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Introduction TEAM HYBRID stands for the birth of a new tradition in creativity, originality, and quality. With the guidance of Team Founder & President, James Lin, Team Hybrid continues to promise new tradition set forth for many years to  come. The leaders of this Team want an efficient organization that would set its own standards and qualifications. The ideal is to create a TEAM that would comprise itself with a diversity of hardworking members and a special individuality to every car. By providing the TEAM with goals to stride for, each member spend countless hours of time, effort, and dedication to show love and our purpose. It’s not just about winning a show or a race here. It’s about getting there as a TEAM. Team Hybrid has a special atmosphere and will make a strong statement in the import industry in the new millennium.
This TEAM is not just another car club or crew, but a special family of friends consisting itself in a team ideology. Team Hybrid is a well-rounded team with friendship, a strong support system, understanding, trust and HYBRID LUV incorporated amongst the original Hybrid member, the Hybrid Hunnyz, the Generation 2 Hybridz, the Generation 3 Hybridz, and now the Generation 14 Hybridz. History of Team Hybrid
Team Hybrid history was made on Jan. 7th, 1995 Oxnard, California when James Lin decided that his inspirations and imaginations to upgrade his ride would compliment well with peers who value and respect his work. James spent the first 3 months preparing a wide range of new and exciting ideas in order to build a strong solid foundation to start off his visions. Everyone knows it’s easy to gather a group of friends, and just give it a title to start a Team, but in contrast, James researches: the name and meaning of the team, the colors of the team, the overall theme of the team, the type of members, the quality of their cars, their personality, their background, and the team’s own original style to present to its fellow peers in the import scene / industry.
There is a varying number of ways to construct a team, but to start with a blue print and have an idea that flows make a Team with fewer weak links. James knows how selfish some members can become, having personal ideas to break up the team, having jealous feelings for whatever reason, having lack of support or just using the name of “Hybrid” to make a name of themselves. Over half of the Hybrid members have been with the Team since 1995.
Team Hybrid is a passion each member feels. With a strong leader, there is always a good supporting staff to aid and carry out all responsibilities. - At the head of its staff is Vice President: Wayne Chen. He is in charge to manage the operations of all the co-leaders. Wayne Chen is credited for spending 3 years to take Team Hybrid into an industry level. He is also The Marketing Director. He is in charge of promoting and marketing the name of Team Hybrid through creative ideas of professional displays at shows and closing sponsorships with corporations throughout the industry.
- Robert Chew is the SoCal Events Director. He is responsible for coordinating the shows and events we attend throughout the year. In addition to that, he is always on the look out for new talent to be incorporated into the Team to continue its new generation pipeline.
- Em Suvanamas serves as the SoCal Human Resource Director. He is responsible for processing the daily operations of members within the team.
- Michael Lin and Scott Dean serves as the SoCal Recruiting Directors. They are responsible for the SoCal recruiting department.
- Scott Dean serves as the San Diego Director. He is responsible for the San Diego chapter.
- Archie Concon and Nick Irie serves as the Las Vegas Directors. They are responsible for the Las Vegas chapter.
- Last but not least, Michael Lin serves as the Treasurer. He is responsible for the team finances and balances our books and budget.
There are many other Hybridz who have and continue to contribute to our team; Team Hybrid appreciates and thank those members for all their effort and dedication.
The word “Hybrid” means: crossbreed between the two species according to the Webster’s dictionary. This is our theme. Crossing-breed of engine swapping. Crossing-breeds of a variety of body kits styling and extracting different parts from the major Japanese car-makers (Toyota, Lexus, Acura, Honda, and Nissan). Crossing-breed of a variety of interiors, colors, and graphics. Crossing-breeds of having a diverse Team with every make of car ranging from Acura’s to the BMWs. Crossing-breed’s of race and ethnicity of Hybrid members/ladies that ranges from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Thai, Filipino, African American, and Caucasian.
This combination of many different members and cars is a rare occurrence in the Import Teams. Unlike the teams today, Team Hybrid is a relatively lasting and strong in their ties due to the everlasting Hybrid luv amongst the members.
Throughout the existence of Team Hybrid, the organization has won over 1,000+ trophies and awards. Team Hybrid cars have been featured in various magazines/DVD’s throughout the United States, Japan, and Europe. Team Hybrid vehicles not only attend car shows such as Import Showoff and Hot Import Nights, Team Hybrid vehicles have also attended consumer shows and trade shows such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, CES, and SEMA. At these shows, Team Hybrid represents itself and its sponsors in the up-most professional manner. Not only do Team Hybrid vehicles physically represent in the United States, Team Hybrid vehicles have also been shipped to foreign nations to attend sponsored races as pace cars.
Putting it simply, the tradition of Team Hybrid has been blessed throughout the years; we will continue to grow and prosper. Our team model and philosophy has truly been the most original and one of a kind. Not only is it measured by our success, but by the various import teams out there modeling themselves after us or asking us for guidance in their organization. We have our own way of managing this team and will never be like X Crew or Y Team. Our members believe in the tradition James and the other co-leaders have envisioned. We've had our ups and downs like any other Team, but because we truly believe in ourselves along with the President’s everlasting faith in our Team, we stay true to our game. This Team has become a second family to all of us now and we will grow together not only in the import scene, but in life as well.
“May our tradition continue making history...” -James Lin
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History
come. The leaders of this Team want an efficient organization that would set its own standards and qualifications. The ideal is to create a TEAM that would comprise itself with a diversity of hardworking members and a special individuality to every car.
