Event Coverage: Gymkhana Grid - Ken Block Invitational (Part II)

December 6, 2010

Night-Import: Photography by William Lee

IMG_7677

There are tons of photos left that I want to share with you guys so let the Part II coverage begin!
Here's the Turbocharger on a Scion tC. My card can literally fit into the compressor wheel.



IMG_7675

Some meaty tires and obviously, it's for drag racing. I think the guy at the right is from Scion Racing.

IMG_7676

A closer look into the built-up engine. Imagine an engine like this in our cars.

IMG_7670

By the way, the weather wasn't bad at all. It did rain for about 10 minutes, but the gloomy weather was perfect for taking pictures.

Now to the practice rounds!

IMG_7686

Daijiro Yoshinara checking out the course in his S13. Those Volk wheels look gorgeous.

IMG_7687

Patrick Mordaunt rolling up in his 350Z. The motor is a 3.5L 6-cylinder VQ35. Yes, it's amazing.
I didn't know, but found out he is the youngest full-time professional driver in Formula Drift. While we were studying in middle school, this guy was drifting.

IMG_7689

IMG_7694

Never have I imagined a SC430 drifting in the tracks. Always categorized this car in the luxurious line.

IMG_7690

IMG_7692

Matt Powers S14. The intense-mean looking vinyl design matches perfectly with the car. I've always loved his ride since his feature on SpeedHunters.

IMG_7695

The owner of this S13.5 is Joon Maeng, the most awesomest(?) person and driver ever! Behind the steering wheel, he might look non-talkative, but in person, this dude has such a positive attitude. Thumbs up!

IMG_7696

Enjoying the moment.

IMG_7698

Calvin Wan feeling confident.

IMG_7700

Such a sexy RX-7. Was and still is my inspiration.

IMG_7702

Practice round begins and there goes Daijiro.

IMG_7703

IMG_7704

Matt Powers ripping it up!

IMG_7706

Cody Parkhouse checking out the drivers.

IMG_7707

The crowd was pretty dead during this time.

IMG_7711

Uh Oh. Look who came into the track.

IMG_7712

IMG_7713

Tanner Foust was pretty darn good throughout the whole session.

IMG_7715

IMG_7716

But of course, Ken Block was still a bit better during the practice rounds.

IMG_7719

Such a huge car to drift, but Cody was doing well.

IMG_7724

I've never seen this car before, but it does have some fame in the Autocross and Rallying scene.
Driven by Wolfgang Hoeck.

IMG_7730

Ken Block again.

IMG_7733

IMG_7737

I want to show you guys more photos of this S15 driven by Toshiki Yoshioka. It's a true RHD Silvia and the driver came all the way from Japan to participate in this event.

IMG_7739

Tony Brakohiapa drifting in his 650HP Ford Mustang.

IMG_7745

IMG_7751

IMG_7756

IMG_7757

Drivers trying to reach the finish line as fast as they can.

IMG_7759

IMG_7763

IMG_7766

More of Ken Block.

IMG_7770

Thomas Smith AWD STI. He wasn't doing so well during the beginning but got much better later on.

IMG_7771

Back to the line ups to take some shots.

IMG_7773

Love the TE37SL's. The finish and look is one of a kind.

IMG_7775

No more rain and the sun starts to reveal itself. Coverage Part III will be up soon!

0 Comments:

Post a Comment