Tochigi Prefecture

Toudou Juku (Toudou School)

A driving school that trains drivers in advanced front-wheel-drive technique.

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Team History

A driving school founded to teach advanced front-wheel-drive (FF) driving techniques. Its graduates are known for their technical mastery.

Roster

Team Members

3 drivers

Daiki Ninomiya

Daiki Ninomiya

Head Instructor

  • Ninomiya
  • EK9
Smiley Sakai

Smiley Sakai

Assistant Instructor

  • Smiley
  • DC2
Tomoyuki Tachi

Tomoyuki Tachi

Alumnus (OB) and Guest Professional Driver

  • Tachi
  • EK9

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Driver dossiers

Sheet per driver

01 Honda Civic Type R

Honda Civic Type R

Daiki Ninomiya

Daiki Ninomiya

“Ninomiya” · Head Instructor

The head instructor of the Toudou School, Ninomiya is a master of front-wheel-drive techniques. His Civic Type R is the school's demonstration car.

Front-wheel-drive techniques Instructive and technical

Vehicle

Chassis
EK9
Engine
B16B
Power
185 hp
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
5-speed manual
Year
1997

Modifications

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

Achievements

  • Head instructor of the Toudou School
  • Master of front-wheel-drive techniques
  • Trainer of technically skilled drivers

Fun facts

  • He is an instructor at the Toudou School
  • Specialist in front-wheel-drive techniques
  • He takes an educational approach to driving
02 Honda Integra Type R

Honda Integra Type R

Smiley Sakai

Smiley Sakai

“Smiley” · Assistant Instructor

The assistant instructor of the Toudou School, Smiley is a technical instructor who complements Ninomiya. His Integra Type R is the secondary demonstration car.

Front-wheel-drive techniques Instructive and technical

Vehicle

Chassis
DC2
Engine
B18C
Power
200 hp
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
5-speed manual
Year
1998

Modifications

  • Adjustable suspension
  • Racing brakes
  • Racing tyres
  • Rear wing
  • Body kit

Achievements

  • Assistant instructor of the Toudou School
  • Specialist in front-wheel-drive techniques
  • Trainer of technically skilled drivers

Fun facts

  • He is an assistant instructor at the Toudou School
  • Specialist in front-wheel-drive techniques
  • He takes an educational approach to driving
03 Honda Civic Type R Spoon

Honda Civic Type R Spoon

Tomoyuki Tachi

Tomoyuki Tachi

“Tachi” · Alumnus (OB) and Guest Professional Driver

Tomoyuki Tachi is a former student of the Toudou School who has since become a professional driver. His Honda Civic Type R Spoon is the school's official demonstration car, fitted with high-end components from Spoon Sports. As a guest driver, Tachi shows the current students the most advanced front-wheel-drive techniques.

Advanced front-wheel-drive techniques Professional and technical

Vehicle

Chassis
EK9
Engine
B16B Spoon
Power
220 hp
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Transmission
6-speed manual
Year
1997

Modifications

  • Spoon B16B engine
  • Spoon suspension
  • Spoon brakes
  • Slick tyres
  • Spoon rear wing
  • Spoon body kit
  • Spoon exhaust system
  • Spoon gearbox

Achievements

  • Graduate of the Toudou School
  • Professional front-wheel-drive driver
  • Guest instructor in advanced techniques
  • Specialist in Spoon Sports components
  • The school's official demonstration driver

Fun facts

  • He is a former student of the Toudou School
  • Guest professional driver
  • He drives the Spoon demonstration car
  • Specialist in advanced FF techniques
  • Mentor to the current students

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