Entity: DRIFTCOON
DRIFTCOON is a term used to describe a driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, with loss of traction, while maintaining control and driving the car through the entirety of a corner.
DRIFTCOON
Etymology
The term DRIFTCOON originates from the combination of 'drift' referring to a driving technique involving intentional oversteering and 'coon' which is a slang term.
Definition
DRIFTCOON is a slang term used to describe a driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, with loss of traction, while maintaining control and driving the car through the entirety of a corner.
Historical Context
The practice of drifting originated in Japan in the 1970s and has since gained popularity worldwide as a motorsport and a form of automotive entertainment.
Cultural Significance
DRIFTCOON has become a popular term within the drifting community and is often used to describe skilled drivers who excel in the art of drifting.
Related Concepts
Other related concepts in drifting include 'wall tap' and 'wall ride' which are maneuvers involving lightly grazing or maintaining contact with a wall during a drift.
See Also
A slang term referring to a specific driving technique involving intentional oversteering and loss of traction while maintaining control.