Speedhunters » NEWS>>RIP ATSUSHI KUROI

Posted Feb 02 2010, 02:27 PM by Mike Garrett with 97 comment(s)

NEWS>>RIP ATSUSHI KUROI
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Some very sad news out of Japan today. Veteran D1 driver Atsushi Kuroi has passed away after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Kuroi was popular not just in Japan, but in all the countries where he drove. Anyone who's seen him drive knows the kind of talent this man had behind the wheel of his Nissan One-Via. Besides being known as a great driver, he also made a name for himself with his River Side tuning shop in the Osaka area.

I feel very fortunate having the opportunity to see him in both the US and Japan.

Our thoughts are with his family and his friends.

-Mike Garrett


Comments

DANIEL said:

very sad. rip. thoughts go to his friends and family.

February 2, 2010 2:42 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Quail said:

RIP :(

February 2, 2010 2:43 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Section09 said:

So sad. I just saw him a couple weeks ago tearing it up at TAS. He will be missed for sure. RIP Kuroi.

February 2, 2010 2:44 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Section09 said:

Why he was a top D1 driver: www.youtube.com/watch

February 2, 2010 2:46 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Ed Fahey said:

Saw him in 2006 and 2007 at Suzuka and Ebisu - he was the master of the qualifying run - RIP

February 2, 2010 2:47 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Yossarian said:

R.I.P.

February 2, 2010 2:50 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Darrick said:

Is there any other sources for this? Seems like everything is by word of mouth.

February 2, 2010 2:59 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

DaanNL said:

RIP :(

February 2, 2010 3:11 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

M4XVLTG3 said:

Aww Jeeze,

can this day get worse?

RIP man.

February 2, 2010 3:12 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Sage said:

RIP I was just watching him rip those 90degree turns too.

February 2, 2010 3:23 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Chris Gray said:

REALLY shocking news :( R.I.P

February 2, 2010 3:25 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

sam said:

so damn shocking... one of my d1 heroes

RIP

February 2, 2010 3:27 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Erick said:

woow

:(

RIP.

sucks so much.

February 2, 2010 3:31 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Blacktop said:

RIP :(  He was an amazing driver from the D1 DVD's I have

February 2, 2010 3:49 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

KRaZyAmmo said:

R.I.P. =(

February 2, 2010 3:55 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Phil said:

Damn so sad.. RIP

February 2, 2010 4:00 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Louis said:

:(

rip

February 2, 2010 4:00 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

danny91 said:

Its sad to hear Atsushi San was an amazing driver one of the best iv ever seen in D1 so talented. RIP :(

February 2, 2010 4:05 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

alberto said:

you should do a long post about him.. in remembrance.

February 2, 2010 4:05 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

HKSupra said:

RIP;(

February 2, 2010 4:10 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

HKSupra said:

RIP;(

February 2, 2010 4:10 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Andy said:

Thats a great loss.  I was just speakimg to him at Autosalon.....  He will be sadly missed.

February 2, 2010 4:18 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

STJ said:

RIP.:(

February 2, 2010 4:26 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

AeroK180 said:

=( this is very sad news....he was a great driver and a great fun person! RIP Kuroi san

February 2, 2010 4:29 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Absolution said:

Back to the days of the yellow RB26 coupe, all the way to the 1.5JZ Team Toyo car, Kuroi's always been one of the leading examples of such a powerful drift. In fact, I'm gonna go as far as to say he was arguably the pioneer for drifting with over 600hp, and he led a monster example, especially with the video of him blasting around Ebisu and Meihan Sportsland.

I'm gonna head into GT4 right now and shove as much power as I can into my S13 for Kuroi. RIP to the Tansou Master.

February 2, 2010 4:34 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Keisu (Hoang Pham) said:

May he rest in peace. :(.

February 2, 2010 4:42 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Gruppe!! said:

RIP, my favorite D1 driver.

February 2, 2010 4:42 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

lachlan said:

rip. sad, sad day

February 2, 2010 4:44 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

midnight drifter said:

waht a lost   RIP Kuroi.

February 2, 2010 4:52 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Alfred said:

I hope a drifting video game with his name is released

February 2, 2010 5:04 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

zamildrift said:

This is really a SHOCKING news! Never thought one incredible huge talent and legend in D1 passed away...damn I'm gonna miss him and thank God I was also fortunate enough to see him in action in Malaysia two years ago. Now I am wondering what Team Toyo (my favorite team) will do without him...he's such a powerhouse and inspired many of us to put an RB or JZ in S13.

