COVERAGE> The 2011 Formula D Seattle Experience
Since most drift fans outside of Seattle were able to watch the event play-by-play on Justin.TV's Formula D Driftstream, Seattle-based MotorMavens sharpshooter Yoshi Shindo and I decided we'd post up photographic highlights from the event, based on our own experiences there! Read more...
Posted by: Antonio Alvendia | Jul 27, 2011 | Categories: Coverage | Tags: 350Z, Alex Lee, Antonio Alvendia, Ashley Valenzuela, Carrissa Rosario, Cellblock D, Cipher Garage, Cresta, d1 grand prix, Dai Yoshihara, Daijiro Yoshihara, Discount Tire, Drift Safari, Evergreen Speedway, Falken, Formula D Seattle, Formula D Seattle 2011, Fredric Aasbo, Hankook, Ian Fournier, Irwindale Speedway, IS350, JZA80, JZX81, Lexus, Lisa Lee, Lucas Perez, MJ Castillo, MotorMavenettes, Nicole Reckers, Olivia Korte, R32, R32 Skyline, Randyl Dawn, Roland Gallagher, Ryan Kado, S13, Samantha Totem, Scion, Scott Dodgion, Skyline, SPD Metalworks, TC, TOYOTA CRESTA, Trent Stromkins, VS-KF, work wheels, Yoshi Shindo, Z33 | 15 Comments »
GALLERY> The Forza Motorsport 4 Experience
On one of the nights I was back in LA, I was lucky enough to attend the exclusive Forza Motorsport 4 launch event/E3 Expo afterparty at the LA Live Event Deck in Downtown Los Angeles. Since my time in LA was so brief and packed with errands, I unfortunately didn't even have time to go to the E3 show itself, even though I had passes at the ready.
Even though I didn't make it to E3, I didn't feel too bad, because the Forza Motorsport 4 event had it all - hot cars, hot girls, catered Korean BBQ tacos and sliders from the Kogi BBQ truck, an open bar, an appearance from The Stig from the world renown BBC show Top Gear (or at least, a person dressed in the Stig's racing suit), special exclusive performances by legendary drummer Travis Barker from Blink 182 and Mixmaster Mike from the Beastie Boys, and did I mention... an open bar? Read more...
Posted by: Antonio Alvendia | Jun 15, 2011 | Categories: Gallery | Tags: ALMS, American Le Mans, Antonio Alvendia, Ariel Atom, Aston Martin, Beastie Boys, Blink 182, Camaro, DMC Champion, Elizabeth Ashley, Forza Motorsport, Forza Motorsport 4, Gumpert Apollo, ID Agency, Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Koenigsegg CCX, Kogi Truck, LA Live, Lexus LF-A, LMP1, Mary J Castillo, Mercedes SLS AMG, Microsoft, Mixmaster Mike, MJ Castillo, Muscle Milk, Panasport, Platinum Motorsports, Samantha Totem, Spyker C8 Spyder, The Stig, Top Gear, Top Gear Test track, Travis Barker, Turn 10 Studios | 13 Comments »
VIDEO> Behind The Scenes with Barris Kustom
As the reach of our automotive website continues to expand, the MotorMavens Crew and I have been fortunate enough to attract tons of new and exciting opportunities – they seem to just fall into our laps! You can only imagine how shocked I was when I received an email from the good people at SPEED Channel, saying “we’d love to chat with you.”
As the biggest cable network with automotive programming, SPEED is obviously huge – I’ve been watching various forms of racing on SPEED Channel for years. I had no idea that they were even aware of MotorMavens! I was definitely excited to speak to them on the phone.
Although SPEED Channel is headquartered in Charlotte NC, they are constantly filming shows in Southern California. During our phone call, I discovered that they were actually filming their newest TV program, Car Warriors, only 10 minutes away from where I live! They suggested that we come out and visit, so I invited our lovely Motormavenette Samantha Totem to come out and spend the day hanging out on set with me while they were filming – cool! When the cameras stopped rolling, the very first person we were introduced to was none other than George Barris.
Even if you’re too young to recognize the name ‘George Barris,’ you’ve undoubtedly seen the cars he has created. As the automotive legend behind Barris Kustom Industries in North Hollywood, George Barris has created some of the most iconic cars in movie and television history – the original Batmobile from the Batman TV show with Adam West and Burt Ward; the General Lee from Dukes of Hazzard; KITT from Knight Rider; the original A-Team van; the DeLorean time machine from Back To The Future; the Munsters hot rod; and many many more.
As we got ourselves acquainted in between filming, Mr Barris invited us to visit him at his shop, which is like a museum of famous movie cars, toys, and Hollywood memorabilia. How could we pass that up?! (more…)
Posted by: Antonio Alvendia | Mar 16, 2011 | Categories: Video | Tags: 5D MarkII, 5dmk2, A-Team van, Adam West, Antonio Alvendia Canon, Back To the Future, Barris, Batmobile, Burt Ward, Car Warriors, DeLorean, Dukes of Hazzard, General Lee, george barris, K.I.T.T., KITT, Knight Rider, Kustom, Mr. T's van, Munsters, North Hollywood, Samantha Totem, Speed, Speed Channel, time machine, Travis Hodges | 30 Comments »







