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At the moment maybe Mad Mike, he has been wining alot of drift events even when he goes to Japan. Still not sure if he is worthy, I mean Tsuchiya was a master of all trades not just drifting.
Hey man woaw ! greetings from Europe... Tanks for sharing & uploading this amazing history lesson of this great Legend.. i use to watch many old clips with him along other pilots from Japan testing different cars, compare them and racing them on same track, he is indeed very talented behind the wheel but i personally never knew his personal background and also the fact that he the real Drift King was included in that short little scene in Fast &Furious Tokyo Drift as a fisherman who is laughing at the apprentice mistake while drifting in the red EVO... Anyway that was epic tank you again for sharing this Legend story... !
He was the sole reason I got into cars and racing when I was 10 back in 1998. The first time I saw him was being a posterboy for the Shotoku Battle game on the PS1 and his charisma driving his white R33 with Bando Masaaki left such a mark on me. This man's the real GOAT
Seldom do I have any one I idolize maybe even a little but Keiichi Tsuchiya is that ultimate underdog story and for the fact that he stayed consistent is a testament to his dedication for what he loved.
@@TDGCmote Even Tsuchiya’s method wasn’t faster. He drifted in real races only when he was far enough ahead that he knew he would win because he was bored of gapping people so much and thought if he was bored the audience was bored too. Drifting is only faster in Rally/Rally adjacent events, anything on asphalt it’s slower
Thank you for sharing this story! It was really well put together! I knew there was no way to talk about him and not mention initial d. This guy alone influenced all car culture for the better
@@karu2292 It wouldn't even impact drifting as it's known now... Formula Drift is an entire sport completely independent of Keiichi Tsuchiya. He is the legend that created the sport of drifting but sports don't become less popular just because the creator died, hell sometimes they become MORE popular as a result. He popularized something that will be around for a long time, in a big way, even long after he's gone, especially with the advent of electric and hydrogen drift cars. He will never be forgotten but it's not because he exists that is the reason for people enjoying drifting, it is just an enjoyable thing to watch and participate in, regardless of who's doing it. It would be sad to lose him, but it would not diminish drifting at all. That's a more legendary feat than popularizing something while you're alive, is being able to leave such a world changing legacy behind.
@@karu2292 it would get just as popular sooner or later though. If there's something that the masses would generally find appealing then there's a really small chance it'd ever stay obscure
Ohh man.. Your ways of storytelling, top notch! Such a passionate guy tsuchiya San is! Even those videos in best motoring, the way he explains about the feel of the car while Max attack, it's soo comprehensive and detailed. His skills, legendary. Legend in his own rights!
What you fail to mention is that the touge where he drifted? That's Irohazaka, one of the most treacherous touge passes ever in Japan that's even fiercer than Hakone as almost 70% of the passes were continuous S-corner chicanes and the drops were VERY unforgiving. It's bad enough for drivers to be able to drive quick on said course but for someone to be able to drift the entire way down the pass without even blinking or stopping, that's godlike and that's what Tsuchiya did. ALSO, the reason why Tsuchiya was even cameod in Initial D was because HE was the inspiration for Initial D itself.
He drifted on Usui as it was his home course as Tsuchiya was from Nagano, not Irohazaka which was at Tochigi. In Pluspy films he drove on both Usui touge as well as Gotemba Touge.
I would religiously watch his videos and also buy his DVDs (best motoring) many years ago. What a legend. I actually learned the heel and toe technique thanks to him!
Or the fact that it was a great handling fun car with an extremely reliable engine, used by many professional drivers other than Keiichi. The recent sky rocket of ALL classic cars, particularly Japanese models is because of people becoming car collectors due to the immenent laws in Japan and elsewhere restricting the sale of combustion vehicles. Meaning, if you don't buy one now, you will NEVER be able to purchase one - even from a private seller. It's litterally now or never, so rich guys have been scooping them up.
Always regret on selling mine back 2002.. It was my first car. Actually we had a starlet at summer cottage that I drew since I can remember. Started maybe around at the age of 11 I think. They we're both super fun cars on snow..
