Top Gear’s RC Car Drift Competition Proves Chris Harris Can’t Drift Everything

Rory Reid played evil umpire in the first video, watching the whole thing from a stilted chair and poking fun at Harris over every missed attempt (and especially the smashed windshield). This time, the two hosts get a few solo practice sessions before going up against each other for all the marbles. Precision drifting in a real car is incredibly difficult, but honestly, it seems like sliding a tiny RC car using the standard twin-stick controller is even tougher. There are purpose-build RC drifters out there, but the distance between the real thing and the scale-model facsimile is pretty stark, if Harris's attempts are any indication.

Reid at least manages to get the little Fairlady sliding in the general direction at first, while Harris keeps plunging straight ahead into the wall or missing it entirely. Once it's time for the actual competition, Reid shocks everyone (including himself, probably) by nailing a perfect drift through the cutout on his first try. We have to admit, it's incredibly satisfying to watch him succeed, and the slow-motion replay revealing a slight reverse-entry approach and fully-locked steering wheels is the cherry on top. Unfortunately for Harris, he can't quite get the hang of it despite Reid's "helpful" advice.

The finale for Top Gear's 24th season airs this Sunday across the pond on the BBC, but as usual, those of us Stateside will have to wait another week (or resort to more questionable methods) to tune in.