Back to the Stage: Greg Lilly’s Impreza WRX STi

Posted on February 25, 2011 by JohnP

It was 5:30am on Sunday, dragging myself out of a slumber I knew I had a mission to accomplish. Dan the Pro-Phan and I had to shoot a black beauty not for the first, nor second, but THIRD time. Now, not every shoot goes according to plan, but when we feel that a car deserves justice you better damn well believe we will do what it takes to make it happen. And determined to be successful with our third attempt Danh and myself embarked on yet another photo journey accompanied by Greg Lilly’s ultra sleek Subaru Impreza WRX STi.

H-Town is where we play.

This is the second feature that Greg has graced our blog with his first being his tastefully modded S2000, shot by local automotive photographer Chris Reno. Jumping from car to car, Greg always found himself back in a Subaru. Maybe it’s the madness that is within the Subaru community that keeps drawing him back or the driving experience. All I do know however is that he is no stranger to this Japanese AWD platform.

Rise n' Shine

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Formula D Irwindale: Fatlace’s One of One Part 2.

Posted on October 14, 2010 by David

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Formula D usually brings three main flavors to the table, a drift competition, a car show, and some shorties (talent). In this edition of our continuing Formula D coverage, we’ll show you a few interesting cars that participated in the Fatlace OneOfOne car show.

The beautiful Californian sun setting on beautiful Californian rides

Doze Asses

Showgoers await the results near the Fatlace tent.

This GS on JP Scaras was too damn gangster for us

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Formula D Irwindale: The Mayday Perspective pt. 1

Posted on October 13, 2010 by JohnP

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Seven deep and over 1000 miles from home, Mayday Garage ventured out to the west coast to watch and cover the finals of North America’s premiere drift series, Formula D. Drifting, Hardparkers and Shorties were on our agenda for the duration of our stay in California and I think we accomplished our goal. Today we are going to venture into the core of Formula D, Drift. Formula D Final round was taken by the Rockstar NASCAR Motorplant Scion, driven by Tanner Foust. Following him for the day was series points leader Vaughn Gittin Jr. Our friend Linhbergh from Speedhunters had told us that we had picked a great event to go to because the amount of drama that ensued throughout the event. From series rivalries to wrecks, we witnessed an amazing event for sure.

Last years series winner, Chris Forsberg. Consistent all day, but a spin out would take him out.

Rhys Millen, a force NOT to be reckoned with!

Gardella Racing, great team, great driver, but luck wasn't on their side this past weekend. Either way, balls out in style.

Justin Pawlak driving the Falken Stang like a bat out of hell.

Conrad Grunewald's Hankook Camaro is no Joke

The competition was stiff, even amongst teammates.

Wrecks, not uncommon

California doesn't play, they were out to support in full force.

The Man of the Day

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Gangster: A Russian MB W140

Posted on August 30, 2010 by JohnP

Russians dont play around.

Hood.

-JohnP

TE-37s: They Look Good on Everything.

Posted on July 16, 2010 by JohnP

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If this doesn’t motivate, I don’t know what does.

Oldie but Goodie

Just sayin.

– JohnP

A Nissan Outing: The All Nissan Meet @ Baker Tuning

Posted on July 13, 2010 by JohnP

While I was in Dallas this weekend, Danh shot on over to the all Nissan Meet over at Baker Nissan on the North Side of Houston. Coupled with a guest DJ, aka Heavygrinder and local DJ Tito, it was a nice Saturday event. Baker Tuning got the point across that Nissans are their game, and they showed it. Enjoy the eye candy.

Advans never get old.

Project Mothra

Hajime Maki's Masterpiece.

Special Guest, DJ HeavyGrinder

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A 512 Snap: 20 Valve Sex.

Posted on June 29, 2010 by JohnP

As we continue to pile through our photos from the 512 weekend I just had to throw this particular one up. Being a Toyota junkie you have to appreciate the attention to detail in this bay. I mean, damn, straight flossin those ITB’s.

I would make love to this motor...4 times.

– JohnP

A Sunday Funday: All Team Bash 2010

Posted on June 9, 2010 by JohnP

600 cars, 1000 plus people, 100 degree weather with 100% humidity, beer and BBQ combined, make Houston’s All-Team Bash. Ringing in on their third year, local hardpark crew Sunwork’s leader David aka Kimo had his biggest event to date. The All-team Bash is a meet that has a few objectives in mind, to establish stronger comradery between crews, have a great time, and provide an all welcoming environment for those who want to come out and meet their local favorites. This year proved just that, people rolled from all over to hang out, eat, drink, and sweat to the beat of a ricer on a hot Sunday afternoon and we were there to hang with them.

An agressive look..

to communicate boost is better.

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Bag That Ass Up: Kevin Tran’s Super Sweet Lexus RX330

Posted on June 8, 2010 by David

Beige.

To most people, beige is a color. To those in the automotive world, Big Beige is the nickname the media has christened Toyota Motor Co. The reason? Beige is boring. Toyota is turning into the new Buick, some say. They make safe, reliable, dependable, and almost always, predictable cars and trucks.

Epic sky is Epic.

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Breaking News: The 512 Project, a Stanceworks x Hellaflush Collaboration.

Posted on May 25, 2010 by JohnP

Well, it was only a matter of time before the Stay Fresh Crew over at Fatlace was going to venture their way on down to the to the dirty south. Their first appearance is going to be in collaboration with our good friends over at Stanceworks presenting a new type event known as the 512 PROJECT. The project will focus on the offset movement and is taking place on a private track in Austin, Texas known as “Driveway Austin”. This event will be of EPIC proportions, bringing in the best of the best of the fitment world. Also, Mayday will be hosting Capital Runs from Houston and Dallas into Austin the morning of the event for roll-in. Non-stop action in on the agenda for the last Saturday of June (the 26^th), and you definitely do NOT want to miss out on this. Stay tuned to Mayday Garage for more information to come regarding the Capital Runs to the 512, and more releases regarding the project! Check the 512 PROJECT link below for car registration and event and hotel information.

Oh my, Hardparking on a track? Oh damn!

Get ready!

– JohnP