Rally Japan - The Spirit of Speed

From the misty forests of Hokkaido's gravel to the razor-thin tarmac mountain roads of Aichi and Gifu, Rally Japan: The Spirit of Speed chronicles the remarkable story of Japan's place in the World Rally Championship. This definitive, fact-based narrative explores the event's evolution from its WRC debut in 2004 to its rebirth in the hybrid era, revealing the people, places, and machines that have defined it along the way.

With richly detailed chapters on iconic stages like Isegami's Tunnel and Rikubetsu, profiles of legends such as Toshi Arai and Takamoto Katsuta, and insights into Japan's fan culture, automotive industry, and future-facing sustainability efforts, this book captures the essence of a rally like no other. It's a story of precision, innovation, and deep respect-for the sport, for the land, and for the community that makes it possible.

Whether you're a lifelong rally fan or new to the WRC, Rally Japan: The Spirit of Speed is your essential guide to one of motorsport's most distinctive and evolving events.

Product details

• Authors: Etienne Psaila
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.04.2025
• EAN: 9781923472693
• ISBN: 978-1-923472-69-3
• No. of pages: 232
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 505 g
• Subject: Guides > Sport > Motorsport, motorcycle sport, bicycle sport, aviation sport