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Since its first running in 2013, Drift Matsuri has fast become one of the UK’s most well-loved drift events.
Taking the focus away from the competitive side of the sport, Matsuri’s ‘friendly and fun’ atmosphere combined with Rockingham’s top-notch facilities make it a favourite of drivers and spectators alike.
This year’s Matsuri was a rather rain-filled affair, the soggy conditions leaving the track surface incredibly greasy - far from ideal for pulling off reverse entries. Still, the less than stellar weather didn’t seem to put anyone off pushing their cars hard.
And what a collection of cars there was. All of the usual JDM favourites abound; from VIP-style Chasers right through to ratty MX-5s - and everything in between. Perhaps the standout car for me was Lee Barker’s Midnight Motorsport ER34 Skyline. Matsuri was my first time seeing - and hearing - the car in person, and it certainly doesn’t disappoint.
All in all, if you were in any doubt over whether to attend this year, you might want to mark it in your 2018 calendar. Let’s just hope for a bit less precipitation next time round.
This year’s Matsuri was a rather rain-filled affair, the soggy conditions leaving the track surface incredibly greasy - far from ideal for pulling off reverse entries. Still, the less than stellar weather didn’t seem to put anyone off pushing their cars hard.
And what a collection of cars there was. All of the usual JDM favourites abound; from VIP-style Chasers right through to ratty MX-5s - and everything in between. Perhaps the standout car for me was Lee Barker’s Midnight Motorsport ER34 Skyline. Matsuri was my first time seeing - and hearing - the car in person, and it certainly doesn’t disappoint.
All in all, if you were in any doubt over whether to attend this year, you might want to mark it in your 2018 calendar. Let’s just hope for a bit less precipitation next time round.
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