[Crawford/I-Speed]

Crawford Performance 2008 Subaru WRX STI makes impressive debut at Long Beach Grand Prix

April 24, 2008 / Oceanside, CA:

This past weekend (April 17-20) was the 34th running of the Long Beach Grand Prix. Crawford Performance was extended an invitation to this motorsports bonanza to help kick off the inaugural Super Lap Battle series. Not only was it a first time for thousands of viewers to experience the competition Super Lap Battle, but it was also the debut of Crawford Performance’s new 2008 WRX STI as driven by Eiji ‘Tarzan’ Yamada.

The journey started approximately several weeks prior when team Crawford set forth to meet a few Herculean goals:

- Debut the 2008 Subaru WRX STI at the Long Beach Grand Prix in a striking livery,

- Showcase the performance potential of the 2008 Subaru WRX STI while…working under strict time constraints towards car build (6 weeks), correctly engineer parts, and present a professional team image.

Team Crawford did not disappoint. Their stellar debut performance earned them a 2nd place win in class (only a mere .8 sec from 1st) and 4th place overall finish. What makes this more impressive is that the Crawford skunk works team had only six weeks to prepare the 2008 Subaru WRX STI, make it track worthy, and that the first shakedown of the car was actually at the Long Beach Grand Prix. To add, Driver Tarzan Yamada, “I was a little worried before I drove the car because it had no track time on it. After just one lap, I was more than surprised to see how far ahead the car really was developed, more so than any new 2008 WRX STI I have driven in any other country.”

When asked about what he sees in the car and Crawford’s future, Tarzan exclaimed: “I can genuinely say that I was very impressed with what Crawford achieved in so little time. With a few more changes, this car can be the fastest Subaru WRX STI on the track. I’m honored to have been selected to be a part of Crawford Performance’s skunk works team. I can’t wait to get behind the wheel again!”


This caps off the beginning of the season for Crawford Performance. More images here: Crawford Performance

Look for HD videos soon to be released soon.


More about Long Beach Grand Prix:

The current race circuit is a 1.968-mile temporary road course carved out of the city streets surrounding the Convention Center of Long Beach, California. It is particularly noted for its last section, which sees a hairpin turn followed by a long, slightly curved front straightaway which runs the length of Shoreline Drive. The circuit is situated on the Long Beach waterfront, and is lined with palm trees (especially along the front straightaway), making for a scenic track.

Thank you to all the Crawford Skunk Works Partners and Supporters. We eagerly look forward to showcasing our 2008 WRX STI in what should amount to another memorable and successful Time Attack season!

Long live the Fraternity of STI!

Crawford Skunk Works Partners
Subaru of America, Inc.
Hankook Tire
TEIN USA
Torco Race Fuels
NGK Spark Plugs

Crawford Skunk Works Supporters
MOTUL
Garrett Turbos
RECARO
JE Pistons
The DriveShaft Shop

Contact:
Chris Escamilla – Crawford Performance
4168 Avenida De La Plata Ste. 116
Oceanside, CA 92056
cescamilla@crawfordperformance.com
760.631.2927

[twigg107]

congrats guys!!!! Car looks great!!

[ploney]

Golf calp for the exterior color scheme, I likey.

Any more details on the mods?

[paikman]

Im not personally a fan of the color scheme, but i bet that car is very fast indeed.
Awesome job guys

[Crawford/I-Speed]

Thanks for all the kind words guys!

Give us some time to get her sorted out and we should make the Subaru community proud.

What do you guys think about the yellow wheels? Any recomendations?

[Brand]

Originally Posted by Crawford/I-Speed

Thanks for all the kind words guys!

Give us some time to get her sorted out and we should make the Subaru community proud.

What do you guys think about the yellow wheels? Any recomendations?

Good work, can't wait to see how it runs when you've spent more time with it. I don't mind the yellow, but I think red with a hint of orange would be sexy



edit: didn't realize it until looking at it again, but that red is about the same as the red in your logo

[Dante]

Lovin the paint! What's been done to the car? What class does it run?

[mofoSTI]

Some in car vid would be neat to see.