March 25th, 2008292 views(2)

Photography by Alex Wong
Editorial by Ryan Jones

This week Hot Import Nights kicked off the 2008 Tour with a bang in San Mateo, California. Tuner enthusiasts gathered from all over the Golden State to participate in this year’s show. HIN didn’t fail to entertain all those in attendance including spectators that were not interested in cars.

Boost Mobile sponsored the urban stage with performers who entertained the entire show. There’s a good portion of people that aren’t into Hip-hop and R&B so for them we ask, what do you get when you mix an energy drink with some of the best looking girls around? Answer: NOS Energy Drink Models Booth. These girls were smoking hot approaching the temperature of the sun and almost setting off sprinklers and they walked around and posed on participants’ cars.

40 of the best J’s gathering car were there representing JDM Theory. In addition to those attractive cars, DJ from One Point Entertainment, Justine Jaro and Christine Mendoza brought a lot of attention. VIP theme was well represented by Autofashion and VSC’s car.

The nightclub and party atmosphere never disappointed at HIN, this was just a perfect example of building on already high expectations the show generates around the country. Intuned Online is most excited as this is almost like the official first day of spring.

Top competitor/team results from Hot Import Nights San Mateo 2008:

- Hottest Team Participation - JDM Theory
- Hottest Team Overall - TWC
- Hottest Club/Team Representation - TWC
- Hottest Club/Team Representation 2nd Place - Final Phase
- Best of Show Mild - Nick Schneider - BMW 3series
- Best of Show Wild - Joe Ninobla - VW Beetle
- Best of Show Radical - Dara Sordano - Infiniti G35
- Best of Show Performance - Eric Shih - BMW M3

The complete winner’s list can be found on the NCCA site.

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