Drifting did not start late in the years but in the 20th century.basically drifting was a easier way for racers to get around the corners faster.
 Drivers have been using this technique as early as the 1930’s in Grand Prix races.



Another  example is rally, where even today, since they usually have almost no grip at all, drivers go quicker by drifting the 4WD machines through the corners. Although drifting is not a faster way to race, knowing how to control the car when you encounter over steer is obviously an advantage to anyone’s driving ability.