Lando Norris Hits Up Japan’s Underground Tuning Scene In His LB-Kaido Works R32 Skyline
F1’s resident joker Lando Norris just dropped a surprise cinematic masterpiece that nobody saw coming..
Image credit: YouTube - Lando Norris | Kaido Race Party
The Monster Energy collab follows the British McLaren driver as he sports a huge grin as he shreds tires through Tokyo’s neon-soaked streets in his LB-Kaido Works widebody R32 Skyline.
What makes this video even more epic is seeing Norris embrace the JDM culture and Japan’s underground tuning scene (right down to the flowery shifter), and it’s clear he’s truly loving every moment of it.
Image credit: YouTube - Lando Norris | Kaido Race Party
The whole thing feels like a mix of the best of Need for Speed and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, capturing the late-night Wangan highway vibes that define Tokyo’s automotive lifestyle.
Image credit: YouTube - Lando Norris | Kaido Race Party
The LB-Kaido Works widebody kit transforms the already iconic Skyline into something that looks like it rolled straight out of an underground meet, blending perfectly against Tokyo’s urban backdrop.
Image credit: YouTube - Lando Norris | Kaido Race Party
It’s awesome to see Norris opt for the original Godzilla with Kaido racer/Bosozoku styling. Most enthusiasts typically choose the more modern options, such as the R34 Skyline, which joins the cruise shortly after, along with a Liberty Walk Nissan Silvia S15.
Image credit: YouTube - Lando Norris | Kaido Race Party
Starting from the city center, they drive through rain-slicked highways, then down to Yokohama’s industrial docks. However, it’s not long before they can’t resist the temptation to get sideways (on a closed street, of course!) before executing some donuts at the crazy car meet, featuring plenty of other wild creations.
Image credit: YouTube - Lando Norris | Kaido Race Party
The reflections on the wet asphalt, combined with the city lights bleeding through the darkness and the raw sound of the RB echoing off concrete barriers – what more could you want?!
The only downside of the video is that at just over a minute, it leaves us wanting so much more. We’re hoping this is a teaser for something bigger.
Image credit: YouTube - Lando Norris | Kaido Race Party
C’mon, Monster, we need a full-length version where he also hits up the touge! The production quality and overall vibes deserve way more than 60 seconds of screen time.
You can check out more details and additional behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot over at Monster Energy.
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Bill is a writer and photographer who has been part of the Drifted team since 2015. His work extends to various print and online publications, including Wangan Warriors.
As part of the King of Nations team, he traveled extensively for several years, capturing top-tier international drift events worldwide. His hands-on experience, including rebuilding his own Nissan Silvia S15 drift car, gives him unique insights into drift car building and global drift culture.
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