Since when was brushless made for drifting? It should be thought of visa-versa. It's made for longer run-times and more power compared to a brushed motor. If you're buying it just for drifting, it's a waste of money. If you plan on racing around with some grip tires you'll have a blast with it. More information on the Novak BL system can be found in the motor/engine category. [8D]