The KCM Trade x TRC Drift Team – featuring racers Ken Yeung, Ryan Tsui, Hubert Li, Timmy Woo and 14-year-old rising star Julian Kwok – travelled to Japan’s Okuibuki Motorpark, Shiga to compete in Formula Drift Japan 2 (FDJ2). Not only did the full squad impress with their performances, but they also stunned the crowd with a miraculous “five-minute repair” that turned the tide of the competition and electrified the entire arena.
Miracle Repair: Differential Replaced in 5 Minutes – 21 Bolts Changed
The most thrilling moment occurred during Timmy Woo’s battle for a quarter-final place, when a critical rear component of his car suddenly malfunctioned. Normally, such repairs would take at least 30 minutes, but with regulations alloweing only five, leaving him on the brink of forced retirement. At that critical juncture, the TRC pit crew leapt into action. Applying F1-level repair standards and flawless teamwork, they replaced the entire differential component – involving 21 bolts – in just 300 seconds. Timmy rejoined the battle in time, staged a thrilling comeback, and advanced to the Top 8. The crowd erupted in applause and astonishment, with fans and rival teams alike saluting the feat. Organisers even hailed it as one of the fastest repairs ever seen at OiBuki.
