Author: Alec Pender
In terms of drift cars, there’s nothing much simpler than an old rear-wheel drive Toyota Corolla powered by a 4A-GE. Takuya-san, nonetheless, decided to show this theory on its head, constructing one of the crucial eyebrow-raising Corollas I’ve ever come across. If you happen to’ve caught any of my previous stories, you’ll probably know that I’m relatively easy to persuade in relation to shooting cars in Japan. Especially when it’s a Toyota, and particularly when there’s a chance to go out into more rural areas. For those not accustomed to the Low Brain Drift Team, they’re a small crew with an enthusiasm for cars, food and general…
As Ron put it so perfectly last 12 months, “certainly one of the best reasons to move along to any automotive event, is to benefit from the vibe with friends and fellow enthusiasts.” After spending a day at Sportsland Yamanashi (SLY) for the 2023 SLY Summit, I can confirm that this remains to be very much the case. This 12 months, nonetheless, I’m kicking off the coverage at 3:00am on a highway somewhere between Tokyo and Yamanashi. The thought of starting your day in the course of the night may sound insane to most individuals, and that’s since it is. But for Ryohei and…
