August 2012 Issue

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This Issue

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Cruise Paradise Waikoloa

Auto Value Super Show

Night of Fire at LVMS

Cruise Paradise at the Strip

This year Hawaii Motorhead Magazine celebrates our 8th year of publishing and what a ride its been!

After a 25-year radio broadcasting career I came home one day fed up with all the politics and told my wife I needed to do something else. I didn’t know what, I just knew I needed to make a change. A few days later, I told her I was going to publish a motorsport magazine. Here we are 8 years later and she still thinks I’m crazy! But my wife is now not just our lead designer; she’s our business manager, social media manager and one of the biggest motorsport fans anywhere! Yes, I’m very blessed!

I’m also blessed to be surrounded by so many talented phographers from Hawaii to Las Vegas that share their photos with us each month. Check out all their links and help support them as well. And remember, if you have pix and or a great story you’d like to share, hit us up. Hawaii Motorhead Magazine is YOUR magazine.

And to our valued advertisers and readers from around the world, mahalo for your support!

Enjoy the ride!

-Nelson

PO Box 7077 - Kamuela, HI 96743 www. hawaiimotorhead.com

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Aloha racers and fellow car enthusiasts!

Our summer weather has finally arrived - which means perfect conditions for autocross! BUT, by the time you read this article, our drivers have had to wait a full seven weeks for our next event on Sunday, July 29. That’s WAY too long for some of us. Some members have reported dreaming of racing around dancing orange traffic cones during a fitful sleep. So, with all that pent up energy, July 29th should be very interesting. And we will have both a new Subaru BRZ AND a new Scion FR-S competing! And we’ll get to try out our brand new timing system! But, you’ll have to read next month’s issue to find out the results.

The most common question I hear from “new” drivers is: “How can I be faster?”

Believe it or not - it’s not the car, it’s the driver! And, by becoming a better driver, you will be faster - and safer! One of the easiest ways is to really look at your “bad” driving habits & correct them. And the worst one is the proper use of the steering wheel. The steering wheel is pretty darn important - and is designed to be used a certain way. You need two hands to use it - not one.

Hands should be placed at the 10 & 2 or 9 & 3 positions if you imagine the face of a clock. I find that it is easy to hook my thumbs on the wheel spokes at those positions and let my thumbs support the hanging weight of my arms with a relaxed grip. No one hand on the top of the wheel, no elbow out the window, no arm resting on the console, no arm in the lap driving with one finger at the bottom of the wheel. Keep those hands where they belong!

So how do I turn? This is very important - but easy once you get the hang of it.

To turn left, take your left hand & slide it along the rim towards your right hand with a loose grip never taking you hand off the wheel. Then to complete the turn,grip with you left hand & pull the wheel through your “loose” right hand keeping both hands on the wheel. To straighten the wheel, take your right hand, slide it across the rim towards the left hand & pull through - easy! To turn right, take your right hand, slide to the left & pull through. NEVER take a hand & reach across grabbing the inside of the wheel. Going over a bump or pothole can rip the wheel from your grip and possibly break a finger or wrist.

And never cross your hands over each other. Practice and repetition will soon make this a new “good” habit.

Our next race is Sunday, August 26, 2012.

So, come out & see us (spectators free!) or better yet, sign up to drive.

Check us out on Facebook, www.bigislandscca.org or sign up at www.motorsportreg.com.

We’ll be looking for you!

“Keepin’ it off the streets and takin’ it to the track,” F. Brian Dorr Regional Executive Big Island of Hawaii Region Sports Car Club of America

WWW.BIGISLANDSCCA.ORG

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unkshop Pros from Dillingham Boulevard spearheaded the show which was held at Aloha Stadium and it turned out to be an awesome event. It wasn’t just a car show, it also featured a dog show and a bike show, very family oriented event.

Although the weather was not on our side, 808 peeps still came out and supported the scene. Rain or shine the krews came out such as Imaginations, Team Makki, 808 Z club and Team Showcase, just to name a few.

Nissan really represented in this show, one thing that caught my eye was Sam’s blue Skyline powered Siliva. This thing was a beauty…. engine bay was clean, nice paint job and a massive single turbo. In addition, there was a gang of Zs, one was a Veilside fitted wide body, two were sporting TE-37 SL limited edition Volks.

