Drift
★★★★☆
In Monroe, Washington, visitors can watch cars drift at Evergreen Speedway, where judged sideways control is on display. The venue hosts Formula Drift and other dedicated drift events regularly; a phone number for information is (360) 805-6100. You'll also find oval racing and figure 8 competitions here, offering diverse action for spectators. Monroe has 17 other racing tracks nearby, contributing to a varied motorsport landscape.
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Watch: Evergreen Speedway
Know Before You Go
- Open drift days
- Public drift sessions run $50-150 for 2-3 hours of seat time. Helmet, fixed-back seat, and 4-point harness are typically required. Loaner gear is often available.
- Tire reality
- Plan on burning a complete set of rear tires per session. Used 200-treadwear tires from a tire shop are the cheap path; staggered sizes are common.
- Car prep that helps
- Hydraulic e-brake, welded or locked rear differential, and 60+ degrees of steering angle make a huge difference. Stock cars CAN drift — they just don't last.
- Coaching
- Most events pair newer drivers with a coach who rides along or radios from the side. Take advantage — drift technique is much faster to learn with feedback.