Ibaraki Prefecture

Purple Shadow

A veteran duo nicknamed God Hand and God Foot for their technical mastery.

Profile

Team History

A legendary team made up of two veteran drivers known by their nicknames: God Hand and God Foot. They are regarded as the finest drivers in their respective specialities.

Roster

Team Members

2 drivers

Toshiya Joshima

Toshiya Joshima

Hand Technique Specialist

  • God Hand
  • AP1
Kozo Hoshino

Kozo Hoshino

Foot Technique Specialist

  • God Foot
  • BNR34

Telemetry

Driver dossiers

Sheet per driver

01 Honda S2000 (AP1)

Honda S2000 (AP1)

Toshiya Joshima

Toshiya Joshima

“God Hand” · Hand Technique Specialist

Joshima Toshiya, also known as God Hand or the Steering Wheel Wizard, is a master of driving with one hand always on the wheel and the other on the gear lever. His unique one-handed style lets him make impossible corrections while keeping complete control of the shifter. His purple S2000 is recognisable for its uncanny precision through the corners.

Hand technique and steering control Precise and technical

Vehicle

Chassis
AP1
Engine
F20C
Power
240 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
6-speed manual
Year
1999

Modifications

  • Adjustable suspension
  • Racing brakes
  • Slick tyres
  • Rear wing
  • Body kit
  • Upgraded steering system

Achievements

  • Master of hand techniques
  • Legendary veteran driver of the golden generation
  • Specialist in one-handed steering control

Fun facts

  • He is known as God Hand or the Steering Wheel Wizard
  • He permanently drives with only one hand on the wheel
  • He has decades of experience going back to the 1980s
  • He put both hands on the wheel for the first time against Takumi
02 Nissan Skyline GT-R

Nissan Skyline GT-R

Kozo Hoshino

Kozo Hoshino

“God Foot” · Foot Technique Specialist

Kozo Hoshino, also known as God Foot, is a master of the pedals. His footwork on the throttle, brake and clutch reaches levels that defy what is humanly possible, executing transitions so smooth and so perfectly judged that his technique looks supernatural. His gold GT-R is recognisable for its brutal power combined with absolute precision.

Foot technique and clutch control Precise and technical

Vehicle

Chassis
BNR34
Engine
RB26DETT
Power
280 hp
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
6-speed manual
Year
1999

Modifications

  • Adjustable suspension
  • Racing brakes
  • Slick tyres
  • Rear wing
  • Body kit
  • Upgraded turbo
  • Traction control system

Achievements

  • Master of foot techniques
  • Legendary veteran driver of the golden generation
  • Specialist in pedal work (throttle, brake, clutch)

Fun facts

  • He is known as God Foot or the Master of the Pedals
  • His pedal work defies what is humanly possible
  • He shouts during races to keep the balance between concentration and flow
  • He has decades of experience going back to the 1980s

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