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
THANK YOU TO BROTHERS CUSTOM AUTOMOTIVE FOR SHARING OUR “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY TRAILER AT DETROIT AUTORAMA!
Thank you so much to Autumn Riggle and Bill Jagenow of Brothers Custom Automotive for sharing our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary trailer at the upcoming Detroit Autorama! As a special guest of Brothers Custom Automotive, Chico Kodama of MOONEYES will be attending the event, known as “America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show.” It will be wonderful to introduce the incredible story of MOONEYES to the Detroit automotive community.
We had the pleasure of meeting Autumn and Bill at the recent Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show. As huge MOONEYES fans, they try to attend the popular show every year, traveling all the way from Troy, Michigan, where their shop is based.
We were able to enjoy their company again at our screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego. As part of our cinema event, we celebrated the legendary Bean Bandits, who are based in San Diego. Bill is a member of the respected racing team so they came to support our event.
Because we’re independently distributing our film, we deeply appreciate the support of devoted MOONEYES fans like Autumn and Bill in helping to get the word out about it.
To learn more about Brothers Custom Automotive:
https://www.facebook.com/BrothersCustomAutomotive
To learn more about the Detroit Autorama:
https://autorama.com/attend/detroit/
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com
THE BEAN BANDITS. PHOTOGRAPHED BY ZAP TESHIMA.
At our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary screening at Analog&Grit, we had the honor of celebrating the legendary Bean Bandits in their hometown of San Diego and exhibiting photographer Zap Teshima’s beautiful photographs of them. A Bean Bandit himself, Zap has been passionately documenting them for a long time. His intimate images reveal his close relationship with them and his deep love for car culture. Watch this slideshow that was displayed at our cinema event.
To learn more about Zap Teshima’s work:
@zappy318 / @tesh.318
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com
CONGRATULATIONS TO SHIGE SUGANUMA, THE OWNER OF MOONEYES, ON BEING INDUCTED INTO THE GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW HALL OF FAME!
Recently, Shige Suganuma, the Owner of MOONEYES, was inducted into the Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) Hall of Fame. Chico Kodama, the President of MOONEYES USA, who was inducted in 2024, gave a moving introduction of his best friend and business partner. Shige then thanked everyone for this huge honor, including the GNRS, Chico and his wife Sandy, and all of his staff. Dean MOON, the Founder of MOON Equipment Company, was inducted back in 1962. Now, all of them share this prestigious award, connecting the past and the present.
To learn more about the Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame:
https://rodshows.com/grand-national/hall-of-fame/
“CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT
See a selection of images from our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary Screening at Analog&Grit. Thank you again to everyone for making our cinema event possible. Thanks to all of you, we were able to share our film with the incredible San Diego community.
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT!
Thank you to everyone who attended our cinema event at Analog&Grit! We deeply appreciate Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and the MOONEYES Family for their constant support; Ian & Cindy Delos Santos for their thoughtful introduction to Analog&Grit; Josh Sistar, Nick Nesbitt, and Analog & Grit for being our gracious host; Cory Higgins, Alisha Higgins, Jolin, and Control Entertainment for providing an unforgettable audio visual experience; Jeff Arnett and the legendary Bean Bandits for the honor of celebrating them in their hometown; Fabian Valdez and Dan Waldrup of the Bean Bandits for sharing their rich history; Willie Masayoshi Dorsey for helping us to remember MOONEYES machinist, builder, racer, and multiple land speed record holder Fred Larsen; Zap Teshima for displaying his powerful photos of the Bean Bandits; Savant Young and Vintage Motor Union for organizing a “Honor the Past” Rally from Los Angeles to San Diego to attend our event; and all the attendees, especially those who traveled from afar, who made our event special. Thanks to all of you, we’re very honored to be able to share our film with the San Diego community.
To learn more about Analog&Grit:
analogandgrit.com
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com
CHECK OUT THE “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK AT KINOKUNIYA
Check out the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book in person at Books Kinokuniya at The Shops at Santa Anita in Arcadia, California. We’ll also have copies of our book at our upcoming screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego on Sunday, 1/25/2026. There’s nothing like the tactile experience of paging through a beautiful photography book.
Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92102
To buy tickets to the Analog&Grit screening of “Craft of Speed”:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes
To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook
ANALOG&GRIT: A HUB FOR THE CAR COMMUNITY AND THE HOST OF “CRAFT OF SPEED”
The very first time we visited Analog&Grit, we were taken aback by its immense size—a cavernous warehouse. As a collector car storage club, it houses many coveted vehicles—vintage Porsches, BMWs, Mini Coopers, Datsuns, to name a few. It even has a Mercedes-Benz Unimog, which could survive an apocalypse. With its hip industrial vibe and passionate people, it’s no wonder that it’s become a hub for the car community.
