THansenite.comSpeed. Show. Street. Combined
Striving to achieve a balance of speed, show, and streetability, Tony Hansen has been building his 2005 Scion tC to attain his goal.
Speed
Racing is a true test of how well a driver knows their car. The interaction of man and machine, the feel of every bump on the track, the smell of exhaust and tires; all come together in today's battlegrounds where modern gladiators battle to best their competitors with the skilled use of their vehicles. The champions are those that can become part of the vehicle and can push it to its limits. Racing on public roadways is irresponsible, selfish, and dangerous. A track is the only true place where real skill can be recognized and rewarded, much like the Coliseum of old.
Show
Some artists use brushes and paint, some use a hammer and chisel, some choose wrenches and bolts. While paintings and statues are largely stationary and seen by few, mobile works of art can be seen by anyone in the right place at the right time. A line of cars en route to a show is a spectacular sight to behold. Gleaming paint, shining rims, and every speck of dust wiped away commands respect, awe, and appreciation of the work put into these machines. When they are lined up side by side next to others who feel the same way about automotive art, people stop and stare. While everyone starts with the same canvas, the final product is as individual as the artist that creates them.
Street
While the main purpose of the automobile is to transport people and goods from point "A" to point "B", true car enthusiasts believe the journey is just as important as the destination. The people that understand this are the people that get a smile when they open the garage door every morning, they long for the first day of spring when they can roll down the windows and be greeted by fresh air and the warmth of sunshine on their skin, the ones who go on a drive with no destination in mind, only the joy of being behind the steering wheel. The ecstasy of driving down a winding road during the weekend followed by the quiet content of the weekday commute. While the former is more exciting than the latter, the same feeling of happiness is felt when fellow motorists crane their necks to get one last look before your car disappears in the distance.
