Scene: Tuner Galleria; Chicago, IL - Event

Chitown, Stand Up!

In only its third year in town, Tuner Galleria is already making waves as a standout event for local Chicago car enthusiasts. Drawing in many different varieties in the small “tuner” community, this wasn’t just a gathering for Japanese imports, but everything under the umbrella, including plenty of Euro and domestic cars. However, Tuner Galleria is so much more than a simple car show; here, the promoters want to ensure that the car scene thrives and do as much as they can to give back to show participants, offering up plenty of giveaways throughout the day, capping it off with massive raffle prizes and trophies to deserving rides. Tuner Galleria hopes to soon become the kind of show people will want to travel from other regions of the country for, and are also planning to hit the southeastern Asian market soon. Here’s but a small taste of what the 2012 Tuner Galleria offered us.

Touge Factory, the official US distributor for TRA Kyoto, debuted their second Rocket Bunny themed S-chassis by way of this S13 Vert.

Touge Factory, the official US distributor for TRA Kyoto, debuted their second Rocket Bunn
It’s a nice contrast to the black S13 featured in our Nissan issue, and was built as a fun get-around car for the owner just FIVE(!) days before the show, not really giving into any one particular trend.

It’s a nice contrast to the black S13 featured in our Nissan issue, and was built as a fun
Stanced right with bronze Work Meister wheels, it’s also powered with a SR20DET and will be featured in an upcoming issue.

Stanced right with bronze Work Meister wheels, it’s also powered with a SR20DET and will b

Paul Tolson runs as one of Chicago’s more prominent show car winners, taking home the Best of Show award for his twin-turbo Lexus GS 400 that’s as powerful as it is outrageous looking.

Paul Tolson runs as one of Chicago’s more prominent show car winners, taking home the Best