How do you perform a drift in Mario Kart Tour?

To perform a drift in Mario Kart Tour, one begins by tapping and holding the screen while steering in the direction they wish to drift. As they enter a turn, they must swipe to the left or right and hold their finger down, which will cause the kart to begin sliding sideways into a drift. While drifting, spark animations will appear around the tires, starting with blue and potentially progressing to red and then purple, each stage offering more of a speed boost upon releasing the drift. Timing is critical—as turns are approached, the player must judge when to initiate the drift to maximize the boost potential. To end the drift and activate the accumulated speed boost, the player simply releases their finger from the screen at the desired moment, ideally aligning this with the exit of the turn for optimal trajectory onto the straightaway.