@@Treaxvour It'll reverse, electrification is not possible with our current technology. The world is now in a trend of de-centralization(less trade/cooperation) which will limit technological advances. Long live ICE.
This man is literally the main character and we’re all just NPCs, literally won races in a car from every single brand, from formula 3 and nascar to drift racing
DK and The Drift Bible were hugely influential in forming my interest in cars and motorsport. Loved hearing about how he got his start! Keep up the great work, guys!
....Not really. Takumi retires as a rally driver and becomes a racing instructor in MF Ghost. I'd say Keisuke's life is closer to Tsuchiya. Became a pro driver/drifter and becomes one of the hosts/commentators/organizers of MFG.
Being able to watch this video made me see and realize how much more his life as a racer is, from his ups and downs to seeing the person he idolized since he was a kid. love the video and how the story was narrated. Having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight of the story was really admirable.
There's a story of a tuning company putting carbon doors on his 86 and he ordered them to put back the steel doors because it ruined the balance of the vehicle. He doesn't need weight reduction his skills makes up for it incredible
To correct some info, the car Keiichi drove in the 70s was C10 Skyline 4 door, it's not a GTR but a normal 4 door Skyline. And the ae86 Tsuchiya drove in the Fuji Freshman series was not a brand new model, the story was is that they bought 2 crushed 86s and was built into one car i believe. Tsuchiya also mentioned that the 86 he drove in that race also had its tread off by 5-8 mm.
This guy is partt of my childhood, when youtube started it was filled with vintage videos of Tsuchiya, alot of drifting tutorials, those videos that he did back in the drifting days it wasn't just showing skills, it was also about tutorials, his ae86 is heavily modified like they even stiffened the chassis by reinforcing with metal plates, this guy is truly a legend.
So difficult to get into racing if you didn’t start with karts at an early age. But clearly not impossible and it’s an inspiration to many of us from less fortunate backgrounds, so thank you DK.
I literally learned all the driving tricks from his videos. He is the "everyday guy" racer. Not only is he good at driving, his comments and narratives are easy to understand and funny to boot!
This man is a godsend. He also gives tips on the used car market because he knows that not everyone can afford a new one and also gives proper tuning tutorials on different cars.
His video Drift Bible was a absolute game changer for all of my friends. This guy is iconic worldwide in the motoring scene. Great video, thank you Albon
I could hear the intro as soon as I saw the legendary AE86, magnificent car, amazing story, great story telling, and a LEGEND behind it all. Astory for the ages.
My man, thanks for helping keep this, no THE DK immortal. He has given the Amercan car scene something other than drag racing. As well as expanding the car show seen. I just couldn't believe that ballet and track racing could be a thing. It has changed and helped many people. I am glad and proud to see racers like him become immortal and their legacy shared. Good job sir, good job.
God this guy is literally a perfect story. Poor kid ( aside from the skyline in the touge) beating rich kids with skill, and heart. Getting bored and drifting through grip races because he was so far ahead. And being a beast. All the while being a seemingly good dude. The absolute ideal and perfect underdog story.
Grew up in college watching Best Motoring and Options DVD's. Keiichi Tsuchiya was very inspirational for my love of cars and racing. Thank you for this video.
Gotta say drifting is one of my favorite kinds of racing. Right now I'm also super into stadium super trucks. But I have been totally enthralled with any type of racing for the last 30 years
While I don’t think I was immediately influenced by him, I can still feel his inspiration for a lot of others and how important a figure he was during the earlier years.
Just found your channel and instantly subbed!! Anything to do with cars, drifting, and japanese culture/history is an instant win for me! Keep up the amazing work you guys!
We share a common dream, but i can say for myself that i already made it in life, since i know Jesus as my Lord and saviour of my life, or better yet, Jesus knows me
I met Keiichi here in Manila around 1987. He ask me to rent a car so we can drive around. I rented a Galant 1986 GL. Then he ask me where is the nearest mountain roads. We went to Antipolo. It was a blast the Galant was used to its maximum but he said the engine still lack power. I did not know that he was the Drift King. The word "Drift" was not even known at that time. He gave me a copy of his book before going back to Japan. Keiichi was such a great guy!
