Larry Chen Visits The Greatest Drift Garage In The World: Daigo Saito | Capturing Car Culture

Photographer and car culture legend Larry Chen, begins our series in Japan with professional D1 drifting driver Daigo Saito. Arguably the most talented professional drifter from Japan, Daigo Saito has competed all over the world. Not only did he dominate in Japan and many places in the East, with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, and Fat Five Racing, he’s also done the same in the West. With so many accomplishments and titles under his belt, you’d think he’d call it quits, but he’s still quite busy running in two drift series and operating his drift shop. On this episode of Capturing Car Culture, Larry Chen guides us into the crazy world that Daigo Saito lives in, takes us to one of the most iconic Ferrari garages in Japan, and answers why he’s considered one of, it not, the best professional drifter in the world.
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[@meffycodrin1853]

I'll be honest, this video is hilarious. Robbie speaking about Daigo as if he is dead while hes just chill in in the back 😂😂😂

[@zeze3305]

You sound 12

[@seewithsam]

I almost didn't notice him standing there!

[@split317]

I honestly thought it was a cardboard cut out of him

[@joelgreen1475]

Reminds me of Raj Koothrappali from the big bang theory

[@ReNCaTzZz]

AHAHAHAHA

[@joaopalazzo3087]

What Hagerty has been doing for car content online is almost unbelievable. Keep it up, amazing work!

[@MindDezign]

This has been very true to me thru Jason Cammisi,Icon Series, and Jason's other Hagarty, series. Jason is up there with Chris Harris, but more entertaining, surpassing the guy that started the relaxed, I'm just like you driving a Sports Car. Everybody has Chris Harrisisms now a days. But Jason has his own twist that is his own.

[@mclarenf1lm374]

They've especially been blowing it out of the water recently

[@ramonbriones4487]

It's all Larry..I had no idea this was Hagerty

[@SmartMass]

Larry Chen is an amazing advocate for automotive enthusiasm. I'm glad you're working with him!

[@Iceman13.]

Not a collab i expected, nor did i expect Hagerty to showcase anything related to Daigo, but nevertheless - A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one ♥️♥️♥️

[@fshizl2918]

Larry Chen + Hagerty!!! Let’s gooooo!!

[@LarryChenPhoto]

I appreciate the support!

[@gwb173]

Damn I didn’t know Daigo had it like that. This man’s ambition is inspirational

[@mph3500]

What Daigo does and builds says volumes, whether he speaks words or not. His work and his vision is his language.

[@marcinrokicki]

loudest of all quiet people.... fantastic place/fantastic style... perfection to dream about

[@GetlostwithKenny]

Super stoked to see Larry on Hagerty, always love his content

[@biggestthreattoyourexistence]

I love people who are good at something.

[@hazarticgd4046]

Always great to see more Larry Chen content, keep up the great videos!

[@zeze3305]

Lmao naah who cares

[@jetsetdnb]

Larry’s photo of Daigo riding the guardrail at The Wall in NJ was my background for years and my inspiration to shoot formula drift. This video hits home

[@daftpanda6533]

It was absolutely epic to watch in person. Daigo showed up with a car that could easily keep up with any of the fast v8s, and drove aggressive as hell. If there was even the slightest gap, it'd get closed. The Soarer even sounded hungry as it did, like it was about to eat the other car for lunch. Robbie Nishida also has some cool history at Wall. Robbie flew in, borrowed a car (they were calling it the Sil Camino) and took 3rd for a podium finish. That was in the early days of FD.

[@MindDezign]

Hagarty, grabs Larry Chen for a videos. Wow ,proof Hagarty is on the cutting edge of people enthusiasts ,follow ! Well done Hagarty and congratulations to Larry Master of the Lens of the enthusiast!

[@justinh6120]

Seriously, I can’t hit the like button enough! Really looking forward to this series. Amazing content.

[@zeze3305]

I bet lmao

[@justinh6120]

@@zeze3305 bet what?

[@danicamills7029]

Glad to see the jump from hoonigan. Keep up the great work Larry.

[@sil80irl98]

I met Daigo years ago when he was competing at mondello in Ireland. I got him to autograph my admission ticket, thanked him and said wish I could have got him to sign part of my center console that James deane and others had signed but I didn't realise I would meet him so I didn't remove the plastic console and bring it with me, someone who was with him translated what I was saying and he took the time from what he was doing to walk to where I had my car parked and sign my console. Even though he was super quiet he just came across as a really nice guy and very humble. Definitely one of the best in the game if not the best.

[@vulcrized]

Larry Chen, Daigo Saito, thank you 🙏🏽

[@JP-gd1ln]

Larry is the Man behind the lens, Diago is the man behind the wheel, 2 Absolute legends & masters of their crafts

[@barhydttyler]

Absolutely insane.. Daigo is a mad man and I love every minute of it. The glass building with the 3 ferraris and that Beasutiful diablo is awesome. You don't see too many red Lamborghini's.

