Yesterday’s Podium 1 launch and F1 watch party, hosted by Morning Service Coffee at Srgn Studios, was one for the books. Big congrats to Lance on launching his new brand, Podium 1, and to the team for pulling off such a cool event. The all-white lineup of LA’s finest cars, including Greg’s freshly wrapped F40,…
This past weekend, I kicked off my morning early at the Japan Classic Car Show (JCCS) in Long Beach—and wow, what a day! From the get-go, the line was long. Luckily, Junney and I had VIP passes, so we were able to skip the wait and dive right into the action. If you’re into classic…
Our very own Junney recently took a trip down to Georgia to reconnect with family and immerse himself in the culture of the South. Along the way, he met some incredible people, set up photoshoots, and got a front-row seat to the thriving automotive scene. The Illest and Fatlace culture is strong out there, and…
This past weekend, I had the chance to check out Wekfest LA, thanks to my friend Joey Lee, aka Stickydiljoe, who invited me. Joey had something special lined up—the debut of the first street version of the Voltex Racing GR86. Along with the car, there was a collaboration t-shirt release to commemorate the partnership, which…
As you’ve seen in our recent posts, we’ve been spending a lot of time away from LA, soaking up the travel vibes, connecting with locals, and, of course, trying new food spots. This time, we headed up to the Bay Area for Spocom, vending for Illest. We kicked off the trip at the studio, loading…
The recent “In the Circle” event, presented by Rock Force Crew, Vans, and Monster Energy, brought Long Beach to life with a fusion of street culture, dance, and action sports. A huge shoutout to Donovan for connecting us to this amazing experience, which showcased the thriving breaking community and its vibrant energy. As soon as…
This past weekend, we rolled through the Rays Wheels Tribute Event, and it was nothing short of epic! Big ups to Big Mike for hosting the event and keeping the vibe fun and laid-back all day. Illest was in great company, representing alongside Japan’s best motorsport brands like Bride, Apexi, and, of course, Rays Engineering.…
Last weekend, Kevin and I had the chance to attend the grand opening of Pure 4×4 Outfitters in Roseville, Sacramento! It was an awesome day filled with good vibes, Hawaiian food, and some exciting raffle action. Pure 4×4 has officially opened the doors to their shop, and they’re carrying some top-notch overland brands like Duro…