He's the main reason why I watch Best Motoring. I'm glad Best Motoring/Hot Version is on RUclips and DK has his own channel too. The content they put out is top notch. He's super entertaining to watch and his positive attitude is infectious. I love how he always takes the underdog car during the touge battles. There's no one else like him and there will be no one else like him. A literal living legend.
mans is a legend for real, those early homemade drift videos from back in the day is what got me into drifiting in the first place, now its my life lmao
I actually watched Best Motoring clips for years since the early 2000s not knowing who he was, but he always stuck out. Didn’t know my eyes were witnessing a living legendary driver. What a guy. Funny how his moment of retirement literally stated despite all of his previous accomplishments, he probably wasn’t even at his peak. Showing zero signs of slowing down.
I have never heard this man's name before, despite Tokyo Drift being my favorite F&F movie. I have also never before so thoroughly enjoyed a motorsport video. Keiichi Tsuchiya is a true legend.
It always amazed me how a simple Corolla has such massive influence on the international racing and tuning scene. Hope I will get to drive an AE86 one day.
I watched his Drift Bible about 20 times. Some techniques that my father taught me were a pleasure to see him show as well (weight transfer, heel and toe). I watched many option DVDs and wondered how it could be humanly possible for chuck the car around so hard at its limit, yet still have such precision (up to 200rpm variations on corner exit). This video opens up a lot about his past that reveals why, thank you.
As a kid back then who lives on Malaysia....drifting really went nuts here even now if someone drifting on the road people run just to watch and enjoy it....
its the legend Gan San! loved watchin him too back in the day, he was so fast and so smooth driving style. But keiichi is the reason I still go mountain carving to this day.
I have personally met sujiya saan when I was in japan. Really a humble person and a cool guy. So many to learn from him. Thankx for spreading his legend 🙌
He's one of those people who's incredibly influential on a whole lot of people's lives, yet who gets little recognition for it other than by enthusiasts
Had the blessing of working for some top brands through my 20's from the mid 90's to mid 2000's. I have fond memories of this era and still love his content. Great video and story telling as usual! I like and shared! In this season of gratefulness I wish you a happy Thanksgiving.
Very well done! I have never understood drifting, but I do watch at Willow on the pad and other places. Now I better understand, Thank You for this production!!
Tsuchiya-san story show for you racing and car culture can be for everyone, that shows all of us have that need for speed inside us, some more than others
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The KP61 Starlet is RWD.
It's basically the Grandad of the AE86.
People still race them because they can be stripped down to under 800kg ! LoL
I would change the title to the drift kings legacy
That's a great video!
At the moment maybe Mad Mike, he has been wining alot of drift events even when he goes to Japan. Still not sure if he is worthy, I mean Tsuchiya was a master of all trades not just drifting.
Hey man woaw ! greetings from Europe... Tanks for sharing & uploading this amazing history lesson of this great Legend.. i use to watch many old clips with him along other pilots from Japan testing different cars, compare them and racing them on same track, he is indeed very talented behind the wheel but i personally never knew his personal background and also the fact that he the real Drift King was included in that short little scene in Fast &Furious Tokyo Drift as a fisherman who is laughing at the apprentice mistake while drifting in the red EVO... Anyway that was epic tank you again for sharing this Legend story... !
A guy who roust to the top without being rich or being born from a racing family bloodline. A true hardworker. Legend forever.
A dream life.
None of this is possible in the 21st century 😭
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It's normal I guess in Asia coz even HONDA himself is just a regular bloke
@∈ x ∈ Do you know what happen to the old man that they call Granpa?( I forgot his name )
roust?
He was the sole reason I got into cars and racing when I was 10 back in 1998. The first time I saw him was being a posterboy for the Shotoku Battle game on the PS1 and his charisma driving his white R33 with Bando Masaaki left such a mark on me. This man's the real GOAT
"Speed isn't everything, you should look cool in the touge too" -Keichii Tsuchiya
100%! legend.
Touge*
@@I_Crit_My_Pants yeah my bad.
@@abhijith.manikandan "tougue" XD I read that as "tongue" the first time, and then did a double take lol...
