Today it’s commonplace for smaller, low-slung vehicles to get lost in the sea of SUVs and sedan-sized “hot hatches”. Maybe that’s why Ralph decided to paint his FC orange so people don’t merge into him on the highway. “I did it simply because I wanted something a little different”, he insists to me when we caught up for a morning coffee by his Hoskins Auto workshop.
✨Want to drift for FREE this Wednesday?! ✨ We’re selecting one lucky local to come drift at #SonomaRacway with us! ?WHAT YOU NEED TO DO? 1) SHARE this image on your IG 2) USE the hashtags #wordupwednesday#sonomadrift 3) TAG the homie you’d bring as passenger The winner will be selected Tuesday evening. Please be sure to visit sonomaraceway.com…
Good luck to my friend Tyler McQuarrie who is competing in the RedBull Driftshifters Event tonight in New Zealand. Check out his driver profile on the Red Bull site where you can also find the LiveFeed if your interested in catching it in real time! I guess you can say I’m a bit biased considering…
The annual 180sx/Silvia and 7’s Meet was held during day 2 of the Japan Motor Games at Fuji International Speedway. As a big S-chassis/Rotary fan, I made it sure to cover the event that was simultaneous with Offset Kings Japan, Formula D and the World Time Attack Challenge. Check out the some of the photos…
There is nothing that beats the styling and presence of a Mazda RX-7 FD. It doesn’t matter what engine you have in there, it is a car you would keep for generations. Nearly 12 years since the FD was last in production, and it is still a dream car to many, while also a treat…
This is something that hits more close to home with me. Being apart of MazdaFitment.com has allowed me to connect with a variety of different Mazda enthusiasts. One such Mazda enthusiast is Chris Tran, who owns the 1993 Montego Blue FD3S on Volk Racing TE37SL who then in turn connected me with Erik Nomm’s 1994…
In 1978 Mazda released the series 1 generation of the RX7. Little did they know that they had just started something bigger than they could ever imagine. This was the car that saved Mazda, and transformed the public image of Japanese cars from cheap bargain boxes, to builders of quality affordable and accessible performance cars. It’s…
Let’s face it, aftermarket tuning is a massive movement all over the world. Some trends have come and gone (thank goodness!), although in little ol’ New Zealand one trend has almost become as much a part of New Zealand culture as pavalova, kiwibirds, and rugby! It is without a doubt our undying love for the…