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Chasing Curves: The Subaru Impreza WRX STI Transformed in Martini Colors
The "Rally Fun Meeting" was held at the Fuji Speedway CG Park P2 parking lot in October 2023. There were many so-called "replica vehicles" that imitated the livery of rally cars, but we asked a participant with a Subaru "Impreza" in Martini colors, a livery not seen in actual competition, about his particulars.
From Classic to Iconic: The Enduring Charm of the 1964 Nissan Silvia at Modern Events
Mr. Koji Osaki has been driving Nissan's first-generation Silvia, which was released 60 years ago in 1964, as his beloved car. What is amazing about this car and Mr. Osaki is that even though it is a valuable museum-grade car, he enjoys driving it by himself to old car events held all over Japan and participating in them just as much as he does with his current car.
The GR86 Journey: How a Father-Son Team Transformed a Stock Toyota into a Track-Ready Machine
The "Miyagi 86/BRZ Meeting" is where everyone from fully stock to tuned cars can gather. One person we saw at the event was Mr. Saito, who purchased a Toyota "GR86" because of its FR drivetrain, which is ideal for polishing driving techniques. He grew up with car-loving parents and had ordered parts for his car before he took delivery intending to drive it on the race circuit. We asked him to introduce his car, which he is very particular about.
Overland Odyssey: Transforming the Toyota Hilux into Adventure’s Gateway
Let's Chill Out! is a new style event that combines car shows and auto camping around outdoor and custom cars. In 2023, the event was held in Saitama Prefecture on October 7-8, where a wide variety of cars, including classic cars, American cars, and campers, gathered to enjoy camping. Let us introduce some of the cars and owners that caught our attention at the event.
Resilience of a Racer: How One Man Turned a Honda Kei-Truck into a Track Star
Mr. Nanasaki, who is introduced in this article, is one of those who got hooked on the charm of circuit driving with his beloved Honda Acty Truck. He started as a casual participant, but when it came time to race, his competitive nature came out and he immersed himself in tuning his car to go faster. Through his almost entirely hands-on tuning efforts, he completed a machine that exhibits powerful acceleration and sharp cornering performance that is hard to believe for a light truck.
Transformation of Passion: From Abarth 595 to the 695 Tributo 131 Rally
The Abarth "695 Tribute 131 Rally" was developed in the image of the famous Fiat "131 Abarth Rally" car that competed in the World Rally Championship (WRC) in the 1980s. The styling of the 695 Tribute 131 Rally is distinctly different from the standard model, with special fender arches and a wing with large ABARTH letters engraved on it. We spoke with Mr. "Kazu" who owns a 695 Tribute 131 Rallye.
Behind the Wheel: Exploring the Vintage Appeal of the Lotus Elite
The “Morning Cruise” is held on the second Sunday of every month at Daikanyama T-SITE, and the theme for December 24, 2023 was “LOTUS 75th ANNIVERSARY” to celebrate Lotus' 75th anniversary. We spoke with the owner of a 1962 first generation Elite that was participating in the event.
Track Titans: A Close Look at Two Active Nissan R30 “Iron Mask” Skylines
The annual NAPAC driving event was held at Fuji Speedway on November 8, 2023. This event is so popular that the slots are filled immediately after the start of accepting applications each time. Here are two Nissan “Skyline DR30” from among the participating cars.
