Recently, Shige Suganuma, the Owner of MOONEYES, was inducted into the Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS) Hall of Fame. Chico Kodama, the President of MOONEYES USA, who was inducted in 2024, gave a moving introduction of his best friend and business partner. Shige then thanked everyone for this huge honor, including the GNRS, Chico and his wife Sandy, and all of his staff. Dean MOON, the Founder of MOON Equipment Company, was inducted back in 1962. Now, all of them share this prestigious award, connecting the past and the present.
To learn more about the Grand National Roadster Show Hall of Fame:
https://rodshows.com/grand-national/hall-of-fame/
“CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT
See a selection of images from our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary Screening at Analog&Grit. Thank you again to everyone for making our cinema event possible. Thanks to all of you, we were able to share our film with the incredible San Diego community.
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED OUR “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT!
Thank you to everyone who attended our cinema event at Analog&Grit! We deeply appreciate Shige Suganuma, Chico Kodama, and the MOONEYES Family for their constant support; Ian & Cindy Delos Santos for their thoughtful introduction to Analog&Grit; Josh Sistar, Nick Nesbitt, and Analog & Grit for being our gracious host; Cory Higgins, Alisha Higgins, Jolin, and Control Entertainment for providing an unforgettable audio visual experience; Jeff Arnett and the legendary Bean Bandits for the honor of celebrating them in their hometown; Fabian Valdez and Dan Waldrup of the Bean Bandits for sharing their rich history; Willie Masayoshi Dorsey for helping us to remember MOONEYES machinist, builder, racer, and multiple land speed record holder Fred Larsen; Zap Teshima for displaying his powerful photos of the Bean Bandits; Savant Young and Vintage Motor Union for organizing a “Honor the Past” Rally from Los Angeles to San Diego to attend our event; and all the attendees, especially those who traveled from afar, who made our event special. Thanks to all of you, we’re very honored to be able to share our film with the San Diego community.
To learn more about Analog&Grit:
analogandgrit.com
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com
CHECK OUT THE “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK AT KINOKUNIYA
Check out the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book in person at Books Kinokuniya at The Shops at Santa Anita in Arcadia, California. We’ll also have copies of our book at our upcoming screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego on Sunday, 1/25/2026. There’s nothing like the tactile experience of paging through a beautiful photography book.
Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92102
To buy tickets to the Analog&Grit screening of “Craft of Speed”:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes
To order the “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Photography Book:
https://www.craftofspeed.com/store/photographybook
ANALOG&GRIT: A HUB FOR THE CAR COMMUNITY AND THE HOST OF “CRAFT OF SPEED”
The very first time we visited Analog&Grit, we were taken aback by its immense size—a cavernous warehouse. As a collector car storage club, it houses many coveted vehicles—vintage Porsches, BMWs, Mini Coopers, Datsuns, to name a few. It even has a Mercedes-Benz Unimog, which could survive an apocalypse. With its hip industrial vibe and passionate people, it’s no wonder that it’s become a hub for the car community.
We’re honored to be able to work with Analog&Grit in bringing our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary to San Diego and creating a memorable cinema event. We’ll be screening our film on a unique Urban Entertainment Vehicle (UEV) by Control Entertainment. We’re thrilled to celebrate two legendary racing teams and longtime friends, MOONEYES and the Bean Bandits, and display their renowned race cars.
We’re excited to showcase talented photographer Zap Teshima’s powerful photos of the Bean Bandits. Before the film, we’ll be in conversation with the Bean Bandits and respected builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey. We’re also very moved by the generous support of Vintage Motor Union in organizing a “Honor the Past” Rally of vintage vehicles from Los Angeles to San Diego to attend the screening.
We met Analog&Grit through the thoughtful introduction of Ian & Cindy Delos Santos. Our cinema event wouldn’t be possible without all of these good friends and community partners coming together. Our deepest appreciation to them.
“CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT
ANALOG&GRIT
San Diego, California
Sunday, 1/25/2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday Grit Cars & Coffee
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Discussion with the Bean Bandits, builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, and filmmaker Ming Lai
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Film Screening
Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92102
To buy tickets to the Analog&Grit “Craft of Speed” screening:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes
“CRAFT OF SPEED” TO SCREEN AT ANALOG&GRIT ON THE URBAN ENTERTAINMENT VEHICLE
We try to make each of our “Craft of Speed” cinema events unique and memorable. Our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego on Sunday, 1/25/2026 will truly be special. Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club is a massive space in the heart of San Diego, which has become a popular car community hub.
Control Entertainment will be helping to turn it into a theater unlike any other with its Urban Entertainment Vehicle (UEV), a monster truck that has giant led screens attached to its sides. Think “Mad Max.”
This just sets the stage for two legendary racing teams and longtime friends—MOONEYES and the Bean Bandits—both whom recently celebrated their 75th anniversaries.
