Daijiro Yoshihara

2011 Formula Drift Champion

The 2011 Formula Drift Series Champion enters his fifth year as part of Falken Factory team. "Dai" is a drift veteran among his Falken colleagues with more than 12 years of drifting experience, having started in his native Tokyo. He'll chase the 2013 Championship in his signature Discount Tire/Falken Tire Nissan S13 240SX. Yoshihara is considered one of the most consistent drivers in the Series. In addition to the 2011 Formula Drift Series Championship, Dai has overall finishes of 4th Place 2010, 4th Place 2008, and 3rd Place 2007. While away from the track, Yoshihara leads an effort to support and restore Japan after the March 2011 disaster. All proceeds from his charity rfjp.org, are donated to Japanese Red Cross Society

RELATED CONTENT

Quick Info

• Name - Daijiro Yoshihara 
  Age - 33 
  Height - 5' 10" 
  Weight - 150 
  Eye Color - Black 
  Hair Color - Black 
  Nationality - Japanese 
  
  Nickname - "Dai"
  Car Number - 9
  Hometown - Hachiouji Tokyo, Japan 
  Current Residence - Irvine, CA 
  Languages - Japanese, English 
  Occupation - Professional Driver 
  
  Team - Falken Tire 
  Crew Members - Scott Dodgion, Shay Alexander, Mike Kojima, Steve Wong 
  Car - 1993 Nissan 240SX 
  
  Tires - Falken Azenis RT615k 
  Engine - 6.7 Aluminum V8 
  Horsepower - 570HP 
  Suspension - KW Suspension 
  Brakes - Wilwood 
  Wheels - Yoshihara Design 
  Exterior - 6666 Customs Rocket Bunny kit 
  Interior - Sparco Safety Equipment 
  
  Sponsors - Discount Tire, Falken Tire, KW Suspension, GT Channel, Sparco, DRIVE M7, illest and Yoshihara Design 
  
  Website - daiyoshihara.com
  Facebook - facebook.com/daiyoshihara
  Twitter - twitter.com/DaiYoshihara

Career Results

• 2013
  Points: 333.50
  
  2012
  Ranking: 7
  Points: 426.00
  
  2011
  Overall Formula Drift Leader
  Triple Crown Leader
  Ranking: 1
  Points: 528.00 

Personality Questions

• Favorite Music - 90's and R&B
  Favorite Video Game - Gran Turismo
  Favorite Track - Irwindale
  Hobbies - Racing, Golfing, Surfing