Drift Tengoku — October 2013

Want a D1 license? Start here!

September 23, Monday holiday

October 20

D1SL license qualifying event

@ Nikko Circuit

Kids Heart Drift GP

@ Motor Land Mikawa

Organized by Kazama Auto, a D1SL qualifying event will be held. To obtain… [fragment]

Hosted by Kids Heart, a shop run by Tezuka.

D1-E license holders pay ¥15,000; those without a license… [fragment]

With a D1-A or D1-B license, anyone may enter. D… [fragment]

Classes are divided into beginner, middle, expert, and twin…

…is the Kids Cup, a driving event that also serves as a D1 license qualifier.

MC and judge: Tomoya Katsumata; head judge: Koguchi

…Street Legal licenses are awarded to top finishers, and the judges…

…the entry fee is ¥17,000. [fragment]

…only those participating in that class may enter.

After two 10-minute practice runs, competitors are judged in single-car runs for the first round… [fragment]

Driving event. Only Expert-class drivers may enter the license qualifier… [fragment]

…for the run… [fragment]

Anyone wishing to enter D1 Street Legal next year should register… [fragment]

…may also award one when the panel deems a driver eligible.

D1-A and D1-B licenses can be earned; D1-E… [fragment]

Those without a license must pay a ¥2,000 course fee. Judges… [fragment]

Deadline

…be sure to do it!

…select license recipients, with Tsuyoshi Kamiya advising. Deadline… [fragment]

Uchiumi and Tezuka will assess drivers’ skill and ability…

Nikko Circuit

Kazama

Deadline: October 1.

Challenge [source spelling retained]

Kids Heart

Drift Grand Prix Series

Date: Sunday, October 20, Motor Land Mikawa

Beginner, middle, expert, and twin classes

Enter Series

Street Legal [source misspelling]

Wear a full-face or jet helmet.

Entry: ¥13,500 including lunch (additional passenger: +¥3,000)

Limit: 60 cars total. Twin-drift class only: ¥8,000 entry.

Vehicle regulations and clothing

Bare feet and sandals are prohibited.

Wear appropriate driving shoes.

Wear long sleeves and long pants; wear a roll bar…

Maximum sound level: 105 dB

All cars must have a roll bar.

If driving conduct is poor… [fragment]

Penalties may apply. During driving, windows with occupants must remain fully closed.

Mufflers without a silencer are prohibited. Noncompliance may result in disqualification.

D1 Street Legal

Passengers are prohibited during judged runs.

1. Submit the entry form by fax or in person (fax: 0568-24-1222).

(e.g. ignoring a red flag)

2. Entry is confirmed after payment (bank transfer, registered cash, or in person).

Entry method

Bank transfer details

Entries open July 1 and close October 1.

Juroku Bank, Higashi-Inazawa branch, ordinary account 1228576, Kids Heart Ltd.

Monday, September 23, 2013 (holiday)

(Not awarded in the middle or beginner classes.)

In the Expert class…

D1-A and D1-B licenses… [fragment]

Entries may close once capacity is reached, even before the deadline, so register early.

For cancellations before the deadline, a ¥100 administrative fee will be deducted before the refund.

Cancellations after the deadline are non-refundable.

12–15 minutes, 2 heats + 3 runs

http://www.kazamaauto.co.jp

D1 Street Legal license qualifier at Nikko Circuit

(There is no fixed finishing position that guarantees qualification.)

Judges award them based on each driver’s skill and ability!!

You can now obtain the license!!

048-745-2026 / fax 048-745-2027

100 people [fragment]

¥15,000 / ¥17,000 (for those without D1-E)

Judging corner

(Current D1-A license holders do not need this.)

An additional ¥2,000 course fee is required. Thank you for understanding.

Expert-class participants must take the E-license course.

Date: Monday, September 23 (holiday)

Beginner class final…

Expert class final…

Middle class final…

Organizer: Kids Heart

149 Teranakata, Kitanagoya, Aichi 481-0035

Tel. (0568) 24-1222 / fax (0568) 24-1102

(The card has been issued.)

Please bring your insurance card.

Those who already hold an E license… [fragment]

No additional fee is required.

Please confirm on the day… [fragment]

Limit: 100 cars

Location: Nikko Circuit

Date: Sunday, October 20

D1-E license entry: ¥17,000 (insurance included)

Inquiries: Kazama Auto Service, 048-745-2026

Entry: D1-E class, ¥15,000 (insurance included)

Limit: 60 cars

Location: Motor Land Mikawa

Entry: ¥13,500 + ¥3,000 for W…

Breaking news

Twin class only: ¥8,000

Inquiries: Kids Heart, 0568-24-1222

Up Garage… [fragment]

Date: Sunday, October 6

A group date for car enthusiasts!

Location: special venue in the Odaiba waterfront district, Tokyo

Capacity: 20 men and 20 women

Entry: Men ¥3,000; women free

Inquiries: Up Garage (http://www.upgarage.com/)

Up Garage’s group-date event is Ai-Dori, held this June. It was such a success that a sequel… [fragment]

It was planned and has now been confirmed for October 6 as part of Odaiba Classic Car Heaven!

Unlike previous Ai-Dori events, cars cannot be brought to the venue. This is a more serious group date! Recruiting… [fragment]

All we ask is that participants like cars; you don’t have to be a street racer. Even saying “I came because I read Drift Tengoku”… [fragment]

…that’s all you need to qualify!

