Flat Out for debut win!!
The newest 5ZIGEN dealer in Las Vegas, SUBARU of Las Vegas / ZENKAI Motorsports won the street AWD class in the Super Lap Battle Las Vegas round on May 22nd which was held as part of XDC Super Show. It was the first event of ZENKAI Motorsports' new time attack machine, GRB 2010 Impreza STI. 5ZIGEN USA participate in ZENKAI MS time attack project as a wheel supplier. Following is press release from the team about the debut of new time attack car and the visit of Mr. Ikuo Mori, President and CEO of Fuji Heavy Industries.
PRESS RELEASE
SUBARU OF LAS VEGAS / ZENKAI MOTORSPORTS
Powered by Crawford Performance debuts Subaru Impreza WRX STI Time Attack Car
At Rd2 of Super Lap Battle Las Vegas
ZENKAI - definition: Wide Open / Flat Out / Going hella fast!
May 26, 2010 Las Vegas, NV, Subaru of Las Vegas is pleased to announce a mutual collaboration with Crawford Performance (Oceanside, CA) to compete in various motorsports events throughout 2010, including selected Redline Time Attack Series, Super Lap Battle, and Subiefest 2010.
24-year-old Las Vegas native, Thomas Smith, a protégé of the legendary Quirt Crawford, builder of the Ken Block’s Gymkhana 1 & 2 STIs, will be attacking the circuits this year as the featured driver. Smith, a proven Karting and AutoX driving force will see his skills put to the test in the highest level of Time Attack competitions in America, with many insiders already predicting his podium finishes this year. “Smith’s true potential of pushing the limit matches our Zenkai spirit”, said Burton Hughes, General Manager of Subaru of Las Vegas.
With the right machine, GRB Impreza WRX STI prepared by Crawford Performance, and the team efforts of the motorsports division of Subaru of Las Vegas, ZMRT (Zenkai Motorsports Racing Team) headed by team director, Gary Harding, realizing podium finishes and premier marketing opportunities for the varied sponsors will become a reality.
Quirt Crawford explained how the marriage between Zenkai Motorsports and Crawford Performance took place:
“It originally started when Thomas (Smith) proved his driving talents in a Crawford car at the track. He got our attention that day and it blossomed from there. We are currently building a new (ZMRT Time Attack) car for Thomas to drive and we will be one of the primary (technical) sponsors of the vehicle. Our expectation for this team are podium finishes and overall we expect to do very well. As the sponsorship team comes together, we will definitely be able to create a very competitive vehicle. Thomas (Smith) has the talent…”
ZMRT driver Thomas Smith is very excited about his opportunity to pilot the ZMRT Time Attack STI. In a recent statement he said,“I’m pretty optimistic about the new Time Attack car. I want to get into the seat as soon as possible--get some laps around the track and lead our team to the podium. The car and the team will draw a lot of attention and I predict we will do very well.”
To celebrate the emergence of Subaru of Las Vegas / Zenkai Motorsports – powered by Crawford Performance, a video prologue documentary was released this week. The 8 minute long HD video can be viewed on YouTube page below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjHQVqLr6Xo
Finally, on May 18th, 2010, Subaru of Las Vegas was honored with the visit of Mr. Ikuo Mori, President and CEO of Fuji Heavy Industries, the parent company of SUBARU.
In his 45-minute visit, Mr. Mori witnessed first-hand the Sales, Service, Parts and Performance operations of Subaru of Las Vegas. While touring the dealership, select personnel offered direct input regarding current automotive trends in Las Vegas and the US market in response to his questions. In a highlight to the dealership tour, ZMRT was pleased to debut the new Time Attack car to Mr. Mori and his associates. His delight to see the birth of the race car was expressed in his prediction, “This car will fly!”
Subaru of Las Vegas / Zenkai Motorsports powered by Crawford Performance (ZMRT – Zenkai Motorsports Racing Team) is also pleased to announce the following top global automotive companies as partner/sponsors:
Crawford Performance http://www.crawfordperformance.com/
Subaru of America / SPT (Subaru Performance Tuning)
http://www.subaru.com/
C-West
http://www.c-westusa.com/
Carbonetic http://www.carbonetic.net/
5Zigen http://www.5zigenusa.com/
Tein http://www.tein.com/
RaceTech http://www.racetechseatsna.com/
GTSpec http://www.gtspec.com/
GoPro http://www.goprocamera.com/
Grafik Impact http://www.grafikimpact.com/
Garage Uehara
Pacific Custom Paint
Driving Sports TV as the official media supporter
http://www.drivingsports.com/
