RX-8 isn't strong enough, i've tried it before and failing to beat RYO. Have you got the rewarded RX-7 from drift king? it may help u, i used it to pass that race. There is another option you could try, Nissan Silvia S15, it's also a good drift performer!
No worries bro. . .My RX-8 was victorious! I found a special move to get massive points. . .I truly am the drift king now! (And showdown and drag :P)
Man this sucks. . .There is no way my RX-8 can get 3k on that track the walls are too close to each other. . .Isn't there another way to beat him?? I'm running out of repair makers
there is a thing on this site that can actually help you as it helped me. Download and check Chingys walkthrouhg/FAQ. You have the way how to tune cars for drift, drag ... everything you need.