@@I_Crit_My_Pants lol bro🤣🤣
Seldom do I have any one I idolize maybe even a little but Keiichi Tsuchiya is that ultimate underdog story and for the fact that he stayed consistent is a testament to his dedication for what he loved.
“I drift not because it is a quicker way around a corner, but it is the most exciting way.”-Keiichi Tsuchiya
sometimes it's the fastest tho, lets not lie :)
@@TDGCmote not modern day drifting. They are comepletely different. He and kunimitsu origionally drifted because they kept pushing the limits of grip
@@zip3704 yeah Formula drift and racing/rally drift are way different. As nice as New-school drift is, I prefer the tsuchiya/racing method
@@TDGCmote Even Tsuchiya’s method wasn’t faster. He drifted in real races only when he was far enough ahead that he knew he would win because he was bored of gapping people so much and thought if he was bored the audience was bored too.
Drifting is only faster in Rally/Rally adjacent events, anything on asphalt it’s slower
Thank you for sharing this story! It was really well put together! I knew there was no way to talk about him and not mention initial d. This guy alone influenced all car culture for the better
He is one of the most legendary people in history and it probably won’t be the same without him.
there would be nothing as drifting can you imagine it
@@mirzakhizar74 there would probably still be drifting just on way smaller scale Keiichi did not invent drift he popularized it to the mass scale
@@karu2292 It wouldn't even impact drifting as it's known now... Formula Drift is an entire sport completely independent of Keiichi Tsuchiya. He is the legend that created the sport of drifting but sports don't become less popular just because the creator died, hell sometimes they become MORE popular as a result. He popularized something that will be around for a long time, in a big way, even long after he's gone, especially with the advent of electric and hydrogen drift cars. He will never be forgotten but it's not because he exists that is the reason for people enjoying drifting, it is just an enjoyable thing to watch and participate in, regardless of who's doing it. It would be sad to lose him, but it would not diminish drifting at all.
That's a more legendary feat than popularizing something while you're alive, is being able to leave such a world changing legacy behind.
He makes it look too easy!
@@karu2292 it would get just as popular sooner or later though. If there's something that the masses would generally find appealing then there's a really small chance it'd ever stay obscure
Ohh man.. Your ways of storytelling, top notch!
Such a passionate guy tsuchiya San is! Even those videos in best motoring, the way he explains about the feel of the car while Max attack, it's soo comprehensive and detailed. His skills, legendary. Legend in his own rights!
What you fail to mention is that the touge where he drifted? That's Irohazaka, one of the most treacherous touge passes ever in Japan that's even fiercer than Hakone as almost 70% of the passes were continuous S-corner chicanes and the drops were VERY unforgiving. It's bad enough for drivers to be able to drive quick on said course but for someone to be able to drift the entire way down the pass without even blinking or stopping, that's godlike and that's what Tsuchiya did.
ALSO, the reason why Tsuchiya was even cameod in Initial D was because HE was the inspiration for Initial D itself.
He drifted on Usui as it was his home course as Tsuchiya was from Nagano, not Irohazaka which was at Tochigi. In Pluspy films he drove on both Usui touge as well as Gotemba Touge.
I would religiously watch his videos and also buy his DVDs (best motoring) many years ago. What a legend. I actually learned the heel and toe technique thanks to him!
He is the reason why the AE86 insanely shoots up in value. from his exploits to Initial D to AE86 overhype.
think you should blame the stupid fans instead of him
Or the fact that it was a great handling fun car with an extremely reliable engine, used by many professional drivers other than Keiichi. The recent sky rocket of ALL classic cars, particularly Japanese models is because of people becoming car collectors due to the immenent laws in Japan and elsewhere restricting the sale of combustion vehicles. Meaning, if you don't buy one now, you will NEVER be able to purchase one - even from a private seller. It's litterally now or never, so rich guys have been scooping them up.
Always regret on selling mine back 2002.. It was my first car. Actually we had a starlet at summer cottage that I drew since I can remember. Started maybe around at the age of 11 I think. They we're both super fun cars on snow..
