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D RIVENWORLD ISSUE 42, June 2013
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Dustin Troyan
ART DIRECTOR
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STORIES BY Dustin Troyan Mike Grudt Tommy Mansuwan Danah Palmer Jim Hunter Mark Llewlyn Diana Valesquez PHOTOGRAPHY Randy Cordero Greg Grudt Frank Filipponio Jim Hunter Marcel Velázquez Laura Lichter
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from the editor
Parts For the love of cars, I am going crazy. I have three old cars and I haven’t seen any of them in well, ages! A collection, yeah, of parts. A part here, a part there. A missing part! A part I have to buy over again, God do I hate that. Parts in the garage, parts in boxes, parts on shelves, parts in the backyard. Parts that I no longer need, but then again, maybe I do. Or, perhaps for another vehicle I may buy in the future. Parts, parts, parts…. I have the parts, but the cars? As I speak, only one classic car I own will drive. It is the 1969 Fastback that I built for the wife. Well, that we built together. The car is pretty close to being finished, well they are never finished, but, finished for now? You guessed it, I need some more parts. Interior parts and exterior chrome parts. More parts. But, man would that car be cool with the new Ford 5.0 motor, a supercharger and a 6 speed automatic transmission, big parts. No, stop thinking about that, it is the only car that drives, no more big parts. Leave it alone! One of my cars is totally apart. Parts are everywhere. At two different shops, in my garage, the backyard, attic, parts. I feel like “Sanford and Sons,” not quite that bad, but parts do take up space and big parts, lots of space. The Supercar Sunday Project Camaro is totally apart, funny thing; it is the best the car has ever looked! Oh the insanity of it all. Perhaps I am insane? That Camaro, a labor of love. Now, I am on a mission with that car, it will get done and all those scattered parts will go on and it will be finished. It is in good hands finally, and, it will be back together, but for now, tons of parts. So, in classic Dustin style, I had purchased a big block Chevy motor. A 454 with a 427 crank, all the good stuff on it, hi-compression good for about 600-hp. I got a great deal on it. I couldn’t pass it up. So there it was sitting in the garage on a pallet. Another “big” part taking up space. Just sitting there, sitting, sitting sitting. I didn’t have a stand, gave mine away because I got tired of looking at an empty stand taking up precious real-estate, so the engine is on the a pallet on the ground. What to do? Well, instead of buying an engine stand, I opted to find a car in which to put the engine in. Seemed logical at the time. It just so happened that
a 1967 Chevelle was for sale locally…with no engine. The core support was out and the hood was off, most everything else was there, and it was a match made in heaven… Just slide that engine in, add a transmission and presto-whammo, I have a cool car. The garage was also empty at this time because the Camaro was at a shop and the Fastback was at Doug’s house getting rewired. It was meant to be! Oh, me and my meant to be. It was just meant to be. Not that I have the time to work on project cars, but, it is like a drug, they just call to me. I can see the potential, I have the patience, I can turn wrenches a little bit, and a ’67 Chevelle, 2 door no post, black plate, with a big block and some new school wheels, the car is lowered already, how could I pass. I think I am crazy. Did I bring up “Sanford and Sons” yet? The car is in primer too, heck I can live with that! No more cars, I just can’t take it. Did I mention I love old cars? Man are they cool, so much character, history, rich with passion and inspiration. The sound of a big block, yes, I finally have my own big block, I am a real car guy now! I can’t wait to empty my wallet over and over to fill that tank up, drink that gasoline up, faster and faster, I have a big block car! I am a man! A collection. My friend Brian always says I have a “collection” or a “fleet” of cars. He loves to remind me, a collection…. well, in a non-concours collection sort-of-way… one day they will be in a finished sort-of-way. Sure, I guess I do have a collection. Brings me to a fond memory of a concours Heather and I were at. A woman a few decades our senior, dressed in traditional concours attire, hat and all started chatting with us. We had just come from Supercar Sunday, so undoubtedly, I was a bit disheveled and Heather looked great, but I wasn’t necessarily dressed for the event. So the nice woman started asking us questions about us being at the concours, almost qualifying us to be there. I suppose I am as qualified as the next guy, but you never know. She spoke of the cars she and her husband owned and were showing. Then she asked if we had any cars…well, I said (I gave Heather a little kick under the table as I was going to enjoy this), I explained in a sort of aloof sort of way that I did not consider ourselves
to be collectors as we had only four muscle cars…(now at that point in time, the value of the cars combined, well, wouldn’t have been much), but I continued that I had a friend that always said we were collectors and in fact he always said we had a fleet. I told her the years and makes and she related about her “Shelby Cars” and other notable classics they owned. Oh sure, I went on chatting away about the collection, it was lovely conversation. Parts, yes I have lots of parts. So I labored and labored to get that engine in the Chevelle. Lots of friends helped. I think for every part I have, I have made a call to a handful to a kind friends to help me install it. Oh that big heavy big block. We got the engine in, the headers, had to do some grinding on this and that, plugs, wires, MSD Box, blah blah blah. Would it start? Yes, I bought it without hearing it start…but my fleet manager Brian, he vouched for the engine. Oh would it start? Oh the roar! The sound of the fire breathing, uncorked, in all its gasoline drinking, gluttonous, big block, roof rattling, exhaust filling the garage, ears hurting glory, she started. That big block, it is true; I am a real car guy. Did I mention I don’t have a transmission for the car? Forgot that part. A big part. We have to start it again! Who needs a transmission when I have a big block! B-I-G B-L-O-C-K! So, bring your little Prius over here, I am a muscle, I am a big block. ROAR! I suppose that I quantify or justify it like this: Do I want to be the guy in the car cruising down PCH or do I want to be the guy driving the “regular” car wishing he was the guy in the muscle car. I want to be the guy driving the muscle car. Now my collection of car parts, they ain’t perfect; one drives, one starts and one is in pieces. But, one day they will all run. One day they will all be finished and I will have done that! Small victories lead to big victories, so here is to never giving up! And, thank you to all my friends and my wife for putting up with my calls for help, I couldn’t make these dreams come true without all of you. And to the car community and readers, your passion ignites my passion, THANK YOU! Dustin
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Supercar Sunday British Marque day was another huge success! The weather apparently heard that it was British Day and accordingly, it too was amazingly British! But, fear not, the British cars came in by the droves and there was an illustration of just about everything from across the pond. From Nobles to every color Lotus imagineable. Naturally, the Aston Martins came out to play
