Smokey Nagata Sparked A Tuning Revolution

Smokey Nagata is most famous-- or infamous-- for driving his gold-painted Toyota Supra 200 miles per hour on a UK public highway. It made him perhaps the most famous outlaw in Japanese automotive history. How did Smokey Nagata become one of the world’s top tuners? What’s so secret about his legendary custom cars? And is the nickname ‘Smokey’ as obvious as it seems? Today on Past Gas: the story of Smokey Nagata, Top Secret Co., and the Doubleton run! More about Show: Follow James on IG and Twitter @jamespumphrey.   Follow Nolan on IG and Twitter @nolanjsykes.   Follow Joe on IG and Twitter @joegweber. Follow Donut @donutmedia, and subscribe to our Youtube and Facebook channels!   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/PastGas. If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be helpful! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/PastGas. Thanks to our sponsors: Visit onepeloton.com to learn more. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Past Gas by Donut Media listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/pastgas. Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at indeed.com/PASTGAS. Offer valid through March 31st. For a limited time, new users can get $10 in free Bitcoin when you sign up today at Coinbase.com/donut. Go to goodchop.com/gas100 and use code gas100 to get $100 off your first 3 boxes. Check out Gran Turismo 7 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5! Pick up your copy today: https://bit.ly/3Ja01vQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices