VIDEO: Racing to the Clouds with Dai Yoshihara

All the preparation and practice leading up to a run at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb doesn’t quiet compare to the actual run itself. Once a car launches off the starting line, it’s a nailbiter until the very end, which, for some drivers, never comes to pass. ENEOS-sponsored driver and 2011 Formula DRIFT champion Dai Yoshihara teamed up with Evasive Motorsports for his first uphill race, piloting the ENEOS / Evasive Motorsports / Turn 14 Distribution Toyota 86, and looked to be a strong contender in the days leading up to the main event. Regardless of whether you know the outcome or not, it’s intense watching Dai in action, as you’ll see in this video: