YES, the Sprint 2 is a very nice car to start out with. My first drifter was a Sprint 2 and I don't regret it at all, even after I drove my friends yok and tc3. I just like the feel of belt driven. And if you want to get sideways, it comes with everything you need. Comes with drift tires(radials which happen to be really fun and exciting, IMO), a 17x2 motor(which has good torque for drifting), esc, and a nice drift body. Just be sure to get the Sprint 2 drift, its a good start!