The Next Generation Automotive Lifestyle Festival

August 1st, 2010, Huntington Beach California - The RPM Event Series burst onto the scene and quickly became the most anticipated event series of the year. The first event held in Chicago did not disappoint as hundreds of cars and thousands of fans packed Chicago's Soldier Field for RPM's inaugural event. Just three weeks have passed since RPM’s inaugural event and the web has been buzzing nonstop with positive feedback from car competitors, exhibitors and fans, all resulting in a huge surge in popularity for RPM across the board.

In the weeks since the Chicago event, RPM has doubled in web traffic and the rate of advance car registrations and advance ticket sales for upcoming events has also increased rapidly. In Irvine, the second stop of RPM's 4 event series, more than 25,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space has been sold, maxing out the event's 70 acre plus floor-plan. As a result, new registering exhibitors have had to enroll on a wait-list.

"We always knew that it would take proof of concept before we would grow. Chicago was that proof and now the growth has begun. This is just the beginning", said, Rich Goodwin, Event Director for RPM.

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Here are some images from this one. Next round of the championship is Rally Germany near the end of the month.

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"The track was perfect and had so much grip," Foust said. "Door-to-door, I like racing the four cars, but even when you say you don't have a favorite kid, you always do. And Super Rally is definitely my favorite."

Competition quickly whittled down to the final four: Foust, Deegan, Samuel Hubinette and Stephan Verdier. As the four cars lined up at the top of the Coliseum, anticipation was high for a thrilling race. While Foust edged out Deegan in the first turn, an early jump by Deegan put him in third. Even with a lost bumper, Verdier was hot on Foust's heels as the two drivers vied for number one position. Verdier looked to take silver but during the last lap, Deegan made fast work of the track and found himself back in second position.

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Mikko Hirvonen who was leading the rally early on, rolled the car on SS4 and exited the rally. This one is far from over so we'll see if the Citroen drivers can quicken the pace to catch Latvala.

Also check out this on board video of Mikko Hirvonen fastest in the shakedown.

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BMW has a lot to live up to with bringing the Mini brand back into rallying. We are all for it and hopefully this will bring more manufacturers back to the series. Here's the mockup that Prodrive sent us of what the new car will look like.

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The Apple·K-ONE·Shiden took the win in the GT300 class in front of the HASEMI SPORT TOMICA Z followed by the very cool looking EVANGELION RT TEST TYPE-01 apr COROLLA for you anime otaku's.

Here are some images from this one.

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