This was the second major show in three weeks and I’m very happy to see that the car scene in Hawaii is still alive and well.

808 peeps, thank you again and lets keep it going and hope to get some support from the State to build us a track, that would be truly awesome!

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NAPA Auto Parts and the Hawaii Classic Cruisers presented Hawaii’s largest classic car event and took to the streets of the Big Island for Cruise Paradise 2012, June 28th through July 7th. With car enthusiast coming from not only all corners of the Big Island, Oahu and Maui, but from the mainland U.S. and even as far way as Australia! 10 fabulous days of cruising our beautiful Big Island from the seat of their classic car, street rod or muscle car. How’s that for vacation!

The Speed Channel’s “My Classic Car” TV host Dennis Gage who featured Cruise Paradise 2009 on his popular show was back

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filming another episode of this great event that only comes but once every 3 years, and with the help of Dennis has found its way onto many enthusiasts bucket list! So mark your calendars for the week surrounding the 4th of July 2015 and come cruise your ride in Paradise! continues on page 8

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It was a picture perfect day for the main event at the canoe-landing park on the Bayfront in Hilo. Right on the beach, under the coconut trees with Hilo Bay and Mauna Kea as the backdrop, and over 400 classic cars, hot rods and muscle cars filling every spot. The County of Hawaii sponsored event also included a full day of entertainment with everything from Hawaiian Hula and Tahitian performances to Old School Rock-n-Roll. There was lots of great food from Hawaiian Lau Lau plates and BBQ to shaved ice and malasadas.

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“Freaky Tiki Customs is a family thing” says the Big Island’s Jarrett Enriquez, as we talk about the company that his dad Lloyd Enriquez started while shooting Jarrett’s project seen here.

It started in April 2010, when Jarrett bought the bike that started life as a ’94 Soft Tail Springer that someone had traded in at the local Kama’aina Nissan dealership. He proceeded to put his own spin on it, spraying just about everything flat black giving the springer kind of a rat bike look while he prepared for the big Labor Day run with his friends and family.

After the Labor Day weekend Jarrett wanted to rebuild the bike into a chopper since everyone else had one. So, with the help of his dad, brother and uncles, another Freaky Tiki was underway.

Jarrett didn’t want a trailer queen, or a bike that would take a week to clean after each ride so he carefully chose the pieces and the finishes to build a bike that would stand out in the crowd and one he could jump on and ride at a moments notice.

The old frame was retired (for now) and a new Diamond frame was mocked up with a Big Bear front end and 250 rear tire.

Jarrett is a tall guy so he extended the foot controls and opted for a pair of Joker Machine “Clip-On” bars that give the bike a lower, stretched out look.

Jarrett had the DNA “Mammoth” wheels and hubs powder coated black and the nipples powder coated Fire Engine Yellow. Well fire engine yellow these days is not the same as the old fire engine yellow. Today’s fire engine yellow is Surprise! A fluorescent safety yellow. “WOW! That’s bight” was everyone’s first impression when they opened the box, and it wasn’t until the bike was being assembled that everyone finally agreed that “WOW! That looks really cool.”

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The engine is an 80 cube hopped up with a 510 Crane Cam, Keith Black High Compression Pistons and a big ‘ol 45 Weber side draft.

The 5 speed trans and open primary are Ultima units while the brakes and controls are by PM. Les Castro gets the credit for the paint and Greg Kobayashi did a great job on the old school flames, stripes and graphic work on the logos. If the logo on the tank looks familiar, it’s the Nova Uniao USA/Hawaii Brazilian Jiu Jitsu logo. When Jarrett is not riding or hanging out with his ohana, he trains with Kaynan Kaku and Charuto Verissimo at the Nove Uniao Puna Academy.

Jarrett sends a big mahalo out to Pat Crivelho for the machine work on the custom billet parts and of course his wife Cheryl, his dad Lloyd, uncle Nohea, uncle Slade and the rest of Freaky Tiki & No Cry Babies ohana!

