Hey everyone. Sorry we haven't logged into the blog in awhile, but things have been really busy with everything in life. Our photographer Leo has been pretty busy as well launching his photography buisness, but now we got time to get back into the swing of things.
On March 17, we were invited along with other Scion folks for "Go". This event was a promotion event held by Scion to promote the new Scion iQ. The setting for the ride and drive experience was being held at K1 Speed in Irvine, CA. K1 Speed is also known as a go cart facility. So we were already wondering, how the hell is this going to happen. So I told Leo, LET'S DO THIS!
The morning of the event, rain was already in the forecast. It sure did rain. We saw at least 7 accidents on the way to K1. That didn't stop us and our friends from making it. We soon arrived at K1 right when the event started. As soon as we rolled up, there was already a small group ready for the ride and drive. Right in the front, Scion had a fully equipped 5 Axis iQ. This thing was badass!
Covered under the rain of course is the new Scion everyone is waiting for, the FRS:
That right there we was already all about the event and we haven't even got inside yet. We soon entered K1 and said hello to our good friend Jackie Ling of Urban Racer. As soon as we finished registering, we went straight to what we wanted to expierience. The go cart ride and drive. We had to wait in a bit of a line because everyone wanted to see this go down too.
As mentioned before I said the ride and drive portion was on the go cart track right? It sure was! This iQ had more than enough room inside the track. During our ride along, it was me, Leo, and his brother Geo. First off, there was 4 of us including the driver. The iQ was going 35 mph on the track. I was screaming like a little girl. The 2 laps he took us on was amazing and shook the driver's hand for not killing us!
As soon as we were done with the ride along, we were told that the food had arrived and said that they are outside serving. As the rain stopped for a brief momment we saw the famous Kogi truck. One word best described it. Yummy!
After killing the 3 tacos, we wanted to physically drive the Scion iQ. Scion had set up a small track directly in front of K1. We waited for a very brief momment to get our hands on 1 of 2 iQ's on the lot.
As short as the track was, it was a lot of fun to drive. Never got it going going, but got the whole idea of what the car can do. It was so much fun, a few of us rode it a few more times. The iQ overall is a great car and worth checking out at your nearest Toyota/Scion dealership and judge it for yourself. I will say this: its not like a Smartcar for all those wondering. This car feels more stable, feels like a Corolla or small sedan, and of course Toyota. Nuff said.
Leo and I would like to thank Scion and Urban Racer for the invitation to K1. It was a fun experience and glad the event went well regardless of rain. For those that didn't make this event, you missed out. For more information regarding the Scion iQ or Scion FRS, please view
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We have a lot of reviews already in the works, so stay tuned!
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Written by: Kirby Quinto
Photos by: Leo Bor (WLB Photography)
