Dai Yoshihara's journey from casual street drifter to professional racing champion is a testament to serendipity and raw talent. Starting in the mountains of rural Tokyo, an unexpected invitation led him to California, where he quickly established himself in professional drifting.

Without any prior competitive experience in Japan, Yoshihara rapidly ascended through the ranks of Formula Drift (Formula D), becoming the organization's first Japanese champion in 2011 while piloting the Discount Tire Falken Tire S13.

His versatile racing career spans multiple disciplines, including:

• Formula Drift Championship (2011)
• Time Attack competitions
• Endurance racing
• Pikes Peak Unlimited Class victory

Beyond competitive racing, Yoshihara has expanded his portfolio to include Hollywood stunt driving, featuring in productions like the Gran Turismo movie.

This remarkable transition from amateur enthusiast to multi-disciplinary professional driver showcases Yoshihara's exceptional skill and adaptability in motorsports.

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