Scion Tuner Challenge Wrapping Up Soon
Over the course of the last year or so, three professional teams have been using their creativity and expertise to create 3 custom Scion FR-S performance machines. The teams have competed eight of the eleven unique challenges – ranging from speed and handling to agility and more.
The current challenge is the fan favourite where the public gets to vote on which team they prefer. The youtube video for this challenge is here:
- Also: Pat Cyr’s Scion FR-S
- Also: Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ: Sibling rivals take home the hardware in the 2013 Guide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe_Swz5GeCw
The breakdown of the three teams is as follows:
SWAG Racing (Quebec)
The race team from Quebec led by Dany “Babu” Bernier, an adrenaline and motorsport junkie. Most people know Babu from his appearances on Quebec television as the host of such shows as Le Top Rock de Babu, Babu a Bord, Embraye avec Babu and Coup de Foudre. Babu has also made his name as a radio host of rock and top 40 shows on stations like CHOI-FM, COOL FM, ÉNERGIE and Radio-X.
Top Tuner (Ontario)
Created in 2005, Top Tuner fuels the passion of automotive customization, bringing awareness of the Tuner Culture to the mainstream. Top Tuner has played a pivotal role in development of some of the industries most recognized show cars through their innovation, fresh design and trendsetting. They’ve recently partnered with Can Jam Motorsports, focusing on Racing R&D, to connect the show car and motorsports worlds.
Team VCMC (British Colombia)
Team VCMC is an extension of the British Columbia-based VCMC autocross club. Boasting over 200 members, VCMC is one of the largest and best organized clubs in the country and has produced over 50 National Class championships across Canada and the United States. Team VCMC leader, Richard Basford is one of those champions. He brings an impressive driving resume to the competition, including the 2003 Canadian Nationals C-Stock Champion, 2003 Rookie of the Year
For more information and to follow the challenge visit their website http://www.tunerchallenge.ca/
