After a profitable first occasion final yr, Clear Tradition Japan not too long ago returned for its second instalment.
Constructing on its foundations whereas staying true to the Clear Tradition occasion system born within the USA – Jun Takahashi of Hardcore Tokyo and his staff created a follow-up that was greater and higher, even together with a dwell drift ingredient.
Whereas Clear Tradition Japan 2023 was held in Might, 2024’s version performed out within the sweltering late-summer warmth. Within the 4 years I’ve lived in Japan, I’ve observed the summers getting fiercer and longer. My Anglo-Czech blood nonetheless struggles with the warmth, no matter having beforehand resided in Australia for over a decade.
Regardless of the situations, the turnout at Longwood Station in Chiba was spectacular – double that of yr one.
I arrived round 3:00pm – after the drift demo, sadly – simply as the warmth started to crush the group. Happily, Longwood Station is a incredible venue with a number of massive, air-conditioned halls good for escaping the solar and grabbing refreshments.
This was proper round when the sound-off was in full swing on the principal stage, with Honda Civics, Nissan Skylines, and even an Aston Martin competing for the loudest 2-step/ limiter bash honours.
Whereas the crowds have been entertained, I went and checked out some automobiles.
I noticed just a few autos from Net Possibility’s Wangan Base Yokohama present held the night time earlier than. It was nice to see them in a brand new mild, particularly these two with their dazzling orange paint jobs.
As anticipated, the choice was eclectic, that includes super-clean automobiles with flawless fitment.
Like a Daft Punk album, Clear Tradition Japan was all bangers, no fillers. Every of the 350+ automobiles on present was meticulously offered – aside from a half-finished Mazda Eunos Roadster (Miata/MX-5) sporting an outsized GT wing and a roof field. At the very least it supplied some leisure!
Talking of entertaining, Souki-san showcased three of his creations. Whereas his leopard-patterned automobile and Skyline now have new homeowners, after 5 years of labor on this Y30 Gloria, I believe he’ll be having fun with it for somewhat longer.
Clear Tradition Japan really has all of it: beautiful automobiles, a terrific location, sound-offs, and now, dwell drift motion.
With reference to drifting, who desires to see a function on the Rocket Bunny Racing System Drift R32?
Enormous because of Jun and the Hardcore Tokyo staff for an unforgettable present. See you all subsequent yr!
Toby Thyer
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