Just as promised it has been a very hot and very long summer. Aug 23rd was no change to that rule with temperatures in Boise getting into the high 90s for the day. The hot heat didn’t stop anyone from coming out to see the very first show of its kind in Boise, Shakotan Matsuri. For months the western states have been buzzing about this car show and it showed the day of the show. As promised it was a busy day for everyone at the show, with roll in starting at 3pm, a crowd was all ready starting to fill the parking lot. With the Dj booth getting set up the car show participants were all busy cleaning their rides, it started to finally set in, and this show is for real and going to be a great time. Cars from all over the west came into the show: Nevada, Utah, Washington, and even the Idaho guys came in to support the show.
As night started to fall on the event the crowd picked up walking around checking out the car. The break for taking photos was when the B-Boy Break Dancing kicked up. The crowd swarmed the dance area and watched the battles go down. The crowd got to a size around 2000 people having a great time getting to see some cars and see some really well built cars. There is already a huge buzz about the 2009 show for it should only be getting bigger and better each year. For more updates on future Shakotan Matsuri keep checking TunerZine.com or you can also head to their Myspace: www.myspace.com/shakotan_matsuri
Show Winners:
Acura:
1st Place – Andrew Riodan : 1997 Integra GSR
Runner Up – Matt Brown : 2004 RSX Type-S
Honda:
1st Place – Jonathan Wright : 2002 S2000
Runner Up – Dustin Field : 97 Civic
Infiniti:
1st Place – Rob Schneider : 2004 G35
Runner Up – Trevor Purcell : 2004 G35
Mazda:
1st Place – Ryan Jeppesen : 1985 RX-7
Runner Up – Leo Brandt : 1993 RX-7
Mitsubishi:
1st Place - Dallin Felton : 2004 Evolution VIII
Runner Up – Christian Coonce : 1995 Talon TSi
Nissan:
1st Place – Jason DiGiammarco : 2005 350z
Runner Up – Steve Warren : 2003 350z
Scion:
1st Place – Jake Musser : 2006 xB
Runner Up – Kevin Kovatch : 2006 xB
Subaru:
1st Place – Tristan Faber : 2007 STi Limited
Runner Up – Dustin Brock : Impreza 2.5 RS
Toyota:
1st Place – Adam Adjir : 1992 MR2
Runner Up – Andrew Tate : 1989 Supra
AutoX:
1st Place – Dan Snarr : 2000 Acura Integra
Runner Up – James Jolliff : 1992 Honda Civic Si
Drag:
1st Place – Chris Pugh : 1992 Nissan 240sx
Drift
1st Place – Matt Elliott : 2001 Honda S2000
Runner Up – Anders Bergvall : 1987 Toyota Corolla
JDM:
1st Place – Ramon Luce/Kelli Shaffer : 1992 Nissan Skyline GT-R
Runner Up – Bryan Smith : 1999 Infiniti G20
Old School:
1st Place – Nancy Barham : 1980 Datsun 280sx (10th Anniversary)
Runner Up – Jake Siqueiros : 1989 Honda Civic
Right Hand Drive:
1st Place – Jeremie Jones : 1993 Toyota Supra
Runner Up - John F. Pennell/Dante Pennell : 1984 Nissan Fairlady 300zx
Special Recognition Award:
Luis Rodriguez : 2000 Honda Civic
Best of Show:
Jason DiGiammarco : 2005 350z
Import Motoring Choice Award:
Dallin Felton : 2004 Evolution VIII
Four of the best Bboy crews from the surrounding areas battled it out in the heat for a sizeable cash prize. The Bboy Battle top 3 spots were all taken by the Life Style Kings
1st Place: 5th Element
2nd Place: Cash
3rd: Paw-Lee
