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Not exactly. Rural 2 lane roads have a long history as being used as drag strips. Although perhaps less problematic when it's not near any houses, cross streets, etc.

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Straight rural roads are good for this because of the lack of traffic. Curvy rural roads with a lot of trees, not so much.

I think in Japan a lot of curvy roads out in the country are used for drifting(with spotters of course).

That seems like a similarly organized affair to the takeovers, so I guess it’s doable if you want it badly enough.

Takeovers aren't races. They are groups of cars doing donuts, usually at an intersection, watched by a large crowd. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sideshow_(automobile_exhibitio....

Depends on your definition. It may also vary regionally. Either way, they are substantially similar.

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