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Old 04-29-09, 09:02 PM
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Default CL member dominates at HIN Tampa!!

Well I was hoping that fellow CL member Shawn would post something about the show this past weekend but it does not appear that he plans to. So I will do it for him!! LOL... Shawn aka Lexusondubs dominated at HIN Tampa last weekend as he took home 4 trophies! There was major competition in the lexus class as Team Solo brought a few very nice Lexus with them (no Wringo and no Bluelex who has relocated). Other than that there were a few more Lexus scattered around but Lexusondubs was the top of the class no doubt. I took home a Hottest Unlimited Lexus trophy but I have a long way to go in order to compete with guys like Shawn. Shawn and Tean Jinsoku (I hope I spelled that right) also took the Hottest Team Award. Congrats to Shawn and his team!

Also this was my first time meeting Shawn even though we chat from time to time on the computer. I really enjoyed the conversation and advice that he has given me. Make sure you check him out if the white VIP Aimgain GS is at a show near you.

Come on with the pics Shawn I know you have some. There is also a video that I shot where my teammate is standing in front of the camera saying "This car is Mark's daddy." LOL.... It was a great show.
Old 04-29-09, 09:39 PM
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Yea Shawn, post PICS!!
Old 04-29-09, 09:40 PM
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congrats to you and shawn
Old 04-29-09, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MrExecutiv
congrats to you and shawn
+1, you guys both have amazing cars! Let's see some pics.
Old 04-30-09, 03:09 AM
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Default Congrats!

Congratulations, to all of you who participated in HIN Tampa! I'm hoping to be back on the circuit next year, Mark? Shawn's GS is an inspiration for us all!
Old 04-30-09, 03:20 AM
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Congrats Sean/Shawn!! (sp???)

I found this pic on the 350z site.

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Results...

Tampa FL - Tropicana Field

Hottest Driven Vehicle (1999 & below)
3rd Place: Mickey - Honda Civic
2nd Place: Andy - Mitsubishi GTO
1st Place: Sean Manspeaker - GS300

Hottest Driven Vehicle (2000 & up)
3rd Place: Iceman - Tiburon
2nd Place: James Hastiings - Integra
1st Place: Carlos Saldana - Civic

Hottest Performance Vehicle (1999 & below)
3rd Place: Lindy Melendez - SC300
2nd Place: Andy Bodi
1st Place: Roger Berry - Datsun

Hottest Performance Vehicle (2000 & up)
3rd Place: Dan Bialczak - Celica
2nd Place: Roger Nakada - S2K
1st Place: Byuong Choi - RSX

Hottest Unlimited Vehicle (1999 & below)
3rd Place: Greg Ramkisson - Eclipse
2nd Place: Benny Saenz - Civic
1st Place: Doug Mitchell - 240sx

Hottest Unlimited Vehicle (2000 & up)
3rd Place: Jeremy & Dana Barrow - 350z
2nd Place: Vinny Minko - Integra
1st Place: Gerardo Benda - Civic

Vehicle Make Competition
Driven Acura: Jason Hastings - Integra
Performance Acura: Byuong Choi - RSX
Unlimited Acura: Vinny Minko - Integra
Driven Honda: Carlos Saldana - Civic
Performance Honda: Roger Nakada - S2k
Unlimited Honda: Gerardo Benda - Civic
Driven Nissan: James Westphaul - R35
Performance Nissan: Wes Banasan - 350z
Unlimited Nissan: Jeremy & Dana Barrow - 350z
Driven Infiniti: James Bennet - M45
Performance Infiniti: Charles Erbe - G35
Unlimited Infiniti: Andy Wong - G35
Driven Mitsubishi: Andy - Mitsu GTO
Performance Mitsubishi: Ben Bravo - Evo
Unlimited Mitsubishi: Greg Ramkisson - Eclipse
Driven Toyota: Chris Zafman - Supra
Performance Toyota: Dan Bialczak - Celica
Unlimited Toyota: Greg Tariff - Celica
Driven Scion: Anolres Bonilla - TC
Performance Scion: Olindo Zecca - TC
Unlimited Scion: Joanne Braga - XB
Driven Lexus: Sean Manspeaker - GS300
Performance Lexus: Lindy Melendez - SC300
Unlimited Lexus: Mark Naylor - GS300
Driven Subaru: Erick Davis - WRX
Performance Subaru: Emanuel Bargos - WRX
Unlimited Subaru: Andy Body - 2.5rs
Driven Mazda: Steve Stricland - Speed3
Performance Mazda: Daniel Higuera - Mazda6
Unlimited Mazda: Edgar Arroyo - RX8

