The tuning scene in Quebec is a tightly-knit community but it’s still large enough that you may not be totally aware of who some the big players are. If fact there are plenty of people whom I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting myself so please don’t be offended if your name isn’t on my list. These are just some of the big names in event promotion to watch in 2017.
Jason Labrosse @hondafest.ca @jdmfest.ca @formuladriftcanada
Jason is co-owner of Autodrome St-Eustache where thousands of people go to race their cars every single week. Since the Autodome rents its facility out to various show promotors, Jason has a hand in many of the spectacular events tuners will participate in this year including the So Clean Show and the LOW Show. His team was also responsible for bringing Formula Drift to Canada which is no small endeavor. Jason is president of Darkhorse events which produces Honda Fest (the biggest Canadian import show) JDM Fest, Midnight Madness and Import Vs. Domestics.
Katay Fever @gotcarfever
Katay has always preferred to remain in the background but he’s been heavily involved in the scene from almost the beginning. Katay is the owner of the successful Car Fever franchise which includes several shows throughout the year held at Napierville Dragway including Car Fever, Street Fever and Drag Fever. Katay will be expanding his responsibilities in 2017 after partnering with the new owners of the DMCC championship.
Dom Dubreuil @dom_dub
Dom is the owner of the Racewars series of shows held at Circuit ICAR as well as the Paul Walker Memorial Ride held at Autodrome St-Eustache. Dom has also re-created the Mitsubishi Eclipse from the original The Fast & The Furious movie and has coordinated with the actor who plays Jesse in that movie to recreate his white Volkwagen Jetta. The Jetta will be unveiled at this year’s PWMR.
Cedric Tam @autoacethetics
Cedric is the organizer of Exclusive Mondays at Patates 2000 and the owner of Auto Acethetics. Cedric has a big scene presence and is usually helping out with organizing shows at Napierville, Autodrome St-Eustache and Cars On Fire at Circuit Mont Tremblant. Cedric personally BBQs food for car enthusiasts with Ace’s Burger Bar and few people have demonstrated as much commitment to the scene as Cedric over the last few years.
Jesse, Rick and Sergio from Eurokracy @eurokracymontreal @airsociety_rick @eurokracysergio
The Eurokracy team keeps outdoing themselves year after year. Eurokracy is now the biggest show in Eastern Canada and enthusiasts come from all over to witness the spectacle. The group also founded Air Society (the biggest online air ride community) and Afterfest , a new style car show / after party in New Jersey. Look for this trend to continue in 2017.
Andrew Hoffman @libertywalk5
Drew organizes the Spring Bash at Napierville Dragway and usually has a hand in many others. His online presence is significant and his car has been featured on Stance Nation and more recently displayed at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. Drew is co-organizer of the Run-1000 Rally and organized a charity initiative for the homeless in Montreal over the holidays.
Ben Woo @_benwoo
Ben was co-creator of the original SCP from 2000-2008 and last year’s SCP Evolution. Ben along with Jason Labrosse’s team at Autodrome St-Eustache are responsible for bringing Formula Drift to Canada. Ben is also responsible for organizing the Crescent street festival during the Montreal Grand Prix as well as the Performance Zone of the Montreal International Autoshow.
Cimon Brouillette @cimonbrouillette @ lowlevelcarclub
Cimon is the founder of the LowLevel car club and organizer of Nations Gone Wild. He is a talented photographer and his brand’s growth is unsurpassed when it some to other car clubs. The club is highly sought-after to attend events and has even spawned its own clothing line.
Honorable mention: So Clean @soclean.tm
Massimo and Rolland put on a high quality show at Autodrome St-Eustache at the beginning of July each year as well as several meets at the track during the week. They are present at each and every show and show a dedication to the scene that deserves recognition.
