Omiya Madonna Racing – Who are they and where are they now?
Japan has had a long history with marketing people for entertainment based on their image or personality in what is known as an “idol”. The idol industry first starting in the 1960s, but it became more prominent in the 70s
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2022 New Years Touring – Vancouver B.C.
New Years Touring for the Pacific Northwest promised nothing, yet delivered one of the best experiences to Kaido Racing in North America.
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Checkpoint Japan – Summer Touring
When I wrote about New Year Touring back at the beginning of this year I started my article by saying: “To see a Kaido Racer meeting in our own backyard has left me jittering with excitement for the last few
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North American Nonsuri 2021
Some of my event coverage from NA Nonsuri 2021. Moonlight Runners along with the help of other local teams put on the first Nonsuri in North America. Nonsuri (ノンスリ) is short for non-slip differential and matsuri (festival). It’s an event
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Uncommon Bases – Honda Prelude
The Honda Prelude isn’t a platform you would think could be a kaido racer, but in the 80s the Prelude was a base a few builders used. The second generation Honda Prelude was released in 1982. It came with an
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New Years Touring – Tokyo 2019
It was the end of 2018, with celebrations for the 2019 New Year approaching. Hamamatsu Racing put on a touring event set outside the Tokyo area in Kanagawa prefecture. We first met up with a group at a parking area
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