Recently, some MOONEYES fans sent us a video of them screening our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary in their garage filled with hot rods, turning it into the coolest makeshift theater. We were very moved by their kind words and enthusiastic support. We were inspired to make a sticker to commemorate this momentous occasion. Designed by our friends at Igawa Design, the sticker encourages others to create their own “Craft of Speed” Garage Theater.
Until 10/16/2026, while supplies last, we’ll send a “Craft of Speed” Garage Theater sticker to whomever screens our film in their garage, takes a photo or video of the screening, and shares it on social media. Just DM us with your address and include the link to your post. We want to see your garage and cars or bikes! Thank you for all your support.
To rent the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on Kinema:
https://kinema.com/films/craft-of-speed-mooneyes-documentary-english-captions-qm8d8h
To own the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd
“CRAFT OF SPEED” IS NOW ON KINEMA
We’re excited to announce that our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary is now on Kinema.com. Kinema is “a new kind of film distribution platform—one that empowers filmmakers to share their stories with the world and gives audiences everywhere the chance to watch and connect.”
Distributing independent films is extremely challenging. Even if your film is selected by a major film festival and even wins an award, you may not find a distributor or secure a distribution deal. Predatory distributors often try to take advantage of the filmmakers with unfair deals in exchange for elusive distribution. Even if the distributor is legit, they may not be able to market your film properly, especially if it’s about a specialized subject.
To make things even more tough, Netflix, Amazon, and the other major video platforms aren’t buying independent films, much less documentary ones. They’re producing and distributing their own films. Independent filmmakers can possibly use an aggregator, a type of middleman, to try to get onto some of the video platforms, but their fees are very high. And there’s no guarantee that they will be successful.
We therefore decided to independently distribute our film. We worked with the car community to help reach our audience of international MOONEYES fans, car enthusiasts, and beyond. We partnered with leading automotive museums, design schools, specialty car insurance companies, car culture brands, non-profit organizations, and many passionate individuals, companies, and organizations to produce dynamic cinema events.
Now, we’re thrilled to work with Kinema to reach even more people with our film. Their mission: “Kinema ensures that independent stores thrive. We help filmmakers to control their release and get paid for it.” We’re deeply grateful to the entire car community and visionary companies like Kinema for helping us to share this important story.
To watch our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English captions on Kinema:
https://kinema.com/films/craft-of-speed-mooneyes-documentary-english-captions-qm8d8h
DOUMO ARIGATOU GOZAIMASHITA GARDENA!
Thank you to everyone who attended our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary screening as part of the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI) Car Show Fundraiser!
Thank you so much to Alison Kochiyama, Lyndon Meighan, Maki Iwamura-Meighan, Andrew Bacon, Wayne Nakatsu, Dan Morimizu, Ken Kawamura, Alan Kita, and the entire JCI Team as well as all of the volunteers for the wonderful opportunity to work with you on this important event.
We deeply appreciate all of the people who participated in the car show, including Brian Omatsu with his Purple Reign, Brian Karasawa with his 1977 Toyota Celica Liftback, and many others with their incredible cars.
It was a huge honor to have Dr. Oliver Wang, the curator of Japanese American National Museum exhibit, “Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community” lead our discussion.
Special thanks to Mitchell Matsumura for sharing his short film, “Japanese American Legacy on Wheels” and referring ours.
Mahalo to Okamoto Kitchen and Island Rootz Cafe by Auntie Maile’s, one of our favorite restaurants in the South Bay, for their ono food.
Many thanks to all of our family and friends from Gardena and beyond for your love and support.
As always, a heartfelt thank you to Shige Suganuma, Emi Suganuma, Chico Kodama, Jeremy Kodama, and the entire MOONEYES family for your inspiration and assistance.
We very moved by audience’s reaction to MOONEYES’ powerful story about not only hot rodding, racing, and car culture but also the Japanese/Japanese American experience.
