Drift.
Sideways, on a closed course, on purpose. From beginner practice days at the skidpad to pro-am competition, this is where LA goes to learn the slide where it belongs: inside the cones, with runoff and corner workers, not on a canyon road.
What to expect
Drift events run on sanctioned surfaces: a skidpad, an autocross layout, or a full track booked for the day. Practice days are open to anyone with a car that passes tech, a helmet, and the willingness to spend a lot of tires. Competitions are judged runs, with a paddock, qualifying, and a crowd.
If you’re spectating: bring ear protection, expect tire smoke, and stay behind the barriers. The good viewing is usually at the clipping points where cars are closest to the wall. Most practice days welcome people who just want to watch and learn the scene before they run.
If you’re running: start with a beginner day, not a competition. You will use more tires than you think, you will spin, and the regulars are usually generous with advice if you ask. Tech inspection is real; come with the car sorted.
Drift belongs on a closed course. Every event here is a venue that exists so people can do this safely and legally, which is the whole point of the list.