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ALMS Monterey
Story & photos: by Jim Hunter
It’s hard to ignore the dynamic spirit of life on the Monterey Peninsula. Razor sharp sunshine pierces microclimates that roll across the undulating landscape, taming cool marine air. Rich in agriculture, California cuisine, and an appreciation for the arts, the Peninsula inspires one to embrace the good life, opportunity, and endeavor. Monterey is also home to a rich history of competition, specifically in motor sports. Carved around a dry lake bed on Ft. Ord’s artillery target range, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is a proud centerpiece of the region and one of North America’s iconic motor racing circuits. Fabled names through great eras of modern motor sport have attacked this challenging ribbon of tarmac. Teams, designers, driv-
ers, and automotive enthusiasts from all over the world have relished their moments under the Monterey sun, and this year’s busy calendar will prove no exception. May 11th marked one of the year’s more significant annual events with the third round of the 2013 American Le Mans Series. Bringing the most advanced prototypes and GT chassis from all over the world, the ALMS is the premiere North American sports car series contested by some of the world’s best racing drivers. Laguna Seca is one of only a handful of circuits to have hosted the ALMS each year of the series’ fifteen-year existence. The circuit provides US sports car enthusiasts the opportunity to see these incredible machines driven on the limit over a
highly unique terrain. The steep rise to the famous corkscrew turn challenges drivers and creates a natural spectator proscenium as the circuit sharply drops toward the Rainey curve. Qualifying for this year’s race was highlighted by two sensational pole position laps. Swiss pilot Neel Jani pipped the LMP1 field in his Rebellion Racing Lola-Toyota, while Italian Matteo Malucelli put his Risi Competizione Ferrari 458 GT on top in the GT class. Race day delivered a number of titanic battles through the field with surprising results. Germans Lucas Luhr and Klaus Graf in the Muscle Milk Honda HPD prototype wrestled the race
win away from Jani and teammate, ex-F1 pilot Nick Heidfeld, in a taut wheel to wheel contest. Approaching traffic on entry to the corkscrew as both cars powered up the Rahal Straight, Jani took to the inside but out braked himself. The Rebellion Lola missed the apex and Luhr slipped past. Jani later regained the race lead after the two cars came together into turn 3, but fell victim to a late race puncture
leaving Rebellion to settle for second place behind the Luhr/Graf Muscle Milk Team. IMSA’s fantastic Porsche GT3 Cup and the Cooper Lites Championship both provided their usual brand of fierce competition filling out the race weekend. Featuring two races each, these support series feature close, often dramatic racing between semi-pro and gentlemen racers.
The race marked the final ALMS visit to Mazda Raceway following the recent merger of ALMS with the NASCAR-sanctioned Grand AM series, which will launch IMSA United Sports Car Racing in 2014. Although the new series offers promise, it marks the end of what has proven to be a highly regarded facet of motor sport in North America. For more photos: Jim-Hunter.com
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An Introduction
Story by: Diana Valesquez
The Automotive industry has come a long way over the last 100 years and just like the role that women play in society, the woman’s role in the automotive world has equally evolved. As a woman in today’s world, we should be grateful to witness some of the amazing accomplishments women have made in the male dominate automotive industry. Before I say anymore let me tell you a bit about myself… I was born and raised in the beautiful San Fernando Valley. I was blessed to be part of a family of twelve. I was blessed in that our household was never short of; love, care, and protection. My mother, who traveled from Mexico for a better life is really the reason why all my brothers, sisters and I hold such a strong bond, her sacrifice. At an early age we were all taught to first, work hard and second to be strong individuals who never run away from challenges. My parents have always been hard-working. Watching them work through bad weather, bad health and long hours is really the strength that has allowed me to get an education and work as hard as I have. Being one of the youngest of twelve meant having five other mothers and five other fathers and even though it would be overwhelming making everyones opinion matter. I now stand back and I am truly thankful for the unconditional support and protection each and one of my siblings have given me through my twenty-five years. The first time I was employed at a dealership, it was to pay my way through college. Slowly, I developed an interest in cars and I was taken away on how so many customers where so emotionally attached to their vehicles. I also observed how important it was to them to create a relationship with their service consultant. Shortly thereafter, I began observing how the service processes were implemented in the industry. I wanted to be the person that would make a customer return for service or continue to purchase vehicles from the dealer because of the quality service they received. I also wanted to be the person that would give the female client confidence when walking into any dealership. Six years ago, walked into The Auto Gallery, I was flabbergasted by the gorgeous vehicles I was surrounded by. Further, I would do anything to work around these beauties and once I got to know the customers and the employees, I was certain that I was home. I knew that being a young female in the industry it was not going to be easy for me to become someone in the service department, but, I was determined to work harder and learn the product better and more efficiently. I understood, in order to prove that women can do this job as good or even better than any man, I had to push hard and set an amazing example. The Auto Gallery has really helped me to “grow up,” and I am now a proud mother of a beautiful two year old little girl who continues to open my eyes and realize how beautiful life is. I enjoy what I do. I’ve been fortunate enough to continue learning about the different departments in the dealership. Being in a position at the front desk really helped me understand the customers perspective and what they encounter when coming into the service department. Holding a position in the front desk doesn’t just mean answering phones or taking orders. It takes a true skill to be able to read a customers personality and mood and still be able to help them with anything they need. I also learned that being in the front line meant creating that over-the-top experience and image that a customer will always remember. I have worn multiple hats at the dealership and I am thankful for the experiences that have shaped my career and allowed me to tell you my story. Throughout this journey I have had the privilege to meet successful women in the automotive idustry who have struggled to make a name for themselves. I can’t wait to share more about their stories and hopefully motivate more young women and men. The industry is shifting gears and women are entering the field in record numbers and offering innovations in everything from manufacturing to design. I am very excited to beign this column and hopefully make a difference for the women in the industry and in the growing women’s comsumer base.
