D1GP Driver Atsushi Kuroi Dead at Age 40
Posted by Joey Redmond on 02 Feb 2010 at 06:04 pm | Tagged as: D1GP, International, Major Announcements
A very sad day in the world drifting community today as D1GP Japan driver Atsushi Kuroi was killed in a motorcycle accident in Japan. From 2001 he campaigned a Nissan Silvia PS13 and a Nissan 180sx RPS13 in his history with the series. Above is a picture of his car in the pits at the 2008 Fuji Speedway event with his sponsors River Side and Toyo Tires that I took on my last visit to Japan. His greatest moment in D1 Grand Prix history was taking home a victory at Fuji Speedway in 2007 which would be the only D1 victory of his career.
So sad. R.I.P and prayers to his family. I remember the first time I saw him on speed channel, and it was my first look at real drifting.
GOD Bleess Him ….
R.I.P. the coolest driver in D1, def will be a sad year now. Really shitty
R.I.P. dude. you will be missed
R.I.P this guy was amazing…..RB26 killed it! I loved him in his yellow coupe….
I remember a few nights with him and the signal guys. RIP……..
RIP
why show a picture of his car, couldn’t find a pic of him?
COOL-ROI FOREVER!
RIP a legend and icon -to say the least.
When I first started watching JDM Option DVDs his style and finesse around the track was awe inspiring. He may have only had one victory but I always cheered him on. Plus the fact he always stuck with an S13. Stayong old school made him stand out from the crowd. He will be missed dearly. Rest in peace. Deepest condolances to his family and friends.
that sucks!! he was fun to watch
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omg how tragic i remember watchin opt vids everytime i would see the yellow coupe i would smile cause i knew it was about to be a smoke fest just raw power and the sceam on the rb26 just made me smile R.I.P buddy u will be missed
He was one of my favorite drivers.Really cool guy got to meet him @ Redbull drift.
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Kurio was a shy,down to earth guy. But, when he got on the track. He turned into a monster. Atsushi Kurio was one of the best drifters out there. Were going to miss u and your drifting talent. Thanks Kurio for entertaining the world.
R.I.P.
Really…this breaking news is very sad to hear….Also, this information is one of the saddest things ever.This is one of the most unforgettable feelings forever…Most of the peoples were stunned of this shocking news…
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I looked up to this man he was a amazing driver. He is the real reason why I put a rb26 in my s13. Atsushi Kuroi you will always be the best R.I.P.