AE86 Drifting In Japan! | Gunsai Touge (4K)

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2023
  • 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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Комментарии • 264

  • @CheckpointJapan
    @CheckpointJapan  7 месяцев назад +17

    Read the article here: checkpointjapan.com/2023/11/24/raw-ae86-drifting-in-japan/

    • @ikari3380
      @ikari3380 7 месяцев назад +1

      @CheckpointJapan 0:47 What’s this song plzzzz 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

    • @user-ze4nn1dx6z
      @user-ze4nn1dx6z 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@ikari3380 Beautiful Thoughts Niko Rubio Bass Cover

    • @iringyellow4327
      @iringyellow4327 4 месяца назад

      You know a Japanese anime car drifting?

    • @user-qg2qp4jn2h
      @user-qg2qp4jn2h 20 дней назад

      @@iringyellow4327 initial d

  • @PikaTwoB
    @PikaTwoB 7 месяцев назад +193

    Gotta love this perfectly balanced 80s box

    • @CheckpointJapan
      @CheckpointJapan  7 месяцев назад +12

      ♥️🌎

    • @Barton_Motors_Ltd
      @Barton_Motors_Ltd 7 месяцев назад +5

      @@CheckpointJapanI’m sure the MK2 Supras could hang with them too ;)

    • @JB-sv5pr
      @JB-sv5pr 7 месяцев назад

      @@Barton_Motors_Ltdidk maybe

  • @Walaki
    @Walaki Месяц назад +11

    For me, the AE86 is one of the most beautiful cars ever created. And to think that even after 40 years its still being loved all over the globe like it is, makes me so happy. Superb video, amazing quality, thank you very much!

  • @AnotherMotorist
    @AnotherMotorist 7 месяцев назад +103

    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.

  • @parcito
    @parcito Месяц назад +3

    Instant love for that charismatic smile. She's so cute. Must be an awesome experience driving there

  • @NotekaJ
    @NotekaJ 7 месяцев назад +30

    This channel is criminally underrated

  • @hideinthebush2729
    @hideinthebush2729 7 месяцев назад +21

    When the video begins with the goat Runningfree86, you know it's gonna be dope !

  • @koukisandmilk1312
    @koukisandmilk1312 7 месяцев назад +30

    Great footage! Gunsai for sure one of my favorite tracks

  • @NitemairMedia
    @NitemairMedia 5 месяцев назад +13

    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.

  • @kyushalimit5931
    @kyushalimit5931 7 месяцев назад +8

    WICKED! glad the Japan content is still flowing too.

  • @jframe9354
    @jframe9354 7 месяцев назад +9

    Sick Video Guys! Loving the Japan series videos

  • @dennisthemenace2society666
    @dennisthemenace2society666 7 месяцев назад +4

    So awesome you got to meet Hiroshi🫶🏽! I can't wait to meet him and hype him up in Texas soon 🙌🏽

  • @andrewlee88
    @andrewlee88 7 месяцев назад +22

    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
      @Vapourdave 7 месяцев назад +3

      Who were the AE86 drifters in 1998 on Dorikaze?

    • @JB-sv5pr
      @JB-sv5pr 7 месяцев назад

      @@Vapourdave?????????🎉

  • @Rawrsor12
    @Rawrsor12 7 месяцев назад +13

    Kaicho the GOAT

  • @Ineedabouttreefiddy_93
    @Ineedabouttreefiddy_93 6 месяцев назад +1

    Best video I’ve watched in a long time! Nicely done 👊🏼

  • @Shufflequeen90
    @Shufflequeen90 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this amazing Video!!! 😍🤍

  • @acvisuals
    @acvisuals 7 месяцев назад +8

    So happy I found this channel

  • @user-nr3vc1ut9g
    @user-nr3vc1ut9g 5 месяцев назад +1

    That tire screaming and engine roaring its beautifully music to my ears💯%💪💪

  • @MENACE666NZL
    @MENACE666NZL 7 месяцев назад +5

    67 and I owe you 2 lots. Cool video. 🤟

  • @renownusa
    @renownusa 5 месяцев назад +2

    So much love for the 86 pilots!

  • @chrisw554
    @chrisw554 7 месяцев назад +2

    Love these videos!

  • @andremz1929
    @andremz1929 4 месяца назад +3

    06:36 Holyy Faaaakk!!! i can feel it just by watching this video, crazy entry speed at that corner

  • @jakesheldon9395
    @jakesheldon9395 7 месяцев назад +4

    My favourite video ever!!!

  • @alexanderturnbull1677
    @alexanderturnbull1677 7 месяцев назад +21

    Next time I go to Japan I’m going to Gunsai

    • @MoistBoys
      @MoistBoys 7 месяцев назад +5

      Hell yeah, when are we goin?

  • @MoistBoys
    @MoistBoys 7 месяцев назад +5

    Very very enjoyable!

  • @WeekenderGarage
    @WeekenderGarage 6 месяцев назад +8

    RUclips 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!

