Local tyre Shop Garage R held one of their regular Soukouki, or track day, here at Ebisu.  What’s unusual about this one though is the fact it’s on Ebisu’s Nishi Short Course, one purpose built for Drift by Track owner Nobishige Kumakubo.  Normally the long version of the track is a “Grip” only course so when a track day is booked for drift, it’s a rare chance that many people jump at!  The course is awesome fun with a totally blind entry as you switch over the crest of the hill. 

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No sooner had we arrived and we’re greeted to an awesome display from visiting Formula D Driver Calvin Wan.  He’s joined on the School course by Circuit manager and Team Orange member Naoto Suenaga, as well as Ebisu’s Sumica-san.  All three were within inches of each other and as you would expect some paint was traded, all in the name of fun!  All 3 showed great car control and looked very comfortable at these super close-quarters.
Above is Calvin pictured with his car he bases here at the circuit. All these Formula D guys have their picture pose down…..   seriously though Calvin is a real nice, down to earth guy and it was great meeting him.

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