[COVERAGE] Clean Culture, Import Expo: Pocono Raceway Festival
July 7th, 2017 by Elusive MediaJust last month Clean Culture & Import Expo threw the Season Opener with a huge turnout at Island Dragway. This month we are back with Pocono Raceway Festival which brings out massive crowds in all directions. Show, Drift, Track, Burnout, 2 Step….a show for everyone! Crowds were ready for some action and there was plenty to be seen all day on and off the track! Even a late shower at the end of the festival that gave the track guys a wet session to test their skills! I stuck around to grab some photos in the rain for you all! Enjoy!
Date: July, 2nd, 2017
Location: Pocono Speedway, Long Pond, PA
By: Erik
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[Remembering] Nicky Hayden 1981-2017
May 29th, 2017 by Elusive MediaDevastated and in total shock! A few days after arriving home from Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, i was notified that Nicky Hayden, the 2006 MotoGP World Champion had passed after his cycle accident 5 days prior. As I look up at his first MotoGP victory photo hanging on my wall, it’s hard to absorb that we all won’t be seeing that infectious smile and personality that we all grew to love.
I started to become a Nicky Hayden fan when i started following MotoGP in 2005, which was just a few years after getting my first motorcycle. And of course at the time he was 1 of 2 riders that was American, on the factor Repsol Honda(I road Honda at the time), and we were only a few weeks difference in age. How could I not become a Nicky Hayden fan? Once Indianapolis GP came on the race calendar, it was time to see & hear these motorcycles in person, along with see my favorite rider, Nicky!! Over the years I would attend every IndyGP and a few in Austin. I was lucky enough to have some conversations with him over the years, even with his limited time during a race weekend. He was always happy, motivated, determined to do his best week in and week out and that was one of my many reason I looked up to him.
He will be missed not just because of his racing background, but because of the person he was! His memory will live on between his family, friends, and millions fans! RIP Nicky! #
Here are some of my favorite photos that I’ve taken of Nicky over the years! So many great memories! #RideOnKentuckyKid
Date: May 29th, 2017
By: Erik
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[COVERAGE] Clean Culture: NJ Season Opener
May 28th, 2017 by Elusive MediaCar season in the north east is just warming up and the best way to do that is with proper show and drag! The original date was 2 weeks ago, but was rained out. I was in Spain for the Formula One race, so seeing this rescheduled when returning home was great! This event is as local as it can get for me, nearly 5 miles away, so it was great to come out and support my local drag strip as well. Drag strip was open for three hours, and it was run what you brought. Great for anyone that wanted to battle a buddy, practice, or test a new build you’ve been working on all winter long. We also had a burnout and two step competition; the energy from the crowd around the cars was fantastic! And of course there were cars coming in all day til dusk, so there was something to check out and photograph all day long! As the sun set, Island prepares the track once again for the official drag competition with first place walking with $2500! Props to Clean Culture for starting the season right!!
Date: May 29th, 2017
Location: Island Dragway – Great Meadows, NJ
By: Erik
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[COVERAGE] Formula One Spanish Grand Prix
May 19th, 2017 by Elusive MediaFormula One returns to Europe with an exciting amount of overtakes for first position. If you were seated in turn one, you got some to see some great overtakes and some unfortunate crashes that took out some favorite drivers. Right from the start, Sebastian Vettel who started from pole outpaced Lewis Hamilton to the first corner and takes the lead. Where as Valtteri Bottas touches Kimi Raikkonen going into turn one, which in return sends Raikkonen colliding into Max Verstappen. Kimi and Max are forced to retire. Felipe Massa gets a tire puncture going into the first corner and slides into the gravel; all this going into the first corner of the first lap! After a few laps things start to settle and drivers get into a rhythm. Lap 10, Vettel is 2 seconds head of Hamilton, but the race is far from over. After a pit stop by both drivers, Hamilton was able to switch to the softer compound, where Vettel had already used it earlier in the race. Hamilton is able to cut the gap in half from the pit stop and is now able to fight for the win. With the first attempt to overtake, both drivers make contact and Hamilton is push off course. But with only 20 laps remaining, Hamilton in his Mercedes is able to overtake Vettel. Sadly the German wasn’t able to keep the same pace as Hamilton and was able to secure his 2nd win this season! Ricciardo was able to take 3rd spot after Valtteri Bottas’s failed engine and and the collisions that happened at the start of the race. Its not the way Red Bull Racing wanted to take 3rd, as their recent upgrades showed little to no improvement against the other teams.
