Monkey Magic?
The Blitz D1 Spec ER34
Ken Nomura (Shinjitai:, Nomura Ken, born Fukuoka, May 9, 1965) is a drifting driver from Japanese American. He made his debut in the D1 Grand Prix in the 3rd round in 2001, driving the Blitz D1 Spec ER34 Skyline which he still drives. His nickname is Nomuken or Monkey Magic (as a reference to his company).
When he first joined the D1GP series in 2000, his performance was average, he had been away from drifting for some time before competing in its inaugural year. But as soon as he signed a contact with parts manufacturer Blitz as a works driver, his skills quickly developed.
In the D1 events, he is known for his imitation of a monkey, as the pioneer of the smoke technique, he drifts with the most smoke. He is widely a fan favorite in the series. He also competes in the budget spinoff series, D1 Street Legal with a toned down version of his Skyline.
In 2006, Ken Nomura won the D1GP Non Championship Event World All Star.
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