Feel the Burn
We know what you like to do. You and your buddies gather at the Waffle House parking lot at 1 a.m., gossip about the latest Escort you burned on the highway, and smoke four packs of GPC cigarettes. Then, old man Wiggum tells you to get on and, well, you all start to get rowdy. That's when you jump into your ultra decked-out Civic and start doing smoky burnouts while your homies hold the front and rear quarter panels and rock you from side to side. Man, you get a thumbs up for that! Well, maybe you'd like to do this at the NOPI burnout contest and win some cash at the same time! You can-just bring mom's hooptie and get ready to rumble. Warm 'em up, let 'em rip, and win some of NOPI's cash. It's easy...but don't come crying to us when you can't find a tire shop to replace your blown one.
When: Saturday, Sept. 16 at 3 p.m.Sunday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m.Where: Main Stage (both)
Check Out the Junk in that Hunk
Now this is a personal favorite for Suzie Chung-the body building contest And if you haven't convinced yourself that you'd actually want to stop and look at this beefy contest, think of it this way-there will be no easier way to stalk Suzie than by hanging out in this area.
When: Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. (pre-show) and 5 p.m.Where: Tara Ballroom (pre-show only) and Main Stage
Bird Watching
Mmm...now here's our favorite part-the swimsuit competition. Watch the silicone, feel the butt floss, and grope all you want from behind the security gates because these dirty birdies will make you scream out, "Oh...my...GOD!" We know, we've done it before!
When: Saturday, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. (Preliminary) and 6:30 p.m. (Semifinals); Sunday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. (Finals)Where: Main Stage (all)
Hydraulic Logic
Now here's territory we've never conquered before. Hittin' switches, three-wheel motion...it's weird, we tell ya. But we know you dig it. Bring out your six-fo and see how high it can jump-get it to jump the highest and guess what? You win cash from NOPI. And with that, you could buy more batteries for the trunk. Wesseeah fo' leeeah, neeeah!
When: Saturday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 17 at 2 p.m.Where: Main Stage (both
As you walk throughout the entire NOPI kingdom and wear yourself out looking at clear taillights and 5-inch exhaust canisters, you'll probably think to yourself, Boy, I could sure go for seeing a few buff guys flexing and prancing in their cute Speedo underoos. If you do, then slap yourself. But hey, that's what you'll find right here-it's all part of the exciting program at the NOPI Nationals. Yeah, there are gonna be deejays and there's going to be a fun lowrider show, and there might even be a girl in a thong bikini or two (or three or four). We hope there will be. But if there isn't, you can thank the stars above that Shane Johnson, the body builder who's "working it," really is winking at you. Oh, hubba hubba. Here's a taste of what you'll find here at the NOPI show.
I'm With the DJ
No, Jonathan won't be hitting the decks for a 3-hour marathon mix, but there will be deejays scattered all over NOPI spinning your favorite choons. But if you ask nicely, DJ Jonny Wong might reach into his magic sack and drop a Daft Punk or two for you. Oh yeah, there's going to be giveaways and such, too.
When: Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 6 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.Where: Stage 2 (all)
Dawn will be unveiling an upcoming APC project vehicle!
Dawn took some time to answer a few questions for Super Street. Be sure to visit Dawn at the NOPI Nationals and say "word".
SS: Are you looking forward to this year's NOPI Nationals?
DM: Oh yeah. I'm definitely looking forward to NOPI. I'll be with the new Subaru, and I'll also be doing hosting, interviewing, and signing autographs.
By Darth Fader
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