Mad Mike charges to the win in Japan
23 May 2016
“This one is for Kawato,” exclaimed Kiwi ‘Mad Mike’ Whiddett following his maiden win in Formula D Japan behind a reworked ‘HUMBUL’ — an FD
“This one is for Kawato,” exclaimed Kiwi ‘Mad Mike’ Whiddett following his maiden win in Formula D Japan behind a reworked ‘HUMBUL’ — an FD
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