{"id":32307,"date":"2025-09-09T17:36:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T10:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=32307"},"modified":"2025-09-09T17:36:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T10:36:48","slug":"kcm-trade-x-trc-drift-team-makes-history-5-minute-pit-stop-sends-drift-team-into-fdj2-quarterfinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=32307","title":{"rendered":"KCM Trade x TRC Drift Team Makes History | 5-Minute Pit Stop Sends Drift Team into FDJ2 Quarterfinals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>OTSU, <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 9, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <span class=\"xn-chron\">31 August 2025<\/span> marked a historic day for <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> drifting. The <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3JSQSNk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>KCM Trade<\/span><\/a> x TRC Drift Team \u2013 featuring racers Ken Yeung, <span class=\"xn-person\">Ryan Tsui<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Hubert Li<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Timmy Woo<\/span> and 14-year-old rising star <span class=\"xn-person\">Julian Kwok<\/span> \u2013 travelled to <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan&#8217;s<\/span> Okuibuki Motorpark, Shiga to compete in Formula Drift Japan 2 (FDJ2). Not only did the full squad impress with their performances, but they also stunned the crowd with a miraculous &#8220;five-minute repair&#8221; that turned the tide of the competition and electrified the entire arena.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2768557\/2T7A1829.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2768557\/2T7A1829.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Hong Kong Team Breaks Through \u2013 14-Year-Old Debutant Scores on First <span>Okuibuki<\/span> Outing<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span class=\"xn-person\">Timmy Woo<\/span> powered through to the quarter-finals<\/li>\n<li>Ken Yeung fought steadily and reached the Top 16<\/li>\n<li>14-year-old newcomer <span class=\"xn-person\">Julian Kwok<\/span> scored points on his <span>Okuibuki<\/span> debut, proving his remarkable potential<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-person\">Ryan Tsui<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Hubert Li<\/span> delivered consistent performances, with their technical skill earning unanimous praise from the judges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Miracle Repair: Differential Replaced in 5 Minutes \u2013 21 Bolts Changed<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The most thrilling moment occurred during <span class=\"xn-person\">Timmy Woo&#8217;s<\/span> battle for a quarter-final place, when a critical rear component of his car suddenly malfunctioned. Normally, such repairs would take at least 30 minutes, but with regulations <span>allowing<\/span> only five, leaving him on the brink of forced retirement.\u00a0 At that critical juncture, the TRC pit crew leapt into action. Applying F1-level repair standards and flawless teamwork, they replaced the entire differential component \u2013 involving 21 bolts \u2013 in just 300 seconds. Timmy rejoined the battle in time, staged a thrilling comeback, and advanced to the Top 8. Organisers even hailed it as one of the fastest repairs ever seen at OiBuki.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Post-Race Highlight: Warm Support from Japanese Fans<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After the race, the team&#8217;s popularity soared. A wave of Japanese drift fans crowded the pit area for autographs and photos, with one supporter even presenting a hand-drawn framed artwork of the team&#8217;s car covered in Japanese good-luck messages. The racers commented: &#8220;We never expected such passionate support from Japanese fans \u2013 it was truly moving.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Next Stop: Okayama \u2013 October Showdown Awaits<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Following the heat and glory of OiBuki, the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3JSQSNk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>KCM Trade<\/span><\/a> x TRC Drift Team now set their sights on the final FDJ2 round in <span class=\"xn-chron\">October 2025<\/span> at Okayama. Determined to push even further, the team will fine-tune car setups and refine emergency procedures in pursuit of greater success.<\/p>\n<p>IG: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kcmtrade_x_trc_japan\/?igsh=ZDJmZjAwM3hydDF3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">kcmtrade xTRC driftteam (@kcmtrade_x_trc_japan) \u2022 Instagram photos and videos<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EMAIL: <u><a href=\"mailto:driftteam@kcmtrade.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">driftteam@kcmtrade.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p>OTSU, <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sept. 9, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; <span class=\"xn-chron\">31 August 2025<\/span> marked a historic day for <span class=\"xn-location\">Hong Kong<\/span> drifting. The <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3JSQSNk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>KCM Trade<\/span><\/a> x TRC Drift Team \u2013 featuring racers Ken Yeung, <span class=\"xn-person\">Ryan Tsui<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Hubert Li<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Timmy Woo<\/span> and 14-year-old rising star <span class=\"xn-person\">Julian Kwok<\/span> \u2013 travelled to <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan&#8217;s<\/span> Okuibuki Motorpark, Shiga to compete in Formula Drift Japan 2 (FDJ2). Not only did the full squad impress with their performances, but they also stunned the crowd with a miraculous &#8220;five-minute repair&#8221; that turned the tide of the competition and electrified the entire arena.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2768557\/2T7A1829.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2768557\/2T7A1829.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><br \/><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Hong Kong Team Breaks Through \u2013 14-Year-Old Debutant Scores on First <span>Okuibuki<\/span> Outing<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span class=\"xn-person\">Timmy Woo<\/span> powered through to the quarter-finals<\/li>\n<li>Ken Yeung fought steadily and reached the Top 16<\/li>\n<li>14-year-old newcomer <span class=\"xn-person\">Julian Kwok<\/span> scored points on his <span>Okuibuki<\/span> debut, proving his remarkable potential<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-person\">Ryan Tsui<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Hubert Li<\/span> delivered consistent performances, with their technical skill earning unanimous praise from the judges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Miracle Repair: Differential Replaced in 5 Minutes \u2013 21 Bolts Changed<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The most thrilling moment occurred during <span class=\"xn-person\">Timmy Woo&#8217;s<\/span> battle for a quarter-final place, when a critical rear component of his car suddenly malfunctioned. Normally, such repairs would take at least 30 minutes, but with regulations <span>allowing<\/span> only five, leaving him on the brink of forced retirement.\u00a0 At that critical juncture, the TRC pit crew leapt into action. Applying F1-level repair standards and flawless teamwork, they replaced the entire differential component \u2013 involving 21 bolts \u2013 in just 300 seconds. Timmy rejoined the battle in time, staged a thrilling comeback, and advanced to the Top 8. Organisers even hailed it as one of the fastest repairs ever seen at OiBuki.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Post-Race Highlight: Warm Support from Japanese Fans<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After the race, the team&#8217;s popularity soared. A wave of Japanese drift fans crowded the pit area for autographs and photos, with one supporter even presenting a hand-drawn framed artwork of the team&#8217;s car covered in Japanese good-luck messages. The racers commented: &#8220;We never expected such passionate support from Japanese fans \u2013 it was truly moving.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Next Stop: Okayama \u2013 October Showdown Awaits<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Following the heat and glory of OiBuki, the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3JSQSNk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span>KCM Trade<\/span><\/a> x TRC Drift Team now set their sights on the final FDJ2 round in <span class=\"xn-chron\">October 2025<\/span> at Okayama. Determined to push even further, the team will fine-tune car setups and refine emergency procedures in pursuit of greater success.<\/p>\n<p>IG: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kcmtrade_x_trc_japan\/?igsh=ZDJmZjAwM3hydDF3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">kcmtrade xTRC driftteam (@kcmtrade_x_trc_japan) \u2022 Instagram photos and videos<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EMAIL: <u><a href=\"mailto:driftteam@kcmtrade.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">driftteam@kcmtrade.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">  <\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32307","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32307","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=32307"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32307\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=32307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=32307"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=32307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}