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The Valley Isle Timing Association ran its NHRA Drag Racing Island Style event at Maui Raceway Park on July 21st, which included the Summit Sportsman and Summit Fast Gas 7.90 classes. It was Tony Gaspar in his Camaro over Thomas Cunningham in his Corvette to take the finals in the Sportsman class, while Jon Shirota in his dragster beat out Joey Amoral in his roadster as Joey turned on the red light in the finals.

Super Street 10.90 saw Mark Caires in his Nova take the win over DJ Farias in his Nova and the win in Pro Gas 11.90 went to Daniel Vargas in his Isuzu pickup over Marjorie Hunkins in her Mustang. In Pro Street 12.90 Marcus Villaverde in his Vega beat Kula’s Irene Hultquist in her Pontiac and in the popular Summer Street class it was Shirley Caires in her Scion that was first to the stripe over Devin Duarte in his Toyota pickup. A nice field of Pro Bike racers showed up for the points meet and in the final it was Gabriel Kimbrell on his CBR600 taking the win over the quicker David Easland on his CBR1000 when David red lit at the starting line.

In the Jr. Dragster 8.90 William Sanchez Jr. narrowly beat out Kaila Medeiros as William ran a 8.170 on his 8.15 dial in over Kaila’s 9.350 on her 9.31 dial in!

The next race is set for Saturday, August 18 and will feature the “National Dragster Challenge” as the states best run for the Wally’s!

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of this 10-day event found the NAPA Auto Parts “Cruise Paradise” at the Queens’ Market Place in Waikoloa where there is never a shortage of blue skies and on this day, beautiful paint jobs sparkling in the Hawaiian sun.

Dennis Gage of “My Classic Car” filmed the event for an upcoming episode, shot a few feature rides and even took the time for a few photo ops with Hawaii Motorhead Magazine’s spokesmodel, Nicky who was on hand signing autographs and modeling the new Motorhead Wahine line for 2012.

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A performance by Kona’s Halau Hula Ka Ua Kini Maka Lehua O Hawaii was a treat for both kama’aina and malihini alike as the kane, wahine and keiki performed both kahiko & auwana numbers. more on page 18

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WAIKOLOA Show goers all had a chance to win a Street and Strip Turbo 350 transmission with all the goodies from Transmission Technology. The donations benefitted the local “Toys for Tots” fundraiser. The winner was announced at the 4th of July event. “And the winner is……..(insert drum roll here)…….Francis Rodillas of Hilo!” from page 17

After the day long show and shine Hawaii’s premier Motown band “A Touch of Gold” performed in the Waikoloa concert bowl where they had everyone singing and dancing to the music of yesteryear. An awesome ending to a fantastic day in Waikoloa!

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MOTOCROSS

The 808 Mx / Atv Association held its 5th round of races for the 2012 season on July 21st at their motocross track next to the Hilo Drag Strip.

Beautiful weather let the riders kick up some dust for a change. The association sends a huge THANK YOU! to the all the volunteers for track prep including Shay & Tasha Doran, Jason Kalawe, Vernon Demello and Lenny Adlawan. Your support is greatly appreciated.

They also send best wishes to Kai Mukai and Phil Oveland representing 808MX/ATV at Loretta Lynn’s. We’ll keep you posted!

The next race is scheduled for Sunday August 19th. For entry forms visit your local motorcycle shop, visit their web page @ www.808mxatv.com, follow them on facebook @ 808 MX / ATV Association, email them @ 808mxatvassociation@gmail.com, or call (808)896-6266. Results and photos submitted by 808MX/ATV Association’s Holly Coakley & Jeri Pankey.

