March Member "Naomi Thatsanaphon" Chicago CH

From building model cars as a kid to crafting a fully modified 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Naomi Thatsanaphon shares her journey into the automotive world. As a dedicated member of Team Elevate, she reflects on the passion that drives her build, the thrill of bringing an engine back to life, and her dream of one day owning a Hakosuka GTR. Dive into her story of dedication, community, and high-performance craftsmanship.

1. When did you join Team Elevate, and why? I had the pleasure of joining Team Elevate back in 2022. I was a member for about a year and moved into the Chapter Sgt role in late 2023. One thing in particular that sparked my interest in the team was their overall impact and prevalence, not only within the Chicago car community but nationally as well. All of the builds were of the highest quality, which only motivated me more...
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February Member "Alex Hammond" Chicago CH

In this interview, we dive into Alex Hammond's insight on his build, inspiration, and love for car culture. Hammond is a Team Elevate member from Chicago who has been with the team since 2021.

1. When did you join Team Elevate, and why? I joined team elevate back in April of 2021, but I knew I wanted to be apart of the team since I was just 16 years old. I used to host local  car meets and help out at car shows and every time the Chicago chapter pulled up they were friendly, humble and helpful people that I loved having around. They had the best cars around but they would never expect...
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January Member "Toshikazu Isono" Japan CH

In this exclusive interview, we explore Toshikazu Isono’s passion for car culture, his stunning Toyota Supra MK4 build, and the inspiration behind it all. A proud member of Team Elevate since 2020, Toshikazu shares how the team’s warm camaraderie and high customization standards drew him in. Discover the intricate details of his Supra, from handmade wide fenders to RECARO seats, and learn why this iconic car feels like a part of his soul. Follow his journey on Instagram @104gram_elevate to see more!

In this interview, we dive into Toshikazu Isono’s insight on his build, inspiration, and love for car culture. Toshikazu is a Team Elevate member from Japan who has been with the team since 2020. When did you join Team Elevate, and why? "I have been with Team Elevate since 2020. The reason I joined the team is because I was fascinated by the boss [President], his family, and his colleagues. I was moved by the warm atmosphere of the team....
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List Of 2025 Events

Schedules Subject To Change, Check websites. Hot Import Nights 2/01- San Pedro, CA ImportExpo 2/15 - Charlotte, NC GearHead Society...
Schedules Subject To Change, Check websites. Hot Import Nights 2/01- San Pedro, CA ImportExpo 2/15 - Charlotte, NC GearHead Society "Planes of Fame" 2/22- Chino, CA Elite Tuner Bay Area 2/23- Sonoma, CA FilthyKleen 3/2 - Bowie, MD ImportExpo 3/22- Washington, DC EliteTuner 3/23- Millville, NJ GearHead Society "5th Year Anniversary"- Sandy, UT SlammedNuff 5/13- Ohio Clean Culture Dominion 5/10- Woodford, VA Clean Exhibition 5/17- Greenville, NC GearHead Society 5/31- Caldwell, ID Beach Bash 5/31- OBX NC TunerEvo 6/01- VAB...
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