RE: Taipan Extreme drifter project
I don't doubt there's skill involved in drifting, but there's also skill involved in balancing a ball on your nose. You don't see THAT on ESPN.
And no, I've never been to a drift event, nor have I been to a Cup event or a pro rally. At least one of those is on my "to do" list.
Edit - I enjoy many forms of motorsport, but I personally feel that drifting belongs in the same category as car stereo SPL competition.