British Show at Woodley Park Story by: Mike Grudt Photos by: Greg Grudt
On a recent Sunday morning my son Greg and I attended Supercar Sunday (as usual) and then headed over to Woodley Park to the annual British Car Show. Woodley Park is a beautiful location for a car show with lush green grass shaded by numerous huge pine trees. I’m not sure how they did it, but the weather was cool and cloudy (typical British weather). There were many unique and “odd” vehicles including a few 3-wheeled retro look Morgans with an air cooled engine on the front bumper and two other 3-wheeled cars with a single wheel in the front and a small air-cooled engine that turned with the front wheel. I’m not sure what they were, but I’ve never seen one. The show featured just about every configuration of original Mini-Coopers including woodies, vans, a taxi and I believe there was even a police car. I also enjoyed the few old motorcycles displayed including some Velocettes, a BSA or two, and a Triumph with a fully enclosed woody side car. The British always seem to come up with an answer to a question that was never asked. A number of old Jaguars were present and a beautiful white and red two door with white spoked wheels caught my eye. I struck up a conversation with the proud owner and asked him about the bad rap with Lucas electrics in British cars. He said the secret was to use WD-40 on the contacts on a regular basis and to understand the basics of a positive ground electrical system. Good to know if I ever decide to purchase an old British car (this one is not too high on my bucket list). There were numerous examples of Triumphs, Austin Healeys and other British makes. There were at least three very rare vehicles at this show. As usual, Jay Leno did not disappoint when he arrived in a burgundy Bristol
403 (I know, I hadn’t heard of this car either). It is a luxury 2-door car manufactured from 19531955 by the Bristol Airplane Company. They have a BMW straight-six engine and only 281 were manufactured with less than 10 in the U.S. Another rare vehicle at the show was a Lotus 340R track car. Coincidentally only 340 were made with only 8 in the U.S. The car has no doors, no side windows, no top and I don’t believe it is even street legal, but we did see the owner drive away on the street. Another rare vehicle was a 1947 Triumph two door with a rumble seat. Only a handful were made and one unique feature is a windshield built into the trunk lid for the rumble seat passengers. It was in flawless condition and the owner was very proud as he described the numerous features to me. Overall there was an excellent showing of vehicles that are rarely if ever seen on the street or other car shows. I have attended numerous car shows and I am always excited to view vehicles I have never seen before. As always, please enjoy Greg’s photos of this show. www.exoticarfotos.com
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Classic Chevy Show at Rancho The Classic Chevrolet Club of Southern California is a pretty dynamic group of people. Is it a club or is it more of a family? For the last thirty-one years, they have been putting on one of the finest Chevrolet Car Shows in California. The show continues to grow as does the club and there is never a shortage of passion or enthusiasm! About ten years ago, the Classic Chevy Club was in need of a new location for their annual car show. As they have always been philanthropic and community oriented, Rancho San Anontio Boys Home in Chatsworth ended up being the perfect home for the club and their car show. Rancho is a facility dedicated to helping young men. Their mission statement says it all: “The mission of Rancho San Antonio is to provide a caring and therapeutic environment where young men can successfully develop the skills, values, and personal responsibility needed to rejoin their family and the community.” The Classic Chevy Club had found a new home for their show as well as the beneficiary of their efforts. Over the last handful of years, the Classic Chevy Club has donated well over $80,000.00 to help support Rancho San Antonio and the wonderful boys that reside there. The Club has done a great job of bringing the car community together to help a very worthy cause and to raise the awareness of Rancho. This year’s show was no different from past years, very successful. With over 245 registered show cars and another hundred or so classics on hand and over three thousand spectators, the show not only grew but raised more and much needed funds for Rancho. Everybody was a winner!
Story by: Dustin Troyan Photos by: Laura Lichter
Brother John, who is the patriarch of Rancho also does his part to add value to the show. He, along with his staff and the industrious boys under his watch, all participate by hosting a huge picnic and barbeque. Proceeds from the sales of the gourmet barbeque again go to support Rancho San Antonio. The Chevy Club has truly embraced Rancho and Rancho the Club. Every holiday season the Chevy Club hand delivers toys to the boys, using their classic cars as “Santa’s Sleighs.” Rancho is also the home of the Club’s annual holiday party. The executive chef for Rancho,Victor, who actually grew up there, creates an award winning menu and the boys assist with the preparation and execution of a marvelous evening for the club. Traditionally, the club provides Rancho with another donation to help support the boys. Arrangements are already being made for next year’s show as it is expected that this show will grow by an additional 125 registered show cars! That is no small boast, but if you know the Chevy Club and the Rancho San Antonio Boys Home, they will get it done and in grand fashion! Save the date: Sunday, May 4th, 2014 For more info: Al Donath 818-404-7930 Rancho San Antonio Boys Home: ranchosanantonio.org
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Checkered Flag
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And the winner is….. A New Year and new racing season has begun. The one thing all forms of racing have in common is the checkered flag waived on the last lap to the winner of the race! Although there are many theories, the exact origins of the use of a checkered flag to end races are lost in history. One possible theory is that in the early days of settlement in the American Midwest, horseraces were followed by large public meals. A checkered flag (tablecloth) was waived to signal the meals were ready and racing should stop. Another claim is the use of checkered flags in the early 19th century bicycle races in France. Most early auto races ran on dirt where the dust reduced the driver’s visibility. A likely reason for the high contrast checkered flag would be its conspicuous design against the background of a crowd and dust. The earliest known photograph of a checkered flag being used to end a race was from Long Island, New York in 1904 at the Inaugural Vanderbilt Cup Race. Some dispute the photo as being from 1906-08 however. A 2006 publication, “The Origin Of The Checkered Flag, A Search For Racing’s Holy Grail”, written by Fred Egloff and published by the International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen, traced the flag’s origin to Sidney Waldon. An employee of the Packard Motor Car Company, Sidney devised the flag to mark “checking stations” (now called check points) along the rally-style events of the Glidden Tour. There is no regulation as to the size of the flag. Different racing sanctions use different styles, some wave one flag, and others wave two. I suppose, what matters most is if you’re lucky enough to ever see one waved for you. www.LeonsTransmission.com
