AE86 Drifting In Japan! | Gunsai Touge (4K)
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I first met Mr. Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi (better known as Running Free 86) on a trip to Japan in 2019 when he took me to a Friday night meeting at Daikoku PA. He's renowned in the old-school AE86 community for his elite driving ability. I love raw, low-power drifting and have been dreaming of drifting at Gunsai Touge for years. So when one of the best drifters I know told me to come out for the 4AG drift event hosted by Garage Infinity and get a ride-along, I knew I couldn't pass on this opportunity before I left Japan.
My friend Kenken offered to drive me there, which meant leaving at 5:00am so that we could get to Gunsai from Tokyo before the event started. Despite the overcast skies and light rain, it was a stunning drive through the mountains. I was immediately greeted by hachiroku's as far as the eye could see, in every style imaginable. It was truly a beautiful sight to see.
The most exciting moment was seeing how luxurious Kaicho's passenger seat was. I knew that someone who would go as far as to remove every feasible trace of cushion in order to achieve the maximum weight reduction was a driver as serious as they come. Due to the rain, the driving had to be more conservative to avoid crashing into the guard rail (again) or falling off the mountain. However, that didn't detract from the most insane ride-along of my life.
Mr. Takahashi is seriously awesome, and by awesome I mean he's completely crazy. I'm so grateful that he invited me to come out and have the opportunity to experience this event. I'm also so thankful to Kenken for offering to drive me. As with all of the events I've attended in Japan, I met countless people who were so kind and welcoming to me, showing me their cars and being excited to meet me as well. The people that I've met along the way have been the best part of my trip, and I cannot express how much I appreciate them making me feel welcome as a loud foreigner who barely speaks Japanese. That said, お疲れ様でした!
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(Professional drivers on a closed course, do not attempt.)
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Read the article here: checkpointjapan.com/2023/11/24/raw-ae86-drifting-in-japan/
@ikari3380
5 ай бұрын
@CheckpointJapan 0:47 What’s this song plzzzz 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@user-ze4nn1dx6z
5 ай бұрын
@@ikari3380 Beautiful Thoughts Niko Rubio Bass Cover
@iringyellow4327
3 ай бұрын
You know a Japanese anime car drifting?
Gotta love this perfectly balanced 80s box
@CheckpointJapan
5 ай бұрын
♥️🌎
@Barton_Motors_Ltd
5 ай бұрын
@@CheckpointJapanI’m sure the MK2 Supras could hang with them too ;)
@JB-sv5pr
5 ай бұрын
@@Barton_Motors_Ltdidk maybe
miss that Japan early brightness. Especially summer with the sun full blown at 5am. Unfortunately Gunsai was empty when I went, old guy at the booth let me walk the track though.
When the video begins with the goat Runningfree86, you know it's gonna be dope !
Sick Video Guys! Loving the Japan series videos
Great footage! Gunsai for sure one of my favorite tracks
So awesome you got to meet Hiroshi🫶🏽! I can't wait to meet him and hype him up in Texas soon 🙌🏽
Best video I’ve watched in a long time! Nicely done 👊🏼
Thank you for this amazing Video!!! 😍🤍
This channel is criminally underrated
WICKED! glad the Japan content is still flowing too.
I created the dorikaze logo in 1998, the ae86 forum based in YYZ/YVR and this video just makes me so hype. So many og builds, n2 kits and togue drifting was so lit.
@Vapourdave
5 ай бұрын
Who were the AE86 drifters in 1998 on Dorikaze?
@JB-sv5pr
5 ай бұрын
@@Vapourdave?????????🎉
So happy I found this channel
That tire screaming and engine roaring its beautifully music to my ears💯%💪💪
Love these videos!
KZread algorithm putting in work! Came across this on my front page and holy crap am I glad I clicked through. This video was awesome and very gorgeous. I look forward to going back and catching up on your content! Keep up the good work!
@CheckpointJapan
4 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love the mood on this video, keep going 🤩
I’m a V8 muscle car guy that got into drifting via Initial D anime. The hotrodder in me fell in love with these low cost imports that people take and turn into cars like this. I guess I’m just a gearhead now, I love seeing all cars.
Next time I go to Japan I’m going to Gunsai
@MoistBoys
5 ай бұрын
Hell yeah, when are we goin?
My favourite video ever!!!
06:36 Holyy Faaaakk!!! i can feel it just by watching this video, crazy entry speed at that corner
@MyjiltheeGallego-fe3jw
2 ай бұрын
Inertia drift
67 and I owe you 2 lots. Cool video. 🤟
japan is the best in drifting.. i love drift... keep safe always
Wow, drifting with an AE86 in Japan sounds like an exhilarating experience! The Gunsai Touge is such an iconic location, famous for its challenging turns and beautiful scenery. It must be thrilling to watch an AE86, a car renowned for its agility and drift capabilities, navigate those roads. Plus, in 4K, every detail of the action must be so vivid and immersive. Drifting culture in Japan has such a rich history, and it's always exciting to see it in action, especially in such legendary spots! 🚗💨🇯🇵
@purpleturdracingdivision3726
2 ай бұрын
ChatGPT has entered the chat
So much love for the 86 pilots!
Very very enjoyable!
It reminds me of the old anime Initial D. Takumi is one of the greatest drifter in downhill or uphill race. Nice video ❤
@makisekurisu1761
3 ай бұрын
It isnt that old too
@jayhill2193
2 ай бұрын
@@makisekurisu1761 90's anime at this point is old, plenty of generations of anime have come and gone since then
@makisekurisu1761
2 ай бұрын
@@jayhill2193 the start is old but it ended in 2013 it's like saying that one piece is a old anime sure it is but it isnt at the same time since it is currently happening
the Toyota gods have once again blessed my ears with the greatest sounding motors ever🙏 (minus a rotary)
Kaicho the GOAT
DEFEAT EVERYONE ON TOUGE WITH HACHIROKU!!!
