Smoky Nagata
ABOUT SMOKY NAGATA
Japanese entrepreneur, engineer and driver who is a legend in the car community. He founded the company Top Secret, which has produced successful drift cars that have won events all over the world.
He bought his first car when he was 15 years old. It was a Mitsubishi Galant GTO.
In 1998, he attempted to reach 200mph on a British motorway. He reached 197mph, was arrested and spent one night in prison.
His father loved driving fast, and as a teenager, he became obsessed with cars.
He is one of many famous Japanese entrepreneurs, including Kazuo Hirai .