  • @saraackimenko3261
    @saraackimenko3261 7 месяцев назад +4

    Amazing

  • @DJNathanPH
    @DJNathanPH 5 месяцев назад +1

    japan is the best in drifting.. i love drift... keep safe always

  • @Vapourdave
    @Vapourdave 7 месяцев назад +19

    DEFEAT EVERYONE ON TOUGE WITH HACHIROKU!!!

  • @FSP9.
    @FSP9. 5 месяцев назад +2

    This is up there for best footage of all time

  • @yuancony512
    @yuancony512 4 месяца назад +53

    Where's takumi

    • @TheCheat-22
      @TheCheat-22 2 месяца назад +2

      tactical fiji water

    • @danielwooldridge1755
      @danielwooldridge1755 Месяц назад +2

      Nowhere where’s keiichi is my question

    • @pretziboy4162
      @pretziboy4162 28 дней назад +1

      1:23 you can see his panda trueno behind the red levin hatch

    • @MajesticRidez
      @MajesticRidez 21 день назад +3

      He passed em all and made his tofu delivery

    • @haringpotpot317
      @haringpotpot317 18 дней назад

      Day off 😂

  • @togl5308
    @togl5308 7 месяцев назад +4

    so sick

  • @AVOWIRENEWS
    @AVOWIRENEWS 4 месяца назад +3

    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! 🚗💨🇯🇵

  • @perplxxd
    @perplxxd 7 месяцев назад +5

    the Toyota gods have once again blessed my ears with the greatest sounding motors ever🙏
    (minus a rotary)

  • @charlesandre3152
    @charlesandre3152 7 месяцев назад +4

    Love the mood on this video, keep going 🤩

  • @benjohnson5623
    @benjohnson5623 7 месяцев назад +5

    Every day should be 86 day

  • @JB-sv5pr
    @JB-sv5pr 7 месяцев назад +4

    Ae86 I click ! ❤🎉

  • @Mikizoku
    @Mikizoku 7 месяцев назад +3

    The Paradise ☺️

  • @Kid4rmdalowadekC132
    @Kid4rmdalowadekC132 Месяц назад

    This video should have gotten a lot more views than what It is now. So underrated

  • @daylin3907
    @daylin3907 6 месяцев назад +1

    A dream of a dream❤❤❤

  • @nikitamarkelov
    @nikitamarkelov 7 месяцев назад +4

    taste the rainbow

  • @MyjiltheeGallego-fe3jw
    @MyjiltheeGallego-fe3jw 3 месяца назад

    This is the real racing ❤ the best japan!

  • @adityashetwal386
    @adityashetwal386 Месяц назад

    i love this car culture 🤩

  • @estherdlcrz
    @estherdlcrz 7 месяцев назад +13

    It reminds me of the old anime Initial D. Takumi is one of the greatest drifter in downhill or uphill race. Nice video ❤

    • @makisekurisu1761
      @makisekurisu1761 4 месяца назад +1

      It isnt that old too

    • @jayhill2193
      @jayhill2193 3 месяца назад

      @@makisekurisu1761
      90's anime at this point is old, plenty of generations of anime have come and gone since then

    • @makisekurisu1761
      @makisekurisu1761 3 месяца назад +1

      @@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

  • @paulgetsowned
    @paulgetsowned 7 месяцев назад +5

    Runningfree86 is so based frfr

  • @DylanAckimenko
    @DylanAckimenko 7 месяцев назад +12

    bee's nest

  • @vxaexi
    @vxaexi 7 месяцев назад +3

    loooooooove this

  • @acap8562
    @acap8562 3 месяца назад

    Nice channel .more drift action🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Maiky78
    @Maiky78 6 месяцев назад

    Cool and fun

  • @SNRTV
    @SNRTV 7 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you .ITB🎉

  • @denzilbrown8587
    @denzilbrown8587 7 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful thoughts niko rubio

  • @apu889
    @apu889 2 месяца назад

    this video is underrated

  • @naimonislam8596
    @naimonislam8596 29 дней назад

    Take love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

  • @iamjhie6795
    @iamjhie6795 4 месяца назад

    Super cool!

  • @gruv3n
    @gruv3n 5 месяцев назад

    What a track

  • @KintaroDrift974
    @KintaroDrift974 7 месяцев назад +2

    🔥🔥

  • @user-ce7ic1ze2u
    @user-ce7ic1ze2u 6 дней назад

    4age: one of the best sounding 4 cylinder engines!

