THE recent surge of local car enthusiasts modifying their daily driven machines is taking Guyana by storm, and none other than the GT Callouts group has been a force behind this recent ‘car craze’.

The group teamed up with Car Culture GY, GTRidez and a few other businesses to hold a meet a few months back, where persons brought out their best designed cars.

Unlike the shows abroad, this isn’t about ensuring that cars have fancy gizmos that throw steam or transform into something else; it’s about having a daily driven car, keeping it clean, and enjoying simplicity.

The team heads to Berbice on Saturday to Sheet Anchor at Outback Adventures, where they will host their third event in the series.

GT Callouts coordinator Sean Charles told the Buzz, “What we are seeking to do is bring more awareness to the car culture that was already here in Guyana. We want to shed some light on the guys who spend time behind their cars, caring, cleaning and modifying them.

“Our aim is to build awareness for the people that have cars like this and to show people that there are persons who make their cars look good.

“There is a large following surrounding it. We figured that out when we would just go to the seawalls and lime for a bit. A lot of guys would turn up with their sport cars, and even their nicely ‘stanced’ regular cars, and we would have a good time sharing build ideas.

“What parking lot pimpin is doing is basically an organised form of this, where spectators can come out and learn from the guys who have done the builds; basically a networking of car people who are interested in developing their cars.”

Charles, the former owner of a fully ‘stanced-out’ Toyota Corolla, believes that there is potential in all cars to become something above the norm, and that is what the group aims to show.

“Look guys, you don’t have to own a fast car to be a part of the show. Some guys have fantastic paint jobs, and some really nice rims that accent their cars; others just have a great stock car. It’s about showing up and sharing ideas amongst people who understand us.”

When asked about those that often engage in impromptu street races, Charles said, “We are not for that. That’s why it’s called Parking Lot Pimpin. We park and let the stance of our cars show. We aren’t about endangering the lives of the public by reckless driving; we are against that and against drunk driving.”

Automotive Art, under the Crystal brand, has been a huge contributor to the event, with the company promising more giveaways this weekend.

Admission is $100 for kids, and $200 for adults.