Autopolis (オートポリス)
A world-class racetrack that hosts rounds of the Super GT and top-class Drift events. Amateur racers can be seen going around on weekends, which is worth a look. The venue, though impressive, isn't recommended for the international visitor. The place is impossible to reach.
Getting there
A wormhole, but even then...
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access_timeApril 21, 2018 |
So, I get handed a sticker by Yokoi Masashi during a pit walk at the D1GP event in Kyushu, Japan last weekend. I'm not saying I had an influ... <More>
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access_timeDecember 02, 2017 |
This Nostalgic Race event was billed an an all Nissan Skyline meeting, but that wasn't exactly the case. Along with other old-school Nissans... <More>
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access_timeSeptember 27, 2017 |
This could just be the coolest, modded Savanna RX3 I've seen. And, it's fitting that I saw it Autopolis race track in Oita Prefecture, becau... <More>
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access_timeMarch 22, 2017 |
Seeing old-school Skylines, Silvias, AE86, and RX7s race would be a dream come true for any JDM enthusiast, and in October 2016 that dream ... <More>
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access_timeNovember 02, 2016 |
I had such an excellent day at Autopolis on the weekend. There were nostalgics screaming down the straight, and there were plenty of amazing... <More>
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access_timeNovember 15, 2014 |
I've come across three slightly-crusty 1st-generation Subaru Legacy GT station wagons. Interestingly, they are the former fire and rescue ve... <More>
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access_timeSeptember 07, 2014 |
I saw this amazing, replica Group 5-spec (Super Silhouette Formula) DR30 Nissan Skyline at Autopolis during a Super GT event. Granted, it is... <More>
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access_timeAugust 15, 2014 |
Earlier this Year I attended a special drift event. It was a girl's drift event at Autopolis (Oita, Japan). It was wall-to-wall sideways act... <More>
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access_timeOctober 06, 2013 |
Car-spotting in Japan: http://wasabicars.com
Wasabicars T-shirts: http://wasabicars.spreadshirt.com/
Watch & listen to my harrowing tale o... <More>
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access_timeSeptember 13, 2013 |
Car-spotting in Japan: http://wasabicars.com
Wasabicars T-shirts: http://wasabicars.spreadshirt.com/
Transcript:
G'day everyone.
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access_timeMay 18, 2013 |
I believe this to be the same car: http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/1513793/car/1122476/profile.aspx
Music Credit:
Created by Dylan B... <More>
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access_timeMay 01, 2013 |
http://wasabicars.com
Music Credit:
Created by Dylan Benson, and used with permission and much appreciation.
Dylan Benson on Youtube: http:... <More>
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access_timeMarch 16, 2013 |
I've since found out that this car is quite special. Just 400 of these "Black Version" Toyota Corona Coupes were built and sold in early 198... <More>
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access_timeJanuary 20, 2013 |
I don't recall ever seeing these Toyota hatches growing up in Australia, so it's hard for me to call them popular. They do indeed seem to be... <More>
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access_timeDecember 24, 2012 |
This car is an absolute winner! It just looks so neat, clean and unmolested. Armed without actually knowing, my guess is that is in unrestor... <More>
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access_timeNovember 14, 2012 |
A couple of months ago Eric (autotaku.com) & myself went to the "Nostalgic car meeting" in Autopolis. It was easily the best car show we'd b... <More>
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access_timeNovember 02, 2012 |
Bamm, bamm, bamm! Love the telephone dial wheels on this Nissan Skyline DR30. The turbo version with the Zenki face means it was made in ear... <More>