As of early September, the event had just been confirmed and details were not yet available, so check the website!

Close to both the interchange exit and the station!

RC Park Yokohama Saginuma has opened!

RC Park has opened inside San-ei Welk, known for RC-parts sales… [fragment]

The Saginuma store opened August 11 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. For car… [fragment]

The concrete surface is more slippery than carpet, so throttle control… [fragment]

After testing, T&E Original… [fragment]

Member: ¥500

Non-member: ¥800

Usage fee: 1 hour

There are 21 pit bays, and the shop carries parts… [fragment]

Apparently both cost ¥1,470 for four.

…settled on “V-Zero” and “VDROO”

Non-member: ¥1,500; member: ¥1,000

Non-member ¥2,000; member ¥1,500

5 hours

2 hours

There is also a shop, so sudden problems… [fragment]

They also offer support, and rentals are available for ¥3,000 per month… [fragment]

One day: non-member ¥3,500; member ¥2,500

New membership: ¥500; half price for women and those under 18

Hours: 10:00–23:00 (closed Thursdays)

Monthly parking is also available, so you can store the unit and… [fragment]

…they can keep it for you.

Parking: space for at least 7 cars

1-2-2-1, Arima, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa

On the 23rd, the entry fee includes a designated tire… [fragment]

Holding a competition with a ¥3,000 entry fee… [fragment]

…event. Capacity is 25 cars; entries are accepted… [fragment]

Inquiries: RC Park Yokohama Saginuma, 044-870-3335

…registration is open through September 20.

D Station industry advertisement

Astro Products New Okazaki Store

Relocation

Renewal

Okazaki store relocation and renewal. September…

Opens on the 21st. The former store’s parking lot… [fragment]

Okazaki Store

Astro Products Okazaki Store

…has been expanded and can accommodate low-clearance cars… [fragment]

…along National Route 248, with little traffic… [fragment]

September 21, renewal

…hours are 10:00–20:00.

Closed days; address and phone number below… [fragment]

444-0009

2-30 Orozucho, Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture

…changed to the following information. [fragment]

Tel. 0564-25-7737

2-30 Orozucho, Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture

Hours: 10:00–20:00, open year-round

Astro Products Niigata West Store

0564-25-7737

Newly opened

Opens for business September 20. Within Niigata Prefecture… [fragment]

…the fifth store. A collaboration with Honda Walk…

Astro Products

…Products Niigata West Store [fragment]

…collaboration store. Niigata West Bypass, “Koshin Aeon…” [fragment]

…Aeon Niigata West Store… [fragment]

Opens September 20 [fragment]

…Niigata West Store [fragment]

No regular closing days. Opening sale… [fragment]

Nearby. Hours: 10:00–20:00.

New 30

Postal code 950-2028

…runs from September 20 to October 3.

1-20-7 Koshin-minami, Nishi-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture

1-20-7 Koshin-minami, Nishi-ku, Niigata City

Tel. 025-323-8119

025-232-8119

Newly opened

Astro Products Ome Store

Open since September 13. Business hours are… [fragment]

Hours are 10:00–20:00; closed… [fragment]

Dream Ome Store

Astro Products

Ome Store

…through September 19; second week ends September 26… [fragment]

Opening sale: first week through September… [fragment]

Opens September 13

Products differ each week, so enjoy all three weeks… [fragment]

Third week runs through October 6. Sales… [fragment]

Postal code 198-0024

4-21-5 Shinmachi, Ome, Tokyo

…can be enjoyed continuously. [fragment]

Tel. 0428-31-4001

4-21-5 Shinmachi, Ome, Tokyo

80428-31-4001

Astro Products Rinku Seacle Store

Opens October 4. Hours… [fragment]

In/inside [fragment]

Products

Business hours: 10:00–20:00… [fragment]

…open every day. [fragment]

A shop near the international airport… [fragment]

Newly opened

Opening sale dates have not yet been decided.

Grand opening. Hours may change.

1F, Rinku Seacle, Rinku Orai Minami; 072-469-1777

3 Rinku Orai Minami, Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture

Provided by Auto Way

This month’s best sellers

Tire ranking

June 1–30

17-inch

Manufacturer

yen [fragment]

¥4,470

215/45

215/60

1st place

2nd place

215/45, ¥3,760

215/45, ¥6,090

ATR Sport

3rd place

4th: Nankang

215/45, ¥4,790

18-inch

5th place

yen [fragment]

225/40

225/45, ¥7,090

Dimax R8

1st place

2nd: Pino

225/40, ¥5,890

225/40, ¥6,790

4th: Nankang

3rd: Pino

yen [fragment]

235/40

Dimax R8

5th: Radar

ATR Sport 2

Analysis

For 17-inch tires, road noise… [fragment]

The quieter N3000 ranks… [fragment]

…[fragment]. The ATR Sport 2, when driven…

There are times when they become cheaper… [fragment]

…is often seen at events.

…so it’s smart to buy in bulk then… [fragment]

…is the smart choice! For 18-inch… [fragment]

…buy Pino tires from… [fragment]

…that’s right. The prices above without a… [fragment]

Radar is popular, but drift… [fragment]

As of early September, the tires… [fragment]

…seem to be out of stock.

Drift Tengoku — October 2013

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