After a profitable first occasion final 12 months, Clear Tradition Japan lately returned for its second instalment.
Constructing on its foundations whereas staying true to the Clear Tradition occasion method born within the USA – Jun Takahashi of Hardcore Tokyo and his workforce created a follow-up that was larger and higher, even together with a reside drift aspect.
Whereas Clear Tradition Japan 2023 was held in Could, 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 12 months one.
I arrived round 3:00pm – after the drift demo, sadly – simply as the warmth started to crush the group. Fortuitously, 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 fundamental 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 a couple of autos from Internet Choice’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 killer, no filler. Every of the 350+ automobiles on present was meticulously introduced – aside from a half-finished Mazda Eunos Roadster (Miata/MX-5) sporting an outsized GT wing and a roof field. No less than it supplied some leisure!
Talking of entertaining, Souki-san showcased three of his creations. Whereas his leopard-patterned automotive and Skyline now have new house owners, after 5 years of labor on this Y30 Gloria, I feel he’ll be having fun with it for a little bit longer.
Clear Tradition Japan actually has all of it: beautiful automobiles, an amazing location, sound-offs, and now, reside drift motion.
With regards to drifting, who needs to see a function on the Rocket Bunny Racing System Drift R32?
Big due to Jun and the Hardcore Tokyo workforce for an unforgettable present. See you all subsequent 12 months!
Toby Thyer
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