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2018 DSPORT Tuner Challenge Presented by Vertex

The Mobara Twin Circuit was filled with the smoke of the drifting cars, the music of the screeching tires, and the exhilarated sighs of the DSPORT TAS attendees. Many described the DSPORT Tuner Challenge as some of the best experiences of their lives. Riding along in D1 Grand Prix and […]

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Taniguchi’s 700 HP 2JZ Swapped GT86

If you haven’t heard of HKS, Daigo Saito and Nobuteru “NOB” Taniguchi, then you must be very new to the import performance scene. HKS has been Japan’s premiere full-line performance parts manufacturer since the 1970s. Today, HKS has reestablished a US presence and we expect big things in the coming […]

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RS-R’s Turbocharged VQ Swapped Nissan S15

When drifting began, the pioneers of the sport favored several real wheels drive platforms for power, weight distribution and handling traits. Nissan’s Silvia platform proved itself on the touge of Japan as well as in drifting competitions around the world. With the turbocharged SR20DET engine capable of producing over 400 […]

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Auto Produce Boss’ 2009 D1GP S15 Champion

BECAUSE A MANUFACTURER DECIDES NOT TO mass produce a product doesn’t mean that product is useless. At the peak of the popularity of the Nissan Silvia S15, NISMO developed a demo car to exhibit the potential of its line of R-Tuned components. The demo S15 prototyped NISMO R-Tuned body components, […]

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Performance Pioneer Stephan Papadakis Joins the DSPORT Hall Of Fame

The import scene of the early 1990s not only kicked off the import performance revolution but also fostered the inception and growth of the import drag racing scene. For some, like Stephan Papadakis, it started on the street and became a passion that he took to the next level. By […]

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Mishimoto’s 558 Horsepower Super Silvia S13

BUILDING PROJECT CARS IS RARELY A SMOOTH PROCESS, AS THERE ARE INEVITABLE BUMPS IN THE ROAD, unexpected errors and stages of the build that simply don’t go according to plan. Even well-thought-out builds can encounter hardships and adversity. But the reward for perseverance can make it all worth while. Mike […]

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Slide Or Die S14 | 700 WHP SR23VET Says No To V8s

IT’S NO SECRET THAT THE LAST FEW YEARS HAVE seen a sharp increase of V8 swaps among Formula Drift competitors. Sure, these drivers offer compelling reasons like a broad power band, reliability and more horsepower. However, to the legions of JDM purists, putting an American V8 engine into a Japanese […]

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Boosted GReddy 86 Relives its Touge Roots

Japan’s twisting mountain roads are famous for being the birthplace of drifting, long before the days of professional drifting competitions. Back then, drivers favored balanced lightweight platforms over outright power. This ethos inspired the Team Toyo Tires Drift/Trust Racing to collaborate on a Toyota 86 drift demo car. Text by […]

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450 WHP Mean Green Nissan S14 Silvia

Takahiro Ueno of T&E began competing in Japan’s D1 Grand Prix championship series a decade ago and has impressed fans and enthusiasts alike with his aggressive style. After mastering the fundamentals of keeping a car both sideways and under control in an R32 Skyline, he settled into a long relationship […]

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DSPORT Tuner Challenge | Mobara Twin Circuit | Drift & Grip

We’re proud to announce our first ever track event in Japan, the DSPORT Tuner Challenge. Taking place at the famed Mobara Twin Circuit on January 16th, 2017 and included as part of the 2017 DSPORT Tokyo Auto Salon Tour. Japanese drivers will be competing in Drift/Grip sessions to win trophies […]

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The D1JZ Toyota Soarer

Make no mistake that the jury is still out on drifting. Despite a great deal of press and manufacturer support, the future of the “sport” remains uncertain. While drift series may currently be in the headlines, the reality is that import drag racing is still the number one motorsport for […]

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Daigo Saito’s Fat Five Racing Shop Tour

Professional drifter Robbie Nishida takes us around Daigo Saito’s Fat Five Racing and shows us all the high horsepower projects that they’re currently working on. Click the video link below to get the inside look at this stellar operation.

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Triple D 240SX | Drag, Drift, or Drive, This RB-Powered Nissan 240SX Is Ready For Action

While just about every DSPORT reader would love to have a 12-car garage filled with a car for every occasion, the reality is that the majority can only afford a single vehicle. When you have just one vehicle that you are going to be daily-driving and racing at the track, […]

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SR-Powered AE86 Makes An Impact In Formula Drift’s Arena

The banked turn that seemed a fair distance away closes rapidly as the engine roars to redline. In an instant, a clutch kick, yank of the hand brake and full lock counter steer makes the bank viewable through the side window instead of the windshield. Today, a lack of restrictions […]

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Formula for a winning D1-spec S15

Car or driver? Depending on who you ask, you’ll get a different answer on the importance of each. Some say that drifting is 80-percent driver and 20-percent car. Others claim that drifting can be mastered relatively quickly in a properly setup vehicle. For those looking to build a vehicle for […]