enabling contact with the local nature via an external walking path that connects to the Trail In this project not only were the required functions optimized but the design was also carried out consciously maximizing the attraction of the client and the attraction of the locality we hope that the new ridge line = "Trail Factory" will become a landscape feature beloved by both the employees and the local people You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email there is little light still shone on grassroots drifting when compared to its prime in the late ’90s and early ’00s in Japan grassroots drifting is still thriving access to drift-able tracks is becoming increasingly difficult as circuits close or outlaw drifting driving up the cost and regularity of events Many tracks continue to operate without hindrance including a very special circuit amongst the hills of Nirasaki – Sportsland Yamanashi (SLY) With its perfect elevation changes and flowing corners SLY is considered a pillar of Japanese grassroots drifting Whilst the track’s roots are in motorcycle racing and practice days SLY’s ideal layout guarantees its use for drifting on pretty much a weekly basis It’s important to note why grassroots is so important to drifting culture worldwide without grassroots drifting there would be no evolution of the sport into pro-level competition Pro-level driving brings in an audience that wouldn’t otherwise be interested in drifting sparking the flame for younger generations to keep grassroots alive It’s a lifecycle that Japan has seemingly nailed Not being bound to a grandstand or pit area and being able to get up close to the action makes grassroots drift events feel much more involved It also makes them a lot more fun to shoot The reason I’ve grown to enjoy these events so much since I’ve been in Japan is the variety of cars and drivers that you get to witness With no rules or regulations controlling the cars entering you’ll get a taste of every possible chassis with no shortage of cars that surprise you Lowbrain from Kanagawa are a great example of a grassroots drift team that have continued to keep the culture alive with their events The team’s variety of cars makes it a favourite of mine from John’s Toyota Corona hardtop (stay tuned for a spotlight on this) to Genki-san’s EG Honda Civic – it becomes obvious quite quickly that the colour red is the only similarity linking this team together Kota-san’s Sil80 is a great example of a well driven ‘missile’ Coming from Ebisu’s Drift Matsuri a few weeks prior Kota easily enjoyed the most laps on the day The paddock areas of these grassroots events are always full of energy There’s a welcoming nature as everyone is simply there to enjoy themselves Ryota-san’s RPS13 Nissan 180SX Type X was arguably one of the tidiest cars on the day It’s always refreshing to see cars like this enjoyed as originally intended Grassroots drifting is proof that you don’t need a purpose-built 800hp car to enjoy the sport No formal judging and competitive rivalries get in the way of having a good time with almost all entrants on the day driving home in the same car later in the evening More IAMTHESPEEDHUNTER posts Love the drifting scene those pics will never get old Grass roots drifting is the best because the sport of drifting is a joke when you get to the higher levels and think it's actually racing but motor racing has become so diluted people don't even know what it means anymore Drifting has always been a way for people to have fun and explore car control The reality it is it is painfully slow compared to almost any form of motor racing the drivers do not have to have any kind of physical endurance to compete in the sport and they are not doing anything that is based on physical position of where they finish When you don't take drifting seriously it is always the most fun And if you ever think drifting is super difficulty compared to actual racing...go get yourself a shifter kart and have a go at a local level These are my favorite articles about drifting with my least favorite being ones where we idolize guys who drive for 20-30 seconds at a time completely sideways pulling very little G-force and then we all have to pretend that it takes sOoOo much skill Though I don't even want to know what AE86s are going for these days Probably as crazy as the replies to this comment will be and I have done actual track days with my E46 I can tell you right now that you are absolutely off your rocker if you think drifting doesn't take skill and endurance I guess some tracks could be considered "slow" (though I would use the word technical) and even so that would apply to any track based motorsport and probably think F1 is the "pinnacle of motorsport" or some other corny take and see how easy it is to maintain drift at speed in a tandem with 4 other cars Racing one against top level competition is another story I have coached for a major manufacturer with world champions of drifting I was able to do things they couldn't do much quicker than them The sport is a joke beyond a hobby level and you're the one who is completely off base and laughable with your replies SKUSA S1 class pro shifter kart driving is top of the food chain stuff Formula 1 drivers have competed in the Super Nationals and not cracked the top ten Who in F1 is chomping at the bit to compete in Formula d And how many open wheel racers compete in drifting I don’t think anyone is calling drifting racing It’s still about style at the competitive level The existence of competition drifting does not eliminate grassroots drifting The rising price of the machines in the event has killed grassroot drifting the price of those machines no longer grass root friendly you'd have to think twice before you bash it because sliding a 1000+ hp car definitely need no skill to balance between grip and lack of it I have coached with some of your top professionals and world champions Their ability was very lacking when it came to road racing at a high level You guys all sound butt hurt af because what I'm saying is quantifiable fact.Sustaining 3-4G in a race car for an hour is not as hard as drifting for 30-45 seconds with brakes in between You just showed how clueless you are when there are many pro drifters who are also rather accomplished road racers Drifting is so easy I mastered it on mountain roads by the time I was 17 Wheel to wheel I am still working on after 20 years in the sport You guys really have no experience and you all sound like dorks who have never driven anything that sustains over 2-3G this is the reason why I´m still on this site on a daily basis for 15 years now.Grassroots drifting remains just the best for me drifting is always about having fun and kind of a lifestyle Man and the cars at this event were amazing Exactly right - a gathering of friends that happens to also have drifting at the same time BTW I just realized that I follow your YouTube channel Your videos always transfer the vibe of the event to the viewer in a perfect way A good reminder that it's fine to start small I get nervous about driving my car 2 hours to the track but I'd love to confidently be able to do that Pouring over the photos to pick up little details reminds me of when a monthly magazine was your only source of info At least from where I’m from on the west coast of America a lot of people drive to a track day the afternoon before the event How common is camping overnight at the track in Japan some will drive through the night drift all day Due to the number of tracks there are to drive a lot of drivers are local (within a few hours) from the track Whats the name of the blue Silvia s13 owner Can't wait for the spotlight on the Corona hardtop coupe Speedhunters is an international collective of photographers writers and drivers with a shared passion for uncovering the world's most exciting car culture stories The renowned cherry-blossom tree in Nirasaki City known as "Wanitsuka no Sakura," is a sight to behold This living testament to nature's resilience has weathered typhoons and heavy snowfall and efforts to ensure it goes on thriving have drawn nationwide support The delicacy of the pink cherry blossoms contrasts with the lingering snow on the Yatsugatake Mountains embodying the beauty of spring and symbolizing local pride For more videos like this The 97th Emperor's Cup All Japan Football Championship: Nirasaki Astros to represent Yamanashi Prefecture the final of the 64th Yamanashi Prefectural Football Championship (Kawate Cup) was held at Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium and Nirasaki Astros defeated Yamanashi Gakuin University Orions 1-0 and won the tournament Nirasaki Astros will represent Yamanashi Prefecture in the 97th Emperor's Cup All Japan Football Championship scheduled to begin from 22 April Kick-off 12:30 at Yamanashi Chuo Bank 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version The Dallas Voice news website is reporting on Thursday that stage actor and voice actor Jerry Russell passed away on Wednesday night surrounded by his family Russell had checked in to a hospital last week for a surgical procedure but developed complications after getting pneumonia Russell was also the founder of Fort Worth's Stage West Theatre Russell is also the father of Texas Senator Wendy Davis Thanks to Lesley Aeschliman for the news tip [Via Funimation]