Larry has always been into some car related activity since he was little, including remote control cars. Now he gets to actually drive real cars. He can drive anything and everything to the limit after the first corner. Larry is the photographer and videographer of the team as well.

Pilots:
Nissan 240Z (S30)

Jeremin's first word was "car". Even though he failed the behind the wheel test the first time out, he is the fastest grip driver on the team. Jeremin spares no expense when it comes to his car. According to him, lighter is better.

Pilots:
Toyota MR2 (AW11)
Honda Integra (DA9)

Jon believes in balance; balance in the car's tuning and also in one's own skill and abilities as a driver. He is one of the most versatile drivers of the team as he can switch from grip to drift rather well. Jon is the clown of the team. He is also know as "Cone Man".

Pilots:
Nissan 240SX (MS13)
Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201)

Jake favors an underdog when it comes to car selection. He specializes in optimizing humble engine setups to their max. Knowlege of engine over suspension tuning has compelled him to adapt the philosophy; "better slow in and fast out, than fast in and dead out".

Pilots:
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Toyota Corolla (AE86)

Ray is the best drifter on the team. Refered to also as the "Drift Doctor", he can teach anyone how to drift and how to do it well. He preaches "flushness" with the car body when it comes to choice of wheel and tire combos, and is an expert at making smoke as well.

Pilots:
Nissan 240SX (RPS13)
Nissan 240SX (S14)

Amanda started drifting in her mid-teens. Since she has started drifting, she has performed not only all over the United States, but in Beijing China as well. Amanda goes to school full-time, but always makes time for drifting.

Pilots:
Nissan 240SX (RPS13)
Nissan 240SX (S14)

Masashi has the JDM tuning philosophy. He spends the maximum amount of money on every part on his car. He has the most road racing experience out of the team. Masashi has won many Regional Autocross Championships as well. People ask where is the turbo on his car, and he replies "What turbo?".

Pilots:
Nissan 240SX (S14)
Nissan 240SX (S14)

Kat grew up in San Gabriel Valley California, naturally exposing her to import tuning from the start. With her father's passion for modifying cars running through her veins, she has always had a love for cars.

Pilots:
Nissan 240SX (RPS13)
Honda Civic (EG6)

Mike is the front wheel drive specialist of the team, and is an avid Autocross driver. He has the versatility needed in a "FF" driver, and is able to switch from "FF" to "FR" drivetrains when need be.

Pilots:
Volkswagen GLI (Type 1K)
Mazda MX-5 (NA8C)

Patty is one of the newer members on the team. She done everything from riding horses and motorcycles, to driving high powered sports cars. Now she drives her Mazda Miata so she can focus on driver skill. She also seems to have something for white cars.

Pilots:
Mazda MX-5 (NA8C)
Volkswagen R32 (Type1K)

Chris is another new member of the team, and is the only driver brave enough to race rotary. He favors the FC chassis more than the FD, because of its high tuning potential and its upfront affordability. He is another drifter at heart, and can be found at various Gymkhana and Drift events.

Pilots:
Mazda RX-7(FC3S)

Francis is the newest member on the team. He did not get into motorsports until he got his first car, which is his Lexus IS300. He is the least experienced driver among the team, but strives to get better by observing and driving with Lug Nut Motorsports.

Pilots:
Lexus IS300 (JCE10L)


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