Ebisu circuit and Race cars damaged from Tsunami

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'(00): The recent Tsunami in Japan has shocked the world and devastated millions including substantial damage to the car industry and its motorsports and tuning sub-culture. Even the Ebisu circuit was severely shaken and landscape permanently remodeled.

Source : Speedhunters

Ebisu circuit has seriously been damaged, Tsukuba circuit as well most events cancelled for the time being








The garages at Ebisu circuit, pic from Kumakubo's blog





Pic of the Ebisu Circuit office from Suenaga's Blog


via ENKEI WHEELS Japan "All ENKEI factories and offices are running without any damages. Our thoughts and prayers are with people in northern part of Japan."

via 5zigen USA Store "Thank you all for your concerns to our staff in Japan. It sounds everybody in 5ZIGEN Japan is fine. 5ZIGEN locates Osaka where a part from the center of the earth quake. Let's keep praying for victims and Japan's quick recovery."

We've just gotten word from John Leigh that Top Secret, in Chiba, has had a bit of damage from the earthquake. We wish them the best of luck on the recovery and hope that their infamous speedhunting tools aren't too damaged.


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