Photos and Words by Bryce Neusse, exclusively for nw-built.com
I decided this year to finally make it out to PNW Springmeet, as I hopped in with the rest of the caravan driving west to the show, from Spokane. It was definitely worth the 4 hour drive for Springmeet, or any of the number of shows that the HappenStance crew throws. Easily one of the best old schools shows Iʼve ever been to, and I plan on making the drive over for it in the future.
Photos by Zach Taiji and Vinnie Nguyen. Words by Zach Taiji.
This past Saturday marked our third annual Golden Gardens meet with StanceWars, to help kick off the spring automotive season in the Pacific Northwest. This has always been our biggest meet, with attendance almost doubling each year (last year was 1500+ people).
During a somewhat gloomy early morning on March 9th, 2013, hundreds of people and cars started showing up to one of Seattle’s most prominent beaches. Several local automotive businesses such as That-Steez, Meister Werks, ImportMeet, and of course StanceWars showed up early to set up tents while the NOS girls brought drinks for our visitors.
Photos by Vinnie Nguyen and Zach Taiji / Words by Zach Taiji
In late February 2013, the Pacific Northwest had its first automotive event season opener, thanks to our friends at ImportMeet, and local restaurant XXX Rootbeer. With the help of Facebook and word of mouth, the event quickly went viral as more than 1,500 cars showed up throughout the day.
Thankfully, the weather held out for the majority of the day, and local law enforcement were present during the event to help regulate traffic and drivers while local car enthusiasts also volunteered to help.
Despite the more-than-expected attendance, the meet went very smoothly as local business parking lots and street curbs filled up with cars ranging anywhere from Hondas and Nissans, to VW’s and BMW’s.
Other local automotive businesses and clubs showed up with booths during the day, as the crowds explored what the automotive scene has to offer for 2013. Oh, and let’s not forget about the XXX burgers – one of the biggest reasons worth attending!
What was your favorite car from the XXX Rootbeer Import Meet? Did we happen to snap a shot of your car? Let us know in the comments, and check over 250 high-res photos from the event below!
Words and photos by Vinnie Nguyen
We’ve had a great season filled with many shows and different events. What better way to end it than to end it with a huge show displaying best cars in the Northwest and a huge drift event?
Words by Zach Taiji | Photos by Zach Taiji, Joe Glockner, and Zàcháry Lârsön.
Attending car shows and events is always a great way to get out of the house, catch up with old friends, and make new acquaintances. You also get the chance to check out the variety of cars, and might encounter one that personally stands out above the rest.
