Competitor: Kyle DeMelo
Location: Dartmouth, MA
Vehicle: 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero Exceed Wide Body
Horsepower: 245
Club/Team: SoMa Imports

SOCIAL
Instagram: @somaimports

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• JDM-only 3.5L direct injected

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Jaos overfender
• Jaos 16" wheels
• Jaos lifted suspension kit
• Maxxis 33" tires

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• VIP / coin tray
• Center panoramic sunroof model
• 3rd row leather seats
• RHD

TECHNOLOGY AND CAR AUDIO MODIFICATIONS

• TV/nav head unit

SHOPS & INSTALLERS

• SoMa Imports

SPONSORS

• SoMa Imports

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Competitor: Laurence Santangelo
Location: Leonardo, NJ
Vehicle: 2023 BMW M3 Competition
Horsepower: 600

SOCIAL
Instagram: @__laursagna

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• Titanium valvetronic
• DP
• Tune
• Project Gamma intakes

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Carbon diffuser
• Carbon lip
• Carbon side skirts
• Carbon spoiler
• Individual mint green

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Carbon buckets

TECHNOLOGY AND CAR AUDIO MODIFICATIONS

• Harman Kardon

SHOPS & INSTALLERS

• CBA Auto

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Competitor: Leena Prakhina
Location: Fair Lawn, NJ
Vehicle: 2005 Lexus GS300
Horsepower: 350
Club/Team: B Lashes Drift Team

SOCIAL
Instagram: @gs.shorty
TikTok: @marshallbrucemathers

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• Full S9 suspension
• Lowered on Megan’s with Cerb 2 wheels
• Manual swap in progress

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Sparkly blue
• Chrome door handles from Japan
• Debadged
• Typical girly VIP ting

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• VIP build, we keep the inside stock

TECHNOLOGY AND CAR AUDIO MODIFICATIONS

• Water speakers

SHOPS & INSTALLERS

• @existancegarage 10/10

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Luis Valentin
Location: Newport, DE
Vehicle: 1989 Nissan Silvia S13
Horsepower: 800whp
Club/Team: Sleeper Tuning

SOCIAL
Instagram: @rhd.lou

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• Fully built RB25DET built by Edgar Laboy at Sleeper Tuning
• Kelford Cams
• Supertech Springs
• Ferrea Valves
• CP-Carrillo Pistons
• Wiseco Boostline Rods
• Walton Motorsports Turbo Manifold
• Platinum Racing Products Race Series Trigger Kit
• Platinum Racing Products Billet High Volume Oil Pump
• Platinum Racing Products Billet Baffled Valve Cover
• Platinum Racing Products R35 Ignition Coil Kit
• Platinum Racing Products x Turbo Smart GenV RacePort BOV
• Platinum Racing Products x Turbo Smart GenV Wastegate
• Wiring Specialties Pro Series Harness
• Garrett G35-1050 vband
• Chase Bays Tucked Radiator
• Vibrant Intercooler
• Zero Fab Intake Manifold ID1700cc Injectors
• Custom Sleeper Tuning Auto Drain System
• Link G4-X

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• GMR 1200R

TECHNOLOGY AND CAR AUDIO MODIFICATIONS

• BTI 3.5 Multi-Integration Screen
• Pioneer Single Din
• Rockford Fosgate Upgraded Speakers

SHOPS & INSTALLERS

• Sleeper Tuning

SPONSORS

• Sleeper Tuning

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Matt Guarino
Location: Warren, NJ
Vehicle: 1990 Nissan Silvia
Horsepower: 510

SOCIAL
Instagram: @mg.s14k

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Competitor: Megan Waddell
Location: Bridgewater Township, NJ
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Mustang
Horsepower: 350

SOCIAL
Instagram: @Megan.Waddell

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• BBK headers
• Bama street tune
• BBK CAI
• Dual exhaust w/ resonators