JDM Aftermarket: Byuong Choi - RSX
JDM Aftermarket Runner up: Doug Mitchell - S13
JDM OEM: Andy - Mitsubishi GTO
JDM OEM Runner up: Mickey - Civic EG

Driven Audi: Chris Hines - A4
Performance Audi: Mike Palso - R8
Unlimited Audi: Sam Howard - A4
Driven BMW: Chad Wagner - 3 Series
Performance BMW: Chino Nguyen - 335i
Driven Mercedes: Chris Enrique - C Class
Performance Mercedes: Milton Rey - C63
Unlimited Mercedes: Mike Keeser - GLK
Driven VW: Chris Gee - GTI
Performance VW: Dustin - Jetta

Driven Other: Iceman - Tiburon
Performance Other: Roger Berry - Datsun
Unlimited Other: Paul Ireson - Mini

Luxury Vehicle: Sean Manspeaker - GS300
Luxury Runner up: James Bennet - M45

VIP Vehicle: Sean Manspeaker - GS300
VIP Vehicle Runner up: James Bennet - M45

Dodge/Chrysler: Kristy Spinler - Neon
General Motors: Arnold Samuel - Cavalier
Ford/Lincoln/Mercury: Barbara Martinez - Mustang

Domestic / Truck / SUV:
3rd Place: Marcus Broudy - Escalade
2nd Place: T&A Customs - S10
1st Place: Mike Keeser - GLK

Vintage Vehicle: Paul Ireson - Mini
Engineered Vehicle: Paul Ireson - Mini
Advanced Import: Doug Mitchell - Z
Domestic Muscle: Kevin Dinger - Viper
Frame: Paul Ireson - Mini
Interior: Paul Ireson - Mini
Vinyl Art: Olindo Zecca - TC
Engine Aesthetic: Byuong Choi - RSX
Paint Finish: Ricky Cruz - GTR
Body work: Mike Keeser - GLK
Female Ride: Gina Papadapolous - 350z
Female Ride Runner up: Kymberly Traylor - 350z
Bike: Al Golomski - GSXR 750

Sound Representation: Marcus Broudy - Escalade
Sound Representation Runner up: T&A Customs - Tahoe
Mobile Entertainment: Jimmy Gordovi - Expedition
Mobile Entertainment Runner up: Daniel Barros - Expedition

Display & Lighting: Kristy Spindler - Neon
Display & Lighting Runner up: Paul Ireson - Mini

Best Team Attendance: Team Solo
Team Representation 3rd: Team Solo
Team Representation 2nd: Team Jinsoku
Team Representation 1st: Team SSP
Team Overall: Team Jinsoku

Best of Show Driven: James Westphault - GTR
Best of Show Performance: Wes Banasan - 350z
Best of Show Unlimited: Paul Ireson - Mini

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Old 04-30-09, 03:42 AM
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congrats to both of you, well deserved trophies for both of you
Old 04-30-09, 05:46 AM
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Congrats to u both!
Old 04-30-09, 07:02 AM
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Congrats, we need more pictures
Old 04-30-09, 07:10 AM
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Way to go Sean Manspeaker
Old 04-30-09, 07:33 AM
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Nice........
Old 04-30-09, 08:18 AM
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congrats.....More pics !
Old 04-30-09, 08:19 AM
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sweet looking gs
Old 04-30-09, 08:23 AM
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Congrats on the 4 trophies and Hottest Unlimited Lexus trophy ....
Need more PIctures...PLEASE!
Old 04-30-09, 08:31 AM
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Congrats!!!


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