i think someone said on here before that drifting right now is like skateboarding was back in middle school. everyone is into it right now because it's something new and different. But look at skateboarding now...it's still popular, but it gave way to alot of other sports to become popular, like moto-x, BMX, wakeboarding, etc. Mainstream isn't a bad thing. Like Erik said, prices are cheaper, more events, bigger crowds, etc. Only bad side is that 5-0 will be more aware and there WILL be the stupid kid who slides into a bus stop with his daddy's stang and kills people as anthony said. I think in reality, we really shouldn't worry too much about it. Just keep doing what you do, let the world look at it how they want, and if they don't like it, screw them. If they do, cool, reap the benefits.