Red Bull Tokyo Drift 2026: A celebration of Japan’s world-renowned car culture.
Approximately 500 cars gathered! A thrilling night party featuring everything from drifting to live music. Red Bull drivers who are active in the worlds of drifting, WRC, and F1 will perform.
Red Bull Japan held “Red Bull Tokyo Drift 2026,” an exclusive, invitation-only motorsport night event held on March 21, 2026, at the ESR Yokohama Sachiura Distribution Center 3 in Kanagawa, Japan. Showcasing the appeal of Japanese car culture, the event featured a high-speed drift exhibition by Mad Mike, a car meet for 500 custom vehicles, and surprise appearances by WRC driver Takamoto Katsuta and F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda.
Key Highlights of Red Bull Tokyo Drift 2026:
- Location: The event took place in a massive, multi-level logistics warehouse in Yokohama, transforming a cargo area into a drifting arena.
- Drift Performances: World-renowned drifting stars like “Mad Mike” Whiddett performed maneuvers on specialized courses inside the warehouse, according to press releases and social media users.
- Star Guests: WRC driver Takamoto Katsuta returned home to show off his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, while F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda made a surprise appearance, riding in a drift-spec Red Bull Mini modified by Cusco Racing.
- Event Atmosphere: Over 5,000 fans attended to witness the mix of car culture, music, and motorsport, including a significant showcase of 500 custom, JDM-style cars.
- Merchandise: Exclusive merchandise was released for the event, featuring hoodies, long-sleeve, and short-sleeve t-shirts, according to Red Bull’s event page.