We hope through this event, we were able to increase awareness about and raise funds for the JCI’s vital work for the community.
To support the Gardena Valley JCI:
https://www.jci-gardena.org/donate.html
A RAY OF HOPE
During the filming of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary, we followed Chico Kodama, the President of MOONEYES USA, as he pursued a land speed record at the epic Bonneville Salt Flats. There are three major land speed races at the Bonneville Salt Flats—Speedweek, World of Speed, and World Finals.
During World of Speed, after Chico had finished racing and many of the racers had gone home, a brilliant rainbow appeared, from underneath a dramatic cloud formation. Instead of a typical arc, this rainbow looked like a bolt of multicolored lightning, pointing to the Pit Area.
We couldn’t help but stop and film as well as photograph this incredible scene. Because almost everyone had left the area, the rainbow felt like it was meant for only us. Without giving away any spoilers to the film, the rainbow seemed like a sign from the heavens or a ray of hope.
We’re excited to be able to offer framed prints of this powerful image—one of our favorite ones from this multimedia project. It captures the awesome beauty of the Bonneville Salt Flats. It also documents Chico pursuing his dream of setting another land speed record without even showing him. Hopefully, it will inspire you in your own goals.
We’ll be selling one of these framed prints at the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute’s screening of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary as part of their Car Show Fundraiser on Saturday, 8/22/2026. This special version was printed and framed by the exceptional Perfect Exposure Gallery. It’s signed by the photographer, Ming Lai. (image size: 9.334”X14”, frame size: 16”X20”, archival print on Canson Platine Fibre Rag with pigment-based ink, signature V-groove on the mat, lightweight and protective plexiglass)
We’ll also be selling our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD and “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book, which includes this striking image.
GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER / “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Gardena, California
Saturday, 8/22/2026
7:00 a.m. Vehicle Check-In Time
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Event
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Film Screening
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
1964 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
To learn more about the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute:
jci-gardena.org / @gardenavalleyjci
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com / @humanistfilms
To buy a framed print of “Rainbow over Bonneville Salt Flats,” the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book, or the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store
FLOWERS FOR GARDENA
We love Gardena. This quaint city along with adjoining Torrance in the South Bay region of Los Angeles has one of the largest concentrations of Japanese and Japanese Americans in the U.S. With its diverse population, rich culture, and temperate weather, it’s an ideal place to live and visit. A good friend of ours from Maui compared it to old Hawaii, which is a fitting tribute.
Japanese Americans had settled in Gardena even before WWII. They established a small Japan Town, Gardena Buddhist Church, Gardena Valley Baptist Church, and Moneta Gakuen, a Japanese language school that would eventually become the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI). After internment, many Japanese Americans returned to the city and re-built their community through these important institutions.
The Gardena Valley JCI has been serving the South Bay and beyond since 1919. As a thriving community center, it offers extensive classes, services, and programs for seniors, adults, and children. To raise money for the institute, it created its successful Car Show Fundraiser. We're honored to screen our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary as part of this year’s event.
Legendary MOONEYES will be attending and displaying their record-setting land speed race car. Dr. Oliver Wang, professor, writer, and the curator of “Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community,” will be in conversation with Ming Lai, the director of “Craft of Speed.” This exciting event will not only celebrate car culture but also the JCI as a driving force for the community.
GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER / “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Gardena, California
Saturday, 8/22/2026
7:00 a.m. Vehicle Check-In Time
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Event
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Film Screening
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
1964 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
To learn more about the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute:
jci-gardena.org / @gardenavalleyjci
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com / @humanistfilms
To learn more about “Cruising J-Town”:
https://www.janm.org/exhibits/cruising-j-town / @cruisingjtown
DR. OLIVER WANG/CRUISING J-TOWN AND MING LAI/CRAFT OF SPEED TO BE IN CONVERSATION AT THE GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER
We’re excited to be in conversation with our good friend, Dr. Oliver Wang, at the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute’s screening of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary as part of their Car Show Fundraiser on Saturday, 8/22/2026.
