Who is someone you really admire? Let us know in the comments!
Benson Hsu has had a fascinating life, one of being a pioneer for drifting in the United States. Raised in the San Gabriel Valley by his Toisanese parents, Benson’s journey began with humble roots in Chinatown and Monterey Park. From graduating with a Computer Science degree at UC Irvine to becoming a trailblazer in the drifting community, Benson’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and purpose.
Benson was among the first to bring Japanese drifting culture to American soil, helping shape the sport from its grassroots beginnings. From winning the Falken Drift Showoff at Irwindale Speedway to competing in the inaugural season of Formula Drift, Benson made history alongside legends like Ken Gushi and Dai Yoshihara. His journey wasn’t just about competition—it was about community, as he later supported his wife, Nadine, in her own professional drifting career and championed women in motorsports through their nonprofit, Drifting Pretty.
Today, Benson is the host of the SileightyMania Podcast, where he documents the untold history of drifting in the USA. Despite overcoming personal challenges like shyness and stuttering, Benson uses his platform to honor the pioneers of the sport and inspire others to live with gratitude and grace. Now in its third year, the podcast has grown into a must-listen for drifting enthusiasts, featuring stories from trailblazers both in the U.S. and Japan.
Beyond the track, Benson is a family man who loves cooking, exploring his heritage, and creating memories with his wife and four daughters. Join us as we celebrate his remarkable contributions to drifting culture and the legacy he continues to build.
Podcast: The Sileighty Mania
___________________
Music Credits
Intro
Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG
Stinger
Scarlet Fire (Sting), Otis McDonald, YouTube Audio Library
Outro
Euphoria in the San Gabriel Valley, Yone OG
__________________
My SGV Podcast:
Website: www.mysgv.net
Newsletter: Beyond the Mic
Patreon: MySGV Podcast
info@sgvmasterkey.com
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!