It was a Great Summer

What a summer in Victoria. At 5252 Motorsports' Tour de Rock Car show and dyno competition we hit 811 Hp.....not 1000 yet but we'll get there.

Blaine and his Pantera were in the media as Driver of the Week with Black Press and Blaine raced the car at Thunder in the Valley.  Thunder in the Valley was great fun and if Blaine hit third gear it would have been that much better.  There is a steep learning curve to driving the Beast.

The Pantera also made an appearance at the Torque Masters Auto Extravaganza!  Next summer will be better and we hope to be at even more events.  Keep an eye out for the Pantera who may be getting a "little Italian sister!"

Cheers
Janis
5252 Motorsports
Where Torque and Horsepower Meet

Playing Around with My Twin Turbo

Cheers
Blaine
5252 Motorsports
Where Torque and Horsepower Meet

Winter Fun in Victoria??

So the weather has been a bit crazy here on the Island and Blaine is enjoying it with the Pantera - it may need snow tires if this keeps up.
Janis
5252 Motorsports
Where Torque and Horsepower Meet

5252 MOTORSPORTS IS OPEN!!!

It's been a long time coming but we are finally OPEN!  The dyno is up and running, the lifts are going and we are now able to assist you with all your automotive goals.

Come in for a visit when you get a chance.  We would love to meet you and your vehicle.  Keep an eye on Youtube and our blogs for updates about what we are up to.

Hope to see you soon
Chris and Blaine
5252 Motorsports
Where Torque and Horsepower Meet

Summer Car Shows

What a great summer this was in Victoria.  Even though we were extremely busy building the shop and dyno cell we did make some time for some local car shows.  We were honoured to win "Kid's Choice" at the Queen Alexandra Hospital Car show - my guess is it's because the Pantera looks like a Hot Wheels!  Enjoy the pictures and if you require parts, advice, tuning or anything else car-related, don't hesitate to give us a call.

Blaine and Chris
5252 Motorsports
Where Torque and Horsepower Meet

Blethering Place Collector Car Festival - August 15, 2009

"More than 300 classic vehicles were on display Sunday at the 10th anniversary of the Blethering Place Collector Car Festival. Besides all the eye candy for discerning admirers of fine automobiles, live music and a barbecue rounded out the event on Oak Bay Avenue between Mitchell Street and Monterey Avenue." Times Colonist

Blaine had the luxury of meeting up with two other DeTomaso Pantera owners, Blake, from Canmore, Alberta with his "Mtn Cat" red 1972 Pantera and Marcus, from Sidney BC, with his red 1973 Pantera. The three of them met before hand and drove together in parade to the Car Show to ensure that they would be able to park next to each other.

Blaine was having cooling issues and was losing alot of water so he turned off his engine and rolled down the slight incline before starting the engine again. When that engine started, some little old lady near him nearly had a heart attack. That's why when he leaves for early morning car shows, I make him roll his car out of the garage and down the hill of our cul de sac before starting it.

When I arrived at the show, with kids in tow, the Panteras were parked down a side street, not on Oak Bay Avenue. They were attracting quite a crowd though. Enjoy the pictures and I will add more once Marcus sends me his.

For more pictures, check out Marcus as @eclectechie on Twitter.

Cheers
Janis (the "other woman" as the Pantera is the first)