Amazing
This video should have gotten a lot more views than what It is now. So underrated
This is up there for best footage of all time
Nice channel .more drift action🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
so sick
Track at the beginning is fire 🤟😎
The Paradise ☺️
Cool content! You help me learn English) I wish you success! (I used the translator)
This is the real racing ❤ the best japan!
loooooooove this
A dream of a dream❤❤❤
Duude these Trueno's are eye catching what a beauty 😍 The only one who's missing is Takumi's Panda Trueno AE86
Ae86 I click ! ❤🎉
I see drift. Instant like and subscribe 😄
Beautiful thoughts niko rubio
this video is underrated
Every day should be 86 day
You defeniately need to make a video about how to film cars you're doing a great job!
Runningfree86 is so based frfr
Cool and fun
Super cool!
@CheckpointJapan
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
El paraiso de los 86
Thank you .ITB🎉
@SandalsRacing
5 ай бұрын
Amazing car!
"Don't worry, I'm wearing pants" has to be the best quote of the video.
What a track
THAT IS 5AM?!?! THAT BRIGHT?!? I need to experience this ;-;
I love it 👍👍👍👍👍👍
bee's nest
@purpleturdracingdivision3726
5 ай бұрын
NEVER DISRESPECT GOD ENGINE EVER AGAIN
@criticallycanadian
5 ай бұрын
NOT THE BEEEEEEEEES
Grip on Gunsai must be fun as well ！
taste the rainbow
hell yeah
Good channel!
@CheckpointJapan
4 ай бұрын
High praise from you guys ♥️
🔥🔥
Bonitos autos bonitas tomas y bonita tu❤❤❤❤ saludos desde mexico
I love Japan 😍😍😍😍😍😍
THATS 67
ahhh the beauty of having a RWD...
Would love to see a downhill from the Pikes Peak summit. 🤔
It’s like Saturday July 8th in November!
Little tofu fighters 🎉
2:15 that is serious. its just motor. xD
Wath a picture❤
The song is beautiful thoughts - niko Rubio
@SammyVeryRich
11 күн бұрын
Cant find it anywhere
Drift is fun, guys! But do Gunsai provides any Time Attack events? Cause i'm fond of HotVersion and Best Motoring and stuff like this/
his engine bay is really just an engine bay, nothing else lol
DEJA VU! 🎵🎶🎶🎵
Is that an ae111 coupe front & rear swap on a ae86 liftback?
one day bro, one day
bro got the entire Trueno community for this one
I loooove what you do. I would like to know what equipment you used to make this video and what camera parameters you used? sorry my english hah
@CheckpointJapan
5 ай бұрын
Thank you! We used a Canon EOS M6 and a 24mm 2.8 lens to make all of the Sandra in Japan episodes. It’s a great compact travel setup that can still shoot in uncropped 4K 😎
@fahrness
5 ай бұрын
That's great, I have a Sony A6400. I bought it because it records in 4k, but I still can't figure out how to edit it to make it look as sharp as your videos, other than giving it those colors. But I'm learning little by little. Work like yours inspires me a lot. Thank you very much, greetings from Chile!@@CheckpointJapan
oh sweet lord
Doesnt matter how many body panels your AE86 has falling off, doesnt matter how loose your bumpers are, slap some tires on and you know that engine will give you a ride that lasts well beyond the 40 years these things have been shredding rubber on these roads
which camera and lens do you guys use to film those drift video? i just need some advises for budget friendly :')
that was sick as fuck
This was awesome. Hey Sandra, any tips on wanting to learn Japanese someday? Where do I start? lol
@SandalsRacing
5 ай бұрын
I'd recommend Duolingo to get you started, Genki I textbook/workbook, watch Japanese TV shows/movies, and then just talk to people if you have the opportunity. I used Google Translate a lot while living there, one pro tip I have for that is if you do translate something, take the time to actually read and say out loud what you've translated to learn/retain it
@Barton_Motors_Ltd
5 ай бұрын
@@SandalsRacingthanks so much!
@oldmennewgames
Ай бұрын
Depending where you live, there should be evening courses, or you could search for an app than could do the same.
AE86峠の王様です！ドライバーを育てるって聞いたことがあります。
Content is really enjoyable and interesting, love all bout japan and drifting, so I feel really sorry to say that camera work is a tragedy.
@oldmennewgames
Ай бұрын
Then please go film there yourself, so we all can see how it should be done.
@ImmoraLPlaguE
Ай бұрын
@@oldmennewgames no need to be butthurt. The content creator needs to take and handle criticisms and improve. I was not a jerk, only honest.
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Man thats a lot of keiichi and takumis
Please, "Checkpoint Japan" can you give me the reference of the song in this video, I like it a lot, I would like to listen to it in full again.
The Next Fast & Furious should be like this,Street racing story not James Bond story
Keren
And of course the panda truenos line was the closest to the gutter 😂☝🏻
*_Don't worry, I'm wearing pants..._*
Tonight we drift in Drifthalla! ✊️
very naissu
"Dont worry, I am wearing pants."
whats the song called that you used on timelapse or outro
@CheckpointJapan
5 ай бұрын
Beautiful Thoughts by Niko Rubio
4:30 legends know what happened there