📸 David aka DAAR

Cars are cool, but car people are cooler. Absolutely love that I get to surround myself with people that get to do what they love, and let me capture it. It was awesome documenting team @jerrydrift on the inaugural shakedown of his new chassis for the 2026 @formulad season. I wish him and the team the best of luck and can’t wait to watch him perform!

Cars go skrrrrrrttt

A couple of snaps from the first @saltcitydrift event of the year at @umcupdates . It’s good to capture all of my friends doing sick skids.

I find it so fascinating and so unfortunate that so many automotive enthusiasts will mistake a car as a “life goal” or determine a “dream car” as the objective itself. The car isn’t the goal, the experiences you have, the people you’ll meet and the things you’ll learn because of these machines is the most valuable thing. I’ve had a few people ask me if it feels cool or exciting to say I own a Porsche now. Truth is, it’s just another car. I think it’s really neat that I’ve made it to a point in my life where I’m stable enough to have afforded a home and a car like this on my own, but I’d give it all away if I had to choose between these things and the people I’ve met throughout my journey as an automotive enthusiast. I’m so incredibly fortunate to have a passion, to get to do things I love, even if they take a lot of work. I’m grateful that I haven’t allowed myself to settle for less than what I feel I deserve, and worked hard to accomplish those goals. And yes, one of my goals was to own a Porsche in my life. Now I do. I’m proud of me for that. At the end of the day, this is just a car. Yes it’s beautiful, yes it’s powerful, but it’s not better per se just because it’s a Porsche. This is a realization of one of my goals and a kind of concrete proof that I can achieve what I set out to achieve. I’m gonna drive this car hard. It’s gonna get rock chips. The paint and front lip will wear away. This is an “experience machine” and every machine I’ve ever owned has been a totally new experience, has taught me a lot, introduced me to new people and made me more passionate about all those things I’m passionate about. You don’t need a Porsche to be proud or passionate, but please be passionate about something and make yourself proud. Thanks again to @zadys.pov for the inaugural shoot with my very own Porsche (and no I don’t say “por-shuh”, I say “porsh”. I’m not German. I don’t expect everyone to say my last name with a Mexican accent so who cares.

Porsche + JDM wheels + Houndstooth seats = perfect

Just a guy and his car. Welcome my new-to-me 997 911 Carrera S in Atlas Grey Metallic. I had no plans of selling my GR86 and was very happy with it, but when this car popped up locally for a reasonable price and with many of the little mods I’d already do anyway, it was hard to not go take a look. As of this coming Monday I will have owned it for two weeks, but first I had to get it paint corrected with @agathosmotorslab and have a shoot with one of my favorite Utah photographers, @zadys.pov . Beyond excited for the adventures I’ll have with this car.

Final set from the impromptu shoot with @thisautotour . Thanks to @_tyler.brown for coordinating this as a last minute opportunity that neither of us could miss, to @tj_hammond and @eraap for piloting the 4Runner and of course to @umcupdates for being so scenic. Could we have gotten any more spoiled with a better day? I don’t think so. As a reminder, it is on display at @lvry.utah for a limited time. Seeing this car up close is truly a treat and if you’re an engineering/car nerd, you’re gonna love it. Thanks always @thisautotour for being so generous with your time and collection.

Going back into time with unadulterated horsepower, an H-pattern shifter, a rough and raw Quattro AWD system and just enough safety equipment to say the box was checked.

Cars are cool. Racecars are usually cooler. THIS racecar is one of the coolest. What an awesome experience it was to get @thisautotour ’s Audi 90 Quattro IMSA GTO out at our home track @umcupdates ! Come see it at @lvry.utah while it’s here!

When I sold my IS300, I had a few cars in mind to be its replacement. A GR86, Lotus Elise, an S15, a 911 or an S2000. At the time I’d had the opportunity to Turo a GR86 and was absolutely blown away by its performance, even in bone stock form. Having experienced the first gen FRS/BRZ, this chassis took the few that needed improvement and made massive improvements on everything. I’m absolutely convinced that there’s not a better driving car for the money. For pure driving experience, it was nearly perfect. Minor quality-of-life and styling mods really make this car something special. I may one day regret having sold this car, but I’m excited for the next driving experience that my latest purchase will provide. Life is about growth and new experiences, evolution. Looking forward to sharing with all you friends on what’s next.

Two years of smiles per gallon maxing

After over 30k miles, 669 days, 10 different sets of wheels and countless canyon drives, the Superneat GR86 is sold. I hadn’t planned on selling this car, especially not so soon. This GR86 has been phenomenal to own in every way. One of the sharpest cars I’ve ever driven, all the comforts you need without any frills or over-the-top luxuries. Just a great drivers car. This has been one of my favorite cars to own purely for the sake that I got to get out and enjoy it on some of favorite roads with some of my favorite people. I’ve got my fingers crossed that the replacement for the GR will be just as good at allowing me to experience the road, and my life in fun, new, and exciting ways. Onto the next experience machine. You’ve served me well, GR. Thank you to everyone that helped me mold this GR into an extension of myself. @faction_fab @riot.motorsport @spr.forged @vividracing @lonelydrivercompany @luxeautomotive @agathosmotorslab What’s your guess on my next car?