>>Features
20 Cover Story
Hanging With the Big Boys
Who says you need a million bucks to have fun?
26 Golden Eye
Rob Symonds’ no-frills 240SX tickles our race car fancy
32 Crackin’ Cossie
Blimey! Warren Kelly’s ballistic Ford Escort RS Cosworth is the mutt’s nuts!
36 10 Best Track Cars
Yup, another “10 Best” story, but this time we break it down to fit your budget and taste
42 Driving School Guide
Find out how to take your high-performance driving to the next level
46 How to Get Sideways
Looking for a place to drift? We’ve compiled a list of the best spots around the country
>>Regulars
08 Editorialisms
Grab the wheel and drive
10 Feedback
Your letters and our replies
12 Track Review
Mount Panorama
14 Spinout
News from the sport compact world
16 Racing as a Career
Becoming a race car driver isn’t as easy as it looks
48 Buyer’s Guide
Suspension and drivetrain parts
84 Mod Gear
Must-have parts for enthusiasts
88 Tire Review
Cooper Tire Zeon RS3-S
90 Readers’ Rides
David and Shawn show off the engine bays of their WRX and Hyundai Tiburon GT
>>Tech
54 Basic Drift Chassis Setup
There’s much more to drifting than just being low
62 Life in the Fast Lane
Think you’ve got what it takes to run a successful race team?
66 Proving Grounds
Miller Diversion 180 Tig Machine
70 Tires Explained
Learn about those round pieces of rubber
74 Tuning For the Track
Understanding the fundamentals of suspension set up
>>Events
78 Formula DRIFT
Behind the scenes with 2011 champion Dai Yoshihara at the season finale in Irwindale
82 Wicked Big Meet
The largest Subaru gathering in the country at Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut