Anthony Bronzino: a promising future in Drifting

Drifting, a unique motor sport

Drifting is a motor sport in which drivers take a series of bends while sliding along the track in a controlled manner. The word 'Drift' comes from the English word for 'skid' or 'drift'. Unlike most motor sports, where the main objective is to achieve the fastest time, Drifting puts the emphasis on a Coveralls of speed, skid angle and driving style.

This sport requires perfect control of the car and coordination of movements. Drivers have to find the right balance between acceleration and control to keep their vehicle in the slipstream while following a precise trajectory.

Drift competitions are judged by three experts who assess the drivers' performance using a telemetry device to measure speed and skid angle. The aim is to achieve smooth, aesthetic skids while putting on a real show for the public.

Anthony, an ambitious driver

Anthony Bronzino, 29, is a young Drift driver in the 'Pro' category. Passionate about the world of cars, he chose to pursue a career as a mechanic, and has been practising Drifting for the past 7 years.

A big BMW fan, Anthony naturally opted for this make of car, finding in it the performance and reliability needed to excel in this demanding sport.

At the wheel of his 1987 BMW 3 Series E30, Anthony Bronzino took part in the first race of the French Drift Championship as a Wildcard (a Wildcard allows a driver to contest one round of the season in order to try out a track, score a good result or simply get started in the competition). This was his first participation in a Drift competition.