Tampa import scene
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Actually, the import scene in the Tampa market started taking off in teh early 90's. I remember when my dad bought a brand new 1987 Crx Si, he added Jackson racing equipment(they were into SCCA at the time). I remember going to the local hangouts, and being surrounded by Mustangs, and the club "Local Trends". Yep, good ole Ronnie Setser, and the Steak and Shake meets at Eastlake Mall.
I bought my first CRX (also a 1987 Si) back in 1991. Had custom wheels and suspension. I was an odd ball. In 1993, I moved to japan for 2 years. I came back to florida in 1996, and the scene had advanced.
Who helped the Scene advance through the early years? Danny @ Racing Zone...over on Lotus, and then N Florida ave, (and now Cypress).
Not sure what this has to do with anything...but there's your answer...I think.
Charles
I bought my first CRX (also a 1987 Si) back in 1991. Had custom wheels and suspension. I was an odd ball. In 1993, I moved to japan for 2 years. I came back to florida in 1996, and the scene had advanced.
Who helped the Scene advance through the early years? Danny @ Racing Zone...over on Lotus, and then N Florida ave, (and now Cypress).
Not sure what this has to do with anything...but there's your answer...I think.
Charles
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WOW you said "Local Trends".I remember going to Gandy in "88" and they were the Shit.
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Local Trends started back in 1987...FWIW
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was. damn you guys are old.
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