Rest in peace and may him drift in eternal peace.

February 2, 2010 5:11 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Chuck_g said:

RIP, one of the greats!

February 2, 2010 5:31 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

T4VR-ralph said:

R.I.P.

February 2, 2010 5:38 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

lee_hotto said:

Rip  :.{

February 2, 2010 5:46 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Kevin Montgry said:

R.I.P

my thoughts go out to your family & friends

February 2, 2010 5:54 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Cobalt_Griffin said:

Those of you who saw him drift are very lucky. Wish I had. I never did, but whenever I watched JDM Option or looked at the standings online his name would always pop up in my head as a driver and car to look out for. Rest in peace my friend, my deepest condolances to his family and friends.

On a side note I feel that a commerative Kuroi Yokomo RC drift car is going to be released this year. When it does it'll be as popular as his crazy engine swaps and drifting style always will be. D1 won't be the same without you.

February 2, 2010 6:06 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Chris E said:

I can't find any info from v-opt or d1gp japan, kinda weird. Even Bai sans blog doesn't say anything. I searched other stuff as well, hmmm

February 2, 2010 6:06 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

shadowphantom said:

R.I.P.  a great loss.  

February 2, 2010 6:08 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

brakecheck said:

RIP, Kuroi. You'll be missed;____;

February 2, 2010 6:09 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Miggi said:

RIP to one of the best drifters around. He will be sorely missed.

February 2, 2010 6:12 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Ake RT said:

Condolences to their family

February 2, 2010 6:25 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Slappy said:

My post dedicated to "Kool Roy" :_(

slideasylum.blogspot.com/.../rip-atsushi-kuroi-kool-roy.html

February 2, 2010 6:39 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Driftsquid said:

Condolences to the family and friends

RIP Kuroi

February 2, 2010 7:37 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

JDM YO said:

oh my god no! kuroi will always hold a special place in my heart as he was the first ever D1 driver I ever saw drift. I can't find the video anymore but after I watched it, I was hooked on drifting and kuroi's jet sounding onevia. So so sad for such a legend to be prematurley laid to rest. RIP ATSUSHI KUROI... THE WORLD WILL MISS YOU

February 2, 2010 7:50 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

KyShro said:

NO WAY!

February 2, 2010 8:53 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

brainiac_d said:

Kuroi was one of my favorite D1 drfiters

R.I.P. , Kuroi-san...

February 2, 2010 9:05 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

ra21benj said:

R.I.P. Atsushi Kuroi.  Kuroi drifitng his One-via will be missed.  Hopefully his One-via will continue to compete in D1.

February 2, 2010 9:27 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

feed said:

RIP Atsushi Kuroi  :( and i give him a salute

February 2, 2010 9:29 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Benny Mack said:

This is a massive loss to world drift.

RIP Kuroi.

You will never be forgotten and will remain an inspiration to thousands of drifters around the world.

February 2, 2010 9:50 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

dyzy72 said:

RIP from Kuching,Malaysia

February 2, 2010 10:15 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Tingol said:

Rest in peace :(

February 2, 2010 10:41 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Francis said:

Rest In Peace and Drift In Peace, Kuroi.

February 2, 2010 11:08 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

alienpsp said:

Rest In Peace man =[

February 2, 2010 11:20 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Mr.GTR said:

NO WAY! ONE OF THE LEGENDS OF D1 GONE?!

RIP MAN!

YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!

February 3, 2010 12:08 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

JohnGoc said:

REST IN PEACE

GOD BLESS U

February 3, 2010 12:22 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

gunwoo said:

drift in peace...

what a horrible loss

February 3, 2010 12:28 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Jon said:

R.I.P. Atsushi Kuroi

Your skills, your car style, your driving.. All legendary.

February 3, 2010 12:53 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Bon Bon said:

RIP Kuroi, my favourite D1 driver I think, not the most successful maybe but his cars and driving style were awesome, by far the most 'gangster' driving in D1.

February 3, 2010 1:21 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

RayJDM said:

Damn, i really like this guy :| He have always put some serious angles and such hot entries.

RIP

February 3, 2010 1:58 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Neurite said:

R.I.P thats sad news

February 3, 2010 2:23 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Neurite said:

R.I.P thats sad news

February 3, 2010 2:23 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Tucano said:

Rest in Peace Kuroi.

February 3, 2010 2:27 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Henry said:

RIP

February 3, 2010 2:33 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

zamildrift said:

Guys, please write your condolences here too. My friend from Team Toyo Malaysia will foward them to Toyo Japan.

http://teamtoyo.com.my/?p=418

Going to miss all those crazy smokes  & angle.