See the dynamic photography exhibit, “The Bean Bandits. Photographed by Zap Teshima.” Listen to a lively discussion with the Bean Bandits, respected builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, and filmmaker Ming Lai. And then watch a 2-hour feature documentary about MOONEYES.
Vintage Motor Union is even organizing a “Honor the Past” Rally of vintage vehicles from Los Angeles to San Diego to attend the screening. Thanks to all of our community partners, we’re deeply honored to share our film with the beautiful city of San Diego and celebrate an inspiring friendship.
"CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT
ANALOG&GRIT
San Diego, California
Sunday, 1/25/2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday Grit Cars & Coffee
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Discussion with the Bean Bandits, builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, and filmmaker Ming Lai
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Film Screening
*This schedule and details may change because we’re still planning this special event.
Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92102
To buy tickets to Analog&Grit’s “Craft of Speed” cinema event:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes
ZAP TESHIMA’S PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE BEAN BANDITS TO BE DISPLAYED AT “CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT
We first saw Zap Teshima at a MOONEYES Christmas Party at Irwindale Speedway many years ago. He was carrying a vintage Leica camera and and taking a break from shooting at the MOONEYES booth. We love Leica so we thought it was cool that he was using one. Later, we finally met him at another MOONEYES event and bonded through the love of photography.
Since then, we’ve become huge fans of his powerful photography—contrasty black-and-white images, using natural light with dynamic framing, of hot rod culture and beyond that feel intimate and authentic. They remind us of master photographer Robert Frank’s seminal book, “The Americans.”
In addition to legendary MOONEYES, a frequent subject is the equally renowned Bean Bandits, whom he documents with passion. At our “Craft of Speed” MOONEYES Documentary screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego on Sunday, 1/25/2026, we’ll be digitally exhibiting some of his photographs of the Bean Bandits. We’re deeply honored to display Zap’s incredible work.
"CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT
ANALOG&GRIT
San Diego, California
Sunday, 1/25/2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday Grit Cars & Coffee
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Discussion with the Bean Bandits, builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, and filmmaker Ming Lai
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Film Screening
*This schedule and details may change because we’re still planning this special event.
Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92102
To learn more about Zap Teshima’s work:
@zappy318 / @tesh.318
To buy tickets to Analog&Grit’s “Craft of Speed” screening:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes
THE BEAN BANDITS TO DISPLAY RACE CARS AT ANALOG&GRIT’S SCREENING OF "CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY
We’re excited to announce that the legendary Bean Bandits will be a part of our “Craft of Speed” screening at Analog&Grit in San Diego on Sunday, 1/25/2026. Founded by esteemed builder/racer Joaquin Arnett in 1949 and based in Logan Heights, San Diego, they have won more than 300 races and set multiple land speed records. Both having long, rich, and shared histories, the Bean Bandits and MOONEYES are old friends.
According to “San Diego Drag Racing and the Bean Bandits,” “Arnett won the first National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Championship in 1953, was named to the International Car Racing Hall of Fame in 1992, and was awarded an NHRA Lifetime Achievement Award in 1994.”
We love the diversity and inclusivity of this racing club. Daniel Strohl in “Joaquin Arnett/Bean Bandits” on hemings.com writes, “Though several other stories of the name’s inspiration have been told, they all come back to the club’s reappropriation of an ethnic slur against Mexican-Americans, who made up most of the club’s membership. Of course, club members were always quick to point out their all-inclusive nature, incorporating blacks (notably Harold Miller), whites, Japanese, and even Lebanese members during the club’s existence.”
The Bean Bandits will be exhibiting three of their renowned race cars that showcase their past and recent history at Analog&Grit, including Joaquin Arnett’s flathead-powered dragster, their #200 flathead-powered modified roadster, and possibly Fabian Valdez’s nitro fuel roadster.
After the screening, we’ll be in conversation with the Bean Bandits and respected builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, who knew Arnett and restored MOONEYES machinist Fred Larsen’s land speed record-setting 1927 Ford Model T Roadster A115.
We’re deeply honored to be able to celebrate the famed Bean Bandits in their hometown.
"CRAFT OF SPEED” MOONEYES DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AT ANALOG&GRIT
ANALOG&GRIT
San Diego, California
Sunday, 1/25/2026
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sunday Grit Cars & Coffee
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Discussion with the Bean Bandits, builder Willie Masayoshi Dorsey, and filmmaker Ming Lai
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Film Screening
*This schedule and details may change because we’re still planning this special event.
Analog&Grit Collector Car Storage Club
3094 Commercial Street
San Diego, CA 92102
To learn more about the Bean Bandits:
@the_bean_bandits
To learn more about “Craft of Speed”:
craftofspeed.com / @humanistfilms.com
To buy tickets to the Analog&Grit “Craft of Speed” screening:
https://app.plots.events/event/craftofspeedthestoryofmooneyes