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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.
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.
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.
The Hidden Power of the FC3S RX-7: Unveiling the 4-Rotor 620-HP Beast
An early model FC3S Mazda RX-7 was built as a new machine with the same tuning style as in the early 1990s by “Anniversary,” a tuning store in Saitama, Japan. This FC3S may look stock on the outside, but what's inside is amazing.
Quest for Authenticity: Japan’s Subaru Impreza WR Car Hits the Streets
The "Rally Fun Meeting" was held at the Fuji Speedway CG Park P2 parking lot in October 2023. The event attracted many rally-inspired cars, some of which had "real" owners participating. We spoke with Mr. "GC8kai", the owner of a machine that stands out from the other Subaru "Impreza GC8" cars.
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?
