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We might have just found a story that has serious chances of sorting out the cats vs. dogs matter once and for all, at least for those who spend a lot of time driving their cars sideways.
Ladies and gentlemen sliders, meet Jett the Drift Dog. Coming from Saskatoon, Canada, this Golden Retriever has a privileged status.
You see, while most dogs enjoy car rides due to the supercharged odors they receive, the aptly-named Jett gets to do it sideways. You can check out the canine and his owner, Chris K, having quality time together in the video below.
However, there might be one or two safety issues here. While the drift-modded Toyota does provide Jett with a Takata safety harness, a dog helmet, such as the ones used by motorcycle dogs, wouldn't be a bad idea. Also, a custom seat that would prevent future back issues would also come in handy.
Regardless, Jett is the kind of dog that gets better seat time than most of our canines out there. Heck, the furry friend even has a personal Instagram page.
Perhaps the best part of this story is that drifting isn't the only activity Chris and Jett enjoy doing together, with the list being a pretty long one. From working on the car (the two's contributions might vary) to other sports, this pet and its owner are enjoying every moment of their lives.
As a bonus, Jett is one of those fearless dogs, pretending nothing is happening while his owner burns the hell out of their Toyota's rear tires, as you'll be able to notice in the second clip below.
P.S.: We've reached out to Chris, asking him to provide his friend with the proper safety gear. Here's to hoping he gives us a reason to post a smiling update.
"I was looking for a couple companies that wanted to make a specific harness and seat system for her. Searching around is hard and it's something fairly specific, So I just designed my own setup for the video. Something [a complete safety setup] I would be interested in, though," the amateur drifter explained.
"And we did have a lap belt put around her hips, you just can't see it. We also had a motorcycle helmet, but the one they sent was too small and couldn't get a new one in time [for shooting the clip]. We also chose the skid pad at Castrol Raceway rather than the road course for obvious safety reasons, as it is in the open," Chris concluded.
You see, while most dogs enjoy car rides due to the supercharged odors they receive, the aptly-named Jett gets to do it sideways. You can check out the canine and his owner, Chris K, having quality time together in the video below.
However, there might be one or two safety issues here. While the drift-modded Toyota does provide Jett with a Takata safety harness, a dog helmet, such as the ones used by motorcycle dogs, wouldn't be a bad idea. Also, a custom seat that would prevent future back issues would also come in handy.
Regardless, Jett is the kind of dog that gets better seat time than most of our canines out there. Heck, the furry friend even has a personal Instagram page.
Perhaps the best part of this story is that drifting isn't the only activity Chris and Jett enjoy doing together, with the list being a pretty long one. From working on the car (the two's contributions might vary) to other sports, this pet and its owner are enjoying every moment of their lives.
As a bonus, Jett is one of those fearless dogs, pretending nothing is happening while his owner burns the hell out of their Toyota's rear tires, as you'll be able to notice in the second clip below.
P.S.: We've reached out to Chris, asking him to provide his friend with the proper safety gear. Here's to hoping he gives us a reason to post a smiling update.
Update:
Chris has replied and we'll let you draw your own conclusions after checking out the details he provided:"I was looking for a couple companies that wanted to make a specific harness and seat system for her. Searching around is hard and it's something fairly specific, So I just designed my own setup for the video. Something [a complete safety setup] I would be interested in, though," the amateur drifter explained.
"And we did have a lap belt put around her hips, you just can't see it. We also had a motorcycle helmet, but the one they sent was too small and couldn't get a new one in time [for shooting the clip]. We also chose the skid pad at Castrol Raceway rather than the road course for obvious safety reasons, as it is in the open," Chris concluded.
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