Chelsea DeNofa On Why He Quit Formula Drift — And What Drifting Means to Him Now | Goodest Cast EP. 83

In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Chelsea DeNofa—FD Champion, RTR driver, and one of the most aggressive and passionate drifters in the game. Chelsea takes us all the way back to his BMX roots and how he transitioned into drifting before the sport really blew up in the U.S. We talk about the early street days, crashing cars with no regrets, the harsh reality of professional competition, and what finally pushed him to step away from Formula Drift.

Chelsea gets honest about burnout, chasing dreams with no money, evolving as a driver, and what it really takes to make it work when you love something so much it hurts. If you're into drifting, car culture, or just love hearing the story behind the driver—this one’s a must.

Topics include:

• Chelsea’s start in BMX and early drift days

• Crashing, learning, and street drifting culture

• The pressure and burnout of Formula Drift

• What makes team tandems and grassroots events special

• Why professional drifting sometimes loses its soul

• Working with RTR and setting up the Mustang for battle

• His favorite car builds (including a wild E36 in Japan)

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