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Golf Tips with Tommy Power and Speed In today’s modern golf game, distance is be-
coming a necessity in order to keep up with the pack. It used to be that kids would learn to hit the ball straight and then fine tune their short game. However, having been around plenty of golf instructors I have noticed that the teachings these days are for kids to swing as hard as they can at the ball and then work out the direction of the shot later. For the upcoming golf generation, if one does not hit it 300 yards off the tee or aren’t able to reach the majority of par 5s in two, they better be sure their chipping and putting is rock solid if they hope to compete at the highest levels. As for the more developed or “older” player, you most likely won’t be waking up tomorrow with an extra 15mph in club head speed just by swinging harder. While something that drastic would be pretty tough to accomplish, you may be able to pick up a couple mph’s by doing some speed training over a prolonged period of time. Since I have tried this I
can assure you that you will need plenty of energy and stretching before swinging. The energy because there should not be any breaks while rapidly hitting drivers. The stretching because you will need to swing as hard as you can and you want to make sure you are as loose as possible to reduce the risk of injury. The speed drill consists of 30 golf balls split up into three stages of 10 balls each. You will also need your normal driver, a driver slightly heavier, and a driver slightly lighter than normal. With today’s golf club technology, try playing around with the weights on the sole of the club to give you the different feels. The first 10 balls are to be hit with the heavier driver, with the second set of 10 to be hit with the lighter driver. And the last set of 10 balls should be hit with your normal driver. Don’t worry about the direction of the shots as you are focused on speed. Once you are prepared to do the drill, remember that the 30 balls should be hit as quickly as possible without any rest. You do not want to give your body time to rest but instead train the body to move
The Taste of Summer
quick continuously through the shots. Also, remember to swing as fast as you can while keeping your balance so that the body can adapt over time to the faster motion. Of course you probably won’t be winning any long drive competitions after this but up to five mph isn’t out of the question. This should not be the first thing you attempt to do once arriving at the driving range. Go through your warm up routine and work your way up to the driver before going all out on the 30 shots. You could risk serious injuries if the proper warm up process isn’t followed. If you want to ease into the drill, you can also start with 15 balls (five for each stage) for a couple days then switch to the full drill. To be effective, do it every day for at least a week and you should start to feel a tad faster with your swing. While speed is obviously a key factor in distance, don’t forget the importance of a solid impact and good balance in the swing.
Story by: Danah Palmer
When the seasons changed from Spring into Summer, I would switch from wine to beer. I had always assumed that I needed to drink beer in the Summer because its refreshing, cold and just screamed “fun in the sun.” However, over the last few years I have learned that wine is just as appropriate a beverage for those warm Summer months. It is actually a little bit more diverse, festive and can be easily paired with food. I have found that a nice chilled white wine can be the perfect companion to a backyard BBQ, beach picnic or cocktail by the pool. Here are a few of my favorite summer wines: Kung Fu Girl Riseling is at the top of my Summer wine list. It is from Washington State and it is not a syrupy sweet Riesling, it is more on the dry and refreshing side. It has a hint of floral, a blast of citrus and a slight mineral taste, which almost makes you think its carbonated, but it is not. This wine is incredible with spicy food, like Thai or Japanese, or it could easily be paired with spicy BBQ rubs. Kung Fu Girl is a Charles Smith Wine, which is a winery that believes in the enjoyment of wine. They have playful labels, consistently good wines that are not too complex so everyone can enjoy them. If you are looking for a special occasion Summer wine my recommendation is Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay. It is an incredibly buttery, oakey and bold chardonnay. It is amazing when it is served very cold as it is just a very crisp and smooth wine. This wine is incredible with cheese, anything that has balsamic vinegar or rich fish dishes like halibut, swordfish or sea bass. Sonoma Cuter is a California wine that has been around since 1973 and they have consistently produced astronomical Chardonnays. Rombauer is another of my all time favorite Chardonnays. This is by far one of the most bold, buttery and flavorful Chardonnays on the market. It is aged for over 10 months in American and French oak so it definitely has an oak flavor profile with some citrus, vanilla and fruit. The 2011 is very hard to find due to Mother Nature and the crop yield, but the 2012 is expected to also be exceptional. It is golden in color and it is a Napa Valley winery that has been making wine for over 30 years. This wine is paired with salmon, cheeses and pasta dishes. Cupcake Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect Summer wine. It is citrusy, tangy and light. It definitely screams grapefruit and I love it chilled. It is a wine from New Zealand and I have been very impressed with all of the wines coming from the Cupcake label. This particular wine is harvested at night and cold fermented in steel. This process really gives it a creamy, smooth flavor. This winery has been around since 2008 and it is very affordable. This wine is incredible paired with seafood, chicken or grilled vegetables. Now if you want to try a few wine/champagne cocktails here are a few of my favorites. My old standby is Sangria and I am sure everyone has their own take on Sangria, but I try to keep it simple and easy. Although Sangria can be made with red, white or rose wine, I recently tried it with Chardonnay just to stick with the theme and it was refreshing and festive. Combine the following ingredients in a pitcher:
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1 bottle Chardonnay 1 1/2 cup rum 1 cup triple sec 1 can frozen lemonade concentrate Fruits of your choice (pineapple, apple, orange, lime, grapes)
Now for a slightly different spin on a Mimosa. I love the classic champagne and orange juice, however if you want to do something with a little more color I recommend a Strawberry Lemonade Champagne Cocktail: In a blender combine: 3 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen) 1 cup mint 1 cup lemon or lime juice Add the mixture to a bottle of chilled champagne or sparkling wine. If you like your cocktails sweet, I recommend using a sweeter champagne like an Asti Spumonti. Remember drink what you enjoy and spend time with those you love. Cheers!
California Car Cover: Kicks Off Car Show Season
The 2nd Annual European Car Show hosted at California Car Cover was a huge success! It was the first of six events being held at California Car Cover this year as part of the 2013 Car Show Series at California Car Cover. The show attracted over 200 European cars from all over the Southern California area.
