We do not condone it, but it is still bad ass.
–JohnP
Nostalgic Wednesdays: The Wangan Midnight Devil Z
If you have been paying attention to our blog in the past we have featured two Datsun S30 240Zs, Khanh Le’s and Van Luong’s. Therefore it is no secret that we hold a special place in our hearts for this classic piece of Japanese art. Which leads us to this week’s Nostalgic Wednesday, the Wangan Midnight Devil Z. Wangan Midnight is yet another classic Japanese Manga/Anime from the mother land that glorifies the art of the Wangan.
A Sinister Love: Khanh Le’s 1972 Datsun 240Z.
It was 10:00pm on a Saturday night when I received a phone call from Mayday David. David was out at a local car meet when he stumbled upon a classic beauty that we had yet to see in our neck of the woods. At the exact moment of the call I was in the symphony listening to the legendary Nobuo Uematsu (the creator of the Final Fantasy music) getting my nerd on. It was intervened by the call that went a little something like this, “John, where you at?” David said. I responded, “Jones Hall, the symphony”. David responds, “Well, you better get your suited up ass over here to this meet, because there is a Datsun you HAVE to see”.
Graveyards, fitting for the sinister minded
We have featured a Datsun before on this site, Van Luong’s, which, in my opinion is pretty damn clean and hard to top, so if these guys are making me come out to a meet in a symphonic suited up fashion, then, this HAD to be an awesome whip, and they were right. One thing I was not prepared for was the perfection that I was about to cast my eyes upon, Khanh Le’s 1972 S30 240Z.
This, is stance.
Dukes of Hazzard: Real Life Edition in Dallas, Texas
Remember watching General Lee in Dukes of Hazzard on television when you were a kid?
The Legendary 01
Remember those bad ass super jumps when the General was running away from the Sheriff?
Super Jump!
Well, this lady is took things a bit more seriously. She literally jumps a toll booth at the Dallas International Airport and survives to tell the tale. Probably because she was drunk. Who knows, but damn this is funny.
Just a Scratch
Dayum!
-JohnP
The Mayday Capital Run: The Massive Rollout to the 512 Project!
Welcome to the official rollout to the 512 Project, The Mayday Capital Run. The Capital Run is an ALL INCLUSIVE caravan to the great Capital of Texas for the Hellaflush x Stanceworks Collaboration, the 512 Project. A 160 mile trek from Houston and a 200 mile trek from Dallas are the respective lengths that measure the runs to Austin, so arrive to the 512 with the rest of your fellow enthusiasts by meeting up in the Saturday AM of the 26th at one of two launching points, Houston or Dallas:
Houston Leg
The Houston Mayday Capital Run Leg contact is JohnP, and can be contacted via JohnP@maydaygarage.com
The Dallas Mayday Capital Run Leg contact is Richard “Dick” and be contacted via aftermathdick@aim.com
Dallas Leg
The Mayday Capital Run:
The Mayday Capital Run is not limited to just those participating at 512 Project, but for all enthusiasts that want to get together for another Mayday event, HAVE A BLAST ON A FUN RUN, and want to enjoy the open road. Not to mention all of the fun that goes on in Austin!
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When: The Last Saturday of June, June 26, 2010
Launch Checkpoint: Rollout locations will be announced 3 days before the Capital run and will be announced here on this forum, MaydayGarage.com and on twitter handles, “MaydayJohnP”and “MaydayDavidD”.
Where to ? : Our Great State Capital, The location of the 512 Project, and one of Playboy’s top picks for a great time; Austin, Texas
Route from Houston: I-10 -> 71 -> Austin
Route from Dallas: 35 South -> Austin
Mayday Capital Run Additional Information:
Hotels:
Depending on how long you will be staying in Austin, you will most likely be wondering where everyone will be staying, as well as rates. As Mentioned on 512Project.com, the official hotel for Saturday night is the Aloft Hotel, which can be found at Aloft
The Capital Run Schematics:
Mayday understands that everyone has a different taste for driving, some like to cruise, and some like to drive. Mayday will be using a system to accommodate ALL of these drivers, whether you are carrying a setup for the 512 Project, a show car, or just a spirited enthusiast, all are welcome on the Mayday Capital Run, and schematics of the run will be provided the day of launch!
Media:
The Mayday Capital Run will consist of photographers who will have their own position in the Capital Run to capture the full effect of the event. If you are interested in participating in the Capital Run as a photographer or videographer; PM JohnP or email johnP@maydaygarage.com for more information. Title the email Photographer Request.
Rules of the Mayday Capital Run:
1.) Mayday is not responsible for any tickets, wrecks, or broken down cars that one may encounter on the Mayday Capital Run.
2.) This is not a Cannonball/Gumball 3000 style race; it is a Fun Run/Cruise style of event. Speeding is not encouraged!
3.) No Mooning on the Mayday Capital Run
4.) All Texas State Driving laws are in effect, State Troopers have every right to pull you over if you are driving outside of the law, as mentioned before, Mayday is not responsible for people’s buffoonery.
5.) Respect other drivers
6.) Have Fun!
*For those planning on participating in the 512 Project please go to 512Project.com for registration information, remember, this is a stance/offset/slammed inspired event, so if you feel you got the goods, do it! However, everyone is invited!
Game on!
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– JohnP
A Nostalgic Wednesday: The Veilside Supra
Hailing from the Golden Era of Japanese tuning, the Veilside Supra. Many of the readers out there might find this thing unattractive, too “Ricey”, and well…dated. As for the others like myself, we might have gotten one of our first ricer broners gazing at this beast.
Aggressive Body
Damn right that's functional!
Oh, and by the way…what the hell happened to “these” Supra drivers?
Respect.
-JohnP