Dr. Wang is a professor, writer, and the curator/author of “Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community,” a landmark exhibit by the Japanese American National Museum at the Art Center College of Design / Peter & Merle Mullen Gallery as well as a companion book.
This incredible exhibit has ended, but it was a powerful and moving experience, covering the expansive history of Japanese American car culture, from design and manufacturing to hot rodding and racing to cruising and car shows to even work vehicles and internment transportation. The book similarly offers a deep dive into this rich history. Both the exhibit and book are especially inspiring because this important and interconnected history has never been documented before.
We’re honored to have one of our photos of Shige Suganuma, the owner of MOONEYES, and Chico Kodama, the President of MOONEYES USA, and their record-setting land speed race cars at the historic MOONEYES Santa Fe Springs headquarters in the book.
Dr. Wang will have copies of his popular book on sale at the event.
We’ll also be selling our own “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book and “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD.
GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER / “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Gardena, California
Saturday, 8/22/2026
7:00 a.m. Vehicle Check-In Time
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Event
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Film Screening
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
1964 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
To learn more about the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute:
jci-gardena.org / @gardenavalleyjci
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com / @humanistfilms
To learn more about “Cruising J-Town”:
https://www.janm.org/exhibits/cruising-j-town / @cruisingjtown
KANPAI TO EVERYONE WHO VISITED OUR “CRAFT OF SPEED” BOOTH AT THE MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE!
Thank you again to everyone who visited our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary booth at the MOONEYES Open House! We deeply appreciate your support of our project. At this popular event, MOONEYES X Frogtown Brewery launched their first MQQN Beer, supported by Makina Drivers Club, Oficina M’Arte, and Humanist Films. The tasty light lager in a collectible can was a hit and sold out in an hour. We loved catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, all connected by their love of MOONEYES. Check out some photos from this festive event. As always, thank you to Shige Suganuma, Emi Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and the entire MOONEYES family for this wonderful opportunity.
Our next event is our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary screening as part of the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Car Show Fundraiser on Saturday, 8/22/2026. Watch the film, enjoy the car show, and support the institute’s important work for the community.
GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER / “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Gardena, California
Saturday, 8/22/2026
7:00 a.m. Vehicle Check-In Time
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Event
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Film Screening
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
1964 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
To learn more about the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Car Show Fundraiser:
https://www.jci-gardena.org/car-show-2026.html
CHEERS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME TO OUR “CRAFT OF SPEED” BOOTH AT THE MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE!
Thank you so much to everyone who attended the MOONEYES Open House and visited our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary booth! Thank you for all your support of our feature documentary and companion photography book. Like every Open House, this one was special, especially because MOONEYES X Frogtown Brewery launched the first MQQN Beer. Makina Drivers Club facilitated the powerful collaboration. The delicious light lager was brewed at Frogtown Brewery. Oficina M’Arte designed the striking collectible can. And Humanist Films documented the historic process. The MQQN Beer in cans sold out in an hour. Luckily, Frogtown Brewery also had MQQN Beer on tap for people to savor throughout the day. Of course, there were incredible cars and bikes and passionate hot rodders of all generations. We enjoyed catching up with old friends and making new ones. So cheers to all of you for making this event a huge success!
THE “CRAFT OF SPEED” PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK—A COLLECTIBLE ART BOOK.
You see a great photo on social media. You give it a like and then you swipe it away. And it disappears, never to be seen again. We created the “Craft of Speed” Photography Book as a way to enjoy its photos forever. This art book becomes part of your personal collection. Best of all, it tells a powerful story of racing, craftsmanship, and car culture that inspires your own passions.
We’ll be exhibiting at the MOONEYES Open House on Saturday, 7/11/2026 and selling copies of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book and “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD.
MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE / “CRAFT OF SPEED” EXHIBITOR
MOONEYES
Santa Fe Springs, California
Saturday, 7/11/2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
MOONEYES
10820 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
To buy the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook
To buy the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd
THE “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK. CUSTOMIZED BY WILDMAN.
At the previous MOONEYES Christmas Party, Hiro “Wildman” Ishii, MOONEYES’ artist and pinstriper, customized our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book. We were inspired to have it done after a MOONEYES fan bought our book at the earlier Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show and then had it decorated by Wildman. We thought it was a brilliant idea and wanted one of our own.
Wildman has been working with MOONEYES for more than 35 years, creating art and design for the company and pinstriping cars and collectibles for clients. Originally a sign painter in Japan, Wildman met Shige Suganuma, the Owner of MOONEYES Japan, when he was searching for a car and later started working for him.
Shige knew legendary Ed Roth, an artist, pinstriper, show car designer, and the creator of counter culture icon Rat Fink. Shige naturally introduced Wildman to Ed. Not knowing any English, Wildman traveled all the way from Japan to Utah, where Ed was living, to meet him and learn more about pinstriping. Astounded, Ed called him a “wildman,” and the nickname stuck.
Wildman would go on to become one of the first pinstripers in Japan and internationally renowned for his artwork. Now, Wildman is a fixture at all of MOONEYES’ big events, pinstriping cars and other memorabilia for happy MOONEYES fans. We’re excited to finally own a piece of artwork by Wildman.
We’ll be exhibiting at the MOONEYES Open House on Saturday, 7/11/2026 and selling copies of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book (artwork by Wildman not included) and “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD.
MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE / “CRAFT OF SPEED” EXHIBITOR
MOONEYES
Santa Fe Springs, California
Saturday, 7/11/2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
MOONEYES
10820 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
To buy the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book (artwork by Wildman not included):
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook
To buy the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd
THE MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE—A REUNION OF OLD FRIENDS
The MOONEYES Open House isn’t just a typical car event. It’s an annual gathering of MOONEYES fans at the historic MOONEYES Santa Fe Springs, California headquarters. We’ve had the pleasure of meeting many attendees and learning about their connection to MOONEYES. A constant refrain is that a lot of them have been coming to this popular event for years. Indeed, it feels like a reunion of old friends with attendees who are happy to see each other. MOONEYES staff curate the cars and motorcycles that are displayed in the storied parking lot, but the vehicles on the street and the adjacent lots are just as amazing. MOONEYES pinstriper, Wildman, attends from Japan and does demonstrations of his rare artform. And music by a live band and DJ fills the air. Besides the incredible cars, we love seeing proud parents bring their children all decked out in MOONEYES gear—a new generation of hot rodders. We’ll be exhibiting at the event and selling copies of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD and “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book.
MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE / “CRAFT OF SPEED” EXHIBITOR
MOONEYES
Santa Fe Springs, California
Saturday, 7/11/2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
MOONEYES
10820 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
To learn more about MOONEYES:
mooneyesusa.com / @mooneyesusa
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com / @humanistfilms
THE “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY TO SCREEN AT THE GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER
Our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary will be screening at the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI) Car Show Fundraiser on Saturday, 8/22/2026. The JCI is a thriving non-profit community center offering numerous classes, services, and programs for youth, adults, and seniors in the South Bay of Los Angeles County for more than 76 years. Their powerful mission is to create a space to engage, share, and embrace the Nikkei experience and culture.
We’re deeply honored to work with the JCI, which is a much-loved hub for the Japanese American community and everyone who’s interested in Japanese heritage and culture. The institute has a rich history. Founded in 1912, it was originally a Japanese language school, called Moneta Gakuen. After WWII, it became a hostel for Japanese Americans who returned from the concentration camps. In 1967, it was formally established as the Gardena Valley Japanese Language School. And in 1968, it was renamed the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute to reflect its broader mission, which it pursues to this day.
