As if we weren’t already excited enough over the Toyota FT-86, this truly awesome AE86 Trueno-inspired model appeared as the G Sports Turbo Concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

Most details of this car are vague other than mentioning it has a horizontally-opposed 2.0-litre turbo engine (Impreza Sourced Perhaps ?) with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual. The white paint job and the carbon fibre black bonnet clearly hint at the AE86, though the name seems more like the GT-S. One does wonder with the Impreza Engine’s previous hand grenade temperament for taking abuse, is this a wise choice for the ‘drifter’ generation.

The Full Concept is to be release at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show

23 year old Lee Newsome from Ashford has been selected Dunlop Young Racing Driver of the Month for July. The young Wicklowman’s performances during the month, which included a pair of third places in the Formula Sheane races at both Anglesey and Kirkistown, as well as a new class lap record at the Welsh circuit, have earned him the nomination.

Sponsored by Artic Air and Carraig Stonework, Lee is one of the regular front-runners in this very competitive class, and is currently serving his apprenticeship in the refrigeration/air conditioning business. He plans to race in either Formula Sheane or Formula Vee next year.