it doesnt take that long, for me it took a whole day. for me, i just go into a corner at medium speed and turn without trottle, once you see the back of it slide apply full throtle to help it slide, you may need to countersteer if you corner to much. after doing that you could apply full throttle and do 180's without using steering. im thinking of getting a buggie to drift. drifting isnt just for cars, its for trucks and buggies too- cars are just more popular but trucks and buggies require a little bit more skill and looks better than cars. but cars are cool too
(when i say 'full throttle', this means for electrics only. with nitros you would propally do something nasty to your car- or truck or buggie)