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What is drifting?

Drifting is a sport where cars are driven sideways at high speed; the 
aim is to drive with as much speed and angle as possible while driving 
the line as instructed by the event judge or judges.

What is the British drift championship (BDC)?

The BDC is a series of national events organised for semi-pro and pro 
drifters who wish to start competing in the sport of drifting.

Are there different classes in the BDC?

Yes, there are two classes, the semi-pro and pro class.

What is the difference between the two classes?

The semi-pro class is for drivers who show a basic level of drifting 
skills.

The pro class is for drivers with a good/high standard of drifting 
skills.

Is there any difference between the cars used for each class?

Yes, cars used in the semi-pro class must be built with basic safety 
items. Cars built to the semi-pro rules are not allowed to twin drift.

Cars in the pro class must be built with a full complement of safety 
equipment including a full roll cage. Cars in this class twin drift.

Do I need a licence to compete at a BDC event?

Yes, a BDC licence is required.

How old do I have to be to compete?

The minimum age limit is 17.

How do I get a BDC licence to be able compete?

The BDC holds licensing days where drivers are tested for drifting 
skills.

When and where are licensing days?

Licensing days are organised at different times and locations 
throughout the year and are announced on the BDC website and on the 
driftworks.com forum in the British drift championship section.

Does my car need to be built to the rules and regulations to take part 
in a practice/licensing day?

No, drivers can attempt to gain a licence in a standard car.

How much does a licence cost?

A licence costs £25 and if gained during the series calendar is valid 
until December 31st of that year. If gained after the end of the 
season and before Dec 31st then the licence will be valid for the 
following year.

Do I have to retake my licence every year?

No, once gained a licence can be renewed each year for the cost of 
£10. If a driver does not compete in any BDC organised event for 2 
years then a driver must retake their licence and will be charged the 
full £25.

Where can I find the rules and regulations my car must be built to?

Yes, a full list of rules and regulations for both classes can be 
found on this website. 

How do I enter an event?

At the beginning of each season drivers have the option to enter all 
of the championship point scoring events by paying in advance in full.

What if I don't want to compete in the full championship?

A deadline will be set for full season payments, once this deadline 
passes, details of the remaining places available will be announced 
here on the BDC website and on the driftwork.com forum.

Can I pay for future events in advance?

No, after each round of the championship, the drivers who competed at 
the previous event will be given priority to pay for the next round of 
the championship.

Who gets to take places that become available?

A reserve list will be made of drivers who wish to compete in the 
championship. Contact details will be taken and the driver at the top 
of the reserve will be contacted and
offered a place in the following event. If the driver does not take 
the place they will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list. The 
next driver on the reserve list will be contacted offered the place 
and so on throughout the season.

How many rounds of the championship are there?

In 2010 there will be 5 rounds.

What is the entry fee for a full season for 2010?

£650 

What is the entry fee for a single round of the championship?

£1300

How many cars enter an event?

The championship caters for 40 pro and 32 semi pro drivers.

For more details please email bdc@live.co.uk 

Many thanks

The BDC team.

Edited by BDCAdmin - 07 Apr 2010 at 8:59am

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	What is drifting? Drifting is a sport where cars are driven sideways at high speed; the aim is to drive with as much speed and angle as possible while driving the line as instructed by the event judge or judges. What is the British drift championship (BDC)? The BDC is a series of national events organised for semi-pro and pro drifters who wish to start competing in the sport of drifting. Are there different classes in the BDC? Yes, there are two classes, the semi-pro and pro class. What is the difference between the two classes? The semi-pro class is for drivers who show a basic level of drifting skills. The pro class is for drivers with a good/high standard of drifting skills. Is there any difference between the cars used for each class? Yes, cars used in the semi-pro class must be built with basic safety items. Cars built to the semi-pro rules are not allowed to twin drift. Cars in the pro class must be built with a full complement of safety equipment including a full roll cage. Cars in this class twin drift. Do I need a licence to compete at a BDC event? Yes, a BDC licence is required. How old do I have to be to compete? The minimum age limit is 17. How do I get a BDC licence to be able compete? The BDC holds licensing days where drivers are tested for drifting skills. When and where are licensing days? Licensing days are organised at different times and locations throughout the year and are announced on the BDC website and on the driftworks.com forum in the British drift championship section. Does my car need to be built to the rules and regulations to take part in a practice/licensing day? No, drivers can attempt to gain a licence in a standard car. How much does a licence cost? A licence costs £25 and if gained during the series calendar is valid until December 31st of that year. If gained after the end of the season and before Dec 31st then the licence will be valid for the following year. Do I have to retake my licence every year? No, once gained a licence can be renewed each year for the cost of £10. If a driver does not compete in any BDC organised event for 2 years then a driver must retake their licence and will be charged the full £25. Where can I find the rules and regulations my car must be built to? Yes, a full list of rules and regulations for both classes can be found on this website. How do I enter an event? At the beginning of each season drivers have the option to enter all of the championship point scoring events by paying in advance in full. What if I don't want to compete in the full championship? A deadline will be set for full season payments, once this deadline passes, details of the remaining places available will be announced here on the BDC website and on the driftwork.com forum. Can I pay for future events in advance? No, after each round of the championship, the drivers who competed at the previous event will be given priority to pay for the next round of the championship. Who gets to take places that become available? A reserve list will be made of drivers who wish to compete in the championship. Contact details will be taken and the driver at the top of the reserve will be contacted and offered a place in the following event. If the driver does not take the place they will be placed at the bottom of the reserve list. The next driver on the reserve list will be contacted offered the place and so on throughout the season. How many rounds of the championship are there? In 2010 there will be 5 rounds. What is the entry fee for a full season for 2010? £650 What is the entry fee for a single round of the championship? £1300 How many cars enter an event? The championship caters for 40 pro and 32 semi pro drivers. For more details please email bdc@live.co.uk Many thanks The BDC team. Edited by BDCAdmin - 07 Apr 2010 at 8:59am