So been in Japan for 11 days and have not seen any decent track again - until now, and its off to
Mobara circuit on the outskirts of Tokyo.
The last time I was here, I was 'spoiled' a bit as there was a very good lineup of drivers and nice weather, but today was a bit colder, but far more civilised, mostly local drivers and less extreme cars, mostly driven to the track too. Myself and
Chris were the only non Japanese there, so were easily spotted by Tada san, the owner and manager of the circuit, who tried out his English on us. He said it was rare for people to visit on these quiet practice days
At most drift days there is always 1/2 drivers that stand out and today was no exception, this SR20 powered C33 Laurel was great to watch
and this AE86, driven in a very committed fashion, the only way to drive an AE86
JZX100 Chaser just about to lose it
Most cars were dented with chipped bumpers,dented wings etc but this 180Sx Sil80 really took 'well used drift car' to another level, every panel dented, Sil80 front end conversion and mismatched panels
Very fast JZX110 Mark II
The skill level was fairly low today, so no D1 spec driving, but its still fun to watch.
After the excitement and hatred of Auto Salon it was off to Mobara Circuit in Chiba for a SR drift day, which meant mostly Silvias but a few other cars too
A 180SX 'Missile' drift car, I wonder is this the same 1 from the last time I was here?
T&E's S14 Silvia, the day before this had been on T&E's stand at AutoSalon. Not long before I took this picture Mr Ueno himself was asleep in the car, not allowing himself a day off after the madness leading up to Autosalon where he was a busy man
Japan boasts plenty of girl drifters and some of them are really good and would put many others to shame
This 1 was very aggressive in her C33 Laurel
but with a slightly unaggressive interior and helmet, are girls allowed gearknobs like that....
Too fast into the first bend and you get stung....
and off into the gravel
and then hide in shame behind the dust cloud
I love Japan
If you managed to move on from the previous pic there were a few non Nissans there too like this SR equipped Mazda RX-7
On the apex of the 1st corner
Then later a few reverse runs around the track
Including G-Corporations amazing 180SX
