Japfest,
Another great event organized by 402 automotive on May 8th 2016.
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‘JapFest’ among car events needs no introduction, as it is one of the greatest event dedicated to all Japanese cars.

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The Club paddock was filled with cars from several Dutch teams, including cars from neighbor countries like Belgium & Germany.
The public got the opportunity to admire what’s riding around on European highways.
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Main sponsor of the show & shine contest needs no introduction.
‘Meguiars’ Show & shine competitors could registered for several classes, like best of show top 3, best of interior, best of exterior, best of audio, best engine and best of wheels.
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Judges had to make some tough decision this time to select the winners.
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The JAPFEST 2016 – Best of show winners where;

Best of show;                                    Car: Honda Civic Type R                 Owner: Jeroen

Best exterior;                                    Car: Mitsubishi                                  Owner: Sander

Best Interior;                                     Car: Toyota IQ                                   Owner: Kelly

Best of Audio                                     Car: Toyota Supra                            Owner: Bas

best of engine:                                 Car: Honda CRX                                 Owner: Stefan

Best Wheels                                       Car: Honda civic coupe                   Owner: Lex

Passion Price                                      Car: Honda civic                                Owner: Bernadette
Another attraction during this JAPFEST was the drag shout out. Several street legal classes where held, from D.SL (15 sec and slower) to B.SL (11.00 sec – 12.99). The public enjoyed some good races.
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Winners during JAPFEST drag shout out where;

B.SL

1st place: Dennis van Loon              Best ET: 11.08

2nd place: Leon Visser                      Best ET: 11.60

3rd place: Gino de Jong                    Best ET: 11.53

C.SL

1st place: Leo Honders                     Best ET: 13.03

2nd place: Zevv Gillet                       Best ET: 13.15

3rd place: Calvin van Hofwegen    Best ET: 13.56

D.SL

1st place: Brian Hofman                 Best ET: 15.00

2nd place: Stephan Oord                Best ET: 15.00

3rd place: Danny Duffheus            Best ET: 15.05

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Besides drag shout out it was the 2nd round of the Dutch Time attack Masters, where several classes were held.

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During the Show block Drift & Stunts the start area of Zandvoort circuit was used as a drift parkour. The public was stunned by some amazing drift stunt by Dennis van loon and his team.

 

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At the moment that the cars needed a tire change, bikes drifted the track to keep the show ongoing.
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If you think you have seen it all, 402 organized a car limbo, yes a car limbo.
M17A6882How low can you go to win? Don’t have air ride? No problem just let some people from the public into your car.
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This year newest event, the BURNOUT, is starting to get more and more attention. This is where competitors have 3 min to perform a burnout till all the rubbers are laying on the track.
M17A7078We saw several cars and bike performing their burn out, leaving a lot of rubbers behind. The public also got the opportunity to see the drifter skyline perform a major burn out.
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This was another great event by 402 automotive.
Check the rest of the pictures taken on that day below.

Till next time,
Benjamin Wefer