Drift Tengoku — September 2004 · Page 96
Page 96 — English translation
Anyone could see how impressive his driving was. Nomuken calls Ebisu South his second least favorite circuit, after Bihoku, yet he scored points in all three previous events here: sixth in round two of 2002, tenth in round five, and eighth in round five of 2003. Third places in the first two rounds this year raised expectations further.
At 9 a.m. qualifying began. His speed, angle and smoke were outstanding, linking from the final corner in one continuous drift. Judges had praised that approach, but the tight S shaped approach makes it difficult to build enough speed.
His performance stood out to judges and spectators alike. When scores were announced...
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A four door finally conquers D1!
Nomu...
The day has finally arrived: after four hard seasons, Blitz's Nomuken reaches the top of the podium, achieving the first D1 victory for a four door car. This fierce battle will remain in D1 history. Congratulations, Nomura!
Nomuken's long awaited first victory
...clearly different from last year.
Nismo
Dunlop
BRIDE
Nomuken scored 100. We considered that entirely deserved.
Forcing it
1
Judging
In anyone's eyes
...surely.
Ken Nomura, Blitz
Round 3 winner
SKYLINE
Before D1, Nomuken had driven the 2004 Skyline at South Course only once. He used Friday's official practice extensively. He says there was no dramatic individual change, but the movement was tighter and the rear stepped out smoothly...
with
...according to Nomuken.
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