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Sokichi Shikiba, 1939 – 2016
Racing driver Sokichi Shikiba died yesterday, May 17, in a hospital in Tokyo as a result of liver failure. He was 77 years old. Born to a hospital manager in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture in 1939, Shikiba grew up with a generation of young … Continue reading
Posted in Legends
Tagged bugatti, corona, ferrari, japan grand prix, lotus, porsche 904, prince, racing mate, s54, skyline, Sokichi Shikiba, suzuka circuit, T20, Tetsu Ikuzawa, tojiro ukiya, toyota
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MOTORSPORT: Dome recreates Honda S-based Macransa and Karasu to celebrate 50th anniversary
You might know Dome from its wild 1978 Zero concept car, but the firm dates back to 1965. Recently, Dome celebrated its 50th anniversary by recreating two of its very first cars. Based off of 1960s Honda S-Series roadsters, the Karasu … Continue reading
Posted in motorsport
Tagged dome, honda, Karasu, macransa, Minoru Hayashi, S500/S600/S800, tojiro ukiya, Zero
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MOTORSPORT: Remembering Funabashi Circuit
If you’ve ever taken the JR Keiyo train from downtown Tokyo to Makuhari Messe for the Auto Salon or Tokyo Motor Show, you’ve passed over the former grounds of Funabashi Circuit. Like much of Japan in 1965 Funabashi city was … Continue reading
Posted in motorsport
Tagged datsun, fairlady roadster, Funabashi Circuit, honda, Motoharu Kurosawa, motorsports, s600, s800, sports 1600, sports 800, tojiro ukiya, toyota
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The History of Racing Mate and a New JNC Decal
It’s hard to believe, but for as long as JNC has been around we’ve only ever made one sticker. We need to rectify that situation stat, so the yotsuba above will soon be joining the red and white inkan. For … Continue reading
Posted in nostalgic gear
Tagged corona, crown, gloria, honda, japan gp, japan grand prix, jnc, monza, n360, n600, nissan, phantom oil, prince, racing mate, rs40, rt20, s40, skyline, soukichi shikiba, suzuka, tag heuer, tetsu ikusawa, tiara, tojiro ukiya, toyota, yotsuba
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