Author: Alec Pender

Tucked away within the picturesque hills of central Italy is Magione – Autodromo dell’Umbria. Once yearly, this small circuit transforms right into a vibrant hub for automobile enthusiasts through the Tarox Magione Super Battle (MSB). 2024 marked its third consecutive edition, with participation doubling and competitors and spectators travelling from across Italy, Portugal, and the UK. I had the honour of being invited by the Magione Super Battle’s organisers, Alessio C. and Alessio P., to witness the 2 days of festivities, from setup to the ultimate pack-down. To say it was sensible can be an understatement. As mentioned in previous…

Those accustomed to early-2000s Japanese drifting will undoubtedly know who Atsushi Kuroi is. For those who don’t, consider this a very important history lesson. It’s at all times difficult to summarise someone’s achievements without discounting their importance in history. Nonetheless, I’ll try to tell the story Kuroi-san deserves. Atsushi Kuroi was greater than just your average D1GP competitor – he’s also known as a pioneer of drifting. Possibly it’s a results of Kuroi-san’s outlandish driving, incredible automotive styling, unique engine decisions or the ever-present combination of the three. Running a tuning shop called River Side in Osaka, Kuroi-san became well-respected…