As I touched on during yesterday’s post , being at an MSC event is an many ways like stepping into a time machine and traveling back to the era when drifting was defined by what happened on the streets and small circuits of Japan. A lot has changed since then, even here in Japan, but [...]
Tsukuba Circuit. The modest race track located in the countryside of Ibaraki Perfecture outside of Tokyo is a place of legend. All across the world Tsukuba is known as the proving ground for Japan’s tuners and as the birthplace of Time Attack. Besides all of the history that’s been made at the track, Tsukuba has [...]
When I think of AE86s I'm immediately flooded with thoughts from teams and groups all over the world, however Runfree definitely stuck out like a sore thumb. Over the years of dreaming about Japan and shooting cars it was very overwhelming witnessing these cars in action at MSC late last year at Mobara Twin Circuit [...]
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The concluding round MSC Challenge last year showcased a large variety of Skylines, this rear wheel converted R34 GT-R was a car I kept my eye on throughout the whole day. Hope everyone is enjoying Skyline Week. -Casey Dhnaram Skyline Week
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If you love Team Magician as much as I do there is no reason not to have them on your desktop! Head on over to the Desktops section to grab both standard and widescreen of the Team Magician R32 Skyline locking up all 4 wheels! -Casey Dhnaram. Skyline Week
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Last week the MSC Challenge took place at Mobara Twin Circuit, concluding 2010's competition. There were some amazing performances which, combined with a relaxed atmosphere, made for the perfect event. This is my first trip to Japan, so to be trackside at the Mobara Twin Circuit was a surreal experience. The variety of cars blew me out of the water, this Rocket [...]
As the sun set early on Tuesday afternoon the Super Class of MSC got down to the final battles. Here are the two Run Free AE86s flying past the apex of the judged corner, Yamashita grabbing second position overall making him the winner of the East-Japan league with 52 points. This is one car I [...]
I thought that for this second post from the MSC final it would be cool to take a walk through the paddock at Mobara's circuit, a great way to get a closer look at some of the cars that compete in this drift championship. There is always a nice mix of cars at MSC, all [...]
I found myself back in Mobara circuit yesterday, on a bitterly cold autumn morning, ready to get another drifting fix at the final round of this year's MSC Challenge. All the regulars we saw at Honjo in August were back, ready to score some final points in a last attempt to climb the point standings. [...]
I'm glad the first part of the MSC Round 8 coverage went down well, so I've compiled another selection of crazy drift cars from Honjyo circuit. These grassroots events ooze the right kind of atmosphere, unlike more professional oriented series, which is precisely why I enjoy covering them so much. Here is the Team Magician [...]
One of the main attractions of the MSC Challenge are the triple drift runs, where teams field three cars each and have them drift in formation bumper to bumper to impress the judges. The above shot was taken yesterday at Honjyo circuit at Round 8 of the 2009 championship. As ever at MSC events the atmosphere is [...]
This ought to be a popular one – Team Magician three-car drifting from the MSC Honjo event last summer. Widescreen and standard versions available now in the Speedhunters Desktops section. -Mike Garrett Speedhunters April Drift Features
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Because there's no such thing as too many photographs of cool drift cars. This was during the MSC event at Nikko Circuit last year. OK, I have to admit I'm starting to get a bit "homesick" for Japan now. Time to start planning the next trip… -Mike Garrett Speedhunters April Drift Features
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Anyone want to add some boro boro goodness to their desktop for a change? Widescreen and standard wallpapers of this 1JZ-powered GX71 drift car at Honjo Circuit are available now in the Speedhunters Desktops section. The driver is even waving to you! -Mike Garrett
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Some of you guys asked for a high res desktop version of the 180SX "wheelie" photo I took at Nikko Circuit during the MSC event, so here you go. Widescreen and standard versions are available now in the Desktops section. Happy New Year! -Mike Garrett
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