Street Racing, S2000s, and Self Discovery with Sara Choi | Goodest Cast EP. 85

Tommy Roberts is a West Coast Drifting Icon. You have undoubtedly seen one of his signature gold S13’s over the years. His drifting style mixed with car style has caught the attention of some of your favorite car builders and drivers over the years. Tommy is a humble guy who after all these years is still finding ways to give back to drifting. He is a Hot Pit Judge, he works at Part Shop Max, and is still building extremely well done cars. We talk about his influences, his goals within drifting, and the early days of running around with Matt Powers. He was able to compete in China in the early days and has had some crazy experiences. Drifting is a lucky to have Tommy Roberts around, and we should all strive to give back to the thing that’s given us so much. Guest: https://www.instagram.com/tommyroberts/Sponsors: Use “goodest” at checkout for a deal with all of them!https://tirestreets.com/goodest https://fuelab.com/ https://www.chasebays.com/ https://kanseiwheels.com/Goodest Co: https://goodestco.com get parts, merch and a bunch of other stuff!Patreon: https://patreon.com/Goodestcast Get episodes, merch, and announcements early! Join the free tier and never miss an episode drop.Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/palmer_sndrsn/Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodestcast/ 

Keisuke Nagashima is a dude who loves drifting. He’s traveled the world making people laugh and smile, while also being an insane driver who does not hold back. From blog days shooting photos to competing at a high level and shipping his car all over the world, it's been a long journey and Keisuke has not given up. We are lucky to have guys like Keisuke in drifting, always pushing, keeping things fun, and reminding us what a 40 year old car can do in the right hands.  Guest: https://www.instagram.com/86fighters/ Sponsors: Use “goodest” at checkout for a deal with all of them!https://tirestreets.com/goodest https://fuelab.com/ https://www.chasebays.com/ https://kanseiwheels.com/Goodest Co: https://goodestco.com get parts, merch and a bunch of other stuff!Patreon: https://patreon.com/Goodestcast Get episodes, merch, and announcements early! Join the free tier and never miss an episode drop.Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/palmer_sndrsn/Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodestcast/ 

Julian Jacobs and Ryan Kado have been pushing themselves within the sport and the sport itself for well over two decades. It’s always been for the love of driving hard, building cars that push the limits of cool, and doing it all with a smile. Sitting down and recapping all the insane experiences they have had all because of their love for drifting is nothing but humbling. These two have always been about driving hard, putting on a show, and sharing the energy they love about drifting with as many people as they can. That’s what Super D is all about. With Animal Style now reaching fifteen years, they are still finding ways to keep pushing the teams driving and impact on the sport. I am lucky to call these two friends and to have shared some of the incredible ride with them.  Guests: https://www.instagram.com/ryankado/https://www.instagram.com/animaljuju/Sponsors: https://goodest.short.gy/303protect for the best car protectant you can buyhttps://koruworks.com/ 15% off their Koru products using “goodestboi”https://tirestreets.com/goodest “goodest" for a discount on the whole site!https://goodest.short.gy/tweed_auto_garage To export parts, cars, or anything on the Japan sidehttps://www.instagram.com/golden_era_engine_lab/Goodest Co: https://goodestco.com (grab some merch to support the podcast!)Patreon: https://patreon.com/Goodestcast Get episodes, merch, and announcements early!Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/palmer_sndrsn/Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodestcast/ 

Mike Burroughs is the mind behind StanceWorks. If you’ve been around the car scene at all in the past decade, you’ve definitely seen his work. From his game-changing BMW builds to his insane time attack Ferrari 308, Mike’s been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible all while documenting the journey with some of the most epic photo and video work in the game. He’s a fabricator, storyteller, and someone who’s helped shape car culture as we know it. Enjoy! Guest: https://www.instagram.com/mike_stanceworks/Sponsors: https://www.chasebays.com/ “goodestcast” for 5% so you can transfer fluid like a prohttps://goodest.short.gy/303protect for the best car protectant you can buyhttps://koruworks.com/ 15% off their Koru products using “goodestboi”https://tirestreets.com/goodest “goodest" for a discount on the whole site!https://goodest.short.gy/tweed_auto_garage To export parts, cars, or anything on the Japan sideGoodest Co: https://goodestco.com (grab some merch to support the podcast!)Patreon: https://patreon.com/Goodestcast Get episodes, merch, and announcements early!Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/palmer_sndrsn/Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodestcast/ 

Sara Choi joins The Goodest Cast for one of our most unfiltered episodes yet. From sneaking out to street races in Hawaii to hosting underground car meets in Japan, Sara’s story is a raw and adrenaline-packed ride through car culture, identity, and healing.We talk about: – Street racing and growing up in Hawaii – How cars became her escape from home as a teenager – Hondas, drifting, and late nights on the Kanjo – Her journey through Japan’s car scene and finding drifting – Mental health, psychedelics (“vegetables”), and ending generational trauma – Gumball 3000, international competition, and balancing it allThis episode isn’t just about cars. It’s about survival, transformation, and how the right kind of chaos can change your life for the better. Guest: https://www.instagram.com/sara.choi/Sponsors: https://www.chasebays.com/ “goodestcast” for 5% so you can transfer fluid like a prohttps://goodest.short.gy/303carcare for the best car car product you can buyhttps://koruworks.com/ 15% off their Koru products using “goodestboi”https://tirestreets.com/goodest goodest" for 15% off Accelera 651s & 351s click the link for 10% off the rest and enter "goodest10"Goodest Co: https://goodestco.com (grab some merch to support the podcast!)Patreon: https://patreon.com/Goodestcast Get episodes, merch, and announcements early!Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/palmer_sndrsn/Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodestcast/ 

