Now that us Yanks are recovering from our holiday weekend, it's time to dig in for some more coverage from All Star Bash XI.
Really, there's no better way to celebrate your freedom than by spending two days burning up tires in the desert.
A very clean kouki S14 resting in the paddock – the heat of the sun radiating off the black body.
This little 70-chassis Corolla sedan was back again this year. In proper Corolla fashion, it was being flicked back and forth all over the track.
Another Corolla. Wait a minute. You aren't fooling anyone, S12.
Snapped this one from the passenger seat of Larry's Z before heading out for some chase action. The driver turnout was as large as ever.
Who says you need a fully-built car to have fun at All Star Bash? This very stock looking NA6CE Miata was moving along nicely on the track.
Camera car or drift machine? How about both?
An 86 sliding across the skidpad, pulling off the USDM bumper look rather well.
Caught this SA22C in the parking area. Always nice to see love for the original RX-7.
Ryan Kado came out with his FD-spec 350Z and was impressing everyone with his wild entries on the Streets of Willow.
This San Diego-based Lexus SC is an All Star Bash fixture. I don't think I've been to an ASB event in the last four years where this car wasn't on track.
This Z32 looks pretty unassuming on the outside…
…but the RB wedged into the engine bay looks anything but.
Used Z33's keep dropping in price, so that means we'll be seeing more and more at drift events. This one caught my eye on Saturday afternoon.
None of us could take our eyes off Just Drift Charlie's JZX90 Mark II. It looks awesome and makes beautiful inline six music.
After attending this year's All Star Bash, I've found myself really wanting an AE86 to throw around…
While on the subject of being thrown around, it's probably not often you see a Toyota MR-S being pitched sideways like this.
The San Diego crew tries to keep cool in the desert heat.
This S13 was just one of many cars that could be seen around the paddock with destroyed rear tires. That's how you know you're getting your money's worth.
I'll wrap things up here, but we've got plenty more coming from All Star Bash XI.
I can't wait to see the shots from Larry's hood mount…
-Mike Garrett
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Was that Matt Powers that the camera/drift car was following?
But i thought RB's weren't allowed in the states - someone please explain it to me? Love the cars!
@Noi5eB0mb they're not street-legal in the states. the track is a different story
rb25 in that z32, still pretty sweet tho!
I know the owner of the black Z33, good guy. The caption worries me however... I don't want the 350z to become the next 240sx... I would have to sell mine.
@ Louis: Yes, that was Matt.
@Noi5eB0mb: You can import them...
that s12 is HOTTT
pictures of the white s13 on yellow gram lights?!?!?!
why arn't RB's street legal in the states?? i thought everything was.
That pewter(?) S15 looks insane! Please post some more info on this in the next part. And as always great coverage mike.
Hottest day ever....inside car with A/C on was 100 degrerees
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More on the Z32 with the RB please mike!
in the 3rd to last pic,is that a new vertex widebody s15? in the states?
as long as its not for road use its legal. my uncle cop said that 'street legal' is very narrow term. you can drive an f1/nascar/drift/monstertruck/whatever on the street as long as it goes from the driveway to a trailer and thats about as far as it goes for street legal. always follow your city and state codes and laws.
@Noisebomb
In some states they are, as far as I know they're illegal in California and some other states.
we want more. we want more .we want more
what rbs not allowed in the states? who told you a silly thing like that?
awesome made it on top! thanks Mike for masking it to ASB as always!
bit of elaboration on that s12??
more on that grey S15 in the 2nd last picture please!!!
That is a 80s rolls I am sitting in one as I post this!!!
Yay, that's my FB33! (It's not a SA)
nice mister two action!
Go the S12
Damn! Norcal was out in full force!
more on rbz32 !!!!!!
@Doug-
I am laughing on the inside. City and state DOT laws and codes are rarely about anything other than revenue and increasing the power of the State.
@Nikhil/KRS23/GENES15-
There's a build thread on Zilvia. That S15 has a "poweredbymax.net" sticker. Do some homework.
I'm not a Silvia fan-boy, but that s15 is oh, so very hot.
That FB33 is SICK!!! I know the owner and its definitely an impressive rotary machine!!!!
that chopped s13 camera car is gay..
does anyone know the wheels specs on the black 350z? and what kind of roof spoiler that is?
does anyone know the wheels specs on the black 350z? and what kind of roof spoiler that is?
the s15 is dans from powered by max. peep there site to see mroe pics and check the forums as well.
great article with lots of beautiful cars.
As far as rb engines in america they are legal to an extent each state, county, and city has different laws but I've never heard of them being outlawed. Idon't think that the engines matter per se but the degree to which they are upgraded are tuned may be a different story. Most places are kosher about it as long as you don't act like an idiot. Noise pollution is the biggest problem with tuner engines and the tickets can pile up fast
I was almost pissed when you said another corolla cause I have an s12. Thanks for shooting an s12!!!!
Please more info on that S12 it looks awesome!!!
'SOneThreeCoupe said:
@Doug-
I am laughing on the inside. City and state DOT laws and codes are rarely about anything other than revenue and increasing the power of the State.'
+1 Except I'm not laughing but shaking my head at the good little statist.
big up to the ae86