jvrkandc Před 2 dny +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. Před 2 hodinami

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

  • @ralmslb
    @ralmslb Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @xaviercb73
    @xaviercb73 Před 3 dny +1

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

  • @1jzfc999
    @1jzfc999 Před 3 dny

    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

  • @mattzecevic8537
    @mattzecevic8537 Před 2 dny +1

    Josh and the Lowbrain have become one

  • @spragzy4775
    @spragzy4775 Před 3 dny +2

    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

  • @Stevie4KGaming
    @Stevie4KGaming Před 2 dny +1

    great video guys. great driving josh!!

  • @gradycooper7416
    @gradycooper7416 Před 3 dny +1

    im gonna be soooo pumped up when josh gets a win

  • @bryanpeltz3255
    @bryanpeltz3255 Před 3 dny +1

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

  • @shannongraphics5372
    @shannongraphics5372 Před 3 dny +1

    Unreal guys plenty of stunning pics from the weekend 🔥

  • @Noi2ze
    @Noi2ze Před 2 dny +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 🔥

  • @ScottyBSim
    @ScottyBSim Před 2 dny +1

    Congrats man. Nice work

  • @se7en910
    @se7en910 Před 3 dny

    Pinnacle drift content.
    WE WILL NEVER GIVE UP.

  • @kilmartin.4306
    @kilmartin.4306 Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @theycallmedeano
    @theycallmedeano Před 2 dny +1

    Great driving Josh!!

  • @Barry.ONeill
    @Barry.ONeill Před 2 dny +1

    Well dpne lads 🎉 👏 Great driving Josh 👌💯🤙

  • @kyrikyriacou6554
    @kyrikyriacou6554 Před 2 dny +1

    Nice one Josh, good effort!!!

  • @michaelparker6412
    @michaelparker6412 Před 3 dny +1

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

  • @mertles14
    @mertles14 Před 2 dny +1

    Nice one Josh 👏 Never give up

  • @fkleaning29
    @fkleaning29 Před 3 dny +1

    The drone clips are too good💯🔥🔥

  • @dzzope
    @dzzope Před 3 dny +1

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

  • @Pointern
    @Pointern Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @corex72
    @corex72 Před 2 dny +1

    Looking way more confident mate.

  • @isabelsaavedra470
    @isabelsaavedra470 Před 3 dny +4

    Drift Games Forever❤

  • @subarusam34
    @subarusam34 Před 3 dny +1

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

  • @JamieMcilreavy
    @JamieMcilreavy Před 3 dny

    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

  • @1JamesZ
    @1JamesZ Před dnem

    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

  • @ThatACRGuy
    @ThatACRGuy Před 2 dny +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

  • @jamesdeane-sx5jo
    @jamesdeane-sx5jo Před 3 dny +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♥♥♥

  • @redoregan
    @redoregan Před 3 dny

    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.

  • @NyghtOwl13
    @NyghtOwl13 Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @jdub6909
    @jdub6909 Před 3 dny

    Keep rocking on!🎉🎉🎉

  • @IDv8I
    @IDv8I Před 3 dny +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  Před 2 dny

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

    • @IDv8I
      @IDv8I Před 2 dny

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

  • @Niko56PL
    @Niko56PL Před 15 hodinami

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

  • @SWATA27
    @SWATA27 Před 3 dny

    Well done Josh!!!👏👏👏👏

  • @pauldrew5279
    @pauldrew5279 Před 3 dny +1

    Really interesting guys. great video 👍

  • @vegardulstein
    @vegardulstein Před 2 dny +1

    inspirational ! ! !

  • @JohnDenis-xs8ge
    @JohnDenis-xs8ge Před 3 dny +1

    Keep up the content

  • @dapinchyfpv4219
    @dapinchyfpv4219 Před 3 dny +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 🤔✌️

    • @driftgames_life
      @driftgames_life  Před 2 dny

      Nothing close to the cost 🙈

    • @UKMechanic
      @UKMechanic Před 2 dny +1

      The vast majority of motorsport the prize money, when it exists which is very much the exception rather than the rule, doesn't come close to what it costs to compete even if you win every event. That's what sponsors are for.

  • @markholton9971
    @markholton9971 Před 3 dny

    Legends 🙌🏼

  • @se7en910
    @se7en910 Před 3 dny

    Proud of josh.

  • @bigmikepimp2003
    @bigmikepimp2003 Před 2 dny +1

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

  • @ddds9005
    @ddds9005 Před 2 dny +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 ? 😮😅

  • @MiltyGamingYT
    @MiltyGamingYT Před 2 dny +1

    Im not doing anymore " video if asking for a drift truck build " things because i keep getting non-stop harassed for it.

  • @keeptwistin9739
    @keeptwistin9739 Před 14 hodinami

    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 Před 6 hodinami

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

    • @keeptwistin9739
      @keeptwistin9739 Před 5 hodinami

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

    • @adematthewsracing
      @adematthewsracing Před 5 hodinami

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

  • @adamwood2555
    @adamwood2555 Před 2 dny +1

    Ole boys sendin it

  • @Roltzz1
    @Roltzz1 Před dnem

    Josh can finnaly enjoy drifting :D

  • @hughdick1924
    @hughdick1924 Před 2 dny +1

    Gktech subframe reinforcement kit 👌

  • @KlammyMedia
    @KlammyMedia Před 2 dny +1

    Where can i get these westlakes at?

  • @stephendyer2344
    @stephendyer2344 Před 3 dny +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 😂😂😂

  • @patricklaporte180sx
    @patricklaporte180sx Před 3 dny +1

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

  • @therealcapitalg
    @therealcapitalg Před 3 dny

    Where can one watch this series of drift

  • @bristolcity5596
    @bristolcity5596 Před 3 dny

    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

  • @andydiamond5818
    @andydiamond5818 Před 2 dny +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 🤜🏻🤛🏻

  • @ScottToomeyy
    @ScottToomeyy Před 2 dny +1

    How do you become a millionaire through drifting? Be a billionaire starting off 😂 sick driving!

  • @diamondragon2967
    @diamondragon2967 Před dnem

    We watching this July 3 knowing I’m not gonna get sleep with war zone happening outside.

  • @mrtomottosam3790
    @mrtomottosam3790 Před 3 dny

    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