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More Drive, Gentlemen

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The news that a new auto festival called Arena Drive will be held in Moscow in mid-June was a big surprise for us. Traditionally, in July in Moscow, in Tushino, Autoexotika takes place, and in August, next to Crocus Expo, an international auto show. Each event is stretched for more than one day, so the summer is saturated. But so far no one has occupied June, despite the fact that this month is at least no worse than the rest in weather and better in duration of the day. Yes, and a little less vacationers … Although it is more appropriate to say here - holidays, because the organizers of Arena Drive made the main bet on young people. In addition to cars and motorbikes, all kinds of club music, as well as “street culture” were supposed to be presented at the festival - rap and hip-hop, breakdance, graffiti, skateboarding, BMX and videos …

From the press release: “The non-stop entertainment program of the nine-day ARENA DRIVE festival provides for: exhibitions, night drag racing competitions, a grand stunt show“Russian Breakthrough”, demonstration of extreme sports, other events, concerts and parties from ten in the morning and until late at night”(we quote for sure).

At a press conference preceding the festival, representatives of the organizers - Globalclubbing, the Moscow Automobile Sports Federation and GTDepartment - spoke about this exactly: which DJs were invited (even Paul Van Dyke himself), which contests (here they were called “battles”) are planned, how cool and fun it would be … Arena Drive was expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors.

Unfortunately, mass production was not achieved, and the vast areas of the Tushino airdrome were very weak all day: groups consisting of several cars, their owners and sympathizers, were scattered throughout the field, and there were no visitors at all. People pulled themselves up in the evening, hanging out at night.

For the first time in the arena

No one was surprised by the strong performance of the owners of Japanese cars, as well as lovers of domestic VAZs. Cars from the Land of the Rising Sun were the most numerous. In particular, the DSM Club, which unites fans of Mitsubishi Eclipse and Eagle Talon, as well as the Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda RX-8 clubs, the magnificent Japanese coupe Toyota Soarer intended for the domestic market, the popular Toyota Celica and Honda cars, had a large exposition. Before the visitors appeared coupe Nissan Skyline R33, Nissan 300ZX and 350Z, several iconic turbocharged sedans Toyota Chaser Tourer V.

At the Lada Cars Club stand, visitors were greeted by an exposition of domestic tuning equipment. The most serious cars here are the VAZ-2107 with a 2-liter turbocharged Nissan SR20DET engine and the VAZ-21103 Turbo with a power of 280 forces. Already not shocking, but still arouses interest.

Four treasures were hidden under a green canopy from the scorching heat and downpours periodically falling on the airfield field. The Chevrolet Corvette C5 with a 5.7 liter V8 compressor engine develops an awesome 850 forces. The body is gray, like a thundercloud. An ominous stroke is a mechanical supercharger that looks out of a slot in the hood. Red Cadillac CTS-V with body kit - the guy is not a miss. His V-shaped “eight” with a volume of 5.7 liters made friends with a compressor. The beast gives out 780 forces! According to experts, the CTS is very, very well managed, so the heavy duty engine is not at all alien here. Opposite him was a spectacular car - a military drift VAZ “penny”, lowered and lightweight, with a carbon hood and a trunk lid, “buckets” and a frame … The latest Nissan GT-R supercar became snow-white and awesome.

At the edge of the field is one of the most interesting venues - the exposition of the Streetmachines club. Specialists in American muscle cars put up cars that are familiar to us from various events. But this does not detract from the pleasure of another meeting. Here was a small and feisty European Ford Capri. Nearby is his American namesake Mercury Capri. Despite their common name, these are two completely different cars. The sports car of the 80s from the prestigious division of FoMoCo is an analog of the third generation Ford Mustang. There were also modified Chevy Camaro second and third generations. But the central exhibit of Streetmachines was without a doubt the 1975 Camaro hot rod. The car is modified every year, and now its first exit in the new edition has taken place. Engine power - about 500 forces on the 102nd gasoline. By the way, the car won the competition for the loudest exhaust sound.

Jeepers - well done! That's who is not afraid of the field and the open sky! The guys made a united front, once again demonstrating breathtaking military equipment and brotherly spirit. All cars in dirt and "scars", in full gear. Here were the well-deserved trophic UAZs, the Jeep Cherokee, the unique Nissan Patrol of the generation before last, converted into a pickup truck, Daihatsu all-terrain vehicles …

Artkoleso

The airbrush contest can be considered one of the most beautiful automotive events of the entire exhibition. The organizers were Kalinina Art and ProfiAvto. Note that we were invited to the jury and gladly agreed to participate. Each of the 24 competing vehicles is unique in its own way. The atmosphere of the mysterious night forest depicted on the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, and the realistic dragons on the Jeep Wrangler, were shocked to the core. Standing next to the SUVs Mercedes-Benz W211 Lorinser with a kind of airbrushing on a Cambodian theme - a special conversation. Perhaps the theme of the grandiose drawing does not quite correspond to a strict sedan, but the amount of work done is simply titanic! I really liked the stylish Smart and MINI Cooper, painted under … knitted sweaters! Cars with this texture look original and touching. And, despite the large amount of work (drawing over the entire body area), the artists managed to preserve their native colors. Nice and Lexus RX330 with elegant abstraction. What it means is probably known to only one owner. But it looks five points! And the predatory cats depicted on the Mercedes-Benz SLK are so realistic that they are about to jump off the side of the roadster. One of the most unusual exhibits is the trailer on which stood an old VW minibus. So one would think, looking from afar. But upon closer examination, it turned out that this is not a bus, but a masterfully painted blende.

Each of the works deserved rewards, so the winners were a little more than planned before. And, of course, there was no commonplace gold, silver and bronze, because art can not be divided by rank.

… And Paul Van Dyke really gave a concert, moreover, he was lively, not a set of ready-made recordings, so the audience danced in plenty. Borders, beemixers and roller skaters felt at ease at specially prepared sites for them - they are more free on the field than in the city. Even the stunt riders, masters of stunt riding on motorcycles, were able to speak.

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