While I am pretty much a “gaijin” I do enjoy browsing Yahoo! Japan auctions for random goods when I get the chance. This morning I found Daigo Saito’s JZX 100 for sale. It’s listed at 3,500,000 yen (roughly $40,000 US) and possibly has 1 bid on it from what I can tell. Pardon my inability to read anything on the auction page but I am sure some of our comment crew can help us out. Anyway, if your looking for a turn key drifting car for Japan and have millions of yen tucked in a shoebox, this might be for you.

Buy It Here: http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k125612701

We overlooked all the drifting videos released in 2009 and picked out the Top drifting films of the year based upon views, buzz, links, quality of production, and entertainment. Here is how they stacked up:

10. Rhys Millen with his Hyundai Genesis: First Look
9. AW Films Takes on Formula D Seattle
8. The Soul of Drift at Ebisu Circuit with Speedhunters
7. D1 Grand Prix by JerseyStreets.TV
6. Chapter 2: 223Km to Bihoku – 2010 Ford Mustang in Japan Unleashed
5. Joon Maeng at Formula D Long Beach about his newly setup S13
4. Lithuania Drifting Accident – People Hit [Graphic Warning]
3. 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models Go Drifting in Vegas
2. The Grassroots Movement: All Star Bash
1. Smart Car Drifting in Japan

2009 D1GP USA Summary

The D1GP USA series has released a 2009 official summary video. In four minutes the video swings you through Anaheim, Miami, Chicago, and Englishtown to close out the 2009 season. The video offers a new view of Quoc Ly’s flip from Chicago and a more in depth look at some of their Japanese superstars that came to join the series for 2009.

Watch the video: http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/watchvideo/2009-d1gp-usa-summary

T2 Films Brings Us D1GP USA Chicago

Tim over at T2 Films has produced some great footage that we have featured at Wrecked Magazine over the past year. His videos have become a staple to the midwest and I was excited to see he produced a great D1GP USA Chicago video for us. Check out some video of Daigo Saito and the other Japanese stars as it’s a rare chance to see them on our soil.

Watch the video: http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/watchvideo/t2-films-brings-us-d1gp-usa-chicago

D1GP USA Englishtown from Slidewayz Motorsports

The finishing videos of the D1GP USA season are rolling in right now. This one from Slidewayz Motorsports caught our attention with a video with some great east coast flair and feel. A solid piece highlighting some of the best drivers from Japan and the local east coast. Englishtown provided a great platform for an entertaining video.

Watch the video: http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/watchvideo/d1gp-usa-englishtown-from-slidewayz-motorspor

Since Englishtown has ended we have been getting reports about the D1 Grand Prix USA website going down. We sent out a message inquiring while the website would go down during the off season and will update this post if we get a a reply. Is the website coming back up? They did also have a downtime period during the season, maybe it’s time to pony up for a better web host?  If the website does never come back up we at least have the 2009 season archived in our gallery that you can check out.
Follow the 2009 D1GP Season in Pictures: http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/index.php?cat=8

D1 Grand Prix by JerseyStreets.TV

The JerseyStreets guys bring you an event recapture of D1 Grand Prix Englishtown which closed out the 2009 series. Don’t miss a great documentary event style piece covering Daigo Saito’s reign of the event and the series overall.

Watch the video: http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/watchvideo/-d1-grand-prix-by-jerseystreetstv

D1GP Englishtown with Drift Alliance Aces

The two Drift Alliance Aces John Wagner and Brian Wilkerson took to D1GP USA to dominate the competition. DA Media has put together the qualifying runs from both John and Brian’s run to recap the weekend. Brian Wilkerson ended up having car failure in his borrowed 240sx. Enjoy some of the Aces action!

Watch the video: http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/watchvideo/d1gp-englishtown-with-drift-alliance-aces

D1 Grand Prix Etown by Nathaniel Chen

We have posted some of Nathaniel Chen’s videos before and I love the work he pumps out. I didn’t realize until yesterday however that he is only 17 years old. With the fact that he is being in high school still I think this video is a huge testament to the kids abilities. The video runs down the normal stuff for the night event at Englishtown Raceway leaving Daigo Saito in his Chaser the winner of the round. Steve Angerman who is gracing our current Wrecked Magazine cover was the highest finishing American.

Watch the video: http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/watchvideo/-d1-grand-prix-etown-by-nathaniel-chen-