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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... !
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!
@@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
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!
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.
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!!
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.
Thanks a lot for this awesome video. I know A Gran Turismo movie is on the way. And I have close to no hope for it. A movie about the Drift King grinding through life and his racing career would have been incredible. Maybe one day!
Whenever I think about those beautiful cars like Skyline R34 GTR or Silvia S15 or a Lancer Evo... I just hear the words of agent Smith from The Matrix: "Have you ever stood and stared at it, marveled at it's beauty, it's genius?" 😎 Then I hear the Eleanor theme from Gone in 60 seconds..."I didn't do it for the money, I did for the cars... Gleaming in marina blue, sunfire yellow, Marlboro red... begging to be plugged." 😌
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
18:43 his AE86 is NOT "the very car that started it all for him" IIRC, it was a Skyline. I don't remember the model number. The AE86 is the most famous one for sure.
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 have heard of keichi Tsuchiya from the intial d (fun fact in a episode they were cheering and admiring him), After this i saw some clips of him (crashing a s15, and that man was still smilling after the crash and blames himself for the mistake)(you dont get to see a lot of people like him in your life)
stories of this man always bring a smile to my face. even to this day, when u see him in a car show or testing rides.. he always seems to enjoy every second of it. Which to westerners is a bit absurd... the guy actualy loves what he does for living. whereas in contrast, most of the west feels like they need to suffer at work. Allthough i realise, not everyone can become dorifto kingo. Hai.
Oh boy i could really use those dollaroos, i’m currently rebuilding my Miata engine on a budget after it went grenade mode and i’m so broke, i’ve got anxiety for this and i even lost my job in september.. oh and the Miata is the only car i own 🥶🥶
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
@@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
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Who will be crowned the Drift King after Tsuchiya passes down the title? Let me know below and subscribe to get entered to win $1000!
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?
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!
“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
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!
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
💯
Seeing anyone come up with skills on the street to earn a spot racing for anyone is so impressive
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.
been watching him since his jgtcc days, and i still watch him now on hot version. i love this guy
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.
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!!
I still watch him on Hot Version, CARPRIME and his youtube channel! Such a legend 🙌 Btw you said he has done it all, but not rally haha 👀
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.
Just recently got into drifting. Learning some history so much appreciated the info.
Keichii is truly the legendary drifter
Thanks a lot for this awesome video. I know A Gran Turismo movie is on the way. And I have close to no hope for it.
A movie about the Drift King grinding through life and his racing career would have been incredible. Maybe one day!
I loved every second of this video. Even the ad time was well done.
Whenever I think about those beautiful cars like Skyline R34 GTR or Silvia S15 or a Lancer Evo... I just hear the words of agent Smith from The Matrix: "Have you ever stood and stared at it, marveled at it's beauty, it's genius?" 😎 Then I hear the Eleanor theme from Gone in 60 seconds..."I didn't do it for the money, I did for the cars... Gleaming in marina blue, sunfire yellow, Marlboro red... begging to be plugged." 😌
A very wholesome story of a very wholesome man! Every boy's dream of a life
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?
I absolutely look forward to new albon videos. Entertainming but incredibly detailed with every detail! Keep it up
Just discovered this channel and I’m loving every second of it. Great work fam. 💯
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
Always knew the name.. met him in person.. but never knew his start! Awesome job!
Tsuchiya is a legend. I really wish more people knew about him.
18:43 his AE86 is NOT "the very car that started it all for him"
IIRC, it was a Skyline. I don't remember the model number.
The AE86 is the most famous one for sure.
Holy hell, bro.. that commercial was too good 😂👏👏👏
Honestly I’m not much of a car or drift guy but his story is quite great. What a legend
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
Seeing him on the mountain would be like seeing a unicorn in a forest, I won’t lie, I’d probably cry a bit
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.
He definitely had an interesting career, I understand why he's such a legend now.