We’re honored to be able to work with Analog&Grit in bringing our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary to San Diego and creating a memorable cinema event. We’ll be screening our film on a unique Urban Entertainment Vehicle (UEV) by Control Entertainment. We’re thrilled to celebrate two legendary racing teams and longtime friends, MOONEYES and the Bean Bandits, and display their renowned race cars.
We’re excited to showcase talented photographer Zap Teshima’s powerful photos of the Bean Bandits. Before the film, we’ll be in conversation with the Bean Bandits and respected builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey. We’re also very moved by the generous support of Vintage Motor Union in organizing a “Honor the Past” Rally of vintage vehicles from Los Angeles to San Diego to attend the screening.
We met Analog&Grit through the thoughtful introduction of Ian & Cindy Delos Santos. Our cinema event wouldn’t be possible without all of these good friends and community partners coming together. Our deepest appreciation to them.
“CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT
ANALOG&GRIT
San Diego, California
Sunday, 1/25/2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday Grit Cars & Coffee
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Discussion with the Bean Bandits, builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, and filmmaker Ming Lai
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Film Screening
Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92102
To buy tickets to the Analog&Grit “Craft of Speed” screening:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes
“CRAFT OF SPEED” TO SCREEN AT ANALOG&GRIT ON THE URBAN ENTERTAINMENT VEHICLE
We try to make each of our “Craft of Speed” cinema events unique and memorable. Our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego on Sunday, 1/25/2026 will truly be special. Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club is a massive space in the heart of San Diego, which has become a popular car community hub.
Control Entertainment will be helping to turn it into a theater unlike any other with its Urban Entertainment Vehicle (UEV), a monster truck that has giant led screens attached to its sides. Think “Mad Max.”
This just sets the stage for two legendary racing teams and longtime friends—MOONEYES and the Bean Bandits—both whom recently celebrated their 75th anniversaries.
See the dynamic photography exhibit, “The Bean Bandits. Photographed by Zap Teshima.” Listen to a lively discussion with the Bean Bandits, respected builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, and filmmaker Ming Lai. And then watch a 2-hour feature documentary about MOONEYES.
Vintage Motor Union is even organizing a “Honor the Past” Rally of vintage vehicles from Los Angeles to San Diego to attend the screening. Thanks to all of our community partners, we’re deeply honored to share our film with the beautiful city of San Diego and celebrate an inspiring friendship.
"CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT
ANALOG&GRIT
San Diego, California
Sunday, 1/25/2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday Grit Cars & Coffee
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Discussion with the Bean Bandits, builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, and filmmaker Ming Lai
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Film Screening
*This schedule and details may change because we’re still planning this special event.
Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92102
To buy tickets to Analog&Grit’s “Craft of Speed” cinema event:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes
ZAP TESHIMA’S PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE BEAN BANDITS TO BE DISPLAYED AT “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT
We first saw Zap Teshima at a MOONEYES Christmas Party at Irwindale Speedway many years ago. He was carrying a vintage Leica camera and and taking a break from shooting at the MOONEYES booth. We love Leica so we thought it was cool that he was using one. Later, we finally met him at another MOONEYES event and bonded through the love of photography.
Since then, we’ve become huge fans of his powerful photography—contrasty black-and-white images, using natural light with dynamic framing, of hot rod culture and beyond that feel intimate and authentic. They remind us of master photographer Robert Frank’s seminal book, “The Americans.”
In addition to legendary MOONEYES, a frequent subject is the equally renowned Bean Bandits, whom he documents with passion. At our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego on Sunday, 1/25/2026, we’ll be digitally exhibiting some of his photographs of the Bean Bandits. We’re deeply honored to display Zap’s incredible work.
"CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT
ANALOG&GRIT
San Diego, California
Sunday, 1/25/2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday Grit Cars & Coffee
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Discussion with the Bean Bandits, builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, and filmmaker Ming Lai
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Film Screening
*This schedule and details may change because we’re still planning this special event.
Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92102
To learn more about Zap Teshima’s work:
@zappy318 / @tesh.318
To buy tickets to Analog&Grit’s “Craft of Speed” screening:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes
THE BEAN BANDITS TO DISPLAY RACE CARS AT ANALOG&GRIT’S SCREENING OF "CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY
We’re excited to announce that the legendary Bean Bandits will be a part of our “Craft of Speed” screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego on Sunday, 1/25/2026. Founded by esteemed builder/racer Joaquin Arnett in 1949 and based in Logan Heights, San Diego, they have won more than 300 races and set multiple land speed records. Both having long, rich, and shared histories, the Bean Bandits and MOONEYES are old friends.
According to “San Diego Drag Racing and the Bean Bandits,” “Arnett won the first National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Championship in 1953, was named to the International Car Racing Hall of Fame in 1992, and was awarded an NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994.”
