[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/japshow\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/japshow\/","headline":"JapShow","name":"JapShow","description":"There\u2019s an intrinsic simplicity to JapShow that we just admire. With just two words, it lays out pretty much all you need to know about the event: if it\u2019s Japanese and has wheels, then it is more than welcome at JapShow. Be it a rusty old Micra, an immaculate MR2, or a saucy Suzuki GSX-R, JapShow\u2019s organisers make it very clear that there\u2019s a place for it here. Not to be confused with Japfest, JapShow pulled together some of the […]","datePublished":"2016-08-02","dateModified":"2016-08-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/feature-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/feature-2.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/japshow\/","about":["EVENT COVERAGE"],"wordCount":515,"keywords":["Datsun 280ZX","honda civic","japfest","JapShow","Kawasaki Z1000","Mazda MX-5","Mitsubishi EVO","MR2","nissan micra","Nissan Skyline","Subaru","Suzuki GSX-R","Toyota Supra"],"articleBody":"There\u2019s an intrinsic simplicity to JapShow that we just admire. With just two words, it lays out pretty much all you need to know about the event: if it\u2019s Japanese and has wheels, then it is more than welcome at JapShow. Be it a rusty old Micra, an immaculate MR2, or a saucy Suzuki GSX-R, JapShow\u2019s organisers make it very clear that there\u2019s a place for it here.Not to be confused with Japfest, JapShow pulled together some of the most impressive cars ever to emerge from the Land of the Rising Sun when it rolled into Santa Pod Raceway on Sunday 10th July.The event prides itself on having something for everyone, from families to horsepower hungry hardcore fans.There\u2019s a hushed and easygoing side to the show where visitors can casually browse the paddock, club displays and trade area. But those who live on the louder side are more than catered for with the country\u2019s quickest Japanese cars competing in the Jap and FWD drag series, a public \u2018run what ya brung\u2019 open to motorbikes as well as cars, a handling track, and wowsome displays taking in drifting, jet cars and stunts.No true car show is complete without a \u2018show and shine\u2019 and JapShow was no different with a radiant Toyota Supra winning \u2018best of show\u2019, due to its high quality workmanship topped off with \u2018deep dish\u2019 wheels.The show and shine top five was completed by a pristine Honda Civic, a carbon-heavy Mitsubishi Evo9, a seemingly box-fresh FTO and a modded Nissan Skyline that had been transformed into a pickup.Derrick Burgess came away with yet another award, claiming \u2018best retro\u2019 for his fully restored Datsun 280ZX, while Brad Rees\u2019 camo green Evo9 Wide Body was the judges\u2019 choice.Switching our attention to two-wheels for a second, James Phelps\u2019 Kawasaki Z1000 was named \u2018best bike\u2019 for its apparently endless touches that rewarded close inspection.Toyota\u2019s GT86 may not have lived up to sales expectations but this eye-catching example – with bolted panels – is further evidence that the coupe is a future classic.Wherever there\u2019s a Japanese event, there are bound to be Mazda MX-5s and this gleaming black second-gen model caught our attention. Check out those wheels!There was this Harley Quinn-inspired original too, just hanging out with a classy-looking Toyota Celica and a lemon-tinged MR2.Subarus tend to be equally as ubiquitous at Japanese car shows and this line-up of WRX ST is was simply sublime.It takes all sorts and this hot pink Suzuki Jimny is certainly, erm, different…With the soft-top peeled back revealing some open-top action, this mini-monster truck features a raised ride and those huge wheels look like they\u2019d crush anything in its path. Whatever you do, don\u2019t call it a Barbiemobile.If you missed out on July\u2019s JapShow, there will be one last chance to get your fill of Japanese cars before the end of the year with JapShow Finale at the start of October.Here are few of our favourites from the show:"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Event Coverage","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"JapShow","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/event-coverage\/japshow\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]