Angled photos of a simple radial, a circle, a frame created by simple spokes and a wheel. Something so simple that was originally created thousands of years ago by some ancient people to war upon their neighbors – probably. It was an evolution in design, from stock wood, the simple wheel reigned across the continenents and created city states, which became kingdoms, and then mighty empires that spanned continents.

In some cases, empires lost due to the loss of a simple wheel, to paraphrase an old proverb, “….For want of a wheel the battle was lost. For want of a battle the kingdom was lost. And all for the want of a wheel.” Yea, you need to look up the original proverb called “For Want of a Nail”, it’s something that I look up every few years. It makes you think about the small things in life that need to be done. Without those small tasks, bigger tasks will be more difficult to complete.

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Took a picture of Big Abe representing Kuya Protection wearing a big ass wheel. This is the crew that protects most of the import models at the local southern California car shows. So for the aspiring models out there and if you need protection, who do you call? Kuya Protection!

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Where should I start? From the beginning I guess. I arrived early when all the vendors and car clubs were just setting up shop. To think this was the first time I’ve been back to the Fairplex since… I don’t know, when was the last import tuner car show held here? I think it was 2009. I had a few hours before the crowds arrived so I started taking pictures. Noticed where the restrooms were and the locations of the water fountains – free water!

Taking pictures was the fun part. Saw a lot of familiar faces and car clubs. From LowNSlow, Team Arkan, Team Hate, Import Fashion, itsjdmyo and Savini. The first few hours I aimed to take car pictures only. It was easy because the import models hadn’t arrived yet.

Had to order some drinks because I was thirsty. Didn’t like the Mango shake – tasted weird. The food prices were just expensive. Should have tried to bring in some skittles or something as a snack.

The stage events timing seemed a bit off. That’s why I missed capturing some bikini and go-go events. Basically I got tired of waiting and went back to take more pictures on the floor. My bad luck that I was told they started a few minutes after I left!

Hot Import Nights – Nightshift was still good. I can’t wait for the next one to appear in southern California!

Taking a picture of this NSX.

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