Import Face-Off 2012: Bradenton, FL

Event Coverage PAS Staff

Text and Photos by Cliff Wallace - www.importfaceoff.net

January 22nd, 2012 – Bradenton, Fl Results

FWD presented by SPEC clutches and flywheels
Winner – Christian Gomez – Orlando, FL – 9.373 @ 155.62
R/U – Benjamin Rodriguez – Tampa, FL – 9.865 @ 137.84

Forced Induction Pro presented by Go-Autoworks.com
Winner – Sergio Reyes – Orlando, FL – 8.959 @ 158.92
R/U – David Penton – Winter Haven, FL – 9.580 @ 145.30

Forced Induction Sport presented by Fusionworks Racing
Winner –Shane Phillips – Dania Beach, FL – 9.856 @ 115.07
R/U – Dennis Gonzalez – Naples, FL – 11.44 @ 132.27

All Motor Pro presented by Competition Clutch
Winner – Mark Podkowik – Naples, FL – 10.438 @ 129.10
R/U – David Carrion – Naples, FL – 12.263 @ 120.11

All Motor Sport presented by Beast Mode Performance
Winner –Ceejay Mendez – Wesley Chapel, FL
R/U – Ray Quinones Jr. – Tampa, FL -

Bracket Class presented by TDC Performance
Winner – Ramon Collazo – Naples, FL – 12.00 – 12.125 @ 109.62
R/U – Charles Sifre – Naples, FL – 13.31 – 13.493 @ 98.68

Outlaw
Winner – Sammy Ortiz – Tampa, FL – 7.25 @ 189.11
R/U – Ferdinand Rivera – Orlando, FL

CAR SHOW WINNERS
Best Civic 2nd – Kham
Best Civic 1st – Mike Miguel
Best Other Honda – Blake – S2000
Best Acura 2nd – Yosvanny Gutierrez – Integra
Best Acura 1st – Troy Huynh - RSX
Best Mitsubishi – Richie Harris - Evo
Best Nissan – DK - Skyline
Best Toyota – Samantha Sunderman - Celica
Best Scion 2nd – Tony Hicks - tC
Best Scion 1st – Michael Thailing - xB
Best Mazda – Chris Fillmon – Rx-8
Best Subaru – Andy Vaca - WRX
Best Other Import – Mark Salerno - Tiburon
Best Domestic Sports Compact – Clayton Best – Caliber SRT4
Best Domestic Car – Rick Rhoden – ’58 Corvette
Best Euro – Jim Martinez – M3
Best Interior – Jason - Beetle
Best ICE –Tony Hicks - Eclipse
Best Paint/Finish – Donna Pacli – 350Z
Best Engine Bay – Jody Weber – Civic
Best Display – Samantha Sunderman - Celica
Best Female Entry – Jen Milks - Civic
Best Stance – Lorenzo - Jetta
Best Luxury – Sam Howarde – A4
Best Exotic – Ron Marchini - NSX
Best Import Truck/SUV – Russ - Tacoma
Best Bike – Ian Juan – Hayabusa
Best Classic 2nd – Lorenzo – Jetta
Best Classic 1st – Bill Dodge – Rx7
Best Club Participation – Kindred Impulse
Best Club Representation – Kindred Impulse
Best of Show – Tony Hicks – ’00 Mitsubishi Eclipse

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