S2 Ep5: The Golden Era of JDM: Inside Japan's Exclusive Outlaw Race Club
About this episode
This episode explores the history of Japan's exclusive Mid Night Club and its impact on car culture.
Join us in the fifth installment of Past Gas: The Golden Era of JDM, as we dive into the history of one of Japan's most elusive car clubs, The Mid Night Club. What later became a popular video game started as a way for Japan's elite car tuners, enthusiasts and even Automotive Executives to test and tune their cars... on public roads. Thanks to Warby Parker for sponsoring this episode! Our listeners can buy one prescription pair and get 20% off additional pairs at https://www.WarbyParker.com/PastGas — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad This episode is also brought to you by Chubbies! Chubbies is here to keep you comfy and looking good year-round. Get 20% off with code GAS at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/gas #chubbiespod #ad And also thanks to Rula for sponsoring this podcast! Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/pastgas #rulapod #ad
People in this episode
Host: Donut Media
Topics covered
- JDM
- car clubs
- automotive history
- Japan
- tuning
- public roads
Keywords
- Mid Night Club
- JDM
- car tuning
- Japan
- automotive executives
- public roads
- car enthusiasts
Sponsors
Warby Parker, Chubbies, Rula
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Mid Night Club
Books & works: Past Gas
Places: Japan
More episodes of Past Gas
- S2 Ep4: The Golden Era of JDM: Car Zines That Made JDM Culture Global
- S2 Ep3: The Golden Era of JDM: Honda Hacked The Gas Crisis
- S2 Ep2: The Golden Era of JDM: Japanese Grand Prix
- S2 Ep1: The Golden Era of JDM: Prologue
- S1 Ep319: How Ferrari Survived Ford, Fiat, and Fate
- S1 Ep318: Ferrari Borrowed Its Most Famous Symbol
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