GTPlanets Drift news& Interviews
Introduction.
News.
Interviews.
Video of the week.
The Dark side.
Drifter of the week.
Picture of the week.
Introduction.
You are reading 'GTPlanet news and Interviews' Edition #001.
Welcome to the first ever article produced for the Drifting section! In this edition we will cover the basics and what to expect from our team in the coming weeks!
We will cover topics presented in the forums of the drifting community and explain what we think of the situation and how we can improve all the aspects of the Drifting section of GTPlanet.
News.
This week we saw the beginning of Gran Turismo 5s biggest drift competition yet! With over 80 entries and a successful turnout, SPANK deserves applause from everybody for his hard work. London proved a difficult task for some drifters but others really shone bright and showed that they are the drift kings!
Registration closes on the: Tuesday the 8th of January
Many new drifters joined this week and some prove to be great additions to the drifting community.
Caramel joined us from Forza and has shown us his prior success with his successful YouTube channel and recognition by Turn 10 the producers of Forza themselves.
DriftIdiot joined us and like Caramel has a successful channel on YouTube. He is a real life drifter and as well as learning to drift in real life he is also learning on Gran Turismo too.
Make them and all others feel welcome here at GTPlanet keeping everything fun and lively.
Interviews
Nate(Knight_Spirit) who has been here from the start and has been through all the ups and downs of the drifting experience and would like to share his ideas and viewpoints. Milena Silva (DarkAvengerZR1) who has made quite the name for herself here at GTPlanet, seems to have an enthusiastic take on anything I threw at her!
First up is: DarkAvengerzr1
Interviewer
When did you first discover your joy for drifting?
Millena Silva
When? Hmm... I think it was with Need For Speed Underground. Since then I always liked it. I spent time looking at videos on the internet too.
Interviewer
Do you drift in real life?
Millena Silva
No, but I really want to learn someday.
Interviewer
Have you signed up for VDC this season?
Millena Silva
I wish! Lol, sadly no, because I would not be able to do all the stages and I can't play on Sundays, because I visit my father. So, time incompatibility.
Interviewer
Who do you think will win Pro and Pro-Am?
Millena Silva
I actually have no idea! lol
Interviewer
How has your stay at GTPlanet been so far?
Millena Silva
Fine, even with the few troubles.
Interviewer
Would you like to expand on that?
Millena Silva
No. But they are common around me.
Have to learn to deal with it lol.
Interviewer
Have you found a team here at GTPlanet?
Millena Silva
Yes, but I left. I was part of RSM for what, a week? But people have settled on me... lots of things happened lol.
Interviewer
Which members of GTPlanet do you feel that you can have a nice time drifting and talking with?
Millena Silva
Pretty much anyone from RSM, MLD_PUSH, Natty and quite lot of people. Sorry, I can't really remember their names. Sorry guys.
Interviewer
What is your opinion on people that use cars that are looked down upon for drifting?
Millena Silva
I think it is fine, but if everyone in a lobby is using street rwd ones, you better blend in and use something like it.
Interviewer
Who do you think is the best all round drifter at the moment on GTPlanet?
Millena Silva
Natty. Or Natalia90, as her GTP username.
Interviewer
What for you could improve your drifting experience?
Millena Silva
I think, better physics, EBISU!! And obviously, I need a steering wheel. Lol
Interviewer
Anything else you would like to add?
Millena Silva
I would like to say thanks, to you. And leave here, a quote. If you are afraid to have a 🤬, don't eat. "
Interesting
Now the great Night_Spirit
First of I would like to mention it was a pleasure to interview him as he is an all-round good guy.
Interviewer: When did you first find drifting?
Knight_Spirit: I was playing my dad & we were doing a drift event on this little figure of 8 track
I just raced round the track and finished first, not realising really what we were doing. Of course I didn't win because I wasn't drifting and my dad explained to me that you were supposed to slide round the track to get points.
From there I bought Kaido Racer 2 and got into Pixel Cars, both those two things led me to watching drifting and D1 on YouTube and I made a tonne of friends through forums etc. who taught me about drifting and my love for it just escalated
Played a lot of GT4 but never really got the hang of drifting on it... Was really hyped when GT5 came out and jumped into an online try-out room for a drift team
Met Chris (Frag), Alex (Saggy), and Kotkas (RIP <3 aahah) In that room and we began drifting together and started ACN (As it was known back then). Since then we merged with D-Trick and became D-Max. That's pretty much it
Interviewer: Have you entered VDC?
Knight_Spirit: I entered Season 1 of VDC, came like 8th overall. Skipped season 2. Joined Season three, only attended 1 event, qualified but didn't make it past the Top 16
Signed up for S4 but I will only attend a few events probably
Interviewer: How do you see this season playing out for you and who do you predict to win Pro and Pro-Am?
Knight_Spirit: I'm not entirely sure who signed up in which classes to be honest, but off personal experience my vote would be either Gauz or Ono.
Interviewer: What for you would improve your drifting experience on GT?
Knight_Spirit : aha well I'd like to see more Japanese Tracks such as Meihan, Nikko, Ebisu, Sekia Hills etc. And more cars such as Laurels & Ceffy's, all premium of course. Paintjobs would be good fun as well I guess...
Interviewer: Who for you is the number one drifter on GTPlanet?
Knight_Spirit: Does it have to be one?
I'd have to go for either Sai-66, Gauz or Ono. Although the Nemesis guys are all sick as well
Interviewer: Your opinion on 4 wheel drive drifters?
Knight_Spirit: I don't mind them doing their thing, as long as they don't come into lobby's and ask me to turn 4WD on..
Interviewer: And to finish off is there anything you would like to add?
Knight_Spirit : Yeah Since I'm sorta retiring from the scene, I'd like to shout-out anyone who's drifted with me, made me laugh, raced, everything... All the guys at D-Max, Blackout, BURST, Nemesis & whatever reminants of Drop5 there are. Also anyone who raced in BTCC Series 1 & 2. Thanks
Interviewer: Well it's been great having you here and I hope that the rest of your experience on GTPlanet and GT5 is the best it can be.
Thank you.
Knight_Spirit: Cheers
Let us all which the legend Knight_Spirit a happy time on GTPlanet however long he has left here. Congratulations on everything buddy!
Video of the week:
Gran Turismo 5 related:
Adam (OnoMatoPeja_) gets it this week with the stunning video he showed us of his Mach 1.
Non Gran Turismo related video goes to:
DriftIdiot for the epic video he made of him learning to drift.
More videos from DriftIdiot:
DriftIdiots channel
The Dark Side.
The Dark side section discusses our teams opinion on the minorities in Gran Turismo 5.
This weeks topic will be: Race cars
Its no mystery the some drifters on Gran Turismo like the overpowering grip that race cars provide for drifting, but why is it looked down upon by most drifters?
Heres why:
When people are drifting using their normal road cars race cars tend to be too fast for them and always end up nudging or completely ramming them out the way.
Another opinion shared throughout the community is that they are nooby omg there so 🤬 . That is perfectly understandable because they are called Race cars and not Drift cars for a good reason.
I personally dont mind them as long as they dont get in the way and spoil everyones fun and Im sure others share this viewpoint too.
Drifter of the week:
This week the award goes to MLD_PUSH, there is not much to it really apart from PUSH is one of the most, if not the most respected drifters on GTPlanet. His epic drifting and nice guy attitude is great to see on Gran Turismo and in the Forums!
Picture of the week:
As this weeks edition comes to an end I would like to thank all those who took part and made this possible, its a real joy when we all work together!
If anyone would like to be or give content in the next edition feel free to send me a private message.
