Nagano, Japan – March 20, 2008 – For the past 5 years, Auto Produce Boss has proven to be a dominant force in the world of drifting. Led by Auto Produce Boss president and team principal Kazuhiro Fujioka, they have worked with drivers Hayashida, Ueo, Hiraoka, Orido and Kazama; consistently placing in the top 10 and producing a championship win in 2005. Fresh with a new machine, Auto Produce Boss announces their entry into the 2008 D1 Grand Prix series with driver Yoichi Imamura.

2003 D1GP champion Yoichi Imamura has had experience in a wide variety of machines. This year will be his first attempt at a S15 Silvia. “Youichi has a drifting technique that is second to none and superior car control” as said by Boss President and team principal Kazuhiro Fujioka.

In partnership with Bridgestone, the team will be waging war with the new RE-11 tire. The replacement to the RE-01R, this tire matched with DG-5 suspension will be unsurpassed. Keep an eye on them as they try to recapture another championship title.

Machine: Nissan S15 Silvia

Tire: Bridgestone Potenza RE-11

Sponsors: Nismo, Motul, Bridgestone, COCKPIT, Prodrive, Taito, Yokomo

About Auto Produce Boss

Established in 1991, Auto Produce Boss is a tuning shop out of Nagano-shi, Japan. Well versed in all forms of circuit sports, Auto Produce Boss has held numerous records in time attack and drifting. Currently Auto Produce Boss campaigns in Time Attack, One make races and the D1GP.