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  • Warm Up at Lock City Drift

    Warm Up at Lock City Drift

    Show Registration is NOW OPEN! Click Here Last year, because of you, we hosted the most talked-about and most attended season opener in New England. The energy, the builds, the community…it set the tone for the entire year. We’ve been reading your messages. We’ve seen the comments. You wanted another one…So here we go. While it’s bittersweet to officially retire our Marina Bay location, it’s time to move into a space that can truly accommodate the growth of this community. This year, our friends at Lock City Drift are welcoming BeastCoast, Stance Innovators, and Import Evolution to the legendary Thompson… Read more

    March 3, 2026
  • Through The Lens: Kevin Stafford

    Through The Lens: Kevin Stafford

    For better or worse, there’s no place quite like ‘GAT.’ The annual Smoky Mountain pilgrimage is one of the community’s most popular events, attracting a staggering variety of builds. Kevin is no stranger to that variety. From a modded 350z and a lifted Chevy pickup, to one of the coolest Volvo wagons I’ve ever seen, his appreciation for diverse styling in his own builds, fuels a unique vision in his photography. So what happens when you place a creative perspective like this in a beautiful location with endless opportunity…Photos: Kevin Stafford | Words: Matt Gaumont Read more

    February 1, 2026
  • For The Culture | Season 3 – Episode 3

    For The Culture | Season 3 – Episode 3

    Gio and Matt sit down with Electro, owner and founder of Import Evolution: One of New England’s flagship car shows. Over the last 20 years, IE has travelled across the east coast and Puerto Rico creating some of the best automotive events around. If you enjoyed this feature, please consider joining the BeastCoast Creators Fund. 100% of your membership contribution will go to support the creators who tell the stories of car culture through quality media projects. Read more

    January 23, 2026
  • For The Culture | Season 3 – Episode 2

    For The Culture | Season 3 – Episode 2

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    January 15, 2026
  • For The Culture | Season 3 – Episode 1

    For The Culture | Season 3 – Episode 1

    Every October, thousands of enthusiasts roll into Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for a full week of car events, cruising, sightseeing, meets, builds, and unforgettable moments. Matt and Gio break down what makes GAT so special, how the event has grown, the impact it has on the automotive community, and why car culture continues to thrive in the Smoky Mountains. If you enjoyed this feature, please consider joining the BeastCoast Creators Fund. 100% of your membership contribution will go to support the creators who tell the stories of car culture through quality media projects. Read more

    December 2, 2025
  • Left for Dead – Kyle’s Golf Harlequin

    Left for Dead – Kyle’s Golf Harlequin

    The story of Kyle’s Harlequin is the kind of dream every car enthusiast can relate to. When Kyle was just nine years old, he made himself a promise: one day, he would own one of Volkswagen’s rarest and arguably oddest vehicles ever produced. By seventeen, he opened a dedicated savings account just to prepare for the day he could finally bring home a Harlequin of his own. | Photos: Brian Buckley | Words: Matt Gaumont Read more

    November 27, 2025
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