Right now Evasive Motorsports is offering a special on Green Muteki SR35 Lug Nuts.  If you visit their facebook page and hit “like” on their post about the lug nuts you’ll get a coupon for $10 off if you decide to pick up a set.  Not bad!

The drift season got off to an early start over the weekend as the Xtreme Drift Circuitor XDC kicked off its first event ever at Irwindale Speedway.  If you haven’t already been filled in the XDC is a new semi-pro drifting series designed to feed new talent into Formula D, upper echelon of professional drifting in America.  Grassroots drifts came from all around the country and even some from as far as Canada to compete in the XDC’s first event ever.  There were a few pros that made appearances as well such as Alex Pfeiffer, Jeff Jones, and Forrest Wang. 

Surprisingly many of the more experienced drivers were taken out by before the competition was widdled down to the final four.  Alex Pfeiffer fell to Forrest Wang in the first battle of the top 16 and then Forrest himself was booted out in the great 8!  So who won? Dave Briggs from Canada was on fire all day and took first place, $3,000, and a spot in the Pro-AM nationals.  Quoc Ly and Jeff Jones took second and third respectively.

All in all I’d say that this event went off pretty smoothly and had a much bigger turn out than most expected.  My only gripe was that photographer areas on track were few and far between.   As such I pretty much focused most of my shots in the ReMIX car show area which was pretty awesome in and of itself by the way.

To see the full gallery of photos just check out our album on our facebook page.

I know Scion’s don’t show up on this site too often (unless it has a NASCAR engine in it and was converted to RWD) but I thought this was kind of cool.  Scion released this new Facebook app that syncs with your page and allows you to customize your own release series tC then when you’re all done you can make your own custom video with the car you made and show it off.  More OEM’s should do stuff like this!

Press Release:

Take a Virtual Ride in the New Scion tC RS 6.002.17.2010 – Just unveiled on February 9th, the new Scion tC RS 6.0 made its big debut at the Chicago Auto Show in a limited edition Speedway Blue. With only 1,100 to be produced, Scion is commemorating the tC RS 6.0 by releasing a socially integrated video that puts you and your friends in the front seat. Experience the new Scion tC firsthand using Facebook Connect, where profile info and photos are integrated within the video to provide a unique virtual experience. By visiting Scion.com/RStC, Facebook users are invited to take part in this personalized interactive video in addition to checking out vehicle specs, news, photos and more.

The Scion tC RS 6.0 limited edition offers:
- RS Body Side Graphic
- Alpine Premium Audio with Navigation
- Color-Tuned Seating Surface
- Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Stainless Steel Numbered Badge

The 6.0 also boasts a host of features found within the Alpine stereo, including a 4.3″ touch screen, HD Radio and iPod/USB connectivity. Never be lost again with top-of-the-line flash based GPS navigation, turn by turn voice instructions and 3-D map view option.

But it doesn’t stop there as Scion A/V continues to bring you the hottest new artists and exclusive events. Always know where the party is at with Scion – RSVP at scion.com/houseparty.

The tC RS 6.0 model will carry a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $18,620 with a manual transmission, and $19,420 with an automatic transmission.The delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee for all Scion models is $670 and is not included in the MSRP. DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.

You already saw yesterday that our favorite superbowl car commercial was Dodge’s “Last Stand“.  Well we just found out from Dodge themselves that following on the heels of all that testosterone will be a contest dubbed the “Super Beard Bowl”.  Contestants will send pictures of their clean shaven faces to Dodge’s Facebook page as a “before” marker.  Then when the contest ends on March 21st the “after” pictures will be posted and voted on by the Facebook universe.  Whoever the interweb chooses as the best beard winner will have their choice to attend any Dodge Motorsport race they want (we would suggest a World Challenge series race, those Comp Coupes are awesome).  You can check out the full press release and rules below.

Press Release:

The Dodge Car Brand Dares Consumers to be the Master of their own Face

  

• ‘Super Beard’ contest kicks off in tribute to ‘Man’s Last Stand’ Super Bowl advertising spot
  Contestants are challenged to grow a ‘super beard’ during six-week contest; photos posted and judged via the Dodge Car Brand Facebook page
  Grand prize weekend for two to a 2010 Dodge Motorsports race of choice

Who says you shouldn’t grow a beard? Grow one because you want to, grow one because you can! Be the master of your own face – the Dodge Car Brand dares you to take a stand. The “Super Beard” contest started on Sunday, Feb. 7, on the Dodge Car Brand Facebook page. The contest runs Feb. 7 – March 21.

“Super Beard is a unique and fun way to connect with potential and existing Dodge Car Brand customers through social media outlets like Facebook,” said Ralph Gilles, President and Chief Executive Officer – Dodge Car Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. “The contest aligns perfectly with the fun loving attitude and spirit of the Dodge consumer, and gives us an excellent opportunity to showcase the brand’s new perspective and desire to have a more direct conversation with its most passionate customers.”

Participants in the Super Beard contest are encouraged to grow the biggest super beard they can within a six-week time period. Contestants may join the contest at any time by uploading a “clean shaven” photo. Each contestant is required to upload a minimum of two photos in order to be eligible to win. Contestants are able to upload up to six photos to share with their friends to encourage voting.

Prizes include:

1.     Voters’ Choice Round  - Grand Prize (1), public voting determines the Grand Prize winner whose photographs received the most votes.

o     Prize: Weekend for two to a 2010 Dodge Motorsports race of choice      

2.     Judges’ Choice Round  - Honorable Mention Prizes (2), a panel of judges consisting of Dodge Car Brand employees will review and select two honorable mention prize winners whose photographs best portray the contestant’s growth of a beard. Judging is based on overall quality, appearance, creativity, quality of facial hair, originality, skill and content.

o     Prize: SRT Track Experience Gift Certificates  

3.     Weekly Sweepstakes Prizes  - Voters are automatically eligible to win a weekly prize (6) simply by casting their vote. Voters may receive a maximum of one weekly sweepstakes entry each calendar day by voting on three individual photographs.

o     Prize: Dodge Prize Pack
The Super Beard contest pays tribute to the all-new Dodge Charger R/T commercial “Man’s Last Stand.” Whether he’s walking the dog at 6:30 a.m., eating more fruit, putting the toilet seat down or watching vampire TV shows with his significant other, “Man’s Last Stand” offers an inside look at the lengths men will go to in order to drive the car they want. The all-new 60-second spot, featuring the 2010 Dodge Charger R/T, aired during the second quarter of the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7.

Through the new commercial, the Dodge Car Brand begins to re-establish its commitment to consumers who love driving expressively designed vehicles that serve as a form of self expression and are exhilarating to drive, while informing all viewers that the Dodge brand has a renewed energy and focus.

The Super Bowl ad can be seen at www.Dodge.com  .

A little while ago Enkei dropped a teaser image of a new wheel dubbed the PF01 that will make its debut at this year’s SEMA.  According to Enkei the new PF01 will be “ultra-lightweight” and will actually come in less than the RPF1 on the scales.  We’ll try to keep you posted on this until it makes it’s official drop on November 2nd.  If the front looks anywhere near as good as the back then this wheel is going to blow up big.