@@Treaxvour It'll reverse, electrification is not possible with our current technology. The world is now in a trend of de-centralization(less trade/cooperation) which will limit technological advances. Long live ICE.
@@Treaxvour they'll just be sent overseas without paperwork to be grandfathered In in certain states where you can do that.
This man is literally the main character and we’re all just NPCs, literally won races in a car from every single brand, from formula 3 and nascar to drift racing
He’s the reason almost every 90’s kid love cars and driving
you live in a small world 😅
@@BratislavMetulski u don't belong in this world
Other reasons include:
Fast and furious
Initial D
Forza and gran turismo
The pixar cars movies
Tsuchiya is a REAL ONE! 🙌🏽 thank you for everything you’ve done. LEGENDARY! 💯
I didnt know he had such an insanely cool history. Thank you for sharing this with us, truly entertaining to watch
DK and The Drift Bible were hugely influential in forming my interest in cars and motorsport. Loved hearing about how he got his start! Keep up the great work, guys!
It's safe to say this is how Takumi's life plays out. Mad respect for the dori king 🤴
Basically. Yup.
....Not really. Takumi retires as a rally driver and becomes a racing instructor in MF Ghost. I'd say Keisuke's life is closer to Tsuchiya. Became a pro driver/drifter and becomes one of the hosts/commentators/organizers of MFG.
@@miragespl Also Takumi is inspired in a different person who also did some street racing.
Good article 😊
Takumi and Initial D is actually loosely based on Tsuchiya's life story, which is also why Tsuchiya makes cameos in the series every now and then
Being able to watch this video made me see and realize how much more his life as a racer is, from his ups and downs to seeing the person he idolized since he was a kid. love the video and how the story was narrated. Having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight of the story was really admirable.
Legends are so down to earth. They see the sky as it was meant to be. Definitely the GOAT of Real racing.
Absolutely
It is so refreshing discovering a channel that provides such quality content. Keep it up!
Keiichi is an inspiration to all car enthusiast, he understands the cars too well, I learn new things from his shows each time!!
Nah
Senna was for me
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Although a lot of people already know Tsuchiya’s story, this is a great video! Very well done. He really is the GOAT to a lot of us
Keiichi has always been so fascinating to me. Such a great come up story. Glad you guys made this👍
Honestly he seems so humble. Definitely would be an honour to meet him. It's not to see he still drives the AE86, Never forget where you came from.
There's a story of a tuning company putting carbon doors on his 86 and he ordered them to put back the steel doors because it ruined the balance of the vehicle. He doesn't need weight reduction his skills makes up for it incredible
Nah... Love Tsuchiya but he's always had a BIG mouth. Especially during the earlier Best Motoring/Hot Version days
Wow... this video helped me learn who Tsuchiya is and I gotta say the man is a living legend. Thank you for the video talking about Tsuchiya!
To correct some info, the car Keiichi drove in the 70s was C10 Skyline 4 door, it's not a GTR but a normal 4 door Skyline. And the ae86 Tsuchiya drove in the Fuji Freshman series was not a brand new model, the story was is that they bought 2 crushed 86s and was built into one car i believe. Tsuchiya also mentioned that the 86 he drove in that race also had its tread off by 5-8 mm.
What a legend! Proof that you can do great things in this world with consistency and passion. Very glad you guys make this video.
This guy is partt of my childhood, when youtube started it was filled with vintage videos of Tsuchiya, alot of drifting tutorials, those videos that he did back in the drifting days it wasn't just showing skills, it was also about tutorials, his ae86 is heavily modified like they even stiffened the chassis by reinforcing with metal plates, this guy is truly a legend.
my guy, your videos just scratch that automotive history itch that everyone needs to fuel the passion, can't wait for the next one man!
Keiichi Tsuchiya was a real legend, his whole life and even in his twilight still a formidable driver.
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@@AdminAbuse came here to offer that very same correction
he made the thing that today is common , but he is one legend for creating the drifting to be a thing , and also nice content
So difficult to get into racing if you didn’t start with karts at an early age. But clearly not impossible and it’s an inspiration to many of us from less fortunate backgrounds, so thank you DK.
