From the real world of car clubs, amateur engine tuners and weekend mechanics comes the story of Nicky, a feisty and fun sport compact. Will the gift of "new shoes" from his stance-obsessed owner be the path to new friendships for Nicky? A fun short story to introduce kids to the tuner scene at an early age with a good message, dynamic and fun illustrated characters and approachable concepts suited to early readers. A portion of the proceeds from every book are donated to support the health and well-being of our children.
A Montana native but a Seattleite since 2001, Brian is a petrolhead of the first order, having spent more than 15 years as an amateur garage tuner tackling everything from engine builds and stereo installs to custom fabricated parts. As a founder and leader of multiple local car enthusiast clubs he has attended hundreds of car shows, parking lot meetups, club drives, and track days, and his interest in automotive photography has sent him to auto shows in London, Sydney, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Detroit. His current project car, a 1991 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo, is a multiple best-in-class and best-in-show winner.