Kentish UK<\/a>. We know the club is dedicated towards pre-2000 cars, but nothing could have prepared us for the standard of modified retro cars on display, from 510s to 280zs, to Chasers and everything in between. Kudos team.\u00a0<\/p>\nBest Regional Club was won by East Coast Japanese club for its eclectic mix of builds covering all ages.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\nAuto Finesse Detailing Academy<\/h2>\n Auto Finesse were back with an army of builds, covering off old, new, show-style and track-attack. There was one common theme amongst the selection of cars in that they were all impeccably finished, with major attention to detail, and above all else, completely spotless. Not to mention the boss, James, and his Toyota Chaser and gorgeous little drift car\u2026<\/p>\n
Drift Kings\u00a0<\/h2>\n As always, Drift Kings were back with three drifting sessions wowing the crowds. The sounds of 2Js, RBs and rotaries erupted in a cloud of smoke, reminding us all that petrol-powered fun is still at the forefront of the car world.<\/p>\n
Japfest 2025 Trade Village<\/h2>\n Not only were spectators ogling over spectacular builds, they also had the opportunity to purchase car parts, detailing products and more from the bustling trade village.<\/p>\n
Some of the show\u2019s standout cars were brought along by traders, including The Chemical Guys\u2019s FC RX-7, which won Best Interior. Elsewhere we spotted an LS-swapped Datsun 280z and a widebody Nissan 350z that looked the business.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nFast Car paddock<\/h2>\n What would Japfest be without our very own display? We put together some past and future feature cars, including the RB25-powered Datsun 280z, Aaran\u2019s gorgeous Evo VIII and Ash\u2019s incredible 1971 Hakosuka Skyline GT-R. And that\u2019s barely scratching the surface!\u00a0We had Japanese lowriders in the form of a Bluebird and an EF Civic, we had an Impreza P1 on air, three very different S15s, one a show build, one an LS-swapped weapon and the other a drift set up owned by none other than Michelle Westby. We had Skylines, Supras, Datsuns, even a GR Yaris, there quite literally was something for everyone. <\/p>\n\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n <\/figure>\n<\/figure>\nIn place of the show and shine competition, the Street Elite paddock was made up of the Fast Car Culture Collection, meaning every single car on display could have taken the crowd. But ultimately there can only be one winner and that was Ash and his 1971 Nissan Skyline GT-R Hakosuka. Beautifully presented, this original car was louder than anything at the show, despite being almost bone stock\u2026 2nd place was given to Ben and his Datsun 510 Bluebird, while the final runner up spot was collected by Aaron and his Evo VIII.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Drift Taxis!<\/h2>\n Back for 2025, the Drift Taxis proved hugely popular throughout the day.\u00a0 While we love to have our professional drifters on hand offering demonstrations around the famous circuit, we wanted a feature that allowed you to get up close and personal with these cars, and to experience them for yourselves. As a result, show goers had the opportunity to purchase passenger rides in a number of different purpose built drift cars to experience what it\u2019s like going sideways around a Gymkhana style layout.<\/p>\n