Drifting places in Portland - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

BrzRacer · 04-03-2013, 03:58 AM

I'm aware of Pats acres/PARC.
It seems like a great place to drift but right now it's a bit steep for me.
40 one time membership fee
100 per event fee

Is there any other places in Portland or Washington area?

BrzRacer · 04-03-2013, 04:02 AM

In times like this I wish we had access to some closed down airport lots kind of like in Top gear UK!

PERRIN_Chris · 04-03-2013, 02:26 PM

You might want to check out Bob's events at Pacific Raceways. They're pretty cheap, I think around $50, but you're going to spend more time and money on gas getting up there. $100 is pretty normal for a drift event, most of it's covering insurance and rental of the track.

Lverasky · 04-03-2013, 03:11 PM

I would like to learn how to drifting if someone can teach a lesson...

BrzRacer · 04-03-2013, 03:20 PM

Ouch yeah going to Kent makes it the same cost if you count round trip. I guess 100 bucks don't sound bad after all. The thing is I've never drift before. So at pat acres they have try outs and I don't want to spend 30 bucks auditioning on a set track. I will prefer an open space regulated lot where you can learn basics before attempting a more advance course with trees surrounding it.

Lverasky · 04-03-2013, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrzRacer

Ouch yeah going to Kent makes it the same cost if you count round trip. I guess 100 bucks don't sound bad after all. The thing is I've never drift before. So at pat acres they have try outs and I don't want to spend 30 bucks auditioning on a set track. I will prefer an open space regulated lot where you can learn basics before attempting a more advance course with trees surrounding it.

One thing I know, is when I was learning manual driving. My friend took me to Coscto parking lot (either the ones near airport or the one over Clackamas)..both have big parking space...we go there at 11PM and learn driving manual.

There was one time, a cop car come by and ask what we were doing. That is it.

Trashed675 · 04-03-2013, 03:26 PM

This might be a long shot, but ORP isn't too far away, they might have something along those lines one day. That track has a TON of elevation change though, probably not too great for drifting, but ya never know.

BRZPDX · 04-03-2013, 04:40 PM

I go to NW Industrial area's and practice. Find a spot, go for it for about 10 mins before getting reported, switch area's, and repeat.

Chen · 04-03-2013, 05:00 PM

I personally hate the idea of drifting in the public.

PERRIN_Chris · 04-03-2013, 08:11 PM

Yeah, not so good of an idea of drifting in the streets. Plus lots of things to hit, especially if you've never drifted before. I'd recommend going to one of Bob's events at pacific raceways, they're actually in a huge parking lot, so there isn't really anything to hit. Learning how to drift on the track is a pretty steep learning curve, especially on a brand new car.

BrzRacer · 04-03-2013, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PERRIN_Chris

Yeah, not so good of an idea of drifting in the streets. Plus lots of things to hit, especially if you've never drifted before. I'd recommend going to one of Bob's events at pacific raceways, they're actually in a huge parking lot, so there isn't really anything to hit. Learning how to drift on the track is a pretty steep learning curve, especially on a brand new car.

Yeah which is the reason I was looking for an open space place. Bobs place seems like a good place to just go once and test the waters and see how well or bad I can drift. Jeremy Clarkson made it looks so easy on tv when he test drove the twins on that episode.
I guess If I feel confident after attending one of Bobs drifts events then I can attempt a more advance day at track at Pats.
Thanks for the info Chris!

BrzRacer · 04-03-2013, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZPDX

I go to NW Industrial area's and practice. Find a spot, go for it for about 10 mins before getting reported, switch area's, and repeat.

As tempting as that sounds, I'm too much of a boyscout I'm more afraid of what I'll do to my car and someone property if car goes out of control.

SkullWorks · 04-03-2013, 09:29 PM

WAY OFF TOPIC

What year is your Malibu Wagon?...I haz a '79

Kensurs · 04-03-2013, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrzRacer

Yeah which is the reason I was looking for an open space place. Bobs place seems like a good place to just go once and test the waters and see how well or bad I can drift. Jeremy Clarkson made it looks so easy on tv when he test drove the twins on that episode.
I guess If I feel confident after attending one of Bobs drifts events then I can attempt a more advance day at track at Pats.
Thanks for the info Chris!

He has a little bit of experience

04-03-2013, 03:58 AM	#1
BrzRacer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: SWP BRZ Premium Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 201 Thanks: 96 Thanked 30 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Drifting places in Portland I'm aware of Pats acres/PARC. It seems like a great place to drift but right now it's a bit steep for me. 40 one time membership fee 100 per event fee Is there any other places in Portland or Washington area? __________________ My life car list;(- still have) 87Chevy Celebrity Wagon,92Prelude,99Camry,04Accord,06Jeep Commander,89CRX HF,90CRX Si(B16),01BMW Z3, 03BMW 525i,Chevy Malibu Wagon,13Subaru BRZ

04-03-2013, 04:02 AM	#2
BrzRacer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: SWP BRZ Premium Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 201 Thanks: 96 Thanked 30 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In times like this I wish we had access to some closed down airport lots kind of like in Top gear UK! __________________ My life car list;(- still have) 87Chevy Celebrity Wagon,92Prelude,99Camry,04Accord,06Jeep Commander,89CRX HF,90CRX Si(B16),01BMW Z3, 03BMW 525i,Chevy Malibu Wagon,13Subaru BRZ

04-03-2013, 03:11 PM	#4
Lverasky RedBunny w/ Wing Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: PDX, OR Posts: 962 Thanks: 346 Thanked 179 Times in 155 Posts Mentioned: 22 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would like to learn how to drifting if someone can teach a lesson... __________________ Firestorm FR-S MT【PDX, OR】I am just driving in normal speed. dont bother

04-03-2013, 03:20 PM	#5
BrzRacer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: SWP BRZ Premium Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 201 Thanks: 96 Thanked 30 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ouch yeah going to Kent makes it the same cost if you count round trip. I guess 100 bucks don't sound bad after all. The thing is I've never drift before. So at pat acres they have try outs and I don't want to spend 30 bucks auditioning on a set track. I will prefer an open space regulated lot where you can learn basics before attempting a more advance course with trees surrounding it. __________________ My life car list;(- still have) 87Chevy Celebrity Wagon,92Prelude,99Camry,04Accord,06Jeep Commander,89CRX HF,90CRX Si(B16),01BMW Z3, 03BMW 525i,Chevy Malibu Wagon,13Subaru BRZ

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Any good legal places to go drifting in SoCal?	smallfun	Southern California	18	12-15-2017 12:31 AM
Good places to Install HID in So Cal	Zoomryder	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	12	08-20-2012 07:36 PM
places to dyno	brichard0625	NY / NJ / CT / PA	2	08-17-2012 08:24 AM
places you've been, or want to go	wallace03	Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]	4	06-18-2012 02:40 AM
Places in sydney to have a look?	manonastick	AUSTRALIA	8	06-15-2012 09:20 AM

04-03-2013, 05:00 PM	#9
Chen Regional Moderator Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 00-AP1 20-A90 06-Z33 07-FA5 93-NA1 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 4,633 Thanks: 85 Thanked 1,278 Times in 856 Posts Mentioned: 309 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I personally hate the idea of drifting in the public.

04-03-2013, 09:29 PM	#13
SkullWorks Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SSM LT MT BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033 Thanks: 803 Thanked 754 Times in 328 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	WAY OFF TOPIC What year is your Malibu Wagon?...I haz a '79

User Name		Remember Me?
Password