Sara Choi on Hawaii's Wild Car Scene, Drifting, & Grip Racing
About this episode
Sara Choi shares her unique journey through Hawaii's vibrant car culture, discussing her experiences with drifting and grip racing. From her early days racing Hondas in Hawaii to competing in Japan and Southeast Asia, Sara highlights the differences between racing styles and the camaraderie found in drifting. She also delves into the challenges of adapting to various cars and the thrill of competition. With insights into the automotive scene in Hawaii and her passion for motorsports, this episode offers a fascinating look at the life of a female driver navigating a male-dominated industry.
Support the podcast by modding your car at https://martiniworks.com/Today we have Sara Choi as a guest on the podcast to talk about Hawaii's unexpected wild car scene, cops, tickets, drifting, and professional racing. #cars #carscene #podcastA HUGE thank you to Continental & Fortune Auto for being the official tire and suspension of the MartiniWorks Podcast! Let us know if you need a set of tires or coilovers. 🏎️Check out the main channel!🏎️: @MartiniWorksOfficial 📦We also have an unboxing channel 📦: @MartiniWorksUnboxed Follow Sara @sara.choiFollow Alex @alexmartini.Follow Dakota @dakotastone
Honda Civic
"... you tell me if I'm right or wrong. You were in a civic. You made a real post about like ASMR"
Nissan 240SX
"...till using a KA naturally aspirated 16 horsepower 240SX. That's like six different colors."
Chevrolet C5
"...e it's just doing nothing. And then I hopped in a C5 Corvette and I was like, oh, this is incredible."
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"...e's doing, I can't remember if it was in a BMW or Miata. And then he went into FDJ,"
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