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RACER's The Creative Drive: RJ de Vera

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By Taro Koki - Sep 9, 2025, 11:43 AM ET

RACER's The Creative Drive: RJ de Vera

From the underground streets of SoCal to the global stage, RJ de Vera has been at the heart of tuner culture’s biggest moments. In this episode of The Creative Drive, we dive into his journey from shaping Super Street magazine, to consulting on the original Fast & Furious, to influencing the industry at SEMA and Meguiar’s. RJ shares untold stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and how tuner culture went mainstream. This conversation is packed with history, strategy, and inspiration from one of the scene’s true pioneers.

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Taro Koki
Taro Koki

Taro Koki is the host of RACER's The Creative Drive podcast and veteran automotive content creator with over 20 years of experience. He co-founded Best Motoring International and Hot Version International and launched GTChannel, a pioneering network of automotive digital creators collaborating with legendary tuners and drivers to inspire enthusiasts worldwide. Taro has also served as an on-camera pit reporter for the American Le Mans Series, Formula Drift and NISMO TV.

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