Name: Discover the Heart of Subaru Tecnica International (STI) - Subaru Launch Control Eps 3.13
Uploaded: 2020-04-24T20:35:08.850804+00:00
Duration: 1127 s
Channel: GTChannel
Description: Launch Control – Season 3, Episode 13 – “Rising Son” Bucky Lasek takes a trip of a lifetime to Japan, and discovers the heart of Subaru Tecnica International. The trip culminates at Subaru’s top-secret proving ground, with Lasek getting behind the wheel of the race-winning 24 Hours of Nurburgring car.

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Launch Control – Season 3, Episode 13 – “Rising Son”
Bucky Lasek takes a trip of a lifetime to Japan, and discovers the heart of Subaru Tecnica International. The trip culminates at Subaru’s top-secret proving ground, with Lasek getting behind the wheel of the race-winning 24 Hours of Nurburgring car.

<p>Launch Control – Season 3, Episode 13 – “Rising Son”<br/>Bucky Lasek takes a trip of a lifetime to Japan, and discovers the heart of Subaru Tecnica International. The trip culminates at Subaru’s top-secret proving ground, with Lasek getting behind the wheel of the race-winning 24 Hours of Nurburgring car.</p>

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Charles Michael "Bucky" Lasek is a professional skateboarder and rallycross driver.  Born in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., Lasek started skateboarding at the age of twelve. After entering amateur contests, he was quickly noticed by Powell Peralta talent scouts in 1987. Powell sponsored Lasek, and he made his video debut in the fourth Bones Brigade video, Public Domain (1988). In May 2012, Lasek was one of three drivers selected by Subaru Rally Team USA to compete in the 2012 Global RallyCross Championship. Lasek continued with the team earning several 2nd and 3rd place finishes through his career with Subaru.

Who is Bucky Lasek?

Bucky Lasek discusses his rally cross journey to the podium, joining the winning Subaru team in 2014.

Bucky Lasek's journey to Launch Control

Subiefest is a gathering of thousands of Subaru enthusiasts and Subaru performance businesses from all over the globe. Currently, Subiefest takes place in California, Florida, and the Midwest.

What is Subiefest?

Subaru tecnica International is located in Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo in Japan.

Where is Subaru's STI headquarters located?

In 1998, Subaru of Japan produced a widebody, coupe WRX STi called the "22B STi" produced between March and August 1998. The 22B was used to commemorate both Subaru's 40th anniversary as well as the third consecutive manufacturer's title for Subaru in the FIA World Rally Championship. On the release of the sales, all 400 Japanese units sold out in from 30 minutes to 48 hours, depending on the report.

What is the Subaru WRX 22B STi?

Debuting at the Tokyo Auto Show in October 2007, the Subaru WRX STi versions build further on the standard WRX cars. The STI available in Japan is fitted with the 2.0-liter EJ207 engine with twin scroll turbocharger generating 227 kW (308 PS) at 6,500 rpm and 422 N⋅m (311 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,400 rpm.

What is the Subaru WRX STi?

Here's an up close and personal look at how engines are built at Subaru's STI facilities.

How does Subaru inspect their racing engines?

Bucky Lasek gains access to Subaru's top secret testing in Japan to drive the 2015 Nurburgring race car.

Bucky Lasek arrives at Subaru's top secret testing facility for the first time

Bucky Lasek gets his chance at test driving the the 2015 Subaru WRX STI NBR at Subaru's secret track.

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