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Vinyl wrap
• Airlift suspension
• 3 piece chrome wheels
• LED headlights & taillights
• Quarter window louvers

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Competitor: Michael Barsuaskas
Location: Effort, PA
Vehicle: 1993 Nissan 240SX
Horsepower: Stock power plant
Club/Team: Reckless Misfit Drift Team

SOCIAL
Instagram: @mikey_bars

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EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Fresh repaint
• OEM slick top S13
• Silver coilover
• Full 180SX aero kit
• Work wheels

SHOPS & INSTALLERS

• CJ Motoring

SPONSORS

• Grip Royal
• Stage Wheels
• CJ Motoring
• Empire Vinyl
• Silver Coilovers

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Miguel Ortega
Location: East Orange, NJ
Vehicle: BMW M4
Horsepower: 650

SOCIAL
Instagram: @its_harry_f83

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Competitor: Mohamed Sarraj
Location: Allentown, PA
Vehicle: 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo
Horsepower: 350
Club/Team: Slammed Imports

SOCIAL
Instagram: @squidfight_

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Competitor: Mykhailo Radchuk
Location: Franklin Park, NJ
Vehicle: 2015 BMW M4
Horsepower: 450

SOCIAL
Instagram: @m_radchukk

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Competitor: Nicholas Tapinis
Location: Colts Neck, NJ
Vehicle: 1986 Nissan 300ZX
Horsepower: 200
Club/Team: New Jersey Z Car Club

SOCIAL
Instagram: @nicktap__

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Competitor: Peter Diaz
Location: North Plainfield, NJ, 07060
Vehicle: 1985 Toyota Corolla GTS (AE86)
Horsepower: 170
Club/Team: Team Toyminator

SOCIAL
Instagram: @elfather.ae86
Facebook: elfatherae86
TikTok: @elfatherae86

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• JDM Blacktop 20V rebuilt to OEM specs
• SQ Engineering front mount distributor kit
• Garage Annex 8mm ignition wires
• Tec Arts 100mm Velocity Stacks
• T3 aluminum pulleys
• SS Works water line kit
• Cusco engine mounts and trans mount
• JSP aluminum engine mount brackets
• TRD Lightweight flywheel
• Exedy stage 1 clutch kit
• Select Speed custom high rise header
• Sard Hi-Flow Cat
• Fujitsubo Cat back exhaust
• Koyo radiator w/ Mishimoto dual e-fans
• Impulse Japan radiator brackets and catch can
• Tom’s Radiator Cap
• Samco Silicone hoses
• Circuit Sports overflow tank
• Flo’s IE braided fuel line kit
• RS-Chita bottom mount accelerator conversion
• Custom braided accelerator cable
• T3 Master cylinder heat shield
• Ukiya86 Radiator Cooling Plate
• Max Orido Shorai battery tie down
• Shorai battery
• Full zinc plated hardware
• Powder coated cross member

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• OEM JDM Kouki Trueno front bumper with clear signal covers
• OEM JDM Kouki fender lights
• OEM JDM Trueno front lip molded onto front bumper
• OEM Toyota auto cover fog lights
• OEM JDM Side skirts
• OEM JDM Kouki rear bumper
• J-Blood rear garnishes molded into the rear bumper
• OEM JDM Trueno rain guards
• OEM JDM Kouki Redline tail lights
• TRD Style fiberglass rear wing molded onto hatch
• PIAA Yellow headlight casings
• Cashiew Shop side mirrors
• Carbon fiber wiper cowl
• Full color change to Acura Fire Pepper Red Pearl
• Shaved rear side markers, rear key hole, rear wiper, antenna hole

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Recaro LXC mesh seats w/ Bride RO seat rails
• Toms Racing Steering Wheel, Horn button, shift knob, and pedals
• Lamco volts gauge
• Cusco spin turn knob
• NRG Quick Release hub
• P2M floor mats and cargo mat
• T3 short shifter
• T3 rear hatch panel
• JSP cup holder

