Passing of a Titan - Atsushi Kuroi
February 3rd, 2010 | Published in News | 3 Comments
Seems like the news just keeps getting worst for Drifting here on DK. Read the insert from Mark G over at Speedhunters.com
Some very sad news out of Japan today. Veteran D1 driver Atsushi Kuroi has passed away after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Kuroi was popular not just in Japan, but in all the countries where he drove. Anyone who’s seen him drive knows the kind of talent this man had behind the wheel of his Nissan One-Via. Besides being known as a great driver, he also made a name for himself with his River Side tuning shop in the Osaka area.
I feel very fortunate having the opportunity to see him in both the US and Japan.
Our thoughts are with his family and his friends.
-Mike Garrett
February 3rd, 2010at 6:49 pm(#)
R.I.P
February 4th, 2010at 11:10 am(#)
I meet him not only at the track in the US, but also spend time with him when he came past to visit the workshop where we had our car set up for the Allstars.
He was very interested in our car and the way we did thing(all so very surprised). He had more then enough time for us giving us tips on car set up as well as giving me tips on driving.
He was extremely talented, fast and aggressive on the track and will sorely be missed.
R.I.P
May 7th, 2010at 8:23 pm(#)
RIP Atsushi Kuroi