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Maximum Velocity
8 Maximum Velocity Female Driver Search finalists were selected to compete in the contest. |
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NHRA Pomona
The contest takes place in Pomona, CA... during the NHRA Sports Compact Finals. |
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Ali Ashfar
Owner of the ESX Team, Ali, discusses the contestants' performances with fellow teammember. |
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Top Honors
The Prize: A chance to pilot the ESX Subaru in competition during 2005. |
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Crew
All of the ladies were present to witness the ESX Crew's duties on the car. |
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The Full Story
Ali explains how the selection process will take place, and what will be expected of the winner in 2005. |
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The Contestants
Out on the track for the first time, the group poses for a quick mug shot. |
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Meet the Press
The group poses for a quick press shot. |
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Interviewing
Each candidate was interviewed seperately by Ali, while the rest awaited their turn. |
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Down Time
A little down time meant some fun with the camera. |
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Ali's Angels???
A little bond girl fun with ESX Mike... Ali's famed Angels?? |
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The Race is on...
Looking on as Ali enters his first round. |
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The ESX Fleet
The line up included everything from hopped up STi's to your average Outback wagon. |
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Subaru WRX STi
During competition, each contestant piloted 3 different Subarus out of the ESX fleet. |
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Meet Joanna Balsamo
Joanna is a rally racer from Atlanta, GA. My roomate during the Maximum Velocity contest, Jo is a great friend! |
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Meet Kala Rounds
Kala is from Portland, Oregon and and seasoned rally driver. |
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Meet Michele Shapiro
Michele is a international rally road racer, hailing from NYC. |
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Meet Stephanie Eggum
A current NHRA Sport Compact racer from Chicago, IL, Stephanie was pulling double duty in her own car over the weekend. |
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Meet Julie Stepan
Your Maximum Velocity Winner. Julie pilots a dragster in Comp and hails from Grand Prarie, TX. |
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Julie's Seat
Julie Stepan, as winner of the contest, will be behind this wheel for 2005. |
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