In addition to the curated car show, there will be an exciting “Craft of Speed” screening, engaging post-film panel, delicious food trucks, and popular vendors. The star of the film—legendary MOONEYES—will be in attendance and displaying one of their historic race cars.
Thank you to Lyndon Meighan and the entire JCI team as well as all the event participants for this wonderful opportunity to work with you in supporting the JCI’s important mission. Our deepest appreciation to Mitchel Matsumura for his thoughtful referral.
GARDENA VALLEY JAPANESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE CAR SHOW FUNDRAISER / “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Gardena, California
Saturday, 8/22/2026
7:00 a.m. Vehicle Check-In Time
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Event
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Film Screening
Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute
1964 W. 162nd Street
Gardena, CA 90247
To learn more about the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Car Show Fundraiser:
jci-gardena.org/car-show-2026.html / @gardenavalleyjci
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com / @humanistfilms
“CRAFT OF SPEED” TO EXHIBIT AT THE MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE
Our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary will be exhibiting at the MOONEYES Open House on Saturday, 7/11/2026, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We love being a part of this special event because it’s the annual gathering of MOONEYES fans at the legendary MOONEYES headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California. We enjoy seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
The MOONEYES location is a powerful character in our film. Like a person, it has many moods, from industrious when the MOONEYES team is hard at work during the week to inspired when Chico Kodama, the President of MOONEYES USA, is building his land speed race car during off hours to celebratory when big events like this one are happening.
Learn more about this historic place and the amazing people behind it in our feature documentary, “Craft of Speed.” We’ll have limited copies of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary on DVD and “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book for sale.
MOONEYES OPEN HOUSE / “CRAFT OF SPEED” EXHIBITOR
MOONEYES
Santa Fe Springs, California
Saturday, 7/11/2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
MOONEYES
10820 S. Norwalk Blvd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
To learn more about MOONEYES:
mooneyesusa.com / @mooneyesusa
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com / @humanistfilms
THE “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY IS AVAILABLE ON VIMEO AND DVD
Many people have asked us how they can watch our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary.
To raise awareness about our film, we’ve been organizing many cinema events—not just typical screenings in a movie theater but special screenings with powerful themes, dynamic locations, curated car shows, respected guest speakers, engaging post-film discussions, gourmet food and beverages, limited edition merch drops, and more. We’re grateful to all of our community partners for their support.
In addition to our exciting cinema events, you can watch our film via Vimeo, a premier high-definition video platform. We chose this specialized one because it offers exceptional quality to our viewers. While there are much bigger and more popular streaming services, they often don’t showcase smaller independent films or enthusiast subjects. For Japanese speakers, we offer a version of our film with Japanese subtitles/captions.
For those who requested our film on physical media, we created a DVD especially for you. Even if a major streaming service picks up an independent film for distribution, they usually only offer it for a short period of time. With a DVD, our film can be part of your permanent collection. Best of all, the DVD disc is designed like a coveted MOON Disc. Because everyone needs to be MOON Equipped.
To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed
To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese
To buy the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd
“CRAFT OF SPEED” STICKERS NOW AVAILABLE
During the making of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary, we discovered amazing archival photos of Dean MOON having his famous MOON Equipment Company stickers printed. Before the concept of branding was widely used, Dean was a genius at marketing, advertising, and brand building, creating his iconic MOON logo, painting all of his race cars in his yellow and black team colors, and putting MOON in the names of all of his race cars—the MOONEYES Dragster, MOONLINER, MOONBEAM, and many more. MOONEYES carries on Dean’s visionary branding to this day.
To design our own “Craft of Speed” sticker, we couldn’t help but think of MOONEYES’ powerful branding that’s lasted the test of time. We worked with Sven Igawa of Igawa Design, an award-winning graphic designer and longtime creative partner, on all of our marketing materials, from our movie poster to our DVD to our photography book to our stickers. We wanted to create something that could pay tribute to MOONEYES’ timeless stickers and long history of design.
