Brad Lim and Harrison Friend are at it again...

Never a inch short of perfection!



The Top Flight boys Brad Lim and Harrison Friend are at it again...



Thanks for taking your personal time to cover the Ziptied All Star Bash and bringing quality video back to Arizona.



Keep up the tremendous effort, from the entire Drift community in Arizona!

TF Crew X Justdrift / Ziptied All Star Bash 2009 (ASB 2009, July 25-26, Willow Springs) from Team TopFlight on Vimeo.

Ziptied All STAR BASH Round 3- Tell me why?...

I think I may have witnessed the beginning of the new "Honda" sorta speak...

Remember back when Honda's were the only option available, or that's the way main stream made it seem.

Due to certain aspects associated with the different crowds of Honda enthusiast, some individuals begun seeking new vehicles to enthuse.

Of course the main objective being to "soup up" a vehicle to ones' preference in a costly manner.

In the late 90's individuals started to notice the US Nissan 240sx and the JDM Silvia and Skyline options.



Bringing us to present... The amazing popularity of the Drift scene.



Accordingly, supply and demand of these vehicles have changed along side the economic trends with the ups and downs.

At times we witness these vehicles being posted for sale as if they were gold.


One can only agree that the majority of vehicles used in the Drift community are the Nissan 240sx's 89-98, with the oh so fun rear wheel drive aspect!

Not to mention you can practically drop any motor in the perfect geometric design of the Nissan chassis.



However, this last weekend at the Ziptied All STAR BASH something caught my eye.


It was very apparent of the respect demanded by two individuals.


As you've come to assume by now, they were not Nissan 240sx's.


But these two individuals have undoubtedly made a spectacle with the smoke clouds trailing their rear tires. . .



Thank you Team Top Flight .blogspot .com for the impressive photos.
























Being light in weight, small in size, and affordable in price; I can only imagine the increase in Rx-7(s) driving in events to come.

Ziptied ALL STAR BASH Round 2- AZ Dedication

Special dedication to local Arizona driver who made the effort to drive across the our desert to California's desert and drift for two days in 105 degree weather.

I believe his name is Chase...

Just kidding.

You already know him.

The Willowsprings race track is considered one of the fastest tracks on the West Coast!

This guy had no problem going balls out, even if it took a few try's to fully connect the course.

Many may say I can do that... why did he go off track so much and what not.... blah blah blah

As I road in the chaser car with Jason Aquino I quickly learned how fast and demanding those tracks were.

So if you are one of those who say "I Can Do That".... PROVE IT, such as Chase has.

The pure adrenaline rush you receive during each turn and straight have re-motivated me to get my car in gear.

Not to take away from the post so with out further a due; Chase s13 coupe

Ziptied All STAR BASH Photos Round 1

This last weekend has been very eventful.

With being able to meet so many grass root drivers, hanging with old friends, and starting new relationships. From South Dakota to California the love for the sport was in the air.

The one on one experiences I received this last weekend has been mind blowing.

From ride-a-longs with experienced drivers such as Jason Aquino of JustDrift.com; it is truly a needed experience for individuals to gain a true love or at least a complete understanding and respect for the intense sport of Drifting.

All STAR BASH Finale (5)

Thank you to all those who support our effort to bring you grass root event coverage, the way we see it.

We finally arrived home about 11pm last night while others rolled in about 3am this morning.

Continue checking in as there will be more photos to come.

So much to come so little time- ASB (4)

Don't have much time to write... Just got in the hotel and I'm tired, but you do have MUCH heading your way!

until then....

Time for some Pre-peration! TF style- ASB (3)

Bring your helmet and get a ride along....

That's the information I received while preparing for 2009 Ziptied All STAR Bash

So of course it's time for PREPeration!... TF Style

shout out; thanks to Bradly Lim wonderful brain which never stops, I thought I'd borrow some of his genius 

So I laced my SHOEI helmet TOP FLIGHT style

Then I got laced TOP Flight Style

On the road..... All Star Bash 2009 (2)

So I got a call from Pat about 12 pm as I was heading back to work from my lunch break/hair cut. Thanks to the homie Jonathan with his newly remolded pimped-out Barber shop on 27th Ave & Glendale.

"I'm going to leave work in 1 hour, can you leave work in an hour so we can get on the road," asked Pat
With this unexpected sense of urgency I got excited and say yes.

Got back to work asked to leave early, got the ok then clocked out.

Now its time to get ready!

Though it's summer time I have not had a chance to buy any shorts this year. Yes I know it's 115 degrees out here..
I definately had to stop for summer clothes after checking the temperature in Willowsprings.
The event is in the middle of the desert and todays temperature was 100 degrees at 1pm.

With only 1 cashier in the store I waisted a full hour, 30 minutes shopping and 30 minutes waisted waiting in line...
Oh well now I have to really rush...

As I arrived home I quickly threw my clothes in the duffel bag and jumped in the shower.
Probably the fastest I've ever gotten ready.

Anyway with everyone rushing bout time we stocked up on water, candy, and umbrellas from Wal-Mart we didn't hit the freeway till 5pm. Oh well Brad & Harry haven't even left yet.

On our way...

the beautiful orange tree


Ridin with the ladies


Alex stuffing his face as always


Pat searching for directions



-BTW don't mind the spelling as I'm typing from my G1....

More trip coverage to come.