1st Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes
2nd Sebastian Vettel – Ferrari
3rd Daniel Ricciardo – Red Bull Racing
Date: May 12-14, 2016
Location: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
By: Erik
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[COVERAGE] 36th Progresssive New York International Motorcycle Show
November 15th, 2016 by Elusive MediaProgressive New York International Motorcycle Show brings you the latest motorcycles and dozens of custom bikes drool over. As a fellow rider, I look forward to checking out the latest models all gathered under one famous glass building each year, the Javits Center. Besides the latest motorcycles, a long line of vendors from clothes, helmets, cleaners, custom ear plugs, you name it…it’s all here! They even had a jaw-dropping stunt show, where it looked like they were feet from hitting the ceiling of the building. Typically its cold in December, so if you can’t be on two wheels, why not enjoy checking out some in doors? Winter is just getting started!
Date: December 9th-11th, 2016
Location: New York, New York @ Jacob Javits Center
By: Erik
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[COVERAGE] Exxxotica New Jersey
November 12th, 2016 by Elusive MediaThe 9th year of Exxxotica New Jersey finished off with over 30 hours on the Sapphire Entertainment Stage, more than 220 models, 140 vendors, and plenty educational seminars! New to this year’s show was Tattoo Ally with live tattooing and pieces from some of the best artists in the industry. SW!TCH was also a hit addition to this years show that represented the LGBT Community. Between the Exxxotica show and their After Parties, you will have plenty to keep you busy all weekend long! With a packed floor all 3 days, Exxxotica is already set for next year and returning for its 10th-anniversary show!
Date: November 4-6, 2016
Location: New Jersey Expo Center, Edison, NJ
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[COVERAGE] Dream Ride Experience
August 31st, 2016 by Elusive MediaThe Dream Ride Experience is a fantastic charity that raises money for Special Olympics and other charities. It truly is an experience with spanning over multiple days, including Dream Ride, Dream Cruise, Dream Concert, Dream Show featuring cars and motorcycles, along with a family fun zone that includes a wide variety of shows and carnival rides. This was the first time attending this event and was invited by a friend that has been here previously. It’s worth the couple days away from home to bring this fundraiser more coverage and raise more money!
This year they were able to raise $1.5 Million, which sets a new record and amazing brings their lifetime total up to $6.2 Million! If your into rare exotics, motorcycles, music and supporting wonder athletes, then come out next year and check it out! You won’t be disappointed!
Date: August 26-28, 2016
Location: Farmington Polo Club, Farmington, CT
By: Erik
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[COVERAGE] BimmerFest East
August 8th, 2016 by Elusive MediaAs a fellow BMW owner, Bimmerfest East is one of those shows that all BMW owners look forward to all year. Not only is a good time to show over your beloved BMW, but a good time to look for parts from vendors or from the swap meet area. With rain in the forecast, the drag racing was only able to run Saturday, even though we saw very little rain on Sunday. We still did have a good turnout and a fun time watching the ones that were brave enough to shred their tires during the burnout competition!! Looking forward to next year and a much better weather forecast!
Date: July 30-31st, 2016
Location: Englishtown Raceway, Englishtown, NJ
By: Erik
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[COVERAGE] Tuner Evolution – Philadelphia – 10Yr Anniversary
August 5th, 2016 by Elusive MediaIf you can believe it… Tuner Evolution Philadelphia’s has been going on for one decade!! Elusive Media is lucky enough to be there to celebrate a great 10 years with the Tuner Evolution family. Lots of shows have come and go over those 10 long years, but year after year, Tuner Evolution brings the hottest cars builds & models!! And we can’t forget the musical talent, BMX competitions and break dancing competitions; saying Tuner Evolution is a car show would be an understatement. Much thanks for the Tuner Evolution staff and allowing us to cover year after year. Look for to many more years of success!
Date: July 30th, 2016
Location: The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, PA
By: Erik
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[COVERAGE] MPACT 2016 Motorsports Festival and Car Show
July 15th, 2016 by Elusive MediaOne of the best events of the year! Car Show, Track Day, Burnout & Rolling Races; something for everyone! Weather wasn’t too cooperative this year with the dense fog throughout the day, but it did make for some interesting photos! Enjoy!
Date: July, 9th, 2016
Location: Pocono Speedway, Long Pond, PA
By: Erik
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