"He's the reason you even know about drifting"
Me - "Nope, for me that'll be Initial D"
There is no doubt this man is an absolute legend. Nothing but truly amazing.
First time the sponsor ship part was worthy to watch
Yo.... I saw that 86 skin in Gran Turismo 2
It is my favorite 86 ever
and.... holy crap watching this.... I realize a legend drove it. Holy Shiiiit
i get to meet the legend 7 yrs ago...crazy right! damn cothe coolest ever
Being called a Legend GOAT has never been so fitting.
I have heard of keichi Tsuchiya from the intial d (fun fact in a episode they were cheering and admiring him), After this i saw some clips of him (crashing a s15, and that man was still smilling after the crash and blames himself for the mistake)(you dont get to see a lot of people like him in your life)
Albon: always top tier content. Love you guys, thanks for what you do!
The music you use fits what's on the screen so we'll!
Does anyone have the playlist maybe?
I must have watched the drift bible a thousand times when i had no car.
Great video much love from S.A!
And in his latest video he is driving the FL5, it was scary fast, but the ride was so jumpy..
stories of this man always bring a smile to my face.
even to this day, when u see him in a car show or testing rides.. he always seems to enjoy every second of it. Which to westerners is a bit absurd... the guy actualy loves what he does for living. whereas in contrast, most of the west feels like they need to suffer at work. Allthough i realise, not everyone can become dorifto kingo. Hai.
you forgot to mention that he opened a noodle shop after he fully retired from racing.
dude I liked every single car he ever raced without knowing the history
Love the video, such an amazing guy.
dang makes me wanna get back to playing racing games
Love his cameo in fast and furious Tokyo drift.
Class story telling as always, quality content.
Grew up watching best motoring and jdm option with this guy awesome driver japan’s finest
Nice documentary!
This is a declaration of war on speed no we will not brake on turns
I remember all the Best Motoring DVD's he was host of.
please, just please make movie for DK ..likes they did in ford vs ferrari..it's gonna be crazy cause everyone love drifting
A drifter and a racer. I like that
Great video, keep it up!
Keichii Tsuchiya, the OG DK !
Thank you for enlightening me 🎉
beautiful and inspiring video
Coolest backstory, still think about his tokyo drift cameo
Oh boy i could really use those dollaroos, i’m currently rebuilding my Miata engine on a budget after it went grenade mode and i’m so broke, i’ve got anxiety for this and i even lost my job in september.. oh and the Miata is the only car i own 🥶🥶
Salute to the drift King now let's all go watch the drift Bible
Just a pure legend
Love that advan liveried 911 👌🏻
He never did get a seat for the Toyota Cup N2 series(AE86 with fender flares and the top level of AE86 TRD cup)b'coz of that video.
Keiichi Tsuchiya our hero!
that $1000 would really help me with my project car 👀👀
This man's life was/is an amazing one!!!!!
0:08 rage your dreams
So Kunimitsu Takahashi is Ryousuke Takahashi and Keiichi Tsuchiya is Fujiwara Takumi 😂
Kudos to him, today this isnt possible anymore, you need very very much money to get into racing, its nothing like 20 years ago, thats sad...
still not giving up on that hackintoshed supra
Love your videos!
What an awesome story 👍👍
Epic video....!!!
Gives me Initial D flashbacks....😭
Seriously the GOAT
Love this channel
Great! here i come!
Great video
REMEMBER THAT IT'S DEFINITELY NOT THE CAR, IT'S THE DRIVER !
Super funny acting guys!
We do love him
Thank you 😎😛👍🍻
Would like to have seen him attack Pikes Peak.
What a legend 🤩
Nice! Ezy for Takumi xD
holy crap he is one of the greatest drivers of all time :V
Top tier content
he is also the inspiration to the main character of initial d...
The God father of Drifting... 🙇🙇🙇🙇
Could really use that 1K not gonna lie😮💨
This dude is amazing
Legend 🙌🏽🙌🏽
The drift mixtape
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
Great video
"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🤣🤣
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