WATCH: Track Testing the Falken Azenis RT660 on our Project Cars!
We had the opportunity to go out to Buttonwillow Raceway with Falken tire to have some fun on their Azenis RT660 ultra high performance tires! We brought out our…
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Project Nissan Skyline GT-R R33 – Part 2: Volk wheels and Falken tires
Before even acquiring the Skyline GT-R R33, I had already decided on the Falken tires and Volk wheels. Fortunately, I had ordered them ahead of time because both were back-ordered…
Restoring a Legend, Building a LS3 For Falken’s Championship Winning S13 – Part Three
In the last edition of our engine build, restoring the engine for Dai Yoshihara’s Team Falken S13 we worked on the bottom end fortifying it with parts from JE Pistons,…
Restoring a Legend, Building a LS3 For Falken’s Championship Winning S13 – Part Two
In our last segment, we gave you a look at the 415 cubic inch or 6.8 liter Chevy LS drift motor we are building for Falken Tires ex Yoshihara championship-winning…
Restoring a Legend, Building a LS3 For Falken’s Championship Winning S13, Part One
The Discount Tire/Falken S13 that Dai Yoshihara drove to many podiums and a Formula Drift championship now resides with Falken Tire where it does duty as a promotional demo car. …
Nerd’s Eye View, a Look Inside Darren McNamara’s Falken Tire Nissan S14
Nerd's Eye View-a Look Inside Darren McNamara's Falken Tire Nissan S14 By Mike Kojima Falken Tire's drift team consists of Justin Pawlak, Dai Yoshihara and Darren “DMac” McNamara. Hailing…
An Early Look at Dai Yoshihara’s 2011 Formula D Ride
An Early Look at Dai Yoshihara’s 2011 Formula D Ride By Mike Kojima Team Falken’s Dai Yoshihara will once again be driving his Chevy LS powered Nissan S13 in…
The Best of 2010: Scoop! Dai Yoshihara’s new Formula D ride for 2010
The Best of 2010: Scoop! Dai Yoshihara’s new Formula D ride for 2010 By Mike Kojima We did not want to spill the beans but since the car has…
On the 8th Day – Falken Tires S13
And on the 8th Day… Falken Tire's S13 Drift Monster By Mike Kojima, photos by Jeff Naeyaert In the Bible God created the world in 6 days then got to rest. …
A Look Inside Dai Yoshihara’s Pro Drift Machine
A Look Inside Dai Yoshihara’s Pro Drift Machine By Mike Kojima, photos by Jeff Naeyaert A comment from one of my road racing friends prompted me to write this article.…