  • @walkingpetrolhead
    @walkingpetrolhead 6 месяцев назад +2

    Cool content! You help me learn English) I wish you success!
    (I used the translator)

  • @malcolmabraham
    @malcolmabraham 6 месяцев назад +3

    The song is beautiful thoughts - niko Rubio

  • @alzedjali
    @alzedjali Месяц назад

    I love Japan 😍😍😍😍😍😍

  • @somsakpongpan5126
    @somsakpongpan5126 5 месяцев назад

    I love it 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Fluchii20
    @Fluchii20 5 месяцев назад +1

    El paraiso de los 86

  • @chacaman
    @chacaman 13 дней назад

    i LOVE MY AE86 1984 Levin Coupe Euro Edition 4AG 16v Turbo

  • @ibrock476
    @ibrock476 5 месяцев назад

    Duude these Trueno's are eye catching what a beauty 😍
    The only one who's missing is Takumi's Panda Trueno AE86

  • @JB-sv5pr
    @JB-sv5pr 7 месяцев назад +4

    Little tofu fighters 🎉

  • @bimapraf6892
    @bimapraf6892 4 месяца назад

    hell yeah

  • @criticallycanadian
    @criticallycanadian 7 месяцев назад +16

    "Don't worry, I'm wearing pants" has to be the best quote of the video.

  • @skyborne6393
    @skyborne6393 4 месяца назад

    I see drift. Instant like and subscribe 😄

  • @newtonez_47
    @newtonez_47 5 месяцев назад

    Track at the beginning is fire 🤟😎

    • @Tsoomelo
      @Tsoomelo Месяц назад +1

      what is the name of this track?

  • @alexanderturnbull1677
    @alexanderturnbull1677 7 месяцев назад +7

    THATS 67

  • @mnbo2140
    @mnbo2140 7 месяцев назад +1

    THAT IS 5AM?!?! THAT BRIGHT?!? I need to experience this ;-;

  • @MrArvin0306
    @MrArvin0306 Месяц назад

    ahhh the beauty of having a RWD...

  • @skltfz4997
    @skltfz4997 5 месяцев назад +2

    his engine bay is really just an engine bay, nothing else lol

  • @nordlyssrlys6945
    @nordlyssrlys6945 Месяц назад

    Cameraman of culture🗿

  • @Kruzgamer
    @Kruzgamer 4 месяца назад

    Grip on Gunsai must be fun as well !

  • @Iktius
    @Iktius 2 месяца назад

    DEJA VU! 🎵🎶🎶🎵

  • @BravoOne-Jason
    @BravoOne-Jason 4 месяца назад +1

    The Next Fast & Furious should be like this,Street racing story not James Bond story

  • @CoffeBlack
    @CoffeBlack 7 месяцев назад +5

    that was sick as fuck

  • @polendioxid
    @polendioxid 6 месяцев назад +1

    😍

  • @sunshinemybrain9042
    @sunshinemybrain9042 7 месяцев назад +6

    2:15 that is serious. its just motor. xD

  • @Understeerking
    @Understeerking 5 месяцев назад +1

    Good channel!

  • @MRhankylolka
    @MRhankylolka 2 месяца назад

    Wath a picture❤

  • @RichardFromageRacing
    @RichardFromageRacing 7 месяцев назад +2

    It’s like Saturday July 8th in November!

  • @nukima11
    @nukima11 2 месяца назад

    Would love to see a downhill from the Pikes Peak summit. 🤔

  • @daud1543
    @daud1543 27 дней назад

    I want to be able to that one dayyy :)

  • @skacper1354
    @skacper1354 7 месяцев назад +5

    You defeniately need to make a video about how to film cars you're doing a great job!

  • @murderer74
    @murderer74 7 месяцев назад +1

    Bonitos autos bonitas tomas y bonita tu❤❤❤❤ saludos desde mexico

  • @a8f235
    @a8f235 7 месяцев назад +5

    *_Don't worry, I'm wearing pants..._*

  • @STUDIO_YF
    @STUDIO_YF 2 месяца назад

    bro got the entire Trueno community for this one

  • @ootriace-n1x_-zoo699
    @ootriace-n1x_-zoo699 6 месяцев назад +1

    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。

  • @hugomundo4826
    @hugomundo4826 5 месяцев назад

    very naissu

  • @Mat69MX
    @Mat69MX 4 месяца назад

    which camera and lens do you guys use to film those drift video? i just need some advises for budget friendly :')

  • @pedrosilva4342
    @pedrosilva4342 7 месяцев назад +1

    one day bro, one day

  • @lk9895
    @lk9895 4 месяца назад

    oh sweet lord

  • @takeuchi_8
    @takeuchi_8 7 месяцев назад +1

    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/

  • @nordlyssrlys6945
    @nordlyssrlys6945 Месяц назад

    Even the cameraman was shooting in 80s mode🗿

  • @karlysimpson1116
    @karlysimpson1116 7 месяцев назад +4

    MORE SANDALS CONTENT

  • @abhishektigga9989
    @abhishektigga9989 4 дня назад

    5:08 that's an impressive grip cornering... Hats off to the driver
    Edit- its called slip angle... I just forgot the word 😂

  • @Matyicing
    @Matyicing 5 месяцев назад

    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

  • @chr1sl4i
    @chr1sl4i 7 месяцев назад +1

    Is that an ae111 coupe front & rear swap on a ae86 liftback?