Mark, a seasoned photographer with Top Gear, shares a unique addiction—his love for unconventional cars. His story unfolds over the years, beginning with a memorable road trip in 2001.
- 2001 Road Trip: Mark's parents proudly showcased their Volvo XC90 with headrest screens but had nothing to play on them.
- Discovery of Max Power: A stop for fuel led to the purchase of a DVD featuring a yellow Impreza—Max Power: Beasts from the East. Despite its non-family-friendly reputation, it offered a fascinating glimpse into Japanese car culture.
- First Car Influence: Mark's white EK Civic was inspired by the Top Fuel EK9 featured in the Max Power film.
- Professional Connection: His work with Max Power (2004-2010) and trips to Japan further fueled his fascination.
For the past 20 years, Mark's car collection—from Civics to RX-7s—has been adorned with Volk Racing wheels. Produced by Rays Engineering for over 50 years, these wheels are celebrated for their aesthetics and engineering excellence.
- Iconic Models: Mark's R32 Skyline, R33 GT-R, and several RX-7s sported Volk wheels like TE37s, Gram Light 57DRs, and ZE40s.
- Attempting Challenges: He even attempted to fit SE37Ks onto an EK Civic and adorned a Ferrari Challenge racecar with them.
Mark's current pride is an R34 GT-R on Volk Racing TE37 Saga SL M-Spec wheels—lighter and stronger, with a 'pressed black' finish that transitions from chrome to deep black.
Despite nearing his 40s, Mark's enthusiasm for Japanese cars and Volk Racing wheels remains undiminished. His projects in progress include a partially disassembled GT-R, a Pajero Evo with engine issues, and a dream to build a four-rotor RX-7.
For Mark, Volk Racing wheels symbolize a lifelong passion sparked by a single DVD. Decades later, through a collection of modified cars, his affection for these iconic wheels endures, proving that true obsession knows no age boundaries.
