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Full Name: 　Tadashi Ikegami
Nick name: Tadashi
Residence: Columbus, Ohio
Web Site URL: http://www.United-Drift.com
# of Years in motor sports: 5
Automobile: 1992, Nissan/240sx, s13 Hatch, SR20DET

Modifications
Suspension:
TEIN HE coilovers
Custom Tension Bracket
TEIN Tension rod
TEIN Tie rod end
TEIN Tie rod with spacers
Strut Tower Bar (F/R)
Axxis Ultimates brake pads
SR20DET transmission
SPEC Stage 4 clutch
Kaaz 2way LSD

Engine:
Apex'i Power Intake
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Greddy 3" Down pipe
Straight exhaust
Greddy Type-S Blow Off Valve
Greddy VSPL FMIC
SR20DET Stock TURBO
KOYO Allumi Radiator
Flex-a-lite dual 12" fan
Greddy Profec Boost Controller
Auto Meter Water Temp Meter
Omori Oil Press Meter
Omori Oil Temp Meter

Interior/Cosmetic:
Buddy Club Driver seat
Bride super low seat rail
Nardi Steering Wheel Hub
Nardi Steering Wheel
TOMEI shift knob

Exterior/Cosmetic:
BSA 17"x 7J wheels (4)
Volk Racing 17”x 8J wheels (2)
JDM 16" x 6J wheels (4)
KTS Spacer 30mm (Front)
KTS Spacer 25mm (Rear)
Dunlop FM901 215-45-17 (Front)
Dunlop FM901 205-50-16 (Rear)

Any sponsors?
http://www.EnjukuRacing.com
http://www.SpecClutch.com
http://www.Deceptionmotorsports.com
http://www.OptionImports.com

When and how did you get into drifting and/or other motor sports?
My friend took me to Touge in Japan when I was 19 years old to experience the world of drifting. From that day forth my life was changed. Each and every weekend I was on the mountain passes practicing my drifting techniques.

What was the first car you used for drifting?
Toyota MarkII (GX81) Automatic (NA)

How did it work out for you?
This car was by far the most difficult to drift. I bought this car even before I knew about drifting. This was my daily driver I used to commute to school. It was so old that it had a foot ebrake system with the hand release. I got smart with it and jammed a piece of metal to keep the release handle unengaged. So then I could kick the side brake with out having to pull the handle for the ebrake technique.

What was your most practiced technique?
My best friend was my sidebrake at the time. I also practiced keeping close to the person in front of me. But mainly I practice my line and keeping as close to the guard rails as possible. The reason why I did that was because there were many spectators standing close by so I wanted to show them my skill.

What is it now?
The thing I practice now is adjusting myself to the lead driver while I’m doing tandem.

Where are you looking to improve?
Two things: keeping myself consistent with each and every run, and also being able to adjust my line while I’m in a tandem battle.

What types of events have you participated in?
US Drift, DGtrials Drift Riot, ITB, Dunlop Neo Fest, & Beaverun Drift Day

What type of events have you competed in?
2004-7-17 1st place at Dgtrials Drift Riot at P.A.
2004/2005 1st place at Dunlop Neo Fest in Ohio
2005-8-21 1st(Amateur) at TOYO tire ITB Drift by ESPN
2005 1st series champion at US Drift(Ohio)
2005 3rd series ranking at Beaverun Drift Day.

What do you find challenging?
Being present at every event.

Who are your influences?
United Drift members (Fedor, Peter, John, Rob)
D1 DVD

What modifications would you like to have in the future?
Rollcage, Aerokits and more power.

What are your future plans in drifting?
Get my green card through drifting!!!!

What are your thoughts on the future of drifting?
Drifting will be as popular as NASCAR

Anything else you would like us to know about you?
I came to the USA 2years ago from Japan. I have made many friends through drifting.
Mika (my wife) helps me to continue drifting.
I am an electrical engineer. http://www.Yazaki-na.com

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Congratulations TADASHI!!!! I'm super happy to see you finaly up there. Hey guys look out for this guy he is an awsome driver!

i second that, congrats Tadashi.