Jim Clarke’s ’98 Kawasaki ZX7R Ninja

February 06, 2009
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka

When Jim Clarke was 17 years old growing up in England, the first motorcycle he owned was a Suzuki GS-125 electric start. In the UK, the biggest engine anyone under 18 years of age can ride is a 125cc with no more then 14.6 brake horsepower.

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Jenny Nakata’s 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 442

January 30, 2009
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka

Jenny Nakata grew up around cars and has fond memories of her father working on cars in the pits at the stockcar track. Today she still has an admiration for cars, but her favorite form of racing has changed to the quarter mile.

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Eldon Bolahao ’98 GMC Sonoma

January 23, 2009
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka

Modifying mini trucks back in the 1980s when they were the ride to have wasn’t as complicated as it is with today’s trucks. Cutting springs, adding blocks between the axle and leaf springs was the old school way of lowering trucks.

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Bobby Gouveia’s ’97 GMC Sierra Stepside

January 16, 2009
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka

Bobby Gouveia was 8 years old when he made his first trip to Hawaii Raceway Park, which was when he became a car enthusiast. He began building model cars and sometimes using three model cars to make one custom model car.

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John “Boogie” Bugarin - ‘78 Chevrolet Camaro

January 09, 2009
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by

This ride was the first car John “Boogie” Bugarin bought when he got his driver’s license while attending Damien Memorial School.With no formal training in automotive technology, Bugarin taught himself how to wrench on this car through research and reading.

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Alan Zane - 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe

January 02, 2009
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by

Alan Zane’s earliest memories of what would eventually make him a profound car enthusiast began when he was attending Liliuokalani Elementary School in Kaimuki. The rhythm of heavy trucks shifting through the gears driving past the school was music to the young Zane’s ears.

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‘06 Nissan 350z - Reyn Agcaoili

December 26, 2008
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by

A few years ago while still in high school, Reyn Agcaoili would argue with his older sister over who would use the Mazda MX6 they were suppose to share.

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Yu-Wei Tsai’s Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

December 19, 2008
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka

While attending the import show back in August Yu-Wei Tsai was inspired by the Evo owners there to build himself a sick E-8. After hours of researching the parts and feedback from other owners, Tsai had this ride show ready in time for last week’s Hot Import Nights.

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Steve Yoshimoto’s ‘65 Corvette Coupe

December 12, 2008
Story by Jerrette Kamaka
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka

This Vette is the outcome of several friends getting together once a week to help another friend rebuild his dream car. The job was a complete frame-off restoration, which takes days and days to do. It gives you an idea of the kind of friends Steve Yoshimoto has.

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Wayland Lum’s ’67 Shelby GT500E

December 05, 2008
Story by Midweek Staff
Photos by Jerrette Kamaka

The first thing people say when they see this car is “That’s the car from the movie Gone In 60 Seconds!” This is not an original Eleanor but a replica that has caught the eyes of many car experts since its resurrection from a regular fastback.

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