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Dai Yoshihara took advantage of the extra time at FD Atlanta to raise awareness for his charity RFJP.  The charity auction for FD Atlanta tickets plus onsite fundraising drew in $738.00.  With each event of the series, more money is being raised helping Dai to get closer and closer to his original fundraising goal.    

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This past weekend, RFJP raised an additional $428.00 from the first event of the Formula Drift series in Long Beach, CA.  All the generous fans that donated to the cause received specially printed RFJP decals and took photos with driver Dai Yoshihara who also took the top spot and won the event. The event continues to Atlanta were Dai will continue his efforts for another championship and spread awareness for our charity.Also prior to the start of the event in Long Beach, RFJP held an auction for 2 VIP FD suite passes which included 2 VIP Falken hospitality passes, 2 FD swag bags with cool FD gear...

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Two years ago today the magnitude 9 earthquake hit North East Japan causing a tsunami as high as a football field standing up to change the beautiful shoreline forever. There are still vivid images in our minds of ports, villages and entire towns being completely wiped out in a matter of seconds and the dire efforts to prevent the nuclear power plant meltdowns. The dual disaster changed the lives of thousands of people. 15,881 people were killed, 6,142 people were injured and 2,668 people went missing. Today on the 2nd anniversary of this tragedy what we must not forget is that many wounds from...

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October 13, 2012 was the final round of the Formula DRIFT Championship series and it was held at the "House of Drift," Irwindale Speedway.   Dai did not fair too well at the last event as he was knocked out in the Top 32 round of competition, he finished the 2012 season in a respectable 7th place in overall championship points.  “I didn’t want to end the season like this,” explains Yoshihara.  “I wanted to end strong, but sometimes it doesn’t work out in your favor.  However, my crew and I had a very strong season so I am thankful for that.  We’ll be back next year stronger and more...

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One of Dai's Formula DRIFT sponsors, Drive Energy Drink, showed their support for the relief efforts in Japan over the course of two separate events earlier this month.  Fans at Subiefest and 86fest showed their support for Dai and Relief For Japan by donating a total of $200 for the relief efforts. "Thanks to my sponsor Drive and all my fans for showing your support!" - Dai For more information on Drive Energy Drink, Subiefest and 86fest, please visit the following sites. www.drivem7.com www.subiefest.com 86fest.com

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The group over at KMS Drift have continued to show their support for Dai and Relief For Japan.  They have been continuously helping with our charity and has been able to raise more money for the relief efforts in Japan.  Over two events, Round 4 in Floria and Round 7 in Nashville, KMS Drift was able to raise $400 from supporters and fans.  Thank you to everyone at KMS Drift and all the supporters that donated for this charity! For more information on KMS Drift, please visit kossmotorsports.com/kms-drift/

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Recently, Dai took a trip over to Europe to compete in the Prodrift Series final round.  Held at Mondello International Race Circuit in Ireland, the final round of competition was intense and awarding.  Dai, piloting the MG Crash Repairs Toyota Altezza, had a strong showing over the weekend.  Having to compete against former PD Champions, Dai, had to stay poised and focus to do well.  Only having driven his competition vehicle once last year, Dai displayed a how well of a driver he was as he made his way to the finals and eventually ending the weekend with a podium finish in second place. In...

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Last weekend, Dai was out in Sin City (that's Las Vegas for all you folk living under a rock) for round 6 of the Formula DRIFT series.  In lieu of Sin City’s famous nightlife, this event was dubbed “After Dark” as competition went well into the midnight hours.  Having a solid year thus far, Dai competed last weekend in hopes to be back on podium and to be closer to winning another championship title.  Dai qualified in 17th overall and made it into the main event.  Making it past the Top 32 round, Dai was up against Fredric Aasbo in the Top 16.  “Top 16 battle was really close,” explains...

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Earlier this month, SPOCOM held another car show in Anaheim and in partnership with Drive Energy Drink, RFJP was there collecting donations for the relief efforts for Japan.  Thousands of car enthusiasts showed up to the show and showed their love for the relief efforts in Japan.  RFJP was able to raise $200 over the weekend by selling t-shirts, stickers, and cash donations.  "Thank you to all the supporters that came by the Drive booth during the show.  This really means a lot to me!" - Dai Yoshihara

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Dai returned to Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA for Round 5 of the Formula DRIFT Championship Series on July 20th in the hopes of repeating his first place finish in 2011.  Coming off of 3 podium finishes in the last 3 events, Yoshihara was ready to capture a fourth.  Dai went up against many worthy opponents but in the Top 16, his former teammate Rhys Millen advanced in place of Dai as he dropped two wheels outside the track boundaries.  “I was so pumped for this event,” explains Yoshihara. “Unfortunately, I made a few mistakes and was knocked out early." Although Dai did not have...

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