Deep dives, event recaps, and in-the-field coverage from across custom and classic car culture.
Respect the Scene: What Slammedenuff Sevierville Got Wrong — and How Florida and Done 2 Profection Built the Blueprint for Respect
The shutdown of Slammedenuff Sevierville became a wake-up call for car enthusiasts everywhere. In this Steel & Style Spotlight, GySgt Jimmy M.R. Spence breaks down what went wrong — and highlights how Florida and Charleston’s legendary Done 2 Profection show the right way to build, host, and represent the scene with pride.
🔥 Steel & Style Spotlight: Back Home in Charleston – Cars, Culture, and Coffee
A veteran photographer returns to Charleston, South Carolina, to capture three major car events—Charleston Cars & Coffee, West Ashley Cars and Coffee, and Ale and Octane. The image shows a wide-angle view of custom and classic cars lined up under morning sunlight, surrounded by car enthusiasts talking, taking photos, and enjoying the laid-back Southern car culture. The scene highlights a mix of muscle cars, imports, and vintage trucks with palm trees and historic Charleston architecture in the background.
🚗 MidFlorida Cars & Grub 2-Year Anniversary Bash – Sanford’s Summer Standout
The MidFlorida Cars & Grub 2-Year Anniversary Car Show brought Florida’s car scene together for a weekend-long celebration in Sanford, FL. From custom street builds to burnout contests and dyno runs, this standout car show highlighted everything the Central Florida car culture has to offer. Hosted at Elev8 Fun, the event attracted enthusiasts