Definition: This is the art of sliding around a corner in a racing video game. While drifting around a corner can sometimes cause you to go out of control, some games reward you for this type of maneuver.
Common Misspellings: Drafting - which is a completely different racing mechanic.
Examples:
In the racing title Project Gotham Racing, released on the Xbox console, you are rewarded for drifting around corners with a unique points system referred to as 'Kudos.'