Nopi Nationals 2007 (56k beware)

djarkitek

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This is just a re-cap of Eleven5's trip to Nopi Nationals this year:

The start...Dallas,Texas...18+ hour roadtrip ahead
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The next 18 hours, was HELL ON EARTH. we had to drive straight through Hurricane Humberto and drove through 12+ hours of rain constantly at about 45mph....not fun

Finally! Arrival at Nopi Nationals!!
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And then...MORE DAMN RAIN, RUINING THE PRE-SHOW CLEAN-UP...
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..more below
 
We tried to get the walls up in time..no dice..

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Gave up for that day, next day sun was perfect...and us..up at 6:30..ready to work
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I dont have picture's of Pirana's Setup as they are on another camera...so ..send me those photos Vic!

Here is ones of my car and of Huy's RX-7
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I'm actually having a hard time finding Huy's car in this photo...
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Huy's Twin Turbos, spoolin as he revved..
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the Pre-show line for competitors.....
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Victims of the long wait....
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Pirana, the night before prepping ATL style
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The following are a few of the 500+ pictures I have from the show...there were too many damn cars..I did'nt even see them all..so amazing
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Some better shots of event itself
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Some of the drifting action..Nopi World Finals
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My fav car! The drift-Spec Evo!
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There was also a drfiting minivan but I missed it..sorry guys... lol
 
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First Night ...Hooters night out...was right in front of Hotel anyways...
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Next Day was another long day..then awards!

Classic Victory!!!
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Time to pack up and leave :(
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Our Stop at Krystal Burger
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Stopped in some hick town to get a little crunk baby! YEAAAAA!
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the long drive back...
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Another use for tie-down ropes!
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I drove my protege all the way and back..and thus suffered some tire losses...*tear*..I even brought a full rim and tire as a spare (ballin) ...but still...two nails, and one flat later..I was on stockie rx-7 spares...aka, the drag radials!
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SO amny nice rims!..all bad tires...:(
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ummmm....the end!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! here's my fav. picture again!!!




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Next day before heading back to Dallas
 
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LOL! That was great!!!

Man, that looked like fun. If you drove here for 18 hours, you would have gone around the island about a dozen times lol. I guess I will be seeing a lot of those cars at SEMA.

You are a trooper, so many dawm rims and tires!

Cool, nice pics again!
 
LOL! That was great!!!

Man, that looked like fun. If you drove here for 18 hours, you would have gone around the island about a dozen times lol. I guess I will be seeing a lot of those cars at SEMA.

You are a trooper, so many dawm rims and tires!

Cool, nice pics again!


seriously..lol i'll be taking at least two to the rim shop in town to see if i can salvage them at all (pow)
 
awesome pics....that's one long trailer!

why tape the front instead of just getting a bra for it?

Looks like a ton of fun....

i just dont think bras are very cool..so i'd rather tape it...you know..be all ... JDM YO! (cabpatch)
 
Hey man thanks for posting...I like that is all in chronological order!!!

Remember, I didnt take any pics!!!

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Trip pics

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Before 6000RPM
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After 6000RPM
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The super MOTH!!!
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Mmm, were are getting hungry!
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Told you...
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Getting there on Friday, unloading
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The car I liked the most. It sounded awesome!
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Working the TOYO TIRES booth with Samie!
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Samie with the MSP
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Samie in the MSP
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Luis and Angel pimping the Carsponsorship booth!
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Evidence for the cops!!!
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Maybe one day!!!!
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In my opinion, the best looking girl in the whole show...the one in the center.
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The best Hooter crew we have encountered!!
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nice photos! i miss those nice guys STEALING every sign they could get a hold of, lol.
 
Hahaha, the annoucer told them the cops were on their way and they started running and dropping the banners, it was hilarious!!!
 
I need to fly up for Nopi or something one day. Looks like a fun show.
 
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