MECA @ Spring Break Nationals 25 Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL.

This was the best SBN in several years, as far as overall attendance, especially spectators.

MECA participation was light, compared to previous years, with 53 vehicles for SQL and SPL contests.

Jessie Johnson (Gorilla Audio) from IL won the Sound Pressure League Best of Show.

Craig Butler from GA won the Sound Pressure Best of Show with 179.7 dB in X2.

Mikey Pilato won the Park & Pound Best of Show with 135.7 dB in DB5.

Robert Hilton (Audison/Hertz/JL Audio) from GA won the Sound Quality League Best of Show.

Steve Cook (Audio X/Incriminator/Zapco) from AL won the Sound Quality Best of Show with 84.3 points in Modex.

Chad Romano from FL won the Install Best of Show with 76 points in Modified Install.

Rob Rice (Car Toys) from OK had the highest score in SQ2+ with 172 points.

SQL Judges Vinny Taylor (TN), David Hogan (AL), and Justin Polk (FL) received many compliments on their good work in the lanes.

Thanks to Jose from Beyma for helping to sponsor the awards.

Thanks to Paul and the SBN crew for including MECA in the event and putting on a great show!

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Comment by Steve Stern on April 2, 2011 at 2:06am
Spring Break Nationals is an annual event held at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, FL.
Comment by Miguel Caparros on April 2, 2011 at 1:31am
Thank You steve for the great photos and the write up . Where did this take place?
Comment by Michael Thies on March 31, 2011 at 6:06am
I know how that can be.  I look forward to them!  M.
Comment by Steve Stern on March 31, 2011 at 6:00am
I was so busy I didn't get to take any pics.  But, one of our members, Ben Vollmer, got some.  I'll check with him and see if I can post some.
Comment by Michael Thies on March 31, 2011 at 5:56am
Sounds like a great event! Do you have videos of photos to post up yet? Mike

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