The event was presented by Dub-Nation and other sponsors such as; Solo Werks, Eco-Shine Auto Reconditioning, Metro Vac, XPEL, Lloyd Mats and many others. During the day, guests were treated to Golden Shine Car Care demonstrations, lunch from Dogtown Dogs, hourly door prizes and raffle prizes from our sponsors. The car show was free to attend for everyone and a great time was had by all! The show raised $250.00 from raffle ticket sales to donate to Movember, a menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health charity that California Car Cover proudly supports.
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The next events in our 2013 car show series include: Classic Ford Show on May 18th, Chevy Camaro Show on June 8th Summer Cruise Night on Aug 14th 5th Annual Parking Lot Sale on Sept 14th Classic Chevy Show on Oct 12th. For More information please visit: www.calcarcover.com
The Supercar Sunday Project Camaro
Renderings by Gary Ragle Designs
It’s as if Gary Ragle never had any other choice in life than to become an automotive designer. His earliest memories are of long road-trips, crammed into the front seat of his father’s ‘34 Chevy Hot Rod Coupe, on the way to car shows. It was a love of all types of machines, combined with a talent for art, that led Ragle down the path of automotive design. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati’s acclaimed Industrial Design program, Ragle went to work for Mitsubishi Motors in their Southern California design studio. Splitting his time between California and Japan, he designed multiple concept cars as well as production vehicles, and even a HotWheels car. Armed with a wealth of real auto-industry design experience, Ragle struck out on his own and formed Ragle Design in 2009. Gary enjoys working with clients on a variety of projects, whether it’s simple sketches for a homebuilt hot rod, or the design and fabrication of a bespoke concept car. Ragle Design is capable of taking any vehicle design project through all creative stages of development: from ideation sketches to working prototype. Gary Ragle has consulted for companies such as Ford Motor Co, Infiniti, Hasbro Toys, as well as countless hot rod and custom shops.
Look to Ragle Design for all of your vehicle design needs. www.ragledesign.com Photo: Effspot Photography
Supercar Sunday Project Continued
Story by: Dustin Troyan Renderings:: Gary Ragle
Well folks, we are moving forward! This time we are doing it right! Sometimes, you take a bit longer, but you take the right steps. When doing a car, one should always have a plan and a rendering to stick to. A rendering is a compass, a business plan, and a guide that will help you keep to your vision. When Alan Palmer of Palmer’s Customs and I talked about the car, we both knew that we needed to have a rendering done. There is something magical about a rendering. It is kind of like a project taking on a new life, it is conceptualized, the goal is realized, and boy this is really going to happen. Over the years, I have made many friends in the automotive world, but an artist to do a rendering; I simply did not know anyone. Alan, who has done so many cars… he had to know someone. We had a meeting about the car and I brought up the rendering and Alan knew exactly who to call. We conference called Gary Ragle who is very well known for his designs and renderings. We told him our vision, he asked a few questions and we sat back and waited. Delivering the rendering sooner than he promised, he offered four different samples for the Camaro. He hit it out of the ballpark. Alan told me that Gary was the best and I have to agree, his works speaks for itself. This is the first round of the renderings. We will be making some minor changes to the project and then have another handful of renderings from Gary. The goal is to have a completed vision of the car and then we will get started on all of the bodywork and customization. I was so impressed by Gary Ragle and his work, I asked for a few other samples to share with our readers. Gary is as passionate as they come and takes great pride in his work. Again, he has exceeded my expectations and is extremely professional. I would highly recommend him for any of your design and rendering needs. Many people have wanted to learn more about Alan Palmer as well and some have even stopped by his workshop. Alan has recently moved to a new location in Moorpark, a more central location for his clients. Further, the new location is in the heart of everything automotive and custom and will allow for great efficiencies with both production at Palmer’s Customs and for any supplies that the shop may need. Everything is literally “within walking distance…” As the project moves forward, we will be looking for sponsors thay may be interested in supporting the Supercar Sunday Project Car. As you know, this car will be shown weekly at Supercar Sunday as well as many other shows in Califonria. Alan Palmer’s work speaks for itself and this car will be a show stopper. Sponsors needed will include: wheel and tires sponsors, radiator sponsor, mini-tub parts sponsor, header and exhaust sponsor, stereo/hi-fi sponsor, interior sponsor and the list goes on... If you are interested in Sponsoring this project, you may reach me at: Dustin@connectedmediagroup.com For more information and examples of his work: Gary Ragle Designs www.ragledesign.com If you wish to stop by and see Palmer’s Customs new shop and projects: Palmer’s Customs www.palmerscustoms.com 805-552-9533 5395 Kazuko Ct., Unit A Moorpark, CA 93021
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The 4th Annual Greystone Mansion Concours dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Elegance Story by: Jeff Brynan Photos by: Greg Grudt & Frank Filipponio
On May 5 the 4th annual Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance was presented to a sold out crowd who were treated to a display of 140 world class automobiles in 14 classes, along with dozens of equally impressive motorcycles. Of special interest were classes honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Porsche RS, the 50th Anniversary of the introduction of the Porsche 911 and the 60th anniversary of the Corvette. As part of their admission, guests were treated to a menu from Lawry’s with a Cinco de Mayo touch, along with libations from Asombroso Tequila and Stella Artois Beer, along with beverages from Martinelli’s. The mansion interior, open to the public on the rarest of occasions, was available for guests to tour and also housed the wares of numerous vendors present
throughout the residence, offering automobilia, books, jewelry and a myriad of products for the most discerning of shoppers. Guests were also presented with several lectures hosted in the mansion, addressing subjects with regard to the world of automobiles, as well as the history of Beverly Hills and Greystone, all attended by overflow crowds. Those in attendance were also able to tour the extensive grounds and gardens of the estate and received a poster and program commemorating, all included with their admission. As part of the festivities, Concorso Italiano presented a fashion show to the delight of those in attendance, just prior to the conduct of the award ceremony featuring trophies by Tiffany & Co. The Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance
is a City of Beverly Hills event, held in conjunction with the Friends of Greystone, to raise funds for the ongoing care and preservation of the estate, the former home of the Doheny family and one of the few nationally registered historic landmarks in all of Southern California. Event sponsors included Gooding & Company, The Petersen Automotive Museum, The Auto Gallery, B.R.M. watches, Bouchon, Brooks Brothers, Chubb Insurance, The Montage Beverly Hills, O’Gara Coach Co., Porsche of Beverly Hills, Tiffany & Co., Asombroso Tequila, Concorso Italiano, Ferrari Financial Services, FIVA, HVA, Fix&Go, IWC, Lawry’s, Luxe Rodeo Drive, Meguiar’s, Porsche Design, Sotheby’s, Stella Artois, Angeleno Magazine, Sports Car Market Magazine, Vintage Motorsport, Classic Car Club of America, Vintage Roadcar and Driven World.