TECHNOLOGY AND CAR AUDIO MODIFICATIONS

• Pioneer head unit
• JDM Carrozzeria rear deck w/light up speakers

SHOPS & INSTALLERS

• Built by myself, my friends, and family

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Philip Rosallis-Goncalves
Location: Lyndhurst, NJ
Vehicle: 2020 Subaru WRX
Horsepower: 300

SOCIAL
Instagram: @ITZ_CHOOCH_

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Competitor: Rachel Perez
Location: Frederick, MD
Vehicle: 2007 VW GTI
Horsepower: 250

SOCIAL
Instagram: @rachel_elizza
TikTok: @beautyandtheboost_

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EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Coilovers
• Rotiform RSE + Aerodiscs
• Upgraded LED headlights

SPONSORS

• Lowered Lifestyle

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Ricardo Jeldes
Location: Coplay, PA
Vehicle: 2000 Nissan Stagea
Horsepower: 300
Club/Team: Slammed Imports

SOCIAL
Instagram: @ricky_jdm_toys

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Competitor: Ricardo Rojas Castillo
Location: North Bergen, NJ
Vehicle: 2013 Scion FR-S
Horsepower: 230
Club/Team: 1 OF 1

SOCIAL
Instagram: @blugatti_frs

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• Tomei UEL headers
• Mishimoto cold air intake
• MXP COMP RS catback system
• Tein Flex Z coilovers
• Stage 2+ tune on OFT
• Blitz strut bar

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• TRD front lip
• TRD sideskirts
• Rear bumper spats
• Vland headlights & taillights
• Carbon fiber STI style wing
• Carbon fiber fender garnishes
• Adohan DS06 wheels

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Carbon steering wheel
• Mishimoto shift knob

SPONSORS

• 1 OF 1

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Ricardo Ruiz
Location: Ewing, NJ
Vehicle: 1994 Nissan 180SX
Horsepower: 220

SOCIAL
Instagram: ricardorps13

PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• S15 turbo
• Greddy intercooler
• Tomei exhaust manifold, 3in turbo elbow & test pipe
• HKS hi-power exhaust
• Deatschwerks fuel pump
• Tomei fuel regulator
• Fortune auto 500

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Silvia front
• Type X side skirts, wing, & valances

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• HKS Nardi steering wheel
• Works bell tilt hub

SHOPS & INSTALLERS

• Faction! Motorsports

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Rich Rosario
Location: Plainfield, NJ
Vehicle: 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Horsepower: 760
Club/Team: Asphalt Assassins

SOCIAL
Instagram: @war_machine_500

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• Shelby supercharger
• Exhaust system and headers installed
• Tuned by Ford Performance

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Shelby exterior mods
• Racing stripes

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Carbon fiber interior
• Alcantara steering
• Recaro Shelby seats

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Ryan Guerriero
Location: Keyport, NJ
Vehicle: 1995 Mazda RX7
Horsepower: 255

SOCIAL
Instagram: @ryan.fd3s

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EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• C-West body kit
• BBS RGR wheels
• Carbon fiber GT wing
• Weber Sports hood

INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Momo steering wheel
• Blitz boost gauge

PHOTO GALLERY

Competitor: Ryan O'Leary
Location: Pompton Lakes, NJ
Vehicle: 2001 Honda AP1 S2000
Horsepower: 240
Club/Team: S2Klub

SOCIAL
Instagram: @s2thow
TikTok: @s2thow

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PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS

• Megan Racing radiator, strut bar
• K&N intake
• Rainh8r baffle mod
• Ballade Sports oil catch can

EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS

• Godspeed Mono SS coilovers
• Skunk2 catback exhaust

TECHNOLOGY AND CAR AUDIO MODIFICATIONS

• Pioneer head unit

SHOPS & INSTALLERS

• Blamebrad Motorsports

PHOTO GALLERY