February 3, 2010 2:43 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Martin said:

R.I.P. to one of the most inspiring drifters on earth

February 3, 2010 2:51 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Rob_br_91 said:

F**k,I can´t belive it, a bad day for me, my favorite drifter.

RIP Atoshi.

February 3, 2010 3:23 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Backfire said:

R.I.P

not cool.. to bad.. a big loss for D1

February 3, 2010 4:01 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

ONGEZ said:

R.I.P

It's very bad news

February 3, 2010 5:41 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Nama said:

Ohh men he was one of my drift heros.

Ohhh this is so sad.

February 3, 2010 6:19 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

H1robo said:

R.I.P. Kuroi-san.  You'll be missed.

February 3, 2010 7:10 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

john u.k said:

A great loss to D1

February 3, 2010 7:52 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Hundredpercent said:

R.I.P thoughts  for his friends and family.

i do rememper the perfect qualify drift !

great drifter !

February 3, 2010 7:55 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

adi said:

man, i never really knew much about him, this sucks. R.I.P. ATSUSHI KUROI

February 3, 2010 7:57 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

WANDERS said:

No Way!!! he's my favorite driver ever! specialy in the loads-off-smoke-rb26-s-body!!

RIP...

February 3, 2010 8:46 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Sterlz said:

Wow.  I remember using his car in the D1 ps2 game!!!

R.I.P. Kuroi much respect

February 3, 2010 9:37 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

boso5608 said:

Tinker for life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

February 3, 2010 10:11 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

John said:

RIP we will all miss you.

February 3, 2010 10:14 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Vo said:

R.I.P  =[

February 3, 2010 10:51 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

JMax Paint Garage said:

This is so shocking! I was just watching 05-06 Option VIdeos! WOW... Our toughts and prayers go to the family and friends!

(Tn T)

February 3, 2010 11:41 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Jaime said:

Oh no :'(

Totally bad news;  just, why?

Fucking life :@

*RIP*

February 3, 2010 1:25 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

bsonnn said:

R. I. P.  Kuroi was a beast. he made tons of smoke and ridiculous entry angle. truly a D1 star that will be missed.

February 3, 2010 2:50 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

garage fujimoto said:

RIP Kuroi

I was in awe of his high speed 700hp tire shredding and he will not be forgotten

February 3, 2010 5:49 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

jayzedex100 said:

Tragic :(  RIP

February 3, 2010 7:59 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

fadhilSE3P said:

RIP Kuroi from Singapore

February 4, 2010 2:23 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

feisar said:

sad news. very sad.

was happy to have met him in Toronto in 2003. RIP man.

February 4, 2010 6:08 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

aofs said:

rip

February 4, 2010 6:44 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Shawn said:

R.I.P kuroi. Even though i'm not really a die hard fan of drifting but its a very sad thing. Hopefully he will be drifting in heaven as we speak..

February 4, 2010 9:38 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

LoneRacer said:

. . . . . . . (-__-) ATSUSHI KUROI, rip , this really took my by surprise, he was one of my favorites d1 drivers, loved his style and great angles.  this would be a sad day in japan.

now is on for kawabata to carry on the style of team toyo japan

RIP

February 4, 2010 10:13 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Gee said:

never got tired of watching those insane beyond 90degree entry's, truely a legend

R.I.P Atushi Kuroi =(

February 4, 2010 11:26 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

joki_sx said:

R.I.P. Kuroi

February 4, 2010 1:49 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Chris Davy said:

R.I.P. and condoleances to the family....

February 4, 2010 4:31 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Boso5608 said:

speedhunters should do a story on his drift team Tinker.

February 4, 2010 4:42 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Dorihustle said:

www.d1-10rc.com/.../4696-rip-atsushi-kuroi.html

from our fellow of D1-10 Professional Series Malaysia

February 4, 2010 11:26 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

stematrix1 said:

My Honour seen you at FujiSpeedwai in Japan.....

Goodbye Atsushi-SAN

R.I.P.

Stematrix1 and all people from JDM CLUB ITALIA!!!

February 5, 2010 1:39 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Donnie said:

damn.... that sucks... Met him briefly at TAS 09.. awesome guy

February 5, 2010 5:24 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

JDMFanboy said:

RIP

February 7, 2010 2:50 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

eddiesideway said:

omg...i cant believe what i have heard..how this happen?? he is my hero..R.I.P kuroi..

February 7, 2010 7:11 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

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