Street Life Auto Club

Time attack race events did not begin in Japan, to the best of my knowledge, but their current popularity started there. It's become legendary, tuner-fueled battles with the hottest domestic (to Japan) metal strained to the limits of man and machine. Not only do the top tuning houses compete, but the top drivers in Japan are the ones driving those built machines as well. And the biggest crowd-pleaser of the entire year is also the first event, held in early spring at Tsukuba Circuit near Tokyo. This is one of the oldest and most popular circuits in Japan, a favorite of the drivers as nearly all have competed on it at one time or another.

Photo Gallery: Tsukuba Circuit Japan Evo vs Impreza - Import Tuner Magazine