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JULY 21, 2012 RACE RESULTS 50cc (B) Beginners 7-9 yrs: 1- Israel Mahi 2- Ashtin Pa’ahana 50cc (A) Advanced 7-9 yrs: 1- Skylar Joyce 50cc Open 4-9 yrs: 1- Kaise Mochizuki 2- Ashtin Pa’ahana 3- Skylar Joyce 65cc Dirtbike Open 7-11 yrs: 1- Mason Kron 2- Kaise Mochizuki 85cc Dirtbike 9-16 yrs: 1- Colt Coakley 2- Mason Kron 3- AnaRay Pankey 4- Britney Pa’ahana Schoolboy Dirtbike 13-17 yrs: 1- Colby Coghill 2- Keegan Whaley 3- Branden Andrews Dirtbike 125cc 2str. - 250cc 4str. Novice: 1- Tyler Vasconcellos 2- Logan Gregory 3- Caleb Pankey Dirtbike 125cc 2str. - 250cc 4str. Amateur: 1- Reese Mills-Richardson 2- Rondon Demello 3- Toshi Mochizuki 4- Steve Haskill 5- Tisha Piilani-Pelanca Dirtbike 125cc 2str. - 250cc 4str. Expert: 1- Colby Coghill 2- Keegan Whaley Dirtbike 250cc 2str. - 450 4str. Novice: 1- Tyler Vasconcellos 2- Caleb Pankey 3- Branden Andrews Dirtbike 250cc 2str. - 450cc 4 str. Amateur: 1- Reese Mills-Richardson 2- Rondon Demello 3- Todd Gregory 4- Allen Pagan 5- Logan Gregory

Dirtbike 250cc 2str. - 450cc 4str. Expert: 1- Keegan Whaley 2- John Lopez Dirtbike Masters Class 40 yrs and up: 1- Todd Gregory 2- John Lopez 3- Kelly Krall 4- Steve Haskill Vintage Dirtbike: 1- Kelly Krall 2- Tony Joyce 3- Toshi Mochizuki 50cc Quad: 1- Ashtin Pa’ahana 90cc Quad: 1- Jadie Sanborn 2- Jayden Sanborn 3- Ashtin Pa’ahana 4- Chansen McAllister 5- Jayden Pelanca 50-90cc Quad Open: 1- Jadie Sanborn 2- Jayden Sanborn 3- Ashtin Pa’ahana 4- Chansen McAllister 5- Jayden Pelanca Schoolboy Quad: 1- Britney Pa’ahana 2- Chansen Pila Quad B Amateur 16 yrs and up: 1- Kaike Oba 2- David Joseph 3- Britney Pa’ahana 4- Eddie Wayne Quad A Expert 16 yrs and up: 1- Jake Kron 2- Clarence Pila 3- Kevin Gardner Quad Open 16 yrs and up: 1- Jake Kron 2- Kevin Gardner 3- Clarence Pila 4- Eddie Wayne 5- David Joseph 6- Kaike Oba

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“Timing is everything”,

“being at the right place at the right time”, sayings we all hear a lot, but for Derrick Moreira of Puna, he really has a knack for it!

Such is the case with his latest toy, this Wild ’41 Willy’s Coupe he acquired from Dennis Taylor of North Carolina. The 3 year build earned this Willy’s a “Pro Pick” in 2008 from the National Street Rod Association, many best in shows, 3 magazine covers and the cover of the NSRA 2009 calendar. For the last few years it’s been stashed away on the Big Island and this year made a big splash at Cruise Paradise 2012.

August 2012 | Hawaii Motorhead Magazine | 23 James Boyer from Sanford, North Carolina gets the credit for the build and although the Willy’s spent most of its life as a trailer queen, don’t let its pretty face fool you. The ZZ 502 Big Block Chevy topped with an 871 BDS Blower and a pair of Demon 750’s puts out 950 HP at the flywheel. Of course there is no lack of bling or detail with its fully polished heads and manifold and lots of billet accessories. The 400 Turbo got the full polish treatment as well and is stuffed with all the go fast goodies including a shift kit and a Continental 4500 Stall Converter. The rear end is a Ford 9” with 383 gears, a locker unit and 31 spline Moser Axels all hanging off a custom 4 link chassis with stainless steel inner rails. Polished Custom 12-inch Baer Brakes with Drilled rotors reside at all 4 corners as does the Air Ride suspension. Up front a Mustang II IFS is equipped with polished stainless steel upper and lower control arms and rack & pinion steering. The wheels are Boyd Coddington’s wrapped in low profile BF Goodrich rubber. The Dennis Taylor ’41 Willy’s body was sprayed with Lime Green & Candy Brandy Wine Plum by Augie Saccochio of Augies Art & Customs. Augie also did the amazing work on the ghost flames on the front fenders, hood and doors and the pin stripping inside and out. The interior is just as impressive with its 6-way power seats out of a 1996 Jaguar covered in custom dyed leather alligator skin designed upholstery. A Pioneer sound system with a 6-disc CD changer pump out the tunes and in the fully upholstered truck is a 20-inch Flat Screen TV with built in DVD player.

