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NissanFest 2013 is right around the corner and we wanted to come up with a fun way to find a clean Nissan or Infiniti to park next to our booth in the Showcase. The winner of this contest will receive the following: Free entry into the Showcase (if you have already registered, we will reimburse your entry fee) and parking next to the ImportMeet.com tent Feature on ImportMeet.com ImportMeet.com JDM WA pullover hoodie ImportMeet.com sticker pack Only owners of Nissan or Infiniti (Datsuns are eligible as well) vehicles can enter this contest. This is a completely free contest to enter.

With one week to go, we have a little over 1,400 people confirmed on the Facebook event page for the XXX Rootbeer Import Meet. This is our first time organizing an event at this location and we plan on doing our best to make sure it runs smoothly. Due to the large number of cars attending, we wanted to create a VIP parking area to showcase a mix of clean import cars. Fill out the form below to be entered into the VIP Parking Contest. All we ask is that you get permission from the photographer who took the photo…

We are happy to announce that we are now accepting applications to compete in the Import Meet Street Car Competition. We are searching for some of the best performing and highest quality import street cars in the Pacific Northwest. In addition, we are also looking for drivers who have experience drag racing and autocrossing their car. Our definition of an import street car: Import street cars are defined as cars that are produced by non-US manufacturers, are regularly driven on the street, are legally registered in the state in which the competitor resides, and covered by insurance. At minimum, all safety…

Ever since the launch of ImportMeet.com we have wanted to create a competition that would be exciting to compete in and follow along with online. The competition we had in mind would combine various forms of motorsports activities to attract the most readers and variety of import cars. We are proud to announce that in 2013 we will be holding our first ever Import Meet Street Car Competition (IMSCC).

On February 24, we will be holding our first event of 2013 at XXX Rootbeer in Issaquah, WA. This is our first time organizing a meet at this location and it will differ from some of our past events in that it will not be a judged car show but a FREE meet for everyone. It is important that everyone follows the rules for this meet. As with all of our events, all makes and models of cars are welcome to attend. Rules: No excessive revving No burnouts No racing No littering

Have you ever wondered where the Skyline model originated? Back in 1964 Prince Motor Company debuted their modified Skyline GT sedans at the Japan Grand Prix at Sazuka. This video explains the importance of the race and shows a restored version of one of the Skylines that competed against Porsche 48 years ago. Even though a Skyline didn’t take first place, they did take 2nd through 6th which was a huge accomplishment for a Japanese automaker. “1964 was the moment Japanese motorization began. Nissan always led the initiative with motorsports. I was so happy. It was my dream, and I…

This excellent video is produced by Luke Huxham of Maiham-Media for crankandpiston.com. It features an interview with Kei Miura, owner of TRA-Kyoto. TRA-Kyoto works with various tuning shops and body kit producers in Japan. With the launch of the Rocket Bunny body kit for the GT86/FR-S/BRZ, interest in his business has exploded. Enjoy hearing about the methods they use to create their products. Thanks for sharing this video on the forum RY_LOVELACE. [Source: Maiham-Media.com Vimeo]

Some people ask me this question: "What's your definition of a nice drifting photo?" I usually respond with: "A photo that captures the speed and intensity of the motorsport." This can be accomplished in many ways but the most common way is with wheel blur and background tearing. To achieve this style of photo you will need to use the panning technique outlined below.