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Cindy McCain: Potential First Lady, part time drifter

 
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Cindy McCain: Potential First Lady, part time drifter

Cindy McCain: Potential First Lady, part time drifter

Cindy McCain, wife of republican presidential candidate John McCain, first became intrigued with ‘drifting’ after watching a race on television more than six years ago. Thinking that it looked kind of “cool,” she began researching the then fledgling motorsport, even travelling to Japan with her eldest son Jack to take drifting lessons with a top instructor.

For the uninitiated, drifting is a form of motorsport where a driver intentionally skids a car sideways through a course in the fastest time possible. The ideal vehicle to use is something with a light body and a high-output RWD powertrain. Several Nissan models, including RWD Skylines and 240SXs (Silvias), have become very popular in drifting circles due to their simple power mods and relatively low cost.

Upon returning to the U.S., McCain rebuilt a Nissan 240SX with a modified engine and started competing in amateur drift competitions in the U.S. with her son, finishing as high as second place in 2005.

During a recent interview on ESPN, McCain said how she loved the sport, describing herself as a below-average drifter. When asked what her husband thinks, she replied that “he loves it."

While we don’t see drifting becoming a national sport anytime soon, we’re sure celebrity enthusiasts like McCain will only help boost its profile – especially after the damage done by Lil Bow Wow and the Fast and the Furious series.



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  1. By Laz Posted: 9/10/2008 9:06am PDT

    I can already see Cindy and Jack drifting on the White House lawn!
     
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  2. By mlevere1992 Posted: 9/10/2008 9:15am PDT

    Somehow I can't get the feeling out of my head to cry, BS!
     
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  3. By admin Posted: 9/10/2008 9:25am PDT

    mlevere1992 - I know, so here's a link to the video to prove it's not BS.
     
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  4. By Layne Posted: 9/10/2008 12:28pm PDT

    Wow who would have thought the possible first lady would be seriously into drifting? She's a badass for sure!
     
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  5. By Gus Posted: 9/10/2008 2:40pm PDT

    Very cool. I love it when women try things like that.
     
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  6. By NoNameDenton Posted: 9/10/2008 4:21pm PDT

    It would be awesome to see her drifting near the White House.
     
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  7. By Dane Posted: 9/10/2008 5:42pm PDT

    Still... Her hair looks like straw and she looks like a downtown hooker.... Think that money would buy taste.....
     
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  8. By Gus Posted: 9/10/2008 6:39pm PDT

    Dane, you should shop first...
     
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  9. By Gonzo Bill McQueeg Posted: 9/10/2008 9:36pm PDT

    She reminds me of the Wicked Witch of the East.
     
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  10. By Bernie Posted: 9/16/2008 2:07pm PDT

    After November 4TH we'll never hear about this home wrecker again.
     
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