Author: Matt Haugness
Matt Haugness
Matt created ImportMeet.com in 2011 after noticing a lack of media websites dedicated exclusively to import cars. Although he's employed as an engineer and has no formal training in journalism, his skills continue to develop as the editor for the site. He enjoys writing feature car articles, technical build/project articles, and organizing events. Matt drives a 2023 Honda Civic Type R and a 1990 LS-swapped Mazda RX-7.
On August 13th I had the opportunity to cover the Xtreme Drift Circuit at PGP Motorsports Park in Kent, Washington. Xtreme Drift Circuit (XDC) is a series of drift events that are geared towards Pro-Amateur drifters. The majority of the drivers are just starting their careers and many of them don’t have big name sponsors. This makes these events even more fun to watch because you can relate to the drivers more than in Formula D.
Where: Warren G. Magnuson Park When: September 3rd, 2011 2:00PM – TBD On September 3rd, the end of summer Honda-Tech meet will be held at Warren G. Magnuson park. Be sure to sign up on the official thread on Honda-Tech if you plan on attending. Import Meet is planning on having a photographer at the event. Honda-Tech thread: http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2932618 Facebook even thread: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=165644383496452
In association with NOS Energy Drink and Haggen Food & Pharmacy, Import Meet will be holding an import car show to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The event will take place September 10th at the Sehome Village Haggen in Bellingham, WA from 12pm to 4pm. All of the net proceeds from the car show will be donated to the National MS Society. This event is free to the public and you are only required to pay if you plan on entering your car in the show. There are currently 150 spots available for car show participants. A $5 minimum…
DDonovan is a Community Organizer for the Vancouver Island region on S2Ki (an S2000 forum) and is organizing the 2nd Annual Vancouver Island Poker Run which is held on August 20th. Although this is right around the corner, there's still time to contact DDonovan if you want to attend. All proceeds from the event will be going to Camp Shawnigan on Vancouver Island. This is a camp for severely disabled and terminally ill children. It costs about $2500 to send one child to camp and the goal is to send as many children to the camp as possible. Last year…
Photos by: Weston – Slip-N-Slidephotography, Matt – ImportMeet.com Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA was filled with thousands of people eager to check out the latest Formula DRIFT event this weekend. It was a beautiful summer day in the Pacific Northwest and perfect weather for a drift event. There were some epic battles between many of the professional drifters in the series and according to Formula DRIFT officials, attendance was up 10% from the previous year.
Round 5 of Formula DRIFT is being held at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, WA on July 22-23 this year. ImportMeet.com will be present taking photos and will provide full coverage of the official event on Saturday. Fatlace will also be holding a "Slammed Society" car show at Evergreen Speedway on the 23rd. Winners of the show will receive a $100 Fatlace gift card and a Meguairs prize pack. Bring your camera, sunscreen and snacks as this is going to be a great day to be a car enthusiast! Edit: Full event coverage here: https://www.importmeet.com/?p=1510
Photos by Nick – Poirier Photography, Weston – Slip-N-Slidephotography, ImportMeet.com ImportMeet.com held its first official meet yesterday and even though the weather wasn't ideal, over 60 cars joined us for the 2nd Annual Mt. Baker Import Run! People traveled from as far away as Vancouver Island to enjoy the scenic drive and free hot dogs/NOS energy drinks at the top. It was a wet drive, but everyone drove safely and responsibly.