There are no awards at Cruise Paradise, but you can bet if there were, this Wild Willy’s would have a few more under her belt.

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The 23rd Annual Automotive Supply Center “Big Island Super Show” filled the Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium on July 19th & 20th with some of the nicest cars, trucks and motorcycles on the island competing for peoples choice awards in 34 classes. This years Super Show also held a school supplies drive for island keiki coordinated by Pomai Kerr of the Harry Kerr Foundation. Glad Tidings Church cooked up all the ono food with proceeds to benefit their community programs and there was also lots of great entertainment at Hawaii’s longest running car show.

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FIRST PLACE CHOPPER

John Cummings Sr. K-9 Big Dog Chopper TRIKE

Sanford Angel Home Made SUV Jarrett Shiigi 2004 Chevy Blazer HOT ROD Gerard Guerrero 1934 Ford 3 wcoupe TRUCK 4x4 FULL SIZE Chris Santos 2008 Toyota Tacoma TRUCK FULL SIZE Patricia Grammer 1971 Chevy C!!)

AM. ST. MACHINE A Ed Grammer

1957 Chevy Bel Aire PRO ST. CAR Kalae Wong 1968 Dodge Dart LOWRIDER CAR

Donareen Visaya 1998 Acura Integra LOWRIDER TRIKE Ikaika Texeira LOWRIDER BIKE

Kuualoha Texeria FOREIGN MOTORCYCLE FULL CUSTOM Chris Calicdan PRO ST. TRUCK

Jason Sanborn WAT `EVA Ryan Kamakea 1906 Coach FOREIGN SPORTS ASIAN 3rd Ronson Patao 1994 Accura Integra 2nd Harry Kansaku 2002 Mazda Protégé 1st Michael Cootey 1995 Accura Integra FOREIGN SPORTS HONDA 3rd Brian Laguatan 1993 Honda 2nd Brian Pilayo 1989 Honda CRX 1st Dane Tanabe 1992 Honda Civic PRO IMPORT 3rd Brandon Alfonso Gonsalves 1996 Honda Hatchback Civic 2nd Liz Ulep 1998 Honda Hatchback 1st Victor Patao 1999 Honda Hatchback WEEKEND WARRIOR 3rd Donny Souza 1969 Chevelle 2nd Justin Yamamoto 1996 SS Camaro 1st Clint Bush 1996 Honda Civic AMERICAN STREET MACHINE B 3rd Charles Umemoto 1966 Chevy Corvette 2nd Kenneth Pasco 1970 Chevy Nova 1st Kalen Koga 1968 Dodge Charger VW BUG 2nd Rodney & Tina Pilayo 1966 VW Convertible 1st Garrett Fujioka 1956 VW ORIGINAL AMERICAN 2nd Mike Tavares 1974 AMX 1st Chelton Okad 2011 Ford Mustang ORIGINAL FOREIGN 3rd Rob Gavel

1970 Honda 2nd Reed Kepaa

2007 Mazda 3rd John Histo

1957 Mustang RACE VEHICLE 2nd Davy Watanabe 1969 Chevelle 1st Yvette & John Ikawa 2007 Dragster SPECIALTY 3rd Donareen Visaya Pedal Car 2nd Noelani Texeira Kiddielac/Powerwheel 1st Ikaika Texeira Kiddilelac/Powerwheel EXOTIC 2nd Joe Souza

1973 Pantera Detomaso 1st Mike Tavares

Ferrari MOTORCYCLE FOREIGN 3rd Lily Parel 2004 Suzuki GXSR 600 2nd Tony Rosete 2000 Yamaha R1 1st Rylan Grillot 2011 Suzuki GXXR HARLEY MILD CUSTOM 3rd Bethany Guyer 1989 FXR Harley 2nd Jonathan Rapoza 2005 Harley 1st Selina Paiva 1992 FXR HARLEY FULL CUSTOM 3rd Kolten Wong 2010 Pro St. Fat Daddy 2nd Jason Sanborn 1st Daryl Sampaga 2004 Harley BEST DISPLAY AWARD: KOLTEN WONG AARON SAMPAGA BEST GRAPHICS AWARD: SELINA PAIVA TONY RODRIGUES AMERICAN IRON AWARD: JASON SANBORN KEAU MILES BEST OF SHOW AWARD: JASON SANBORN

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Day 4

of Cruise Paradise showed everyone why so many cruisers return to the tri-yearly event with an amazing day in Waimea.

