Taka Aono
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Taka Aono is a Japanese drift driver currently (as of February 2009) competing in the American Formula D
series in his Toyota Corolla AE86 Trueno
.
Before his professional drifting career began, Taka was a successful autocross driver, and was instrumental in building southern California's drift scene. Taka was previously sponsored by Falken Tires
, however he has since lost his sponsorship deal due to an unsuccessful season in 2008. Taka is also known to have given up a career as a chiropractor
to become a drift driver.
Taka is now sponsored by Nexen Tire
and Megan Racing.
Toyota Corolla Drift Project, contributing time, expertise, and parts.
Formula D
Formula DRIFT or Formula D is the premier United States drifting series. Formula Drift, Inc. was co-founded by Jim Liaw and Ryan Sage in 2003 as a sister company to Slipstream Global Marketing, the same partnership that brought D1 Grand Prix to the United States. The new entity would solely own,...
series in his Toyota Corolla AE86 Trueno
Toyota AE86
The AE86 generation of the Toyota Corolla Levin and Toyota Sprinter Trueno is a small, lightweight coupe introduced by Toyota in 1983 as part of the fifth generation Toyota Corolla lineup. For the purpose of brevity, the insider-chassis code of "AE86" is used to describe the whole range...
.
Before his professional drifting career began, Taka was a successful autocross driver, and was instrumental in building southern California's drift scene. Taka was previously sponsored by Falken Tires
Falken Tires
Falken Tire Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of automobile tires. Originally created in 1983 as a brand for Ohtsu Tire and Rubber to sell their lineup of performance tires under, Falken became part of Sumitomo Rubber Industries when they acquired Ohtsu in 2003...
, however he has since lost his sponsorship deal due to an unsuccessful season in 2008. Taka is also known to have given up a career as a chiropractor
Chiropractor
A Chiropractor, according to the Association of Chiropractic Colleges , "focuses on the relationship between the body's main structures – the skeleton, the muscles and the nerves – and the patient's health. Chiropractors believe that health can be improved and preserved by making adjustments to...
to become a drift driver.
Taka is now sponsored by Nexen Tire
Nexen Tire
Nexen Tire is a tire manufacturer, headquartered in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, and Seoul, both in South Korea. Its major domestic competitors are Hankook Tire and Kumho Tires...
and Megan Racing.
Other Activities
Taka Aono participated in Project Car Tuner Magazine'sProject car tuner magazine
Project Car Tuner Magazine is a DIY-enthusiast oriented car magazine. The magazine places a strong emphasis on using cars as well as parts that the average reader can afford and modify themselves.- General Information :...
Toyota Corolla Drift Project, contributing time, expertise, and parts.