Drifting into the fast lane

The tire-burning drift driving depicted in The Fast and the Furious movie franchise has thrilled millions of fans worldwide.

Now the real-life version of the pulse-pounding technique, which sees drivers intentionally oversteer, resulting in a loss of traction while maintaining enough control to "drift" through corners, is expanding in China.

The D1 Grand Prix Series has been increased to five stops - including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen - and looks set to further fuel fans' passion for action while diversifying the nation's motor-racing culture, organizers said on Tuesday.