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Atlanta is a great place to drift, but it seems that certain members of the city council want to ban this kind of sport, reportedly due to noise-related complaints received from citizens.
The proposal for the ban is led by Atlanta city council member Carla Smith, who represents the district where Turner Field, the drifter’s official play ground, is located. Another council member who also supports this, Howard Shook, said that this has been proposed after city residents made between 300 and 400 noise complaints.
However, drifters argue that this is discrimination, since Turner Field is also used for many other forms of motorsport, such as Gymkhana events, autocross events, car dealership test drives and others, explaining that drifting would be the only targeted one.
The final word? If the city council has its way, the drifters will be forced to become outlaws, a move that would bring disadvantages for both sides.
A Save Drifting in Atlanta petition has been created on Facebook and a petition destined for Atlanta mayor Kaseen Reed, which asks the official to stop the ban, has also appeared, so you can use both to help.
Via: Jalopnik
The proposal for the ban is led by Atlanta city council member Carla Smith, who represents the district where Turner Field, the drifter’s official play ground, is located. Another council member who also supports this, Howard Shook, said that this has been proposed after city residents made between 300 and 400 noise complaints.
However, drifters argue that this is discrimination, since Turner Field is also used for many other forms of motorsport, such as Gymkhana events, autocross events, car dealership test drives and others, explaining that drifting would be the only targeted one.
The final word? If the city council has its way, the drifters will be forced to become outlaws, a move that would bring disadvantages for both sides.
A Save Drifting in Atlanta petition has been created on Facebook and a petition destined for Atlanta mayor Kaseen Reed, which asks the official to stop the ban, has also appeared, so you can use both to help.
Via: Jalopnik
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