{"id":328,"date":"2025-04-23T14:12:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T14:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.windbornechurch.org\/?p=328"},"modified":"2025-06-16T12:58:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:58:50","slug":"dave-bastin-no-lifting-just-flat-out-speed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.windbornechurch.org\/index.php\/2025\/04\/23\/dave-bastin-no-lifting-just-flat-out-speed\/","title":{"rendered":"Dave Bastin: No Lifting, Just Flat-Out Speed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dave Bastin is the kind of driver who doesn\u2019t let off the throttle, literally. With an AE86 under him and a no-lifting philosophy, he\u2019s built a reputation for putting on a show that\u2019s as aggressive as it is skilled. Now, at Classic Japfest<\/a><\/strong> at Goodwood<\/strong>, the Drift Kings <\/strong>demonstration is set to get one of its wildest runs yet, with Dave pushing his machine to the absolute limit.<\/p>\n

Drift Car: Toyota Corolla AE86<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The AE86<\/a> is the drift icon, and Dave\u2019s version is anything but a showpiece. It\u2019s stripped, focused, and built to send. There\u2019s no compromise with the AE86, just pure, unfiltered drifting that matches his style.<\/p>\n

What Got You Into Drifting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Watching JDM Option, the iconic Japanese drift videos, was the spark that ignited Dave\u2019s passion for the sport. Seeing it in action was enough to convince him that this was what he wanted to do.<\/p>\n

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What Was Your First Drift Car?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dave\u2019s first drift car was a Nissan S14. It might not have had the same cult status as his current AE86, but it got him started, and from there, there was no turning back.<\/p>\n

Best Piece of Advice You\u2019d Give Someone Wanting to Drift for the First Time?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u201cPractice, practice, practice.\u201d It\u2019s simple, but effective. You don\u2019t need to overbuild your car at first, just work on your skills and keep improving. The basics are everything.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the Dream Circuit You\u2019d Like to Drift?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Anything in America. Dave\u2019s all about those big tracks with wide-open spaces and serious commitment, places where you can go full throttle and really stretch your car\u2019s capabilities. Now imagine that AE86 singing its way around the Corkscrew at Laguna Seca\u2026<\/p>\n

With an Unlimited Budget, What Car Would You Build for Drifting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If the wallet had no limits, Dave\u2019s dream build would be something with a six-rotor engine. A big, wild machine that screams raw power and high-revving madness, a machine that would match his driving philosophy to a T.<\/p>\n

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With an Unlimited Budget, What Car Would You Build for Drifting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Drifting at Mondello Park for the LZ World Tour stands out as one of Dave\u2019s biggest highlights. The chance to compete with some of the world\u2019s best drivers in front of a global audience is a memory that will stay with him forever.<\/p>\n

What Can We Expect to See in the Drift Kings from You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Dave Bastin is all about keeping the throttle pinned. He\u2019s got one goal: \u201cNo lifting.\u201d Expect raw speed, committed angles, and a spectacle that won\u2019t disappoint. At Classic Japfest<\/strong>, the Drift Kings demonstration <\/strong>will bring out the wildest of the wild, and Dave\u2019s AE86 will be putting on one heck of a show for the crowd.<\/p>\n

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