Project Alpha Productions
In April of 2006, the first West Coast Import Tour kicked off in style.
It all started in Seattle, Washington when a group of friends started on a journey that would take them away from their daily lives, and put them on a path that would alter the way they looked at Import Tuner performance.
Each day of the WCIT provided its own unique challenges. Continuing the tour through the elements and the harsh weather, the tour pushed through the perpetual rain cloud that hung over their heads for the first 3 days of the tour.
Through Portland, Oregon, and Northern California; stopping at scenic vista's such as Shasta Lake and the beautiful Redwoods; The tour was a chance to push tuned import cars to the limit, as well as completely forget about the daily grind. Even with the Rain, the tour pushed on, hoping that one day the sun would appear if even for a moment.
On the fourth day, the sun miraculously appeared... Just in time for a one on one track run with the instructors at Skip Barber Racing School. The expectations were high as we were strapped into race cars, and thrown down the corkscrew at one of the most well known race track on the West Coast.
With the exhileration of getting a first person perspective of the best racing school in the U.S. we headed back up north for the last half of the trip.The tour took the leisurely route back up north to Washington along the twisty and curvy HW 101 in a drive speed normally called a 'spirited drive' would definately be an understatement for the Tour participants...
With no accidents, no breakdowns, and zero traffic tickets from any member of the tour, it stood as a benchmark for future Import Tour's hosted by Project Alpha.
You can see for yourself the memories and bonds that were made along the tour. Purchase a copy of the DVD that shows the entire tour in its full glory... professionally edited, and professionally produced..
Performance based excitment, and sanctioned event racing. Watch, participate, or have someone drive you around in their car.. Its Legal, easy, and fully organized.
This is the foundation of the West Coast Import Tour: Using your daily driven car to drive and have fun, and learn new things about it along the way.
West Coast Import Tour 2006 Affilliates/Sponsors:
Some memories from the West Coast Import Tour 2006...
Our Pit Stop in Grants Pass, Oregon...
a picture from Monteray, California - ..if only it wasnt raining...
The Corkscrew View at Mazda Raceways Laguna Seca
Steve and Kory assume the filming position... 'we're here at Laguna Seca Raceways...'
Armin Ausejo is the best at Photography... period. Here's a photo of the day before the WCIT -
Chris shows how drifting an AWD suby IS possible...
Morning line-up outside our hotel in Cali -
Northwest supra's represent...
Jeff Perrin's H6 Tribeca Swap
PDX TUNING!
Dave's STi - SRP FTW!!
Kory and Steve interviewing Jeff Perrin - Founder of Perrin Performance.
The west coast import tour encompasses performance and sanctioned event racing, while making memories for all participants who attend the tour.
From Seattle to Los Angeles, the tour travels along the freeway's of the west coast, while seeking out the hidden backroads for an occasional detour for a spirited drive.
Participants on the tour will find out first hand that the events we attend are based with performance in mind. Meeting new people, and having a fun time is the goal of each event we attend. The memories each person will have when the tour is complete will stay with them for their entire lives.
During the duration of the tour, we record every minute that passes by. In order to make a high quality film, much is required in the requirements of the people and cars we allow on the tour. Please see the requirements for participating on the tour and feel free to contact the addresses provided on the contact page.
Welcome to the West Coast Import Tour!
Kory Noble
Project Alpha Productions - Team Manager
[email protected]
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