The hard work netted Brent more trophies and notoriety than he can recall. "Showing your car is like a drug, it's addicting," he says. Brent states that winning First Place JDM Integra in 2006 at Atlanta's Number One Parts Incorporated event was his biggest victory yet. "I was just 'holy s@#t, holy s@#t,' for about two days," he says. But despite his seeming success he hasn't won them all. He hasn't placed at a Hot Import Nights event yet. "The only thing not winning did was light a fire under my butt to make the car better," Brent says. Apparently no one called the fire department, as the fire's still raging.
Living in Virginia, Brent comes across the domestic crowd about as often as you'd expect-but it's all good. Like the car show judges, he's also got the domestic enthusiasts in his back pocket. "The thing I love most is when I get a compliment from a domestic guy, because when you get a good comment from one of them, you know you're doing something right," he says.
It's often been an internal struggle for Brent. "I competed with myself until I was happy with the car I saw in the garage...stick with your car, one day it will turn out to be great," Brent preaches. After recently rebuilding the engine and adding a custom rollcage, it's safe to say that the battle has yet to be finished. It's just another round in the never-ending fight. Ding ding!
Bolts & Washers
Propulsion:
K20A2
Hasport engine mounts
Brian Crower Stage 2 camshafts
Brian Crower valves
Brian Crower valve springs
Brian Crower retainers
Brian Crower keepers
K&N air filter
RBC intake manifold
BDL 70mm throttle body
Hondata intake manifold gasket
Rcrew header
Kteller exhaust piping
Magnaflow muffler
Cometic head gasket
ARP head studs
GReddy oil filter adapter
Koyo radiator
SamcoSport radiator hoses
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
RDX fuel injectors
Golden Eagle fuel rail
Russell Performance fittings and lines
Aeromotive fuel filter
AEM fuel pressure regulator
Marshall fuel pressure gauge
Competition Clutch clutch
Competition Clutch flywheel
Driveshaft Shop axles
Custom carbon-fiber oil catch can
Hondata K-Pro ECU
Stance:
TEIN SS coilovers
JDM ITR antiroll bars
Energy Suspension bushings
Skunk2 camber kit
Next Miracle X brace
Carbing 3-point antiroll bar
Function 7 lower control arms
Function 7 antiroll bar links
Resistance:
Power Slot rotors
Hawk HPS pads
Spoon 4-pot calipers
ACE brake fluid
Earl's steel-braided lines
Rims & Rubber:
16x7 Volk CE28N (+42 offset)
Falken Azenis 215/45-16
Outside:
JDM ITR front end
VIS carbon-fiber front lip
USDM ITR rear spoiler
Inside:
Bride Zeta III seats
Takata harnesses
Spoon Sports steering wheel
JDM ITR DC5 shift knob
Mugen pedals
S2000 gauge cluster
Defi gauges
Safety 21 roll cage
Alpine 9856 head unit
USDM ITR floor mats
Custom carbon-fiber SRS cover
Props:
Ryan Dix AKA Rdix
Adam Emshwiller
Jason Berti
David Cao
Alex Nguyen
Mom and Dad
Kirill
John
Dean
Francisco at RP Racing
Marti, Hendo, Ryan, and Jarrod at VIP Garage
Hybrid Garage
Hypnotik Speed
In memory of Will Foreman
Owner Specs
Hometown:
Vienna, Virginia
Daily Grind:
Product engineer
Favorite Website:
That popular Honda one