[@LeddersD]

MINDBLOWING...........Like Robbie says, there is no competing if you want to collect this eclectic collection, Daigo is a visionary.........drifting an SC too........Unique and setting the bar higher!!

[@Mistabushi]

Well, couple of things: 1) Daigo is more American than 90% of current US generation 2) Seeing all Daigo's stuff in a country that basically owning a house size of a cubicle is an achievement absolutely speaks volume and is a testament to a hard work, passion and persistence to achieve goal. 3) There should be a warning put before the video starts that "your jaw could be shattered when hitting the floor"

[@ardijanuar2036]

Well actually japan countryside still got lot of open land, its only in big cities like tokyo that's crowede an packed as hell. The problem is when we think japan, we always think the big cities not the sub urban areas.

[@Mistabushi]

@@ardijanuar2036 i missed the bit where they said they filmed this in the countryside.

[@pelaopr]

Thank you Larry and everyone who made this posible. Daigo is a legend

[@lb9gta307]

4:50 that ZR1 looks worthy of a feature when it's done. I haven't seen many people do much with the LT5 other than the handfull of ZR1s that Callaway built.

[@CarSceneKorea]

This is the longest drift car video I've watched with less than 30 seconds of cars drifting. Hands down the best one.

[@koltface]

So rad seeing Larry and Dino hanging out! And congrats on the new sponsor, Larry! Well deserved.

[@blr153289]

Really loved this Larry and Hagerty.. Thanks for adding Larry guys, can't wait to see more ppl and stories! :D

[@mattsee45]

When I saw the first few seconds of the video, I thought it was an upload on Larry's channel

[@leviborntreger]

One of my favorite episodes Larry. I would have never believed this existed. Love how he barely said a word.

[@Jarok3]

look up HENGS GARAGE, i promise you, you'll love it if you like this!

[@cjelectronichunter]

Im still trying to wrap my mind around this the collection, the driving skill, kudos to him 👏🏾

[@yrasphong]

I respect this man..he drives and he works on cars..that's is the perfect circle when it comes to loving cars

[@motow3031]

Larry is going from strength to strength 💪

[@drhanifp]

He is definitely the future legend. So glad i grow up watching him from d1gp 2006 season

[@viybzcontact]

An absolute king among kings.

[@samsungskater]

couldn't click on this video fast enough..All the yes.

[@raymondsoutherland86]

Awesome to see Larry find a new home and see him branch out more and more from Hoonigan. Congratulations on all you success and taking control of your hard work and content.

[@nvrndingsmmr]

Daigo is so cool! He builds incredible machines with so much persinality but he's such a reserved individual in front of the camera. Also, these are such incredible places lol

[@gregmoyle1947]

Larry you raised the bar on this one and now I will pick my jaw off the ground!

[@dillanmistry]

Legend himself is a man of taste

[@francoisiii6055]

This is truly impressive! Thank you for sharing this champion and his work.

[@lw1878]

Man’s was working at a daycare while getting his start in D1, now he has the ultimate KZbinr setup and doesn’t do KZbin.

[@ramonbriones4487]

Screw the "likes," he just does what makes him happy. Such a rare and dying breed.

[@dc-craje3641]

I love how Larry Chen is the face of Hagerty coverage! Go Larry!

[@crabwalker61]

Great! Very inspiring! Daigo achievement is a new motivation to me. Good content Larry. Thx

[@DSTROYRvids]

Thank you Larry for bringing us along. Daigo is so next level. 🤘

[@shutterslayer]

Thank you so much for making this video. What Daigo has created is unbelievable!

[@steveguimarin3303]

Love it Larry, so glad to see you spreading your visions and art work...Been following you for about 7-8yrs now and love your artistic eye.

[@jaims2785]

Hell yeah larry, hell yea. Thank you for capturing all of this for us

[@dennisonseeto]

So damn awesome! Thank you Larry for sharing this with us. It's definitely inspiring to see hard work does pay off! ❤

[@alexjensen990]

What are we going to do tonight Hagerty?!?! What we do every night Pinky... Try to take over the world... First, Jason Cammisa's Icons and Magnus Walker's The Big Thing. Now, Larry Chen's Capturing Car Culture... Is Hagerty putting together the '92 US Olympic Basketball team of car culture?! Thank God! Something amazing to drown out the continual message of "cars are dead"! Cars are not dead. We all will continue to preserve while we innovate. And the only way that anyone is going to take away my keys is to pry them from my cold dead hands. Keep this up Hagerty. You have found a winning formula.

[@ChrisSnider23]

Daigo is a legend 100%

[@martsmarts]

Funny when Larry said Daigo were the same with Vaughn G when it came to how much they have and own. Then they arrive to another place with more toys and Larry's jaw drops. Daigo is in a level of his own! Damn!

[@joshsteiner89]

Larry you are awesome! That 😀 and 👍🏼 at the end was priceless. AMAZING VIDEO AS WELL. Jaw dropping, literally

[@Eddie_Drift]

Thank you for the tour Larry, Daigo and Robbie. Its awesome to see and very inspiring. I hope we get the chance to see Daigo come back to FD soon.

