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bchumley · 09-01-2004, 10:07 AM

Is it a style/form of drifting? Or some type of specific drifting event layout? And if you search gymkhana on the internet, it's all about riding horses?

I ask b/c a friend told me that the local track has a drift event today. The track's website says Gymkhana practice event-$20. I'd like to know what I'm going to beforehand. Thanks.

Var · 09-01-2004, 10:18 AM

gym•kha•na

1. a field day held for equestrians, consisting of exhibitions of horsemanship and much pageantry.
2. Also called autocross. a competition in which sports cars are timed as they travel on a closed, twisting course that requires much maneuvering.
3. any of various other sporting events, as a gymnastics exhibition or surfing contest.
4. a place where any such event is held.

Andrew Bohan · 09-01-2004, 11:44 AM

so basically it can be anything!

i've seen it as something similar to autocross, with cones and stuff, but the course is WAY more technical and may reqire doing circles around a cone and other tight maneuvers. it is usually at a lower speed than autocross.

AKADriver · 09-01-2004, 11:53 AM

Yeah, "gymkhana" typically refers to an "old style" autocross which is more a test of specific driving skills than general performance driving. The goal is still to complete the course in the fastest time, but it's more of an obstacle course than a road course. It's still popular in places like Japan where they don't have many HUGE empty expanses of blacktop like we do... they can be held in tighter spaces.

Calling a parking lot drift event a "gymkhana" is kind of inaccurate since it's not timed.

HyperTek · 09-01-2004, 12:42 PM

can we jus assume its "gymnastics" for cars?? heheh

SilviaNinja240 · 09-01-2004, 02:07 PM

I was hoping you guys were talking about the movie Gymkata, GREAT MOVIE!

bchumley · 09-01-2004, 03:43 PM

good info, thanks.

p.s. that movie poster looks pretty tight!!!

***S14DB*** · 09-01-2004, 05:41 PM

Japanese Gymnastic Porn

**ThatGuy** · 09-01-2004, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by S14DB

Japanese Gymnastic Porn

I think I've seen that.

Bbandit · 09-01-2004, 06:02 PM

here ya go

http://c-racing.web.infoseek.co.jp/index2.html

tastyratz · 09-02-2004, 10:53 AM

sounds more like an std than autocross

09-01-2004, 10:07 AM	#1
bchumley Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hartville, OH Posts: 329 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What is Gymkhana? Is it a style/form of drifting? Or some type of specific drifting event layout? And if you search gymkhana on the internet, it's all about riding horses? I ask b/c a friend told me that the local track has a drift event today. The track's website says Gymkhana practice event-$20. I'd like to know what I'm going to beforehand. Thanks. __________________ Bret http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/687020/1

09-01-2004, 10:18 AM	#2
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	gym•kha•na 1. a field day held for equestrians, consisting of exhibitions of horsemanship and much pageantry. 2. Also called autocross. a competition in which sports cars are timed as they travel on a closed, twisting course that requires much maneuvering. 3. any of various other sporting events, as a gymnastics exhibition or surfing contest. 4. a place where any such event is held. __________________ Hi

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HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,224 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	can we jus assume its "gymnastics" for cars?? heheh __________________ Keep it Classy

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SilviaNinja240 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shibukawa, Gunma Posts: 1,152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was hoping you guys were talking about the movie Gymkata, GREAT MOVIE! __________________

09-01-2004, 03:43 PM	#7
bchumley Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hartville, OH Posts: 329 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	good info, thanks. p.s. that movie poster looks pretty tight!!! __________________ Bret http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/687020/1

09-01-2004, 11:44 AM	#3
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	so basically it can be anything! i've seen it as something similar to autocross, with cones and stuff, but the course is WAY more technical and may reqire doing circles around a cone and other tight maneuvers. it is usually at a lower speed than autocross.

09-01-2004, 11:53 AM	#4
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Springfield, VA Age: 43 Posts: 3,517 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yeah, "gymkhana" typically refers to an "old style" autocross which is more a test of specific driving skills than general performance driving. The goal is still to complete the course in the fastest time, but it's more of an obstacle course than a road course. It's still popular in places like Japan where they don't have many HUGE empty expanses of blacktop like we do... they can be held in tighter spaces. Calling a parking lot drift event a "gymkhana" is kind of inaccurate since it's not timed.

09-01-2004, 05:41 PM	#8
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Japanese Gymnastic Porn __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

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Bbandit Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas and now Jakarta Age: 43 Posts: 2,674 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Bbandit Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here ya go http://c-racing.web.infoseek.co.jp/index2.html __________________ ==>>TGL GARAGE<<==.. RIP! S13 coupe KA-T @ 0.5 Bar = SOLD! A31 Cefiro + SR = Current

09-02-2004, 10:53 AM	#11
tastyratz Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nh Posts: 995 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	sounds more like an std than autocross