July 7th in Japan only means one thing to car enthusiasts: 7’s Day. We’ve been covering this car culture spectacle since the very start of Speedhunters in 2008, and 15 years later the official unofficial gathering of RX-7s and other rotary-powered machinery still can’t be missed. Because, despite the fact that Mazda no longer produces a rotary-powered car, […]
Tamon Design x Katayama Racing: A One Of A Kind FC3S RX-7
Japan has an ability to push me out of my comfort zone when I least expect it. This is one of those times. Back in September last year, I made my very first excursion down to the Okinawan archipelago. This short Speedhunting trip was centered around a special meet held inside a U.S. Air Force base. While in Okinawa, I […]
The Long Road In A Japanese Time Attack-Spec RX-7
Chris Johnston’s love for the FD3S Mazda RX-7 began during childhood. The FD’s sleek, timeless lines paired with its unique rotary performance and sound is alluring to many, and Chris is no exception. Back in 2005, he attended his first SEMA Show in Atlantic City, New Jersey. At that moment in time, Chris set himself a […]