Import Face-Off 2012: Tucson, AZ

Event Coverage PAS Staff

Photos by Cliff Wallace

IMPORT FACE-OFF results from October 23rd, 2012 at Southwestern International Raceway in Tucson, Arizona

FWD presented by S.P.E.C. clutches and flywheels
Winner - Di Nallo, Anthony - Hollywood, Ca - '94 Civic - 9.51 @ 146.81
R/U - Aubry, Norman - Corona, Ca - '04 Honda - 18.029 @ 44.97

FORCED INDUCTION PRO presented by Motovicity Distribution

Winner - Chavez, Gave - El Paso, Tx - '03 Evo - 9.39 @ 167.34
R/U - Sawyer, Joe - Phoneix, AZ - '94 Integra - 9.33 @ 164.39

FORCED INDUCTION SPORT presented by Deatsch Werks
Winner - Shumaker, Kevin - Tucson, AZ - 11.55 @ 129.33
R/U - Diaz, Robert - Peoria, Az - '89 Civic - 12..26 @ 118.59

ALL MOTOR SPORT presented by Beast Mode Performance
Winner - Gutierrez, Michael - Tucson, Az - '96 Civic - 13.99 @ 100.55
R/U - Solis, Ray - Tucson, Az - 14.62 @ 94.02

BRACKET Class presented by M & H drag tires
Winner - Mars, Carl - Oro Valley, Az - '77 Datsun - 17.51 - 17.56 @ 71.58
R/U - Mapes, Carl - Oro Valley, Az - '04 Mazda - 16.00 - 16.49 @ 90.37

SHOW RESULTS
Best Civic 2nd - Schietroma, Mike
Best Civic 1st - Santos, Sergio
Best Other Honda 1st - Peralta, Andy - Del Sol
Best Acura 2nd - Mikaelian, Erik - Integra
Best Acura 1st - Integra
Best Mitsubishi - Jaramillo, John - Evo 9
Best Nissan - Vaughn, Candice - Silvia
Best Toyota - Dragon - Supra
Best Mazda - Lewis, James - RX7
Best Subaru - Moya, Jesse - WRX
Best Domestic Sports Compact - Castro, Jesus
Best Domestic Car - Pierson, Brent - '94 Impala SS
Best Euro - Meleno, Issac - VW GTI
Best Interior - Crawford, Bobby - '70 Impala
Best ICE - Polan, Jeff
Best Paint/Finish - Evolution Racing - Civic
Best Engine Bay - Chacon, RC – Civic
Best Display - Polan, Jeff - Civic
Best Female Entry - Navarro, Samantha - Civic
Best Stance - Vaughn, Candice - Silvia
Best Luxury - Aguire, Junior - LS430
Best Import Truck/SUV - Lane, RJ - Subaru Baja
Best Domestic Truck/SUV - Moore, Roselyn - Suburban
Best Bike - Backus, Jimmy - Hayabusa
Best Old School - Crawford, Bobby - '70 Impala
Best Mind Fuck - Polan, Jeff
Best Club Participation - SPS Autosport
Best Club Representation - RCG
Best of Show - Pflanz, Tyler - TWC Supra

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