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The Discipline of Dedication: 7 Years of Competing with a Suzuki Alto

The "Tohoku 660 Series" is a race contested by new standard NA engine-equipped kei-cars and other vehicles. Many motorsports enthusiasts, from students to seasoned veterans, enjoy these races. In this issue, we will introduce a veteran driver who has been involved in motorsports activities for over 30 years and his favorite car, the Suzuki Alto.

The Evolution of Performance: How a Veteran’s Custom Copen Keeps Him at the Top

In the Tohoku 660 series of kei-car races, the "Turbo GP" is the category with the highest degree of freedom in tuning, where you can satisfy your desire for customization while competing in technique. We will introduce you to the particulars of a veteran driver who has been competing with a Daihatsu "Copen" for many years.

The Evolution of Passion: From Father to Son in a Nissan R32 GT-R

In 2024, the third year of the “RAYS Fan Meeting,” the venue was filled with cars with new and old RAYS wheels and their owners from all over Japan, who spent their time together under the fine weather, sharing their love for the same brand. Among the approximately 700 cars that participated in the event, we would like to introduce the Nissan R32 “Skyline GT-R,” which retains the atmosphere of that time.

From Stock to Stunning: Essential Upgrades to Elevate Your 86’s Performance and Style

Toyota “86” equipped with a wide body kit in two-tone colors of light green and black. The form of the 86 is a true supercar, and in pursuit of the ideal style, we ended up with this extreme level of customization. Take a look at the full picture.

The Balance of Innovation: Honoring Fairlady Z’s Tradition with Modern Tweaks

Mr. Akihiro Fukuchi, introduced here, is one such person who enjoys old cars by making them just as easy to drive as modern cars. He has arranged his beloved Nissan S30 "Fairlady Z" to make it cool and comfortable to drive.

Rebirth of a Classic: Reimagining the Vintage Mazda RX-7 as the Ultimate Racer

Some of the owners of these old cars recall the days when they used to have sports cars like this one, and are not satisfied with the stock style, but enjoy tinkering with their cars while expressing themselves. Mr. Takayuki Adachi, the owner of the Mazda “Savanna RX-7” introduced here, is one such person who enjoys customizing his car, saying, “Cars are interesting only when you make them to your taste."

Passion of Performance: A 40-Year Journey with the Skyline RS

Mr. Nakatsuhata, a Nissan DR30 “Skyline” driver, has been carefully maintaining his DR30 for 40 years, which was given to him by a friend who bought it new and has continued to drive it while adding a modern twist. His policy was to keep the styling of the car as stock, repairing the parts that had deteriorated over the years, and tuning the car for the future.

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.
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