Emperor Motorsports Norcal Group Shot at Alameda NAS.
The Emperor Motorsports club was founded in 2003 by Dolf Santiago in the Philippines.
Drawing inspiration from a group of Lancer Evolution driving masters in a popular anime series Initial D, Dolf’s goal was to gather a group made up purely of Top Evo enthusiasts. Sence then chapters have opened up in Southern California, Central California, Northern California and Las Vegas. The goals for the team as a whole have expanded beyond Dolf’s initial vision as an Evo only team.
Today, Team Emperor prides itself on drawing claim to top level members who participate in multiple aspects of motorsports, such as Track Days, Auto Cross, Rally and Drag Racing. Along with Car Shows and local cultural events.
Membership to the team is per invitation only and is made to individuals who show a dedicated interest in the family oriented enthusiast style.
Another pillar of the Emperor edict is to constantly give back to local communities; with this goal in mind Team Emperor has formed strong bonds with the Toys4Tots and Project Ride groups and events.
Awards / Accomplishments
- 1st Place HIN San Mateo 09
- 1st – 3rd Place SF Cherry Blossom Festival (Best Import)
- HIN Kick Off (Best of Track/Mitsubishi)
- WekFest 2009 (Best Mitsubishi)
- Mitsubishi Owner’s Day ‘09 (Best of MOD/Team Feature)
- JDM Theory (1st – 3rd Best Mitsubishi/Best Team, Project R.I.D.E (Best Team 2008)
- SpoCom (Best of Engineering), Extreme Autofest San Diego 2008 (1st & 2nd)
- Fresno Miyuki Motorsports (1st- 3rd Best Evo, Best of Show)
- Toys4Tots ‘07 (1st – 3rd Best of show)
- Toys4Tots ‘08 (Best of show & 1st place)
- Extreme AutoFest San Diego First Place-Mitsubishi
- Formula Drift/JDM vs. DTM Best of Show Mistsubishi
- Miyuki Car Show Best of Show & Best Paint
- T4T Best of Show EVO-Mild, Best of Show Paint, Best of Show Best Dressed Engine, Best of Show Mitsubishi
- JDM vs. DTM Chinatown Second Place Mitsubishi Class and Extreme Autofest D1Grand Prix Second Place.
Media Coverage (feature / articles)
- D-Sport Article (October ‘09)
- Modified Magazine Article (September ‘09)
- LA Auto Guide (July 2008)
- D-Sport (July 2008)
- Video Interview www.oncars.com
- Video Interview MOD 2008