The Sylva ‘ohana opened their shop, West Hawaii Auto Body & Paint (I call it Waimea’s other park, football anyone?) for a hot rod get together.

The Sylva ‘ohana put out a great spread for the lunchtime gathering that also included live music!

The décor was All American Red, White & Blue for the pre 4th of July celebration and there was plenty of time for swapping stories while admiring to cool rides with the nicest day we’ve had in Waimea in a while. The Sylva’s even had a man lift for some great aerial shots & video

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footage. Mahalo to Curtis & Downy Sylva and their ‘ohana for hosting the day’s event that everyone gave great raves about.

A BIG mahalo to Sarah Anderson for capturing all the fun moments and beautiful rides and sharing them with us. You can see more of her amazing work at www. sarahanderson.zenfolio.com

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‘32 Delivery ‘32 Delivery ‘32 Delivery

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In June we brought you part 1 of our 4 part series, ’32 Delivery. A 1932 Ford delivery truck that SGK Auto Body Inc. of Kona was commissioned to restore for an Oahu company wanting it to be a rolling billboard while delivering their goods on Oahu’s busy streets.

Here in part 2, the wood supports, framework and floors were the main focus so that the re-skinned doors and panels could be hung and bodywork and alignment could begin. Check out all the rotted wood in pic #2. To restore these old cars and trucks you gotta have some mad woodworking skills too! Some of the old pieces were used as templates for the new pieces.

Next SKG sorted through all the metal brackets, fabricating missing pieces as they moved ahead was also high priority at this point. The brackets, gas tank, firewall and other pieces were all sand blasted and re-finished.

Next month assembly begins and mucho hours are spent on the fit and finish of the wood pieces and the metal body panels. Follow us here in Hawaii Motorhead Magazine each month as we take you through this restoration.

From basket case to better than new, the finished product will blow you away!

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Fireworks, Bigfoot, Stock Car Racing Highlight Annual Night of Fire July 3 at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s annual Night of Fire included fireworks, a 76-lap NASCAR Super Late Model feature, the legendary Monster Truck BIGFOOT, a Jet Car burn, waterless boat races, a drifting exhibition, NASCAR Super Stocks, NASCAR Bombers, Hoosier Tire Late Models, USAC Midgets, USLCI Legends Cars and USLCI Bandoleros. WOW! Jack Madrid of Dove Canyon, Calif. won the 76-lap NASCAR Super Late Model feature. The Night of Fire Super Late Model win was Madrid’s very first at the Bullring.

The pre-holiday evening of thrills included a drifting exhibition by Formula DRIFT drivers Aurimas “Odi” Bakchis and Joon Maeng, car crushing and freestyling by legendary Monster Truck BIGFOOT, a jet car burn and waterless boat races (cars dragging boats behind them). Scott Castle won the waterless boat race.

The Bullring’s concession stand offered a family-friendly dollar menu, including $1 hot dogs and $1 Coca-Cola products.

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The Hawaii Motocross Association ran it’s 40th Annual 4th of July Championship Race on Saturday, July 7th at it’s Kahuku MX track on Oahu’s North Shore.

AKA the State Race, the 4th of July Championship Race is also a neighbor island invitational with riders from the Big Island, Maui and Kauai competing on the Schaefer built track. But it was Wahiawa’s Bronson Hethcote that swept both the 250 and 450 Expert classes placing 1st in both motos and the main in each class on his RMZ250 and RMZ450 respectfully.

Mililani’s Alex Feyerisen and Lihue, Kauai’s Brandon Caravalho both doubled up as well. Alex finished 2nd in the 450 Expert and 3rd in the 250 Expert while Brandon finished 2nd in the 250 Expert class and 3rd in the 450 Expert. And “Hats off” to Brandon finishing 3rd in the 450

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class on his Honda CRF250!