To buy “Craft of Speed” stickers, movie posters, and other merch:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store
DAVE SHUTEN’S “A SPARK OF COLOR” OPENS AT THE COREY HELFORD GALLERY
Congratulations to Dave Shuten on his new art exhibition, “A Spark of Color,” at the Corey Helford Gallery! The show is on view from 4/4/2026 to 5/9/2026. Owned by Jan Corey Helford and her husband, Bruce Helford, the gallery is one of the leading ones of New Contemporary art.
We had the honor of interviewing Dave for our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary. He’s the lead builder at Galpin Auto Sports and has restored many of legendary Ed Roth’s show cars. He’s also one of the stars of the Discovery Channel series, “Galpin Auto Sports.” He’s not only a respected builder but also a talented artist, combining his passions in this exhibit.
The opening reception on Saturday, 4/4/2026 was an incredible event attended by many devoted fans and passionate art lovers. Entering the immense exhibit space, visitors were greeted by giant sculptures of spark plugs, outlined in black and painted in bright neon colors. Mounted on the wall were profiles of more spark plugs. Under the exhibit signage were large reclining forms painted with a spark plug and other bold designs in the same color palette.
We love how Dave was able to turn a tiny unassuming spark plug into a huge colorful sculpture—transforming something mundane into fine art. Upon closer examination, the vibrant paint and its subtle gradations also reveal his master craftsmanship. His brilliant work ignites our imagination.
To learn more about the exhibit:
https://coreyhelfordgallery.com/shows/dave-shuten/info-press/
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED MAKINA DRIVERS CLUB’S SUNDAY SERVICE AT THE OINKSTER!
It was wonderful to see so many old friends and meet new ones. Our deepest gratitude to those who brought their amazing cars and motorcycles to display.
A heartfelt thank you to Nick Tolosa & Makina Drivers Club and Max Guerrero & The Oinkster for inviting MOONEYES and the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary to be Special Guests at their popular event.
Many thanks to NHK Broadcasting’s “Real Travel English” crew for covering Makina Drivers Club and this special event for their show, which will air in Japan.
“Salamat po” to Ron Dizon, Blake Dizon, & Teofilo Coffee Company for serving their rich-tasting coffee and introducing specialty coffees from the Philippines while giving back to the country.
Special thanks to Erwin Federizo & Oficina M’Arte for your beautiful t-shirt design and powerful creative work.
We deeply appreciate Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and the MOONEYES Team for supporting this community event in Northeast L.A.
With your generous assistance, we were able to raise some money for Hawaii flood relief. When the news coverage recedes, your continued support becomes even more critical. Please consider donating directly to the Lahui Foundation or another local Hawaiian charity.
To donate:
https://www.lahuifoundation.org/
SENDING LOVE FROM NORTHEAST L.A. TO HAWAII
Hawaii is a very special place to us. We’re proud to say that many of our family, friends, and crew are from there. Last year, we screened our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary for MOONEYES Hawaii—one of the highlights of our journey in independently distributing our film. Our hearts go out to the people of Hawaii who are suffering from what “Time” magazine calls “the worst flooding to hit the state in over two decades.”
On Sunday, 3/29/2026, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., MOONEYES and “Craft of Speed” will be special guests along with NHK Broadcasting’s “Real Travel English” at Makina Drivers Club’s Sunday Service, a popular car show, at The Oinkster, a famous restaurant in Eagle Rock, California. We’ll have limited copies of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book for sale. Makina Drivers Club will also be dropping a limited edition collaboration t-shirt with MOONEYES for the event.
A portion of the proceeds of the book and t-shirt will go toward Hawaii flood relief. The funds will be donated to the Lahui Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Ko’olauloa, Hawaii that “strives to become a dependable resource for underrepresented and underserved communities here in Hawai’i. Protection and preservation of culture, ‘aina and quality of life is our main focus.”
