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Words and Photos by Gilbert

The Formula D Season kicks off its first event on the Streets of Long Beach. Traditionally the weekend before the Long Beach Grand Prix and this year continues to do so. Unfortunately for myself, I couldn’t get track-access so I didn’t get to go up close to the drifting action to shoot the coverage, but I still did my usual thing covering all the lovely ladies working the show. Although there wasn’t exactly a model lounge, it kinda makes things a bit interesting to find models spread throughout the venue. Although, I apologize for completely missing the JDM Sport booth, I heard there was a large group of models chilling over there. Also, I need to give a big Shoutout to Freddie of Autofashion x TrendyVape for giving me a spot to camp out and put my gear down when I needed a break. Also, be sure to check out TrendyVape when you’re down in San Diego for your Vaping needs!

My E-Vic wrapped with the custom Hello Kitty print from TrendyVape. Super trendy.

Freddie helping customers with their first fills

Ashley Clark at the OMG Drift Booth

Julie Mai and Brittani Paige were at the NOS Booth

Raquel Estrella

Amanda Kerr & Ashley Clark

Falken Tires

Hankook Tires, Erica Nagashima

Nikita Esco at the Mishimoto Booth

Big Abe

Holly Lee

Didn’t catch her name…

Hayle Cayaga

Arley Elizabeth

Ken Gushi

April Yi for Achilles Radial

Ngan Vo

Deena Kacie Bayles

Sorry, I didn’t catch her name

Brittani Paige

Erica Ocampo

Gina Darling and Beckie Joon were on the scene for Roll Models

Michelle Yee at Motegi Wheels

Janey B

K1 Speed Models

Sorry, I didn’t get the names of the models at Silk Road Auto, if anyone can fill me in, comment below!

Danielle Lo

Natalia Marie for NOS Energy Drink

Julie Mai for NOS Energy Drink

Sandra Wong for Nitto tires, which turned into a mini photoshoot.

Later in the day, I spotted a big crowd gathered together in the walkway, so I headed over for a look thinking there might’ve been a fight or something, turns out it was a couple of kids in a dance battle.

Then throughout the day, there was more silliness from the models

Words and Photos by Gilbert.

Formula D in conjunction with Source Interlink Media (Import Tuner, Super Street, etc) hosted a Tech Day Meet where they had the Formula D cars come into the facility for inspections and what not and people were allowed to catch a glimpse of the cars up close while they aren’t shredding tires on the streets. There was a big turnout as it doubled as a local car meet which followed the Popular Cars & Coffee meets that happen every Saturday morning down in Irvine as well. In addition, there were several models in attendance signing calenders and cover issues of various magazines as well.

Holly Lee