Texas Drift Academy on Instagram: "“Donuts” are when you drift your car in tight circles. They’re one of the first skills people try—and one of the first we teach at our academy. Mastering donuts builds key drifting fundamentals: Throttle control: Learn how much gas to give so the car slides. Letting go of the wheel: Feel when to let it spin by itself. Car placement: Keep the car in tight or wide circles. Some students even get it on their first try! How to do it: Set up a cone to drift around.