I literally learned all the driving tricks from his videos. He is the "everyday guy" racer. Not only is he good at driving, his comments and narratives are easy to understand and funny to boot!
Crazy this man is still talked about after so many years. That’s how you know he left a good legacy behind
Keiichi Tsuchiya is literally the "Jack of All Trades" in racing genre.
i was thinking of how i would react meeting him .... but that alone made me cry he is such an legend
It made.... you cry?
This man is a godsend. He also gives tips on the used car market because he knows that not everyone can afford a new one and also gives proper tuning tutorials on different cars.
His video Drift Bible was a absolute game changer for all of my friends. This guy is iconic worldwide in the motoring scene. Great video, thank you Albon
I could hear the intro as soon as I saw the legendary AE86, magnificent car, amazing story, great story telling, and a LEGEND behind it all. Astory for the ages.
My man, thanks for helping keep this, no THE DK immortal. He has given the Amercan car scene something other than drag racing. As well as expanding the car show seen. I just couldn't believe that ballet and track racing could be a thing. It has changed and helped many people. I am glad and proud to see racers like him become immortal and their legacy shared. Good job sir, good job.
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Came to japan for my higher studies and he is still remembered in the drift community. Love this video
Tsuchiya is a legend. I really wish more people knew about him.
God this guy is literally a perfect story.
Poor kid ( aside from the skyline in the touge) beating rich kids with skill, and heart. Getting bored and drifting through grip races because he was so far ahead. And being a beast. All the while being a seemingly good dude.
The absolute ideal and perfect underdog story.
Initial D was actually inspired by him.
it was a regular 4-door Skyline c10 by the way
An Amazing accomplisment , this guy deserves his own racing track or a track named after him , Tsuchiya
Grew up in college watching Best Motoring and Options DVD's. Keiichi Tsuchiya was very inspirational for my love of cars and racing. Thank you for this video.
Much love to the Drift King himself! Thanks for your inspiration and making the love of cars what it is today... shared by all.
Gotta say drifting is one of my favorite kinds of racing. Right now I'm also super into stadium super trucks. But I have been totally enthralled with any type of racing for the last 30 years
I met him years ago when I went to visit Japan. Really nice guy, He gave me thumbs up on my drift skills haha
Thank you for putting together this video about Keichii Tsuchiya racing career and then some. Loved it.
This dude is 100% one of my automotive heros. The drift bible is required viewing for anyone into high performance driving.
While I don’t think I was immediately influenced by him, I can still feel his inspiration for a lot of others and how important a figure he was during the earlier years.
Just found your channel and instantly subbed!! Anything to do with cars, drifting, and japanese culture/history is an instant win for me! Keep up the amazing work you guys!
Honestly I’m not much of a car or drift guy but his story is quite great. What a legend
Seeing anyone come up with skills on the street to earn a spot racing for anyone is so impressive
His story makes me hopeful that I might be able to get into racing so late in my life one day.
We share a common dream, but i can say for myself that i already made it in life, since i know Jesus as my Lord and saviour of my life, or better yet, Jesus knows me
I met Keiichi here in Manila around 1987. He ask me to rent a car so we can drive around. I rented a Galant 1986 GL. Then he ask me where is the nearest mountain roads.
We went to Antipolo. It was a blast the Galant was used to its maximum but he said the engine still lack power. I did not know that he was the Drift King. The word "Drift" was not even known at that time.
He gave me a copy of his book before going back to Japan. Keiichi was such a great guy!
Someone should do a coming up story/documentary in a movie structure of Keiichi Tsuchiya.
He's the main reason why I watch Best Motoring. I'm glad Best Motoring/Hot Version is on RUclips and DK has his own channel too. The content they put out is top notch. He's super entertaining to watch and his positive attitude is infectious. I love how he always takes the underdog car during the touge battles. There's no one else like him and there will be no one else like him. A literal living legend.
Ultimate underdog story. The legend of Keichii Tsuchiya. 👑
mans is a legend for real, those early homemade drift videos from back in the day is what got me into drifiting in the first place, now its my life lmao
He’s one of those few people who will continue contributing to car culture until the day he’s gone!
