Frequent readers want no introduction, however in case a few of you forgot, RADwood is one in every of my favourite occasions to attend.

The workforce has managed to create a way of life model that celebrates all the things RAD-era, not simply the vehicles. And RADwood (the occasion) particularly is a present that provides us all a chance to admire the best period for motorsport, and additionally among the best durations in time for artwork, music, tradition, style and all the things in between. The ’80s and ’90s interval is one which many people really feel nostalgic about, and it’s straightforward to see how the RAD-era was foundational for popular culture at this time. Fortunately, this time round it was introduced again to its house turf – the San Francisco Bay Space.

Earlier than diving in to RADwood SF 2023, I’d like to provide a particular due to my good friend Matt Brown for serving to me by supplying the photographs for this piece. I sadly had a reminiscence card mishap and misplaced all of the photographs I took personally, however Matt was sort sufficient to ship me his RAWs to make use of on this story. 

The venue, San Francisco’s Pier 30, is a spot the RADwood workforce tried to make use of for his or her occasion for a very long time, however with many components enjoying into securing the website for RADwood, it wasn’t doable prior to now. This time nevertheless, the celebs really aligned.

Almost 90°F (32°C) out with clear blue skies, a soon-to-be retired naval ship docked behind the venue, and ’80s and ’90s hits enjoying on the 1s and 2s all got here collectively to set the vibe for the day.

The gates opened for staging early within the morning, with flocks of fascinating and eclectic vehicles making their approach into the venue. Supras being adopted by mini vehicles with hydraulics and even a tiny fireplace truck all handed by means of to onerous park of their respective places.

Homeowners represented their dedication to RADwood to the fullest extent, rocking correct interval right apparel that not solely labored for the occasion’s theme, but additionally managed to tie in a few of their very own vehicles. Take my buddy Richard Chen for instance, who rolled in in his Toyota Crown carrying interval diplomatic chauffeur clothes. It was hilarious and but completely acceptable for the event.

Making my approach by means of the occasion proved that European economic system and efficiency vehicles took dominance, however that’s to not say the JDM and American lovers didn’t signify too. One in every of my favourite pairs was Shareef’s GMC Syclone parked subsequent to his matching Buick GNX.

Throughout the way in which, a line of ’80s sports activities bikes and cruisers greeted visitors as they arrived. However nothing got here near my favourite, and what appeared to be the organizers’ favourite too given it received RADwood SF 2023’s ‘Better of Present’ award.

This G-Physique Porsche 911 Targa was apparently resurrected not too way back after a 20-year stint in its house owners storage. I recall movies of this automobile going viral a couple of years again, however had no concept it was native. There’s a lot to say, that I believe it would deserve its personal unfold. What do you guys suppose – ought to we do a full characteristic on this factor? Contemplating we stay in a world the place each 911 appears to share the identical ethos, it’s fairly refreshing to see a wholly completely different method from the opposite facet of the spectrum.

Persevering with on, there have been positively others that might’ve taken the prize house too.

With a number of passes by means of the venue full, I used to be cooked. The mixture of warmth and never being ready for a sizzling SF day actually took a toll on us. Evidently, the sweat was value it.

RADwood continues to impress us all, with the cycle of occasion members always exhibiting their dedication to the approach to life. It’s protected to say they’re right here for the long term, and also you guys can guess we’ll be there to cowl it once more. ‘Until subsequent yr.

Naveed Yousufzai
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Electronic mail: naveed@speedhunters.com

Photographs by Matt Brown
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