We love the diversity and inclusivity of this racing club. Daniel Strohl in “Joaquin Arnett/Bean Bandits” on hemmings.com writes, “Though several other stories of the name’s inspiration have been told, they all come back to the club’s reappropriation of an ethnic slur against Mexican-Americans, who made up most of the club’s membership. Of course, club members were always quick to point out their all-inclusive nature, incorporating blacks (notably Harold Miller), whites, Japanese, and even Lebanese members during the club’s existence.”
The Bean Bandits will be exhibiting three of their renowned race cars that showcase their past and recent history at Analog&Grit, including Joaquin Arnett’s flathead-powered dragster, their #200 flathead-powered modified roadster, and possibly Fabian Valdez’s nitro fuel roadster.
After the screening, we’ll be in conversation with the Bean Bandits and respected builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, who knew Arnett and restored MOONEYES machinist Fred Larsen’s land speed record-setting 1927 Ford Model T Roadster A115.
We’re deeply honored to be able to celebrate the famed Bean Bandits in their hometown.
"CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT
ANALOG&GRIT
San Diego, California
Sunday, 1/25/2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday Grit Cars & Coffee
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Discussion with the Bean Bandits, builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, and filmmaker Ming Lai
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Film Screening
*This schedule and details may change because we’re still planning this special event.
Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92102
To learn more about the Bean Bandits:
@the_bean_bandits
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com / @humanistfilms.com
To buy tickets to the Analog&Grit “Craft of Speed” screening:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes
JOIN VINTAGE MOTOR UNION'S “HONOR THE PAST” RALLY TO SAN DIEGO!
Savant Young and the Vintage Motor Union are organizing a “Honor the Past” Rally to San Diego to attend a special screening of our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary at Analog&Grit on Sunday, 1/25/2026.
The rally is open to all vintage cars and bikes. They will be rolling out on Sunday, 1/25/2026, 10:00 a.m. from their Vintage Motor Union headquarters in the Arts District, Los Angeles. Please DM and RSVP with @vintagejapanesemotorunion.
We met Savant through Nick Tolosa of Makina Drivers Club’s thoughtful introduction. We couldn’t help but love what he does for the community—celebrating diversity, uplifting others, and building community. He organized this rally on his own, and we were deeply moved by his kind gesture.
Thanks to the invitation of Oliver Wang and the Japanese American National Museum’s “Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community” Exhibit, we had the honor of participating in the Nisei Week Grand Parade with Savant this past summer. These photos are of him meeting Shige Suganuma and Chico Kodama of MOONEYES before the parade.
Thank you to Savant and the Vintage Motor Union and all the participants for cruising down to San Diego to join our special event. We’re very honored by your support.
VINTAGE MOTOR UNION PRESENTS “HONOR THE PAST” RALLY TO SAN DIEGO
Sunday, 1/25/2026, 10:00 a.m.
Start:
Vintage Motor Union
611 S. Anderson St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Finish:
Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92101
To buy tickets to the Analog&Grit “Craft of Speed” Screening:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes
To learn more about Vintage Motor Union:
vjmu.la / @vintagejapanesemotorunion
To learn more about Analog&Grit:
analogandgrit.com / @analogandgrit
MING LAI PHOTOGRAPH AT THE PERFECT EXPOSURE GALLERY’S “AESTHETICS 2025” ANNUAL GROUP EXHIBIT
Re-experience the opening reception of The Perfect Exposure Gallery “Aesthetics 2025” Annual Group Exhibit. Ming Lai’s “University of California, San Diego (UCSD) / Geisel Library” photograph along with many other extraordinary images are on display and for sale until Sunday, 1/25/2026. Own a renowned photographer’s work or support an emerging one.
MING LAI PHOTOGRAPH AT THE PERFECT EXPOSURE GALLERY’S “AESTHETICS 2025” ANNUAL GROUP EXHIBIT
THE PERFECT EXPOSURE GALLERY
Alhambra, California
On Display:
Saturday, 11/22/2025 - Sunday, 1/25/2026
The Perfect Exposure Gallery
2425 W. Valley Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91803
For exhibit information and sales inquiries:
theperfectexposuregallery.com
To learn more about Ming Lai’s photography work:
https://www.humanistfilms.com/photography
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: FIND YOUR PASSION.
When we met Shige Suganuma and Chico Kodama of MOONEYES, we were deeply inspired to create a documentary about their incredible lives and legendary company. We’ve learned so much about life during the making of this film. In particular, they taught us about the importance of doing what you love. While it’s not easy, it’s profoundly fulfilling. We hope that our photos in the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book like this one conveys that core idea and inspires you in your own pursuits. Check out our book at Kinokuniya at The Shops at Santa Anita or our next screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego on Sunday, 1/25/2026.
