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Essence of Control: Optimizing a Toyota 86 for Circuit Joyrides
A wide variety of cars from different genres participated in a driving event held by TRIAL, a long-established tuning store in Osaka, at Okayama International Circuit in the spring of 2024. The red-bodied Toyota "86" has traveled about 45,000 km since Mr. Yamaji purchased it, but he only drives it to and from the race sessions and on the circuit. What kind of specifications does he enjoy driving on the circuit?
Magic of Timing: The Encounter That Led to a C5 Corvette
The "Chevrolet Fun Day 2024" at Fuji Speedway on June 1, 2024, attracted many Chevrolet cars nationwide, including successive generations of Corvettes and Camaros. At the event, we spotted a red convertible C5 Corvette with a truly American look. We interviewed the female owner, Ms. "Ari-chan".
Racing the Past: A 20-Year-Old Driver’s Perspective on the Honda NSX
This is a project in which a 20-year-old female racing driver, Ms. Rami Sasaki, who loves old cars, is asked to test drive various old cars to give her honest impressions from the perspective of today's youth. This time, we took her for a ride in a 1999 Honda first generation "NSX Type S" maintained by Honda Access.
Quest for Originality: Subtle Changes for a Standout GR86
The cool GR86 we found at the "Miyagi 86/BRZ Meeting," where 150 cars gathered, had been lowered just enough and fitted with special wheels. The key point is the US-spec front grille. The casual customization sets it apart from its rivals.
Bond of Speed: A Father and Son’s British Sports Car Adventure
TVR, a British car manufacturer founded in 1947, is known for its distinctive design and has been favored by fans for its unique style. We found TVR's Tuscan at the 20th Century Meeting. The eccentric style of the Tuscan was so eye-catching that visitors stopped to take a look and were curious about it. We asked the owner of the bright red Tuscan to introduce his car.
The Evolution of Ownership: Reflecting on 16 Years with the Ballade Sports CR-X
The Honda Ballard Sport CR-X was introduced in 1983. Mr. Hidefumi Nara's Ballade Sports CR-X, which participated in the "3rd Honda Classic Meeting in Asaka-no-mori" held in Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most particular cars with "Mugen CR-X PRO" specifications.
Driving into History: The Evolution of Toyota MR-S, From MR2 Successor to Modern Classic
The Toyota MR2 was the first mass-produced production midship passenger car in Japan. The MR-S was introduced in 1999 as the successor to that model. The body was not a coupe, but an open type. A detachable hardtop was also available as an option. The price at the time was 1,680,000 yen for the B edition, making it an inexpensive and attractive car.
Passion of Precision: The Allure of a 4-Door GT-R
At the "Kyushu☆GT-R Meeting 2023" held in Kumamoto Prefecture on October 22, 2023, two of the 4-door Nissan "Skyline GT-R" cars, of which 422 were produced in limited numbers, participated. We asked the owner of one of the cars, Mr. Munetaka Matsumoto, why he chose a 4-door car. We asked him about his thoughts.
