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For those who don't know, I've been messing with the @hpiinstagram D10 and did a couple test runs stock. In its current version I have put a full Réve D set up front with the RS-ST Pro and the revox and in the rear I'm running full acuvance electronics in the rear with an Agile 11.5t with lv 42 upgraded rotor and a Jarvis XX. The car is driving pretty well still need to smooth out some things, my transitions are not as snappy as I wanted.

Things I want to do is change the suspension for a big bore, try out a ball diff and change out the capacitor for sure.

But as of now I'm pretty happy with the progress can't wait to check out aftermarket decks.

Credits:
📸:@rc_hectorious
Chase 🚗: @d.k.nox
Venue: @rollinggaragerc
Tuner help: @james_realm and @drift_therapy and @cobra_spec

@acuvance_usa @teamreved

#rcdrift #rccars #drifting #hpi #hpiracing

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Thank you james for the full rebuild of the Shibata grk5-r hrp the new setup is amazing

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Some of my favorites from @drift_therapy 📸🔥🙌🏼

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SDC WORLDS 2026......What an event! Blown away by how many drivers traveled from all over the world; Japan, China, Canada, Dubai and many more!!! The level of driving was insane and i can't wait to see what the USA drivers learned this past weekend. Working and competing is not easy but some how I managed to do ok, I really wanted to focus on competing but my natural instinct is to help and the store needed help desperately! Thankfully everyone one knew what they wanted/needed so the store ran smoothly everyday and trash was getting taken out as needed. It's always a great time seeing all my friends from all over the world!!! Sadly I didn't take alot of photos and only squeeze these out the last hour of the event... Hope to see every one again soon, maybe in Japan 👀

Couldn't tag everyone 😭 ig limits 20 tags

Thank you to all my sponsors that made this year possible!!!
@supergdrift
@acuvance_usa
@futabausa
@addiction_rc_usa
#rhinoracing
#team ad
@scalereflex

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🏆 SDC WORLDS 2026 — THAT’S A WRAP! 🌎

What an incredible weekend! Another weekend filled with catching up with the homies, making new memories, battling hard, and enjoying the RC drift community with everyone. 🤘🏽

I managed to qualify with a 66, putting me into the Top 64 out of some of the best drivers in the world!

My Shibata GRK5R HRP performed great, especially considering this car was only put together ONE WEEK before SDC Worlds! Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this build happen and got me on the grid ready to battle.

Unfortunately, my Worlds run came to an end in my first Top 64 battle against the homie @timon_479 We had some great runs, and I’m grateful for the battle! 🤝🏽

I finished 57th out of 175 drivers — definitely proud of the result, but even more motivated to keep pushing and come back stronger!

🏆 Congratulations to @hayatoyoshiba_hrp216 on going BACK-TO-BACK SDC Worlds Champion! What an amazing accomplishment!

A huge THANK YOU to @supergdrift Steve and Joey for putting together another incredible SDC Worlds event. The amount of work that goes into making an event like this happen doesn’t go unnoticed. 🙏🏽

⚡️ BIG NEWS! ⚡️

I’m extremely excited and honored to officially announce that I am now a TEAM DRIVER for ⚡️Shibata ⚡️USA 🇺🇸 and Acuvance USA!

I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity, support, and trust. This is just the beginning, and I’m ready to represent these brands at the highest level!

Thank you to my team and sponsors
@grk_rc_official @dr_grk_usa
@acuvance_usa
@ds__racing
@rollinggaragerc
@kaizengaragelv
@klinikrc

🌎 UP NEXT:
🇹🇭 RCDC Thailand
🇹🇭 WTDC Thailand

The season continues! More battles, more learning, more traveling, and more memories with the RC drift family. 🤘🏽🔥

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE SUPPORT!
See you in Thailand! 🇹🇭🏁

#ShibataUSA #AcuvanceUSA #dsracing #teamdsracing dsracingfamily

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2026 SDC Worlds is officially in the books!
What an incredible event from start to finish. So much talent, passion, and dedication all under one roof it was truly something special to be a part of. 🙌🏼
Huge congratulations to Team @dr_grk_usa @grk_rc_official , and especially Hayato @hayatoyoshiba_hrp216 on an incredible back-to-back victory and becoming Drift King once again! What a performance!
A massive shoutout to SHIBATA USA 🇺🇸 You guys are all seriously awesome, and I can honestly say it’s an honor to call you my teammates. I’m grateful for the laughs, support, and memories we made throughout this event. Hope everyone has a safe trip home! ❤️
And a very special thank you to Team Rolling Garage, Acuvance USA, SHIBATA USA, and 1up Racing for the continued support. I truly appreciate everything you guys do and feel incredibly fortunate to represent such amazing teams and brands.
Congratulations to every competitor and team who battled fiercely throughout the entire event. The level of driving was insane, and you all made this event so entertaining to watch.
So much talent in one room, and memories that will last a lifetime. Also would like to say it was great meeting friends in person finally.
Until the next one… Play Fearlessly!
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Thank you @supergdrift for the amazing event!!
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#rcdrift #grkrc #driftlife #drifting #superg

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Getting Rowdy at 2am🕺
📸@tiltedtyy 🫶🏼

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SDC Worlds 2026 Day Two.

So much talent packed into one room it’s honestly incredible to be a part of. The memories from this event are going to stick with me for a long, long time.
It’s been an absolute pleasure meeting and spending time with my overseas team, while also getting to hang out with my US team.
And of course, it’s always awesome catching up with old friends and finally meeting so many of the people I’ve connected with through social media.
RC drift is more than just the cars it’s the people, the friendships, and the memories we make along the way.
What an experience.
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#rcdrift #drifting #rollinggarage #grkrc #driftlife

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Did some minor tuning with my Revé D RDX and it was ripping. Had a good Friday session with @rc_hectorious @vittoreos @james_realm @rhdcherokee @1badflip @cobra_spec @raiden.rc

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Tonight was alot of fun at @rollinggaragerc . Had some fun and intense laps with @vittoreos, @james_realm and @figma_madness . Even tho it was a lot of fun I knew someone had to record some of it.
All of us were throwing down with our HRP5R’s.
@grk_rc_official @hayatoyoshiba_hrp216 @hayatoracingperformance216 @acuvance_usa @addiction_rc_usa
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#gaga #radiocontrol #rccrawlers #rcdrifting #drifting

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@drift_therapy was putting down some crazy laps last weekend at the rg 5 year anniversary good stuff man🙌. Shout out big dawg @james_realm for helping me with motor stuff and letting me borrow his 13.5 fledge for awhile tell I figure sum out thanks bro seriously🫡. This was the first time I brought the rdx down to @rollinggaragerc and not a mst lmaoo, kinda sad the board on my motor is now cooked but homie is helping me out, thanks again James, other than that the car is so dialed feeling so crazy idk why I haven’t had an rdx. good laps with everyone and good meeting new people happy birthday rg! 5 years is wild. Thank you for a great event
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#foryoupage #rccars #rc #rcdrifting #rcdrift

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DOG-O-VISION: @rollinggaragerc 5 Years

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