Toyota Fest 2025 lit up Long Beach with a stacked lineup of classic and modern Toyota builds. Hosted by JCCS (Japanese Classic Car Show), this annual event continues to be a cornerstone of the JDM community, celebrating the legacy, passion, and creativity behind one of the most iconic automotive brands in the world. From spotless…
This one’s told through the lens of our guy Junney his words, our experience. A real look at what it means to hit the road with good people, solid cars, and that same energy that’s powered Fatlace and Illest since day one. We made our way from L.A. to Vegas for the Karuma vs Lowballers…
This past weekend, the team and I had the chance to be part of Spocom Anaheim — one of Southern California’s staple summer shows blending cars, streetwear, and community all under one roof. For ILLEST, this one hit different. As part of the program, we were invited to run a small fashion segment. With just…
We’ve been on the move lately, pushing to roll out some incredible projects. We had the chance to pull up to a truly standout event hosted by our brothers at Grassroots Edition and Prime NYC. Shoutout to Edo and Pravan of Prime NYC, and Eric and John from Grassroots, for putting together something special for…
We’ve been saying it, the culture always comes full circle.What we saw at Slammed Sunday was proof. After months of grinding behind the scenes, quietly stacking projects and planning moves, we finally brought one to life at AT230 Cars and Coffee. And the energy? It felt like a reset, but not a rewind. It was…
This past weekend, the Mobil1 Air & Water Show took over Costa Mesa—and even with the rain making an appearance, the event didn’t miss a beat. While many shows might struggle with bad weather, this one proved how far thoughtful planning and great energy can carry things. What really made this event stand out was…
This past weekend, the Sim Super Battle took over @at230_carsandcoffee & @tracksidesimracing, delivering high-intensity virtual racing and some serious competition. Drivers pushed their limits on the sim rigs, battling it out for the top spot and some amazing prizes. Big congrats to the podium winners! 🏆🥇 1st Place: Alex Vielma🥈 2nd Place: Robert Payte🥉 3rd…
Goodsmile Racing wrapped up their 2024 Super GT season with a solid 10th-place finish in the GT300 class at Motegi. The season finale was intense, as drivers Nobuteru Taniguchi and Tatsuya Kataoka gave it their all in the Hatsune Miku AMG GT. This year has been packed with high-energy battles and incredible teamwork, making every…