Drift


 * For more information about the art of drifting in motorsports, please see Drifting (motorsport).

A drift is a driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers, causing loss of traction in the rear wheels or all tires, while maintaining control from entry to exit of a corner. It is also a core gameplay element of the Asphalt series.

Overview
The player can enter drifts by braking then turning in any direction. The player's vehicle will continually drift for as long as the player is controlling the drift. The drift can be stopped in many ways:
 * Hitting the brakes again
 * Touching a wall
 * Wrecking the vehicle

Drifting recharges the nitro gauge. From Asphalt 6: Adrenaline onwards, many Career mode events require the player to drift a total amount of yards/meters, usually around 300~1300. In Asphalt 8, the player can drift onto ramps or other platforms that allow for stunts to perform a Flat Spin.

Drifting is central to the Gate Drift mode in Asphalt 8.