Custom Japanese sports cars and racers at Checkpoint Japan event in California with mountain backdrop.

Kaido Racers in California?! | MLR N.A Nonsuri 2023

Beautiful cars and mad driving… is there more that I could ask for?Especially after seeing how much fun last year looked like, there was no chance that I would pass up on the chance to leave Raincouver behind and travel

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Classic Japanese car with Yokohama Advan livery, parked by a garage; racing number 46; yellow headlights; retro-mod style.

Auto Produce Bellezza

Once I finally landed in Japan I was hit up by Sandra of Checkpoint Japan to come on out for the monthly Auto Produce Bellezza meeting. So I hopped a train and headed north. John, Jyles and Tom picked me

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Japanese fiberglass car body parts including rear wings, bonnet scoops, and universal wings with prices displayed in Japanese yen.

All About Fiberglass – Commonly Used Aero for Kaido Racers

If you are planning on building a kaido racer, chances are you will probably need some sort of fiberglass parts to complete the look. Even simple cars can benefit from smaller fiberglass goodies like an ita panel or chin spoiler.

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Vintage customized Eizo car with Ultra and E.YAZAWA decals parked in a green park with stone wall.

Music for Kaido Racers — Part 1

Around 6 years ago I was trying to do some research on what would be “period correct” music for a kaido racer. I tried googling things, but I wasn’t even sure where to start. I fell into the “city pop”

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Group of modified cars driving on a Japanese bridge under the text Checkpoint Japan, setting sun in the distance.

Kaido Racers Take Over Canadian Streets!! | Summer Touring 2023

The Pacific Northwest (PNW) Summer Touring 2023, hosted by Rudeboy Custom in Vancouver, BC, proved to be a breathtaking event dedicated to showcasing the allure of kaido racers on North American soil. Drawing enthusiasts from across the continent and even

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Alt text: Close-up of a car hood with the number 74 and a keychain lying on it

What are the Numbers Used on Kaido Racers?

Chances are if you have looked at enough photos of kaido racers, you have might have seen racing numbers on them. One of the racing numbers has a very specific looking font to it that almost looks home made. This

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Kaido Racer Dictionary