I dunno if anyone already posted this here but it's nearing that time and the guys at Super Autobacs Drift are doing a mini-tour limited to 10 people that i thought some of you would enjoy:


http://www.sa-drift.com/tas09.html

- Airfare to Tokyo from the US. (based on flight from LAX using ANA, airlines may vary by passenger depending on location)
- Accomidation for 1 week (Hotel in Tokyo, Japanese style "Ryokan" hotel in Kyoto)
- 10-Day Rail Pass (all you can ride JR-line trains and the bullet train)
- Tickets to TAS (possibly be able to get in there for a peek before the public)
- Dinner with 2008 Formula D Rookie of the year, Michihiro Takatori
- Trips to at least 3 Japanese tuner shops
- Trips to major spots in Tokyo (Shibuya, Harajuku, Akihabara, etc.)
- Trip to Kyoto
- Copy of DVD Video of the entire trip
- Prepaid Japanese cell phone (reasonable amount of minutes included)

We are aiming to make this the best trip possible so we're aiming for a small group around 10 people. This is to keep things smooth and make sure noone gets left out in anything. You will be given 100% guided support for this trip so no worries about language/food/transportation, it's all handled for you. The package basically covers everything except food and souvenirs for and entire week. We understand some people may wish to stay longer than this or leave earlier than this and we will work with you on an individual basis to adjust pricing accordingly. We have also recieved requests to rent a car and take a trip to the infamous Tokyo Wangan and we are taking that into consideration as well.

Price per person will be $3,000USD

50% non-refundable deposit required to secure your spot! Payment accepted by bank wire transfer, check, and credit card.

Tentative dates would be: January 7-14th

Please contact roo@sa-drift.com with your name, age, and location to get in.

http://www.sa-drift.com/tas09.html

 

Wow! This is a pretty good deal!

I am planning on attending as part of a business trip though. I wish I could take advantage of parts of this.

 

I know there is at least one guy coming that had his business pay for him to go. (auto industry related position) The guys from Team SA know just about everyone in the industry so it actually makes going with them a plus if you're looking to setup business relationships or meet specific companies. Also, being that this is a limited group, they're gonna get alot more stuff done and have more flexibility than some mob-sized group trying to navigate around Chiba haha. Small group, less confusion, you do the math =)

 

BTW, here's a video of the team in Irwindale last month. Made by the same video production as they're probably using for the Japan trip.

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I know they still have a little room on the tour but the flights to Japan on those dates are filling up fast so if anyone's interested, now is the time to sign up!