SPEEDHUNTERS.com has a spotlight on Darren Mcnamara's new N2 AE86! This thing has it all, classic styling, tons of carbon fiber, plenty of power and weighs almost half of a totally stock AE86. Defiantly a hot 86.

Running:Projects / COMRADES is hosting their first crazy delicious drift event on FEBRUARY 21, 2009! Check in here if you think you can handle it - Its going to be fun!

If you want to see what sort of talent is coming out of the N.W. AE86 scene, look no further than TURN 10 Studios blog over at ForzaMotorsport.net - The Hachiroku.net forum members got together with TURN 10's stunning photographic skills and produced some stunning cover shots! These cars are getting cleaner, nicer and faster everyday! Despite the generally crappy weather the N.W. consistently creates some amazing cars, even if they are all wet!

7Tune.com recently made a little trip to Okayama International Circuit, attending the annual AE86 Festival. AE86 Tuning Car King race took place with some recognizable tuning shops placing in the top three! Also, if you are a fan of the elusive Black Limited editions, be sure to check out the event gallery!

Complex.com, a buyer's guide for men, recently wrote an article, "Classic Cars that Deserve a Second Chance." While some may take issue with the list of six, it was gratifying to see the venerable AE86 was second on their list.

Beau Yates (Toyota Racing Developments AE86) won the season finale at the Toyo Tires Drift Australia Series at Oran Park Raceway, with second place enough for Leighton Fine (Commercial Truck Sales Nissan 180SX) to secure his first championship.

South Australian driver Leighton Fine is the new Australian Drift Champion, after finishing second. See more at WhoWon.com