The 4th Annual Greystone Mansion Concours d’ Elegance Continued
Highlighting the day was an appearance by auto industry icon Lee Iacocca who personally presented an award to one of the event organizer’s for their efforts in promoting the collector car hobby on behalf of the Iacocca Foundation which serves to raise funds and awareness to find a cure for diabetes. The concours was most honored to have Mr. Iacocca present. The event is further honored to be one of the very few concours in the United States to be endorsed and sponsored by FIVA, the international society for the preservation of automobiles and its US counter part HVA which honors “cars that matter” in the history of the motor vehicle. Mayor’s Choice- 1963 Studebaker Avanti Spirit of Greystone - 1929 Packard 645 Phaeton BEST OF SHOW: Best of Show Concours de Sport - 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Best of Show Concours d’Elegance - 1913 Mercer 35J Best of Show Motorcycles- 1930 Brough The event is held annually on the first Sunday of May, with the 5th Annual Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance slated for May 4, 2014 which will feature a class honoring the 60th anniversary of the Porsche Speedster, along with a class of cars to honor the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the City of Beverly Hills, among many other intended classes including Ferrari, Jaguar, Mercedes and Pre and Post War American British and European groups. All materials to exhibit, sponsor, be a vendor or purchase admission tickets will go online January 2014 at www.greystoneconcours.org As this year’s event sold out and the concours field received nearly 250 applications for 140 spots the Greystone Mansion Concours has established itself as one of the premier concours events and one not to be missed. Don’t be left out next year!
Photographer of the Month:
Marcel, over the last few months, I have seen more and more of your photos all over the internet. What is the story? Without going into too much detail, I retired from a different career path a few years ago and now had time to reconnect with the car culture by going to shows and track days. I was looking for a way to share my photos of car shows (like SCS) and track days with friends so I started a flickr account and within a month, my photos were showing up in a variety of forums and blogs as well as personal and club facebook pages. It’s really a testament to the power of the internet. Were you trained professionally in the art of photography? In high school, I had a chance to take a photography class as a freshman and was hooked. At 14, I bought my first SLR in a second hand shop for $25. (A Fujifilm 35mm that I still have.) From then on, I shot as much as I could afford to based on the cost of film and developing chemicals. I think learning to shoot on film really made me pay close attention to the fundamentals of lighting and composition since you are limited to the frames you have left at any given time. I did a Senior internship with one of the oldest
photography houses in San Francisco and learned an amazing amount being tasked with photographing the Golden Gate Bridge from angles that hadn’t been done to death already. A tall order from the agency that had been the official photographers of the Golden Gate bridge since the first days of it’s construction but I welcomed the challenge. Later, in college, I chose fine art photography as a minor. The intensity of the assignments and the harsh critiques detracted from my enjoyment of it and after college, I put my camera away for many years. Where does your passion for photography come from? My blood...growing up, I was constantly reminded that I was related to the painter, Diego Velázquez. Having pored over books of his paintings I began to appreciate his demand for realism in art. I think that drove me to study Henri Cartier-Bresson’s style of photography. I look at him as a father of photo-realism and photo-journalism. I suppose that I was always intrigued by the power of imagery and photography crystallized that for me. Do you have a favorite shoot? I suppose if I had to choose just one, it would have to
be a recent shoot involving two new Audi R8’s. Having the ibis white and phantom black R8’s available to pose on the skid pad at Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch was a lot of fun. The owners were amenable to whatever I wanted to do with the cars and I felt that I had plenty of creative freedom to create something special while coping with the challenge of harsh midday desert lighting and triple digit temperatures. I burned my forearms while laying down to get a few shots. Later I learned that the skid pad surface temp was over 130 degrees! The fact that people began asking to buy copies within an hour of my posting the first edit made the hard work very rewarding. What doors has photography opened for you? Beyond the literal doors being opened when someone has asked me to come to their house and photograph either a new car or a classic, it’s begun to open the doors to automotive photojournalism. My family encouraged me to pursue this 30 years ago when my friends and I would pore over copies of VW & Porsche magazine and then I’d try to duplicate Les Bidrawn’s shots using my friends parent’s cars. Life took me in a different direction but seems to have come full circle and is offering me the opportunity to pursue it now. Eventually, I’d love to be photographing/reviewing
Marcel Velázquez Interview by: Dustin Troyan Photos by: Marcel Velázquez
new and or modified cars for a variety of digital and print media outlets. What type of equipment do you use? Canon 5D Mark iii is my primary body and the Canon 70-200 2.8 L IS USM II lens is my primary “go-to” lens. What would you tell the new photographers entering the car scene? I still consider myself a newcomer but if I could offer any advice it would be to study what is being published and practice, practice, practice. In Southern California, there are car shows every week. Get out and shoot. As you do, you will start to find what angles and compositions are pleasing to your eye. Don’t get discouraged if some people don’t care for your images. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... your eye. Not everyone will appreciate the same images you do. Stay true to what “feels” right to you but don’t be inflexible. Approach any/all input like a sponge. Absorb everything that you can because you can always squeeze out what doesn’t work for you but if you don’t at least accept the input, you may have missed out on really valuable information.
