Japan is a country well known for many things. Mention the word Japan to anyone, and initial thoughts may range from Karate and Sushi, to Anime and drift cars. Not many people will say that it reminds them of home. Unless, of course, you happen to be Hajime Maki.
If you live in Houston, TX, and have been to any of the 40+ car meets held by Planet Zero, then you have undoubtedly seen this pearl white beauty before you.
Hot like fire
Drifting. The mention of the word sends different thoughts through my head. AE86′s, Touge, D1, wild body kits, bright colors and tire smoke are just a few words that come to mind. Of those, the one constant word that always comes back is JAPAN.
The heartland and origin of drifting as we all know it today. What better way to experience drifting than to go to the source. Lucky for me, my buddy Ameen from 786 motoring hooked me up with Alexi Smith from Ziptied.com.
Water being kicked up shows the line of attack for this S14
Greetings from J-Land everyone! As I write this in my hotel in Shinjuku, I’m multitasking by simultaneously uploading pictures, editing video, and updating my status on Twitter, Facebook and here on Mayday. I flew into Japan Sunday night, and contacted Alexi of NoriYaro.com fame to show me around while I am here in Japan. Alexi is no stranger to Japan, and is an avid drifter and car enthusiast originally from Australia. He drives a JZX chassis, and pretty damn good.
Don't mind the front bumper
As I mentally prep myself for the local drift event that will be going down this up and coming weekend on September 13, I was reminded of a bad ass section of a JDM-Insider video. The Clip is from the 2nd Video, and I am sure most people that will see this post have already watched this video… To this day, it still gets me pumped. Toshi Hayama and his crew at JDM-Insider/Stage 10 were definitely on top of their game when they were recording this material. When you watch this clip pay attention to the flavor that the material has. No flashy effects or overbearing music, just raw material, gotta love it.
Enjoy,
JohnP