Keiichi tsuchiya biography
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(Sard-Toyota)
In how many days is his birthday?
Keiichi's birthday is in 29 days
How old is he?
He is 69 years old.
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Racing Team Aguri , Honda NSX-R GT
8 of 8 races
All-Japan GT Championship, Class GT500
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His contribution in the Fast and Furious series made him an advocate for drifting, his advisory not only added to the success of the film but also marked the importance of drifting techniques.
Keiichi Tsuchiya participation in le mans race in 1995 proved his will power towards racing and how he did not give up till last and won the race.
about Keiichi Tsuchiya
When is his birthday?
Keiichi Tsuchiya's birthday is on January 30, 1956.
Who is Keiichi Tsuchiya (Drift King) – Story You Should Know
Who is Keiichi Tsuchiya?
Keiichi Tsuchiya a Japanese race car driver is a native of Tomi Nagano, a city located in Japan was born on January 30, 1956, also known as “drift King”.
Despite all the alarming issues it gained popularity which showed drifting culture in an adrenaline and prowess manner.
Achievements and Awards
Keiichi Tsuchiya achieved great milestones in his career, his presence in fast and furious and other anime made the drifting phenomenon more popular among racing enthusiasts.
| Years | Races |
| 1987 | 500km Fuji |
| 1994 | 24h Le Mans, 24h Kotachi, Special GT Cup Fuji, 1000 km Suzuka, Sugo GT and 300 km Mine |
| 1995 | 300 km Suzuka, Prequalifying Le Mans, All Japan GT Fuji, 24 h Le Mans, Hi-Land GT Sendai, Special GT Cup Fuji, 1000 km Suzuka, Sugo GT and 250 km Mine |
| 1996 | 300 km Suzuka, Prequalifying Le Mans, All Japan GT Fuji, 24 h Le Mans, Hi-Land GT Sendai, Special GT Cup Fuji, 1000 km Suzuka, Sugo GT, 250 km Mine and All Star |
| 1997 | Prequalifying Le Mans, 24 h Le Mans, Hi-Land GT Sendai, Special GT Cup Fuji, 1000 km Suzuka, 250 km Mine, Sugo GT, All Star |
| 1998 | 300 km Suzuka, 300 km Suzuka, Prequalifying Le Mans, 24 h Le Mans, Hi-Land GT Sendai, Special GT Cup Fuji, 1000 km Suzuka, Motegi GT, 250 km Mine, Sugo GT and All Star |
| 1999 | 300 km Suzuka, Prequalifying Le Mans, All Japan GT Fuji, Sugo GT, 24 h Le Mans, 250 km Mine, Special GT Cup Fuji, 1000 km Suzuka, GT Aida, Motegi GT, 1000 km Fuji and All Star |
| 2000 | Motegi GT, Le Mans Test, All Japan GT Fuji, Sugo GT, 24 h Le Mans, 300 km Sepang, Special GT Cup Fuji, GT Aida, 250 km Mine and 300 km Suzuka |
| 2001 | GT Aida, All Japan GT Fuji, Sugo GT, 300 km Sepang, Special GT Cup Fuji, Motegi GT, 300 km Suzuka and 250 km Mine |
| 2002 | GT Aida, 500 km Fuji, Sugo GT, 300 km Sepang, Special GT Cup Fuji, Motegi GT, 250 km Mine and 300 km Suzuka |
| 2003 | GT Aida, 500 km Fuji, Sugo GT, JGTC Fuji, Special GT Cup Fuji, Motegi GT, Autopolis GT and 300 km Suzuka |
Keiichi Tsuchiya Cars Collection
- Toyota Corolla AE-86
- Honda NSX GT500
- Nissan Skyline GT-R R32
- Nissan Silvia S14
Summary
Keiichi Tsuchiya the famous drift King known for his bravery and how he set standards for budding racers in the racing world.
Also, Keiichi Tsuchiya added to the huge success of the film, aggrandizing the universal recognition of drifting culture.
Keiichi Tsuchiya Le mans race of 1995 and 1999
Keiichi Tsuchiya appeared for 24 hours at Le Mans in 1995 where he drove Honda NSX where he achieved a class win and 8th place overall.
The second time at le mans race in 1999 he drove Toyota GT-one but this time the team survived the torment as the tire was blown when Keiichi Tsuchiya co- driver was building the pace.
Overall, he left a lasting impact on the people through his actions and words and made him a prominent figure in the drifting culture. But at the same time his high driven energy was appreciated among people, later on he was able to retrieve his license which made realize the importance of safe driving while being in limits. (Advan-Honda)
He also recorded two class wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans competition before retiring in 2000.
Post retirement
The Japanese has stayed in the sport after announcing his retirement. He has worked as the director of some prominent teams like ARTA JGTC’s GT300 Class.
His driving skills have earned him roles in popular films like “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” in which he also contributed as a stunt man and coordinator.
Trivia
He played a consultancy role in the production of the manga series entitled “Initial D”.
He has appeared on Fuji TV as a commentator.
Tsuchiya has also hosted the video magazine dubbed “Video Option”.
This driver is sometimes referred to as the “Drift King”.
F.A.Q.
Even after years the AE86 has not lost its enamour.
A Semi Biographical Film: Shuto Kousoku
Shotu Kosoku is a Japanese biographical film which was directed by Ozawa Keiichi, native of Kagoshima “a heaven for pottery lovers”. (Advan-Porsche)
his career saw exponential growth after his drifting as it allowed media houses to host him on their shows to seek further guidance about racing and spread a word of mouth through Keiichi Tsuchiya.
FAQ
How old is Keiichi Tsuchiya?
Keiichi Tsuchiya is 67 years old as of 2024
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Keiichi Tsuchiya: Racedriver biography - career and success
All-Japan GT Championship, Class GT500
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(Sard-Toyota)
FIA GT Championship, Class GT1
Team Goh , McLaren-BMW F1 GTR
1 of 11 races
Pluspy: a popular series of videos
Pluspy, a popular series of videos in Japan exhibited illegal street racing. Keiichi Tsuchiya, known for his drifting, was featured in these videos.
It showed rush and highly Risky driving which concerned people about safety issues.
Rising through the ranks as a street driver, Tsuchiya started making a name for himself in the early 1990s when he began competing in a number of national championships.
He became a global icon in 2001 after finishing second at the All Japan GT Championship.