In this episode, we sit down with the one and only Hertrech Eugene Jr. better known as Hert to trace the chaotic, hilarious, and deeply personal journey that brought him from crashing his Honda Accord in Orlando to helping build the Hoonigan legacy. From doing donuts in construction lots to faking it ‘til he made it, Hert shares the stories behind the crashes, the cars, the friends, and the passion that shaped his path in drifting and media. Hert is a real one and he didn’t get to where he is now by just luck. If you’ve ever wondered how Hert got here, this is the episodeMerch Drop Here: https://goodestco.com/ Only running until the presale ends or they sell out.Guest: https://www.instagram.com/hertlife/Sponsors: https://www.chasebays.com/ “goodestcast” for 5% so you can transfer fluid like a pro303 Car Care for the best car car products you can buyhttps://koruworks.com/ 15% off their Koru products using “goodestboi”https://tirestreets.com/goodest goodest" for 15% off Accelera 651s & 351s click the link for 10% off the rest and enter "goodest10"Patreon: https://patreon.com/Goodestcast Get episodes, merch, and announcements early!Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/palmer_sndrsn/Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodestcast/ 

In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Chelsea DeNofa—FD Champion, RTR driver, and one of the most aggressive and passionate drifters in the game. Chelsea takes us all the way back to his BMX roots and how he transitioned into drifting before the sport really blew up in the U.S. We talk about the early street days, crashing cars with no regrets, the harsh reality of professional competition, and what finally pushed him to step away from Formula Drift.Chelsea gets honest about burnout, chasing dreams with no money, evolving as a driver, and what it really takes to make it work when you love something so much it hurts. If you're into drifting, car culture, or just love hearing the story behind the driver—this one’s a must.Topics include:Chelsea’s start in BMX and early drift daysCrashing, learning, and street drifting cultureThe pressure and burnout of Formula DriftWhat makes team tandems and grassroots events specialWhy professional drifting sometimes loses its soulWorking with RTR and setting up the Mustang for battleHis favorite car builds (including a wild E36 in Japan)Guest:  https://www.instagram.com/chelseadenofa/Sponsors:https://www.chasebays.com/ 5% off with code “Goodestcast” https://koruworks.com/ 15% off their Koru products using “goodestboi”https://tirestreets.com/goodest "goodest" for 15% off Accelera 651s & 351s click the link for 10% off the restGoodest Co: https://goodestco.com (grab some merch to support the podcast!)Patreon: https://patreon.com/GoodestcastHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/palmer_sndrsn/Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodestcast/ 

Joel along with his Brother Adam are highly influential builders from New Zealand. Under the C’s Garage name they have been putting on a show for two decades. Joel, Adam, and other members over the years have pushed their driving style and with that their cars evolved. They went from floor and wheel scraping drift icons to set up angry SR powered battle machines. It was an honor to sit down and learn the origins of such an iconic group.  Guest: https://www.instagram.com/csgarage  Sponsors: https://fuelab.com/ 15% off with code “Goodest” get the best fuel system products in the game.https://koruworks.com/ 15% off their Koru products using “goodestboi”https://tirestreets.com/goodest "goodest651" for 15% off Accelera 651s & 351s click the link for 10% off the restGoodest Co: https://goodestco.com (grab some merch to support the podcast!)Patreon: https://patreon.com/GoodestcastHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/palmer_sndrsn/Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodestcast/

Aaron and Kendal come through for one of the last podcasts recorded at the LA house! We’ve had some crazy times around drifting over the last couple of years. It’s always good to have these hang out episodes with no agenda. We tried to get Laura to do the podcast with us, but she needs some more convincing so let her know in the comments if you want to see that. Guests: https://www.instagram.com/sidewayshatch https://www.instagram.com/kendal240sx Sponsors: https://fuelab.com/ 15% off with code “Goodest” get the best fuel system products in the game.https://koruworks.com/ 15% off their Koru products using “goodestboi”https://tirestreets.com/goodest "goodest651" for 15% off Accelera 651s & 351s “goodest10” for 10% off the restGoodest Co: https://goodestco.com (grab some merch to support the podcast!)Patreon: https://patreon.com/GoodestcastHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/palmer_sndrsn/Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodestcast/

Andy Sapp is a foundational figure in US drifting. Through his work with "Slide America" and his strong local community presence, he's become a pillar of the drifting scene. His memorable words and drifting showcased in the "Keep Drifting Fun" documentary have inspired many. He also drove his e46 325 to Formula Drift events and competed professionally in 2005. Sapp is a highly creative individual who has significantly contributed to the growth of drifting.https://andysapp.com/https://driftmechaniks.com/Sponsors: https://fuelab.com/ 15% off with code “Goodest” get the best fuel system products in the game.https://koruworks.com/ 15% off their Koru products using “goodestboi”Goodest Co: https://goodestco.com (grab some merch to support the podcast!)Patreon: https://patreon.com/GoodestcastHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/palmer_sndrsn/Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodestcast/