ABEMA is currently streaming the 5th and 6th episodes of the 'ABEMA Free Rally Japan Special Project' titled 'Kamiwaza (God-like) Challenge!!,' featuring ABEMA Motorsport Ambassador Maggie, to share the appeal of Rally Japan, which opens on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
In the 5th episode, professional drift driver Sayaka Shimoda appears as a guest. Maggie takes on the 'Deliver the Tofu! Extreme Control Challenge,' reminiscent of legendary car manga. The rules require completing three laps of a special course within 1 minute and 30 seconds. A container of 500ml water and tofu are placed in the passenger seat, and any damage to the tofu results in immediate disqualification.
The results were close: Maggie clocked in at 1 minute 06.47 seconds, and Shimoda at 1 minute 06.01 seconds.
Furthermore, active racing driver Toshiki Oyu joined Maggie and Shimoda to tackle the 'Drift Control Challenge,' where they attempt to drift and park a car perfectly within a frame made of pylons.
In the 6th episode, they take on the 'Isegami Tunnel Challenge,' modeled after a famous stage of Rally Japan. They face the difficult task of drifting into and driving at high speed through a narrow tunnel only 3 meters wide. Maggie went off-course during her attempt, leading pro driver Oyu to analyze: 'You have to look far ahead as soon as you switch to grip driving. That shift in focus is difficult.'
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