He is gone
@@SchizophrenicFrog and was i wrong?
@@spacetoaster7 No, but you said it like he was still alive.
@@SchizophrenicFrog yeah, that’s fair. Worded it a bit weird i guess
I've admired Alonso and Ken Block for being great drivers in everything they touch but this guy is on another planet!
Tsuchiya's life story is really interesting, above all when he started to drive because for this fact he was expelled from school
His life is a story, best told from experience; and here we are, learning what it means to become oneself. I am inspired
such passion can inspire millions
what a man.
Beautifully done. Brought back many great memories.
His story as an underdog inspires the common car enthusiasts!
Not gonna lie, the thumbnail and title made me think something happened to Dori-dori. I'm really glad that this is just a history lesson on him.
He definitely had an interesting career, I understand why he's such a legend now.
I actually watched Best Motoring clips for years since the early 2000s not knowing who he was, but he always stuck out. Didn’t know my eyes were witnessing a living legendary driver. What a guy. Funny how his moment of retirement literally stated despite all of his previous accomplishments, he probably wasn’t even at his peak. Showing zero signs of slowing down.
There is no doubt this man is an absolute legend. Nothing but truly amazing.
I have never heard this man's name before, despite Tokyo Drift being my favorite F&F movie. I have also never before so thoroughly enjoyed a motorsport video. Keiichi Tsuchiya is a true legend.
Still a legend and nobody can take that title off from him
You guys legitimately have the BEST self-made ad breaks I've ever seen on this site, as the kids now say: no cap 💪🔥😤
It always amazed me how a simple Corolla has such massive influence on the international racing and tuning scene. Hope I will get to drive an AE86 one day.
I watched his Drift Bible about 20 times. Some techniques that my father taught me were a pleasure to see him show as well (weight transfer, heel and toe). I watched many option DVDs and wondered how it could be humanly possible for chuck the car around so hard at its limit, yet still have such precision (up to 200rpm variations on corner exit). This video opens up a lot about his past that reveals why, thank you.
Initial D led me to know about AE86, drifting, and inevitably, the legend, Keiichi Tsuchiya
I drift not because it is a quicker way around a corner, but it is the most exciting way. - Keichii Tsuchiya
no matter if he has his licence or not, he'll be legend forever
As a kid back then who lives on Malaysia....drifting really went nuts here even now if someone drifting on the road people run just to watch and enjoy it....
been watching him since his jgtcc days, and i still watch him now on hot version. i love this guy
its the legend Gan San! loved watchin him too back in the day, he was so fast and so smooth driving style. But keiichi is the reason I still go mountain carving to this day.
this guy has the life we all wish to live
That's a great story.
It's always good to see what happens with a little determination.
I wonder who he's inspired to become great?
What an all-rounder, such a inspiring story!
I have personally met sujiya saan when I was in japan. Really a humble person and a cool guy. So many to learn from him. Thankx for spreading his legend 🙌
He is fr one of the absolute legends of all time. 🙌🏼
A man that have a recognizable title and almost everyone accept the nickname in all car scene is astonishing
He's one of those people who's incredibly influential on a whole lot of people's lives, yet who gets little recognition for it other than by enthusiasts
Watching videos of tsuchiya oddly enough helped me pass my drivers test.
The mans even inspired me to start drifting for fun.
love all your episodes keep up the great work
Legendary!! I was a huge Best MOTOring fan and the videos with him were the best!
Hell yeah! An episode worth watching yet again.
Had the blessing of working for some top brands through my 20's from the mid 90's to mid 2000's. I have fond memories of this era and still love his content. Great video and story telling as usual! I like and shared! In this season of gratefulness I wish you a happy Thanksgiving.
Very well done! I have never understood drifting, but I do watch at Willow on the pad and other places. Now I better understand, Thank You for this production!!
Tsuchiya-san story show for you racing and car culture can be for everyone, that shows all of us have that need for speed inside us, some more than others
Very nice video on the real Drift King! Thank you, Albon!
Keichii is truly the legendary drifter
Your gift will always shine no matter where you start from . Your destination will define who you truly are. His passion took him to greatness