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The SileightyMania Podcast - Drifting Interviews with OGs and Pioneers

Benson Hsu
Drifting
D1 Grand Prix
Falcon Tires
Irwindale Speedway
Formula Drift
AE86
Southern California
Toyota
Running Free
Kouichi Yamashita
Keiichi Tachiya
NASCAR
Auto Factory Realize
Club4ag
Japan
Hiroshi Takahashi
Doug Stokes
Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Ken Gushi
Dai Yoshihara

Benson Hsu and Nadine Hsu interview guests who changed USA drifting culture. Listen as we attempt to document their stories in American drifting history. Follow us on IG: www.instagram.com/sileightymania Follow us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/thesileightymaniapodcast

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Our beloved Irwindale Speedway had its last event and closed its gates for good in December of 2024. It was a very important place for many people's careers and passions, and it was especially important for the sport of drifting in the USA.

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Hiroshi Takahashi aka Kaicho is back for part 2 of his interview, and he does not disappoint. Listen as he provides first-hand accounts of significant people and events related to drifting in Japan! Get ready for some serious history lessons! Kaicho ... more

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Hiroshi Takahashi aka Kaicho is an AE86/hachiroku drifting legend from Tokyo, Japan. He started drifting in 1989 and is a self-proclaimed 2nd generation drifter.

In this episode, Kaicho gives us a history lesson and describes the drifting scene in... more

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Tony Angelo is a US drifting pioneer from Doylestown, PA. He found drifting from Initial D in the early 2000s and started sliding his car around PA back roads, meeting Chris Forsberg in the process. In their turbo FC Mazda RX-7s, they were heavily in... more

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Dai Yoshihara
Professional drifter and Formula Drift champion
Formula Drift
Episode: Irwindale Tribute w Teddy Danh, Dai Yoshihara, Ken Gushi, Moto Miwa, Doug Stokes, Manabu Orido, Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Professional drifter and RTR brand founder
RTR Vehicles
Episode: Irwindale Tribute w Teddy Danh, Dai Yoshihara, Ken Gushi, Moto Miwa, Doug Stokes, Manabu Orido, Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Ken Gushi
Professional race car driver and team principal
Toyoda-Kazoo Racing North America
Episode: Irwindale Tribute w Teddy Danh, Dai Yoshihara, Ken Gushi, Moto Miwa, Doug Stokes, Manabu Orido, Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Teddy Danh
Drifter and YouTube personality
Auto Factory Realize
Episode: Irwindale Tribute w Teddy Danh, Dai Yoshihara, Ken Gushi, Moto Miwa, Doug Stokes, Manabu Orido, Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Moto Miwa
Founder of Club4AG and Drift Association co-founder
Club4AG
Episode: Irwindale Tribute w Teddy Danh, Dai Yoshihara, Ken Gushi, Moto Miwa, Doug Stokes, Manabu Orido, Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Doug Stokes
Former Vice President of Communications at Irwindale Speedway
Irwindale Speedway
Episode: Irwindale Tribute w Teddy Danh, Dai Yoshihara, Ken Gushi, Moto Miwa, Doug Stokes, Manabu Orido, Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Manabu Orido
Professional drifter and racer
Episode: Irwindale Tribute w Teddy Danh, Dai Yoshihara, Ken Gushi, Moto Miwa, Doug Stokes, Manabu Orido, Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Sabine Hsu
Daughter of hosts Benson and Nadine Hsu
Episode: Irwindale Tribute w Teddy Danh, Dai Yoshihara, Ken Gushi, Moto Miwa, Doug Stokes, Manabu Orido, Vaughn Gittin Jr.
Callista Hsu
Daughter of hosts Benson and Nadine Hsu
Episode: Irwindale Tribute w Teddy Danh, Dai Yoshihara, Ken Gushi, Moto Miwa, Doug Stokes, Manabu Orido, Vaughn Gittin Jr.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Drifting Roots

    So cool to hear some history and stories from those who were among the first to drift and bring it to America. Love all the info in this podcast as well as all of the personalities involved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    allwhiterice
    United States3 years ago
  • Drifting roots

    Man this totally brings back all the memories growing up in the drift scene!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bardabe
    United States4 years ago
  • Top notch drift talk

    Benson and Nadine, you guys rock ! This podcast is superb and you guys seem so fun ! I love how you constantly stick to the grassroots of drift in America and also the bits of fd/pro drift. Super genuine people and sofar the guests have been great! Dont let me forget about Mark, keeping the high quality sounds in check. Great job guys keep it up!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucaaaassss
    Canada4 years ago
  • Boo radley

    This is the best podcast in the history of podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChickaBarnfell
    United States4 years ago
  • The earliest pioneers in US drifting scene

    This pod cast brings back sooooo many memories of the early scene and meeting the crew here in SoCal240sx.org....Benson, Nadine, Mark... How there was a total symbiotic relation of 240 owners and drift scene....keep going...can’t wait for slide squad...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoCalS13
    United States5 years ago

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Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi Pt 2 - AE86 Drifting Legend from Team RUNNING FREE (S2E12)
Q: Was your daughter Saki named after a famous mechanic?
No, I have a favorite idol in Japan, Takaoka Saki.
Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi Pt 2 - AE86 Drifting Legend from Team RUNNING FREE (S2E12)
Q: Kaicho, can you give advice to all the drifters around the world who want to stay drifting as long as you have?
You have to decide your goal, whether you want to be famous or just have fun. If your goal is to have fun, you can do it without a big budget.
Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi Pt 1 - AE86 Drifting Legend from Team RUNNING FREE (S2E11)
Q: Can you tell us about Kouichi Yamashita?
Hiroshi described Yamashita as a first-generation drifter who is consistent and capable of performing well under pressure.
Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi Pt 1 - AE86 Drifting Legend from Team RUNNING FREE (S2E11)
Q: When did you fall in love with drifting?
Hiroshi mentioned that he fell in love with drifting after watching videos of Keiichi Tachiya in high school.
Tony Angelo: East Coast Drifting Pioneer, Founder of Drift Alliance (S2E10)
Q: What was your favorite drifting memory?
The Forsberg and the Sam Huvenet battle is a standout, but also competing in the D1 Driver's Search and feeling confident in a well-prepared car.

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