HONG KONG, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong-based drift team TRC (TYPE R CLUB) is set to compete in the 2025 season of Formula Drift Japan 2 (FDJ2), poised to challenge the pinnacle of international drifting. Led by Team Principal and lead racer James Tang, the team will be joined by a cohort of promising young talent from across Asia. Combining technical precision with relentless passion, TRC is committed to delivering standout performances and making a strong mark throughout the season.

Two Decades of Dedication – From Hong Kong to the Global Stage

Since its establishment in 2005, TRC has remained dedicated to promoting motorsport culture. From touring car racing to competitive drifting, the team has built a comprehensive and professional development pathway for emerging racers. Headquartered in Hong Kong and operating primarily out of the Zhuhai International Circuit, TRC has consistently hosted a range of track days, car tuning events, and drift competitions, providing valuable hands-on experience to racers throughout Asia.

FDJ2 Campaign: Enhanced Racer Line-up

The 2025 FDJ2 season commenced in April, with TRC fielding a dynamic team that combines seasoned professionals with rising stars of the drifting world:

• James Tang｜Hong Kong
  TRC Team Principal and lead racer with over 20 years of competitive experience. Tang has participated in prestigious events including the TCR International Series and the Red Bull Drift Battle.
• Hubert Li｜Hong Kong
  Wine entrepreneur and RSR x TRC racer. Competing since 2017 in a Toyota GR86 (ZN8), Li has previously advanced to the top 32 in competition.
• Ken Yeung｜Hong Kong
  Founder of AGM Motor and KCM TRADE x TRC racer. Since 2023, he has competed with a Toyota ALTEZZA (SXE10), reaching the top 8 in prior FDJ2 events.
• Ryan Tsui｜Hong Kong
  CEO of a fintech group and an active contributor to the local drifting scene. Tsui promotes the development of drifting culture and motorsport exchange throughout Asia. He competed in FDJ2 2024 with a ToyotaCHASER (JZX100) as a KCM TRADE x TRC racer.
• Timmy Wu｜Hong Kong
  Two-time RC model drift world champion, now racing with RSR x TRC. Since 2024, Wu has competed in a Toyota GR86 (ZN8) and advanced to the top 8 in FDJ2.
• Julian Kwok｜Hong Kong
  RSR x TRC racer and student, set to make his official debut in 2025 driving a Toyota Supra (A80). At just 14 years old, Kwok is the youngest racer on the team and will be competing in FDJ2 for the first time.

TRC will compete in the full FDJ2 season, contending alongside elite racers from Japan, Mainland China, New Zealand, and Bangladesh.

Post-race fan engagement and autograph session, from left: Ryan and Ken of KCM TRADE x TRC, and Timmy of RSR x TRC.

Looking Ahead – TRC Anchored in Hong Kong, Connecting the Asian Motorsport Community

TRC affirms that the 2025 FDJ2 campaign is more than a racing endeavour—it is a mission to foster deeper connections within Asia's motorsport ecosystem. Through international competition, the team aims to further accelerate the growth of the local drifting scene, nurture emerging talent, and integrate motorsport education with charitable initiatives to broaden its social impact.

Source: KCM TRADE x TRC