Lane style has nothing to the with War and Thunder. Their influence comes from Memphis. Memphis drumlines been playing like this since the 90's. Probably 70% or better of Lane drumline is from Memphis. Talledega on the other hand they clearly imitate J-State and don't show any shame in it.
I think you’re talking about the flashy technique they use to utilize power and visuals at the same time. It’s called the yoyo technique or the Moeller technique. It’s a still that was used in Mississippi and Memphis, eventually becoming a swac thing like SU, JSU,alcorn