If you had a dream car, what would it be? As a dream daily driver, a Ferrari 458 Italia in grigio medio with a black and white interior with Il Tricolore stitching. But if you mean truly as a “dream”, it would be Eric Clapton’s, Ferrari SP12EC. For my eye, it is the perfect melding of classic and modern Ferrari elements. I could just sit on a stool in the garage and appreciate it’s lines from any/every angle for hours at a time. Is there a particular moment that stands out in your mind while shooting? Well, it’s not car related but it is certainly my most memorable moment while shooting...I was in Kerala, India, trekking alone through the thick jungle vines and saw a tree that was just covered with white egrets across the river. I had just a standard lens and needed to get as close as possible to get a decent shot. As I pushed my way through some vines and stepped into a small clearing, I started shooting the egret laden tree across the river while slowly stepping to my left to get a different angle. I still don’t know what caused me to stop and turn (maybe a rustle, maybe a guardian angel)but as I turned, I came face to face with a king cobra that had risen from the tall grass. I’ve been in some dangerous environments but I usually had a
support system available. I knew I was at least a few klicks from the nearest village and would probably never make it. I very slowly raised my camera in front of my face to shield myself. I couldn’t even step back due to the thick vines. I was afraid that if I clicked the shutter the cobra would attack. After what was probably only a few seconds, but felt like hours, the cobra dropped down into the grass where I saw it’s massive coil then turned and slithered away. I took two shots of the coil before evacuating the area as quickly as possible. It was only later that I learned that it was a female king cobra and that they were worshiped in that area. If it had been a normal cobra, I probably would not be here today. King cobra’s attack and eat other cobra’s almost exclusively in that area as well as being fed at a temple across the river. If I had taken one more step to the left before looking, I would have stepped on the coiled snake and things would have most likely turned out very badly for me. I learned a valuable lesson that applies to car photography as well as life. No matter how safe the environs seem, you must have situational awareness. It helps when I shoot because I don’t find myself surprised by other cars, people, etc. moving around nearby while I
Marcel Velázquez shoot. That’s especially important when shooting at car shows or track events. Do you expect “shooting cars” to become a profession? I expect nothing but am extremely appreciative of the opportunities that continue to present themselves. Making money at it was never an intention but considering the amount of work that I put into my images now, I am thrilled when someone wants to buy them, set up private shoots (which don’t get posted or published without permission) or requests to publish them. As technology keeps evolving, have you had to evolve with the times? Do you do more than still photography? If you don’t evolve, you end up becoming stagnant and left behind. I think all photographers, professional and amateur alike, are students of this craft. I’m constantly trying to educate myself to keep my work injected not only with new technology but fresh ideas so that my work can retain a personal style without becoming a sequence of shots that one takes by rote. I have noticed that your photography seems to have more depth and texture, that you capture so much in your photography…how do you do it? I have embraced a style of photography known as HDR (high dynamic range). Some of the new cameras are able to perform basic HDR functions where they bracket three frames and combine them to form a single image. Unfortunately they are still in their infancy so you end up with a fair amount of ghosting and other artifacts that are undesirable. These can be minimized by using a tripod when photographing still shots. I started doing HDR a couple of years ago and continually am refining my work flow to produce the final image on which I’m willing to put my name. When you see one of my images, typically it is a combination of anywhere from as few as 3 to as many as 13 photos. HDR photography can be used to create wild surrealistic imagery on one hand or be used as I do, to more closely replicate the reality of what we see when our eyes behold the world. Cameras operate within a narrow metering range and can be great for producing eye-catching high contrast photos. But the human eye is capable of a much wider range of visual processing. I use HDR techniques to produce an image that retains details in the shadows and highlights that we can see in real life but are lost in a typical photograph. It’s a time consuming process but if an image is worth a 1000 words, I am confident in letting my images speak for themselves. What other types of shoots do you do besides automotive and architectural? I haven’t really done any shoots of my two other passions, boats and planes, yet... But I have secured a ride for America’s Cup in San Francisco and am really looking forward to shooting that. Planes? Other than some work shooting the Blue Angels a couple of years ago up in the Bay Area during Fleet week, I am ready for the opportunity when/if it presents itself. My nature photography is something I just do for myself. Are you available for private shoots? Absolutely. I consider many of my photos from car shows and events to be more like snap shots because I am limited to capturing the cars as they are parked without the ability to pose them for more control over lighting, shadows, and reflections. I have been able to connect with a number of owners at the car shows in order to schedule private shoots. Do you only shoot in California or do you travel with clients needs? I’ve had a few private shoots out of state. It’s up to the
client. If they are willing to cover the costs, I’m willing to go just about anywhere in the world to satisfy a client’s requirements. Where do you see yourself in the future? After talking with a few automotive photographers, journalists, editors, and publishers I realized that I needed to develop (no pun intended) my own style for both my photos and writing in general. To that end, I will continue to refine my HDR imagery as well as have an automotive blog on the website that my friend’s are helping me get up and running. Some of the hottest automotive photojournalists out there have developed their style to the point that I can flip through a magazine and immediately recognize photos by Les Bidrawn, Ian Kuah, or Marc Urbano. I’d love to meet these guys and see how they approach a shoot. Les Bidrawn’s work has definitely had the most impact in affecting my automotive photography. I have voraciously followed his work from the days of VW and Porsche magazine, which eventually became european