Thank you to everyone for your support. Wishing a quick recovery from Northeast L.A. to Hawaii.
To learn more about the Lahui Foundation:
https://www.lahuifoundation.org/
MOONEYES & “CRAFT OF SPEED” TO BE SPECIAL GUESTS AT MAKINA DRIVERS CLUB’S SUNDAY SERVICE AT THE OINKSTER
We’re excited to announce that MOONEYES and “Craft of Speed” will be special guests along with NHK Broadcasting’s “Real Travel English” at Makina Drivers Club’s Sunday Service at The Oinkster on Sunday, 3/29/2026, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. In a short time, Sunday Service has become a popular car show at the famous Eagle Rock restaurant, showcasing a wide range of vehicles.
Earlier, Makina Drivers Club had established a unique retail space out of a shipping container next to The Oinkster’s distinctive A-frame building. With its unpretentious industrial vibe and the restaurant’s gourmet take on American classics, they together have become a warm and inviting community hub for car enthusiasts.
In addition to Sunday Service, which is held on every last Sunday of the month, Makina Drivers Club also holds its Midweek Machines on Wednesdays, which is one of the few car shows in Los Angeles during the week. With an eclectic mix of cars and special menus, it’s the perfect break for foodie car people.
Headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California and Yokoahama, Japan, MOONEYES will be coming out to North East Los Angeles, home of Makina Drivers Club and The Oinkster, where there’s a strong car community. MOONEYES will be bringing their iconic dragster to the event.
NHK, also known as Japan Broadcasting Company, is one of the leading broadcasters and the only public one in Japan. As a public broadcaster, they’re able to create unique and engaging programming, including “Real Travel English.”
Our friends at Teofilo Coffee Company will be providing the exceptional coffee service. They showcase unique speciality coffees of the Philippines with a powerful mission to give back to the country.
A heartfelt thank you to Nick Tolosa & Makina Drivers Club and Max Guerrero & The Oinkster for this wonderful opportunity to share our project with the Northeast L.A. community! Thank you to our fellow special guests, Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, & MOONEYES, NHK, and Ron Dizon & Teofilo Coffee Company, for your support of this great event. Special thanks to Erwin Federizo & Oficina M’Arte for your extraordinary creative work.
MOONEYES & “CRAFT OF SPEED” AT MAKINA DRIVERS CLUB’S SUNDAY SERVICE AT THE OINKSTER
Los Angeles, California
Sunday, 3/29/2026, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Oinkster
2005 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
To learn more about Makina Drivers Club:
makinadriversclub.com / @makinadriversclub
To learn more about The Oinkster:
theoinkster.com / @theoinkster
To learn more about Teofilo Coffee Company:
teofilocoffeecompany.com / @teofilocoffeecompany
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com / @humanistfilms
DOCUMENTING MURALIST DAMIN LUJAN
We love documenting the process of creating art. Recently, we had the opportunity to photograph artist/muralist Damin Lujan, also known as zaoone, painting a dynamic mural for the Anaheim Convention Center. We met him at MOONEYES events, most recently at their Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show.
Instead of a traditional projector to sketch his artwork on the site, he uses the latest technology—a VR headset that maps his artwork onto the wall. It was a surreal experience trying on the headset and seeing the concept artwork in place.
From there, Damin uses his preferred medium of spray paint. Growing up in Venice and Santa Monica, California, he’s influenced by graffiti, skateboarding, and the vibrant local scene. He also finds inspiration in mid-century and Japanese design.
Master photographer Elliott Erwitt famously said, “Color is descriptive. Black and white is interpretive.” While we shot both in color and black and white, we like how B&W interprets Damin’s otherwise colorful work. Bold graphic design. Fluid painting style. And powerful impact.
To learn more about Damin Lujan’s work:
zaoone.com / @zaoone