July '97
Did you know earning a living off growing bok choy can fund a drag racing career? Adam Saruwatari used his allowance to drag race this RX-7 against an army of Hondas.
Fun Fact: Did you know Saruwatari literally means "monkey crossing?"
August '97
Another show car builder/icon, L J Garcia made his Super Street cover debut with this blue EG, which was ahead of the curve with a B16A engine swap and custom interior work.
October '97
There is nothing more satisfying and down-right funny than seeing one of your old bosses dressed up for a rollerblading session at the beach. But since John Cobb's technically no longer our boss...ha ha ha ha! Wait a minute; he's not our boss, right?
November '97
When an ordinary paint job just doesn't cut it, get creative and add parts from other makes/models for a twisted perspective. Nathan Pagtama molded the side vents from a MR2 to his Integra, as well as the taillights, also from a MR2.
December '97
What good would an import title be without a grudge match between a domestic sister publication? Hot Rod challenged a crew with Howard's Supra and a NSX from DAZZ, but the rust-bucket brigade wussed out and refused to push their trailer queens to the line.