To attend our screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego on Sunday, 1/25/2026:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/newsarchive/craft-of-speed-mooneyes-documentary-to-screen-at-analogampgrit
To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook
To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd
To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed
To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese
DURING THE HOLIDAYS, CHERISH THE PAST.
This photo was taken at the dragstrip at the historic Irwindale Speedway, where the popular MOONEYES Christmas Party was held. This beloved venue no longer exists. Luckily, we were able to document Shige Suganuma, the Owner of MOONEYES, doing a test & tune of his MOONEYES Dragster there right before it closed. Our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book is filled with precious images like this one. Buy one at Kinokuniya at The Shops at Santa Anita or directly from our site. While supplies last.
To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook
To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd
To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed
To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese
To attend our next screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego, CA on Sunday, 1/25/2026:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/newsarchive/craft-of-speed-mooneyes-documentary-to-screen-at-analogampgrit
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM “CRAFT OF SPEED”!
This year has been an incredible year. We released our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary and its companion “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show, the largest gathering of MOONEYES fans in the world on the 75th anniversary of MOONEYES. And then, we continued the celebration at the MOONEYES Christmas Party, at its exciting new venue of Pomona Fairplex with record attendance. None of this would’ve been possible without Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, the entire MOONEYES Family, our crew, fiscal sponsor International Documentary Association, grantors California Humanities CA CARES Relief Grant and Doc Society, donors, supporters, community partners, friends, and family. Independent film is anything but independent. We’re dependent on the belief and generosity of others. Our deepest gratitude for your love and support. Wishing you a happy holiday season and bright new year! Enjoy a selection of photos from the MOONEYES Christmas Party.
THE “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE AT KINOKUNIYA
We’re excited to announce that our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book is now available at Books Kinokuniya at The Shops at Santa Anita in Arcadia, California.
Living in Los Angeles close to Little Tokyo, one of our favorite things to do is to go to Kinokuniya. It’s a specialty bookstore, filled with highly curated books from Japan, Asia, and the U.S. The perfect day was lunch at Curry House (which is sadly gone), shopping at Kinokuniya, and snacks from Marukai (now Tokyo Central).
As filmmakers, we love looking through the film section as well as the art & design section. As concerned artists, we appreciate the history & culture section. And as pop culture lovers, we enjoy the extensive magazine section.
In fact, “Craft of Speed” was inspired by Magazine B, Lightning, Popeye, and other authoritative magazines/books (“mooks”) at Kinokuniya, which offer deep dives into visionary brands and well-designed products. Our project is similarly an extensive exploration into legendary MOONEYES.
While shopping online is convenient, there’s no better feeling than exploring a bookstore, discovering new books and authors, and experiencing a book in person. Check out our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book firsthand. While supplies last.
Books Kinokuniya
The Shops at Santa Anita
400 S. Baldwin Avenue, 2F #E-17
Arcadia, CA 91007
kinokuniya.com
THE GREATEST GIFT
“Craft of Speed” is an extensive multimedia project about MOONEYES, a historic American speed parts company that has grown into an enduring international brand. This project encompasses a feature documentary, videos, cinema events, a documentary photography series, and now a photography book.
The “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book documents the world of MOONEYES, which celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2025, from the famous MOONEYES headquarters in Santa Fe Springs, California to Shige Suganuma, the Owner of MOONEYES, conducting a test & tune of his MOONEYES Dragster at the beloved Irwindale Dragstrip in Irwindale, California to Chico Kodama, the President of MOONEYES USA, building and racing his new rear engine modified roadster at the epic Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah.
The photography is by photographer/filmmaker, Ming Lai, who spent four years documenting MOONEYES. The graphic design is by design director/graphic designer, Sven Igawa, who’s created brand identities and advertising campaigns for many national and international brands, including Crank Brothers, HBO, Icon Aircraft, Mountain Hardwear, PlayStation, Quiksilver, VF Corp, and Western Digital. We’re independently publishing the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book under our own imprint—Humanist Films X Igawa Design.
With 156 pages of timeless color and black-and-white photos, the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book is a luxurious slow read of the fast world of MOONEYES. The book is dedicated to MOONEYES fans, hot rodders, racers, car & motorcycle culture lovers, craftspeople, and this incredible international community.
We officially released the photography book and the "Craft of Speed" MOONEYES Documentary DVD at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show in Yokohama, Japan. We'll also have copies of the book and DVD at the MOONEYES Christmas Party on Saturday, 12/20/2025 at the Pomona Fairplex & In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip.
We were deeply inspired by the epic story of MOONEYES. We hope you will be too.
To attend the MOONEYES Christmas Party:
http://mooneyes.com/mui-xmas2025/
To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook
To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary DVD:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/dvd
To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with English subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeed
To watch the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary with Japanese subtitles/captions on Vimeo:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/craftofspeedjapanese