Handa & Namba Wedding - 05.22.2011 - Monte Verde Park; Lakewood, CA

Looking at the calendar, May 22nd seemed like any normal Sunday; except May 22, 2011 was anything but normal...there seemed to be a certain magic in the air this day.  After a luminous weather forecast during the week, and early morning overcast skies (perfect for photos by the way) the day turned out to be specatcular.  The overcast skies cleared and sun broke through at approximately 3:30pm just in time for Kaz to walk down the aisle to her awaiting groom Mike.

Set in the Monte Verde Park, a small and quiet neighborhood park in Lakewood, CA, Kaz and Mike were joined with the love and support of about 60 of their closest friends and family.  Kaz and Mike shared their vows with one another, shared in communion, and with one final prayer, and kiss to seal the deal, they were married.

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SNEAK PREVIEW: Kaz & Mike Wedding - 05-22.2011 - Lakewood, CA

Here is a sneak preview from this past weekends wedding of Kaz and Mike on May 22, 2011 in Lakewood, CA.

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Toyotafest 2011 - Long Beach, CA - 05.14.2011

The 16th annual Toyota Owner's and Restorer's Club (T.O.R.C.) stormed into Long Beach, CA complete with classic Toyota makes and models, current Toyota, Scion, and Lexus models including a display of the supercar Lexus LF-A.  Set under the shadows of the famous Queen Mary, it was an overcast day, but it did not stop the crowds from coming out to see a wide variety of vehicles (past and present) including a few from Japan and South America.

Formula Drift - Round 1 - Streets of Long Beach - Pit Walk - 04.09.2011

Bright blue skies and sunlight shined in Long Beach on Saturday at the Formula Drift 2011 Season Opener.  Aside from all of the brand new race cars sliding sideways at speeds of 80+ MPH through a tight and narrow race track with less than forgiving concrete walls; there was plenty of action in the pit area that also included the Slammed Society Car Show presented by Fatlace.

 

Formula Drift - Round 1 - Streets of Long Beach - 04.09.2011

The 2011 Season of the Formula Drift began the 8th season of the premier North American professional drifting championships at the famed Streets of Long Beach.  Utilizing a section of the actual race circuit for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, the season got off to an exciting start with 2010 Champion, J.R. Gittin failing to qualify in the Top 32 and the chance for the season opening win.  Not be outdone, the Top 32 qualifiers were determined to stand on the podium at the end of the day.

Many new cars were debuted for the 2011 season, including Chris Forsberg and his 2011 NOS Energy Nissan 370Z, Rhys Millen and his 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Fredric Aasbo and his 2011 Team Need for Speed Scion TC.

2011 Round 1 Final Results

1st Place - Justin Pawlak - Team Falken
2nd Place - Matt Powers - Team Deal With It/Team Need for Speed Nitto Tires
3rd Place - Daijiro Yoshihara - Team Falken Tire/Discount Tire