Does anyone have an idea how a guy in the states could get one of these?

http://www.hori.jp/products/ps3/controller/zt3/index.html

http://technabob.com/blog/2007/05/01/zero-tech-3-racing-controller-coming-for-ps3/

In fact, I'm not completely sure that they are available in Japan either. I sure would like to get one. I've raced off road 1/8 scale nitro for years and this is the formfactor I'm used to for remotely controlling vehicles. Soooo much better than a game pad.

Doesn't look like its actually out. Lots of previews but nobody at all seems to be selling it. Can't find any Japanese sites either but it might have a different name in Japanese.

I found a site that sales the Hori Tech 2 handle. It's in Hong Kong. I ordered one and I think it will work with a PS2 to PS3 converter. I experimented today using the converter with a standard PS2 gamepad and it worked perfectly. I'm stll interested in the Tech 3 though.