[@bkleiner]

this is so great, can’t wait to see the rest of the series

[@ksboi29]

Larry I have been a huge fan of you for years! This is an amazing series! Looking forward for more content.

[@mikadsu]

This exactly the video I needed to see about Saito. Now just to go see him drifting!

[@MAR1N3GUY]

Larry you absolute legend, thank you! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@apicbaekon]

Amazing video! Thank you Larry for capturing his story, need to go and find more about him and his racing. Cheers!

[@Yokoneilio]

I LOVE THIS MAN ! Truly was looking for this 🤙🏽

[@manamatron]

What a legend. I love the series, Larry.

[@pilotboy217]

His drift Murci is fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@Super7485]

I saw Dino & Larry and had to double take what channel this was.

[@cunojensen]

This is one of the best car videos on the Tube....

[@TheMaxt305]

Love this series this was so good! Larry Chen and Hagerty are the perfect match.

[@MickeyD100]

This was an amazing trip and story. Thanks Larry and Hagerty for getting together and I’m looking forward to more!

[@FranksGarageOfficial]

Daigo and Larry is such a dope and chill collab. Nice work guys. Picked up a sub

[@AUTOSARTID]

Two Legend in 1 Frame god bless you guys Dino & Larry 🔥🔥

[@provethemwrong5604]

I spent a day in the car with daigo and all he kept saying was “GOOD” with a smile and a fist bump then when I said goodbye he said “GOOD” with another first bump 😭😂😂

[@hardhitt3r410]

😭i was sooo blesssed to watch this!! Big thanks to him showin us this magical land of his thank you thank you from one car lover to another 🤙🏽

[@joshbrown384]

Man I LOVE this channel. Keep up the good work Larry

[@benjaminblakemore9704]

OMG JUST SICK AS, HUMBLED AS, DOPE AS, BLESSED AS,🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nik_lee79]

Larry it's so cool to see Dino and the Speedhunters connection is still there.

[@jesus9517]

Best Collaboration EVER I’m excited for the content!!!

[@AuHouse]

This is so cool. Live seeing people do well. And this guy thinks outside the box to another level

[@teadezzy]

Larry is the man! great show!

[@draykestar]

love it! thanks for making this kind of video Larry & hagerty!

[@andrewlee88]

Larry Chen X Hagerty? YES PLEASE!!

[@hoebangin1]

AMAZING JOURNEY HE HAS BEEN THRU!!! KEEP GOING !!!! THE CARS ARE PERFECTION!!!

[@EdgeAutosport]

The drift scene is so sweet, chasing skills and technique instead of just numbers is a cool change of pace.

[@Quantum369Mechanic]

This is it! Great job! So much of of the USDM automotive shows are still 1950’s tech its nice to see something fresh and crisp.

[@PennywiseM3]

You are killing it Larry!!!!! Keep it up 👍

[@Sharkstout]

Great video!!! Excited for what else is in store.

[@SCHOOLOFLIGHT]

Brilliant! Thanks so much.

[@isaacspiess727]

Amazing amazing !!! Larry Chen is the best ! Diago is an inspiration!

[@ronmanuelcoronado]

Larry, Thank you for saying it, 2012 never forget!!

[@viperw16]

I hope Daigo can come back to the states next year for the 23 Formula Drift season since the borders are open finally.

[@donniehubbard5367]

i got to meet Ken Nomura (Nomuken), the drift king Keiichi Tsuchiya along with a few others during my 25 years I lived in Japan and I would have loved to have met Mr. Daigo

[@TheJMedia]

What a sick shop and display set up! Car guy goals

[@folkabuss]

Amazing content… and it’s free! Thank you so much.

[@mrboatshoe]

DAMN LARRY!!! This is the Collab we've been waiting on 💪💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥

[@mattk9438]

Ill never forget that reverse entry.

[@IDv8I]

Great video, Thank You for sharing.

[@samhoo1589]

Wowowo Larry Chen on hagerty! More content coming soon!? Greatt!!!!!!

[@shinigummie]

The guy has more sick builds in his garage than I do in GTA

[@driftyskids449]

I think the most mind blowing thing to me is.. how do you just START something like this from day 1?!?! Diago is a legend

[@memsybabe]

As said in the video, it's great to see he has all these expensive, exotic cars, but they're his cars. He doesn't hide them away until they're worth millions more than they are already. He does what he wants to them, and uses them as he wants to use them. And on a personal note, I just LOVE that wide body 328. My dream car...

[@wpo03]

This is just crazy , thnks for sharing with us

[@Rolling2Quarters]

Wow. This was amazing. Nice to see Dino too. Keep up the great work!!!

[@AngieMeadKing]

Sick collection! Great stuff Larry!

[@Hidalgochrsxm]

I came for Larry Chen. I stayed for the Dragonball Z reference in the beginning of the video. Congrats on the Hagerty colab Larry 🫡

[@kresnanugrahas]

Talk about a dedicated man. This is represent that.