See the full race results at www.ridehma.com The Fall/Winter Series kicks off on August 5th and runs through January with Expert/A Class Payouts and a handful of new “Youth” classes added.

Watch for updates and race coverage here in Hawaii Motorhead Magazine.

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On the final day (day 10) the Hawaii Drag Racing League, formally known as Outlaws hosted “A Day at the Strip” at the Hilo drag Strip with a Show & Shine, Swap Meet and even a Cruise Paradise 1/8 mile drag race. Along with a Quick 8 and the Muscle & Import Technology Race, spectators were also treated to a classic car parade down the ¼ mile track.

The race was dedicated to the late Gary Arita who played a big part in racing on the Big Island. Gary’s wife friends and family were on hand as

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the Hawaii Drag Racing League and Cruise Paradise presented a special award in memory of Gary “for his love and dedication to the sport of drag racing.”

Cruise Paradise 2012 culminated with a Drive-in movie at the Civil Air Patrol in Hilo.

We watched a short slide show on the jumbo screen of another successful event as we looked back over the previous 9 days and laughed and smiled over new memories made as we celebrated the “Good ‘Ol Days!”

As I announced “And now our feature presentation” we watched the classic “American Graffiti” and put an exclamation point on Cruise Paradise 2012!

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One the biggest and best Cruise Nights of the year is the “Ron’s Performance Cruise Night” at Ron’s Performance on Nimitz Highway in Honolulu. Over 250 cars, trucks, motorcycles and race cars along with vendor displays, food, raffles, music and Cruise Night only prices! What’s not to love?

Everyone came to enjoy the event that gets bigger and better each year. There were Classics, Street Rods, Resto Rods, Muscle Cars, Corvettes, Volkswagens, Sleds, Low riders, trucks big and small and even a nice bunch of imports. So cool to see all the different clubs and clicks together showing their rides and at the same time helping a great cause.

At this years event Ron’s also collected 991 pounds of food and $2294 donated to the Hawaii Food Bank, their biggest donations to

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date! “Ron’s customers got over $6,700 in goodies and we helped feed Hawaii’s hungry families….that’s what I call a win-win!! Thank you to all that donated! God Bless!” Ron’s Performance Center.

Mahalo to Ron’s Performance for sponsoring this awesome event each year and to the East End Hot Rods for coordinate the Cruise Night.

Mahalo to the Paradise Cruisers: Hawaiian Island Hotrods for the photos. Stay tuned for more Cruise Night coverage here with Hawaii Motorhead Magzine. For a complete list of the East End Hotrods and the Bleizn FX 2012 Cruise Night schedule visit www.ronsperformance.com or www.bleiznfx. blogspot.com

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3rd Annual Rudy Ramos

Kerri Villa Photos

DragRaces

The Garden Isle Racing Association presented the 3rd Annual “Rudy Ramos” Independence Day Race at Kauai Raceway Park on Friday and Saturday July 6th & 7th. The tribute to Rudy Ramos Parade on Saturday Night was led down the track by Rudy’s family followed by racers and friends to honor the veteran racer. Over 1000 fans attended Saturday nights event with a field of over 100 competed each night.

On Friday night, the 2011 King of the Track winner Ryan Stiglmeier took first place but was unable to hold on to his title in competition on Saturday as Jesse Kealoha in his ’92 Nissan 300Z unseated the King to take the win and the Wally.

More NHRA Drag Racing is on the way Saturday, August 4th featuring “Ladies Night” sponsored by NAPA PS&D Auto Parts as a tribute to women who love drag racing and motorsports.

There’ll be a “Women Only” drag race class and FREE admission tickets for women available at NAPA PS&D Auto Parts in Lihue!