car magazine. These guys live/do what I dream about. I appreciate all cars and through photography, I’d like to be able to share my photos of these amazing cars with others, in the same way these photojournalists shaped my appreciation for cars through their imagery and emotive articles. I could feel the scream of a Ferrari V12 at wide open throttle long before I ever saw or heard one in person. That was due to authors and photographers sharing that emotionally moving experience in print. My way of giving back what I got from that would be to help inspire and shape the experiences and appreciation of the next generation of automotive enthusiasts one of whom I’m thrilled to say is my 4 year old son...even if he already prefers Lamborghini’s over Ferrari’s (sorry Enzo). Name: Marcel Velázquez Contact info: Marcel@marcelvphotography.com Website and FB addresses:The website is currently under construction. In the meantime, samples of my work can be viewed on my flickr pro account at http://www. flickr.com/photos/quattro_challenge/sets/
June Calendar of Events
1&2 Pleasonton, CA-Goodguys 20th Summer Get-Together Presented by J. Rockcliff Realtors , Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA - Featuring all years of American made & powered show cars & trucks, vendor exhibits, swap meet & car corral, Goodguys AutoCross, special awards and more. Goodguys (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com McFarland-Super Chevy Show Manufacturers Series, Auto Club Famoso Raceway 1 Sat Burbank – Autobooks open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707 Chino Hills-Steve McQueen Car Show, Boy’s Republic www.stevemcqueencarshow.com Ontario-19th Annual Inland Valley Street Rods Rally and Cruise, check-in 303 East B St, 7am-4pm, 951-206-5731 Lincoln-Down Lincoln Classic car Show, Lincoln to 5th, 7am-3pm, 916-749-7468, www.rodnrelics.net Los Angeles-19th Annual Gilmore Heritage auto Show, Farmer’s Market, 323-933-3211, www.farmersmarketla.com Huntington Beach-Hot Rods in Park, Talbert and Goldenwest St, 9am-2pm, www.hbconcours.org 2 Sun Anaheim Hills-20th Annual Canyon Cruise Car Show, Canyon RV Park, 9am-3pm, 714-529-9767, www.classiccruisersnoc.com Huntington Beach-28th Annual HB Concours d’Elegance, 7111 Talbert, 9am-4pm, www.hbconcours.org 5 Wed Pomona- Prolong’s Twilight Cruise Night Ladies Night ; NHRA Museum 1101 W. McKinley Ave; 4PM - 8PM, www.calrods.com 7-9 Loveland, CO-Goodguys 16th Colorado Nationals, The Ranch Events Complex, Loveland, CO - Hot rods, customs, classics, trucks and muscle cars thru 1972 vintage. Vendor exhibits, swap meet & car corral, Goodguys AutoCross, All American Sunday, special awards and more. Goodguys (925) 838-9876 www. good-guys.com 8 Sat Burbank – Autobooks open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707 Book signing- Hot Rodding in Ventura County - 10 - 2 Eagle Rock-Trompers Hot Rod Swap Meet, 7544 N. Figueroa St, 6am-1pm, 323-255-7564 or 323-401-3994 Redondo Beach-Beach’n Vettes & Classic Chevys, Ruby’s 245 N. Harbor Dr, 7am-3pm, 310-378-4062, www.thevetteset.com Chatsworth-Chevy Camaro Show, California Car Cover 9525 De Soto Ave, 9am-2pm, 818-998-2100 La Habra-Tenth Annual Car Show, Sonora HS 401 S. Palm Ave, 9am-2pm, 562-665-5515, stevescrewporductionsunl@gmail.com 9 Sun San Marino-the San Marino Motor classic, Lacy Park 1485 Virginia Rd, 9am-3pm, 818 www.sanmarinomotorclassic.com Woodland-14th Annual Hot Rod Reunion and Motorcycle Show, Yolo County fairgrounds 1250 E. Gum Ave, 8am-3pm, 530-662-3814, www.woodlandstreetcruisers.com 14-16 Fri-Sun West Springfield, MA-Goodguys 22nd Grundy Worldwide Insurance East Coast Nationals, Eastern States Expo Center, West Springfield, MA - Hot rods, customs, classics, trucks and muscle cars thru 1972 vintage. Vendor exhibits, swap meet & car corral, Goodguys AutoCross, All American Sunday, special awards and more. Goodguys (925) 838-9876 www.good-guys.com 15-16 Sat Sun Pomona-49th Annual LA Roadsters Show, Fairplex, 310-544-4200, www.laroadsters.com 15 Sat Supercar Sunday Los Alamitos-Dad’s Day Saturday Car Show, 4505 Katella Ave, 9am-3pm, 174-334-3501, www.cottonwood.org Every Sunday Rio Rancho NM-18th Annual MOPAR Fest, 2006 Grande Blvd, www.moparclub.com 16 Sun 7-10am Oxnard-Father’s Day Car Show at Channel Islands Harbor, Harbor Boulevard, 10a-3pm, 805-985-8143, www.Supercarsunday.com www.milestonecarsociety.com 21-23 Fri- Sun Fontana Southern California Historic Sports Car Festival- Auto Club Speedway http://www.hsrwestrace.com/HSR_West/ 22 Sat Ontario-JDRF 5th Annual Charity Car show, 800 N. Archibald Ave, 8am-3pm, 951-784-4156, www.jdrfinlandempire.com Anaheim-31st Annual F100 Western Nationals, Canyon RV Park 24001 Santa Ana Canyon Rd, 6am-4pm, http://f100westernnationals.wordpress.com 23 Sun Dana Point-Dana Point Concours d’Elegance, Monarch Beach Golf Links St. Regis Resort, www.Dana PointConcours.org Pinole-”Cruisin in the Sun” Classic Car show, Fernandez Park 2500 Charles Ave, 8am-5pm, 510-233-0721, www.northerncaliforniacruisers.com 29-30 Sat Sun Buttonwillow-Button Turrible 24 Hours of Lemons, Buttonwillow Raceway Park, www.24hoursoflemons.com 29 Sat Lake View Terrace-American Heroes Air show, Hansen Dam sports Complex, 9am-4pm, www.heroes-airshow.com Angels Camp-Murphys + Angels Lions Club 6th Annual Classic Car Show, Utica park, 9am-3pm, 209-728-9971 Victorville-High Desert Vintage Tin 36th Annual Fun Run, Shady Oasis Camp Ground Stoddard Wells Rd, 760-241-0314 Fountain Valley-Fountain valley Classic Car & Truck Show, 16400 Brookhurst St, 714-943-4365, www.fvcarshow.com 30 Sun Los Angeles -Petersen Museum Breakfast Club Cruise-In 9:00 - 12:00 Bring any special interest car, truck motorcycle or scotter and get free parking and 2 for 1 admission to the Petersen. www.petersen.org Irwindale-Irwindale Car Swap Meet hot Rod & Cycle show, 500 Speedway Drive, 6am-2pm, 209-777-5624, www.irwindaleswapmeet.com Palo Alto-Palo Alto conours d’Elegance 47th annual Charity Event, San Mateo County event center 2495 S. Delaware St, 9:30am-4:30pm, 650-813-1100, www.paconcours.com
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