Keisuke Nagashima

Keisuke Nagashima is a Japanese-born, New Zealand-based professional drift driver and the driving force behind 86 Fighters, a name firmly established within the international AE86 and grassroots drifting community.

Introduced to drifting at Pukekohe in 2003, Keisuke developed a passion for the sport that has shaped more than two decades of driving, building and celebrating Japanese drift culture.

Taking ownership of his first Toyota Corolla at just 16, he's remained loyal to the AE86 platform, drawing inspiration from Japan's legendary drift drivers and teams while developing his own aggressive, distinctive driving style.

Behind the wheel of his SR20DET-powered 1985 Toyota Corolla Levin, Keisuke achieved a career milestone by winning the 2024 D1NZ Pro-Sport Championship. The victory also marked the first time a Toyota had claimed a championship title in D1NZ history.

In 2025, Keisuke took his talents to the United States for Final Bout 8, where he was also part of the New Zealand team that made history as the first international team to win Final Bout, further cementing his reputation within the international drifting community.

Through 86 Fighters, Keisuke continues to represent Japanese drifting culture across New Zealand and overseas, combining competitive motorsport with a genuine passion for the cars and community behind it.

Supported by Fenix Radiators, his AE86 demonstrates how carefully developed cooling systems play a vital role in keeping high-performance builds performing under demanding track conditions.