Formula Drift was launched in the USA in 2004, and Formula Drift Japan (FDJ) started in Japan in 2014 and has become highly popular. Two Lexus IS F cars, named "Drift Ride Cars", which FDJ will introduce as one of its new fan services from the 2024 season, were unveiled at the Osaka Auto Messe (OAM) 2024, held from 10 to 12 February 2024.

202023 marks the 10th anniversary of Formula Drift Japan (FDJ). AMW interviewed FDJ representative Kazuhiko Iwata and other key staff members to find out how FDJ came to be, where it is now and what the future holds.