WWW.DRAGRACE-KAUAI.COM

RESULTS FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2012 Jr. Dragster 1st Place – Kelsie Iida-Vierra: RT .285; runs 8.31 at 74.88 MPH (8.15 dial) Runner up – Nalu Barros: RT .056; runs 9.13 at 69.34 MPH (9.28 dial) breaks out Bike 1st Place – Matt Kaleiohi, ’98 Suzuki GSXR: RT .026; runs 9.30 at 128.11 MPH (9.15 dial) Runner up – Karl Nakamura, ’07 Kawasaki Ninja: RT .342; runs 13.44 at 99.52 MPH (13.19 dial) Street 1st Place – Ryan Stiglmeier, ’06 Mustang: RT .107; runs 15.21 at 90.57 MPH (14.88 dial) Runner up – Seth Morales, ’96 Honda Civic: RT .147; runs 14.64 at 93.79 MPH (14.30 dial) Muscle V8 1st Place – Isaac “Sabu” Carvalho, ’95 Camaro Z28: RT .170 runs 12.58 at 103.78 MPH (12.55 dial) Runner up – Jason Bryant, ’05 Mustang: RT .057 runs 12.82 at 112.34 MPH (12.57 dial) Sport Compact 1st Place – Elena Kealoha, ’56 VW Bug: RT .089 runs 13.03 at 102.08 MPH (12.95 dial) Runner up – Sonny Suniga, ’97 Honda Civic: RT .123 runs 12.29 at 112.10 MPH (11.99 dial) Pro ET 1st Place – Randy Lawrence, ’70 Vega Wagon: RT .000 runs 18.25 at 41.90 MPH (10.00 dial) Runner up – Chris Loew, ’69 Chevelle: red lights by 0.046 Top Gun 1st Place – Jesse Kealoha, ’92 Nissan 300Z: RT .095 runs 8.24 at 164.02 MPH (8.15 dial) Runner up – Calvin Costa, ’23 Ford T-bucket: RT .106 runs 8.53 at 152.90 MPH (8.56 dial) breaks out Quick 8 1st Place – Wendall Nonaka, ’87 Buick Regal: RT .065 runs 11.97 at 108.53 MPH (11.90 dial) Runner up – Roy Nakagawa, ’69 Camaro: RT .065 runs 11.71 at 118.32 MPH (11.90 dial) breaks out SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2012 King of the Track 1st Place – Jesse Kealoha, ’92 Nissan 300Z: RT .042 runs 8.30 at 162.36 MPH (8.24 dial) Runner up – Randy Lawrence, ’70 Vega Wagon: RT .186 runs 10.10 at 124.04 MPH (10.00 dial) Jr. Dragster 1st Place – Courtney Brock: RT .150 runs 8.12 at 79.51 MPH (8.20 dial) breaks out Runner up – Donoven Gomes: red lights by 0.020 Bike 1st Place – Dennis Stoner, ’09 Kawasaki Ninja: RT .104 runs 10.86 at 128.94 MPH (10.60 dial) Runner up – Jarett Tanaka, ’06 Suzuki GSXR: breaks out Street 1st Place – Kainoa Raposas, ’05 Dodge Diesel: RT .108 runs 14.26 at 94.10 MPH (14.10 dial) Runner up – Michael Remigio, ’98 Acura Integra: RT: .331 runs 15.83 at 89.98 MPH (15.80 dial) Muscle V8 1st Place – Brandon Fujishige, ’11 Cadillac CTS-V: RT .125 runs 11.89 at 115.93 MPH (11.79 dial) Runner up – Shandon Takayama, ’69 Camaro Z28: red lights by 0.007 Sport Compact 1st Place – Rudy Cayaban, ’73 Corolla: RT .069 runs 13.87 at 87.60 MPH (13.78 dial) Runner up – Byron Ponte, ’02 Sentra: RT .056 runs 13.45 at 103.32 MPH (13.30 dial) Pro ET 1st Place – Chris Loew, ’69 Chevelle: RT .181 runs 10.73 at 109.42 MPH (10.43 dial) Runner up – Guy Montemayor, ’67 Nova: red lights by 0.060 Top Gun 1st Place – Rick Ramaila, ’00 Dragster: RT .190 runs 8.69 at 151.11 MPH (8.66 dial) Runner up – Calvin Costa, ’23 Ford T-bucket: RT .202 runs 8.56 at 152.49 MPH (8.58 dial) breaks out 10.90 Class 1st Place – Cory Tani, ’69 Camaro: RT .039 runs 10.94 at 112.59 MPH (10.90 dial) Runner up – Calvin Tani, ’69 Camaro: RT .299 runs 10.88 at 132.67 MPH (10.90 dial) breaks out

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