Newest Crawford Subaru STI Debuts Grand Prix
Crawford Performance was extended an invitation to the Motorsports bonanza known as the 34th annual running of the Long Beach Grand Prix to help kick off the inaugural Super Lap Battle series. Not only was it a first time for thousands of viewers to experience the competition Super Lap Battle, but it was also the debut of Crawford Performance’s new 2008 WRX STI as driven by Eiji ‘Tarzan’ Yamada. The journey started approximately several weeks prior when team Crawford set forth to meet a few Herculean goals:
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When asked about what he sees in the car and Crawford’s future, Tarzan exclaimed: “I can genuinely say that I was very impressed with what Crawford achieved in so little time. With a few more changes, this car can be the fastest Subaru WRX STI on the track. I’m honored to have been selected to be a part of Crawford Performance’s skunk works team. I can’t wait to get behind the wheel again!”
More about Long Beach Grand Prix:
The current race circuit is a 1.968-mile temporary road course carved out of the city streets surrounding the Convention Center of Long Beach, California. It is particularly noted for its last section, which sees a hairpin turn followed by a long, slightly curved front straightaway which runs the length of Shoreline Drive. The circuit is situated on the Long Beach waterfront, and is lined with palm trees (especially along the front straightaway), making for a scenic track.