C.A.R. Soundz Hosted MECA 2X SPL Smackdown

BAKERSFIELD, CA (05.19.2021) – The MECA event season is ramping up in California as COVID-19 restrictions ease. Saturday, May 15th, over 80 Sound-off enthusiasts were on site at C.A.R. Soundz in Bakersfield. MECA’s California Director Richard Papasin was on site behind the meter. A Friday night C.A.R. Soundz and Soundstream BassNight preceded the Saturday event.

Team Soundstream proudly hold their 23 MECA Trophies.

Abdul Hafiz (L) and Ryan Custard with their MECA Trophies Saturday evening.

Team Soundsream had 18 members on site at the event. Solomon Bustamonte, Team Soundstream Team Captain, stated, “I have been running Soundstream gear my rides for over 15 years and the equipment rocks. We have 26 members on Team Soundstream and we compete in shows from Fresno to San Diego.”

Lady Soundstream is all smiles with her MECA trophy.

Soundstream Animal hoists a MECA trophy as competitors capped the day.

Jordan Shahriary, Epsilon Social/Marketing Manager, stated, “Working with Team Soundstream showcases our brand and products in Southern Cali. Importantly, it also helps create visibility for car audio products and excitement for the competition scene in the marketplace. Retailers like C.A.R. Soundz also generate visibility for their stores.”

Ricky Madrid and Chris Bailey are the owners of C.A.R. Soundz. Madrid related, “The MECA events definitely create excitement and business for our store. The Kern County Bassheads group comes together to provide a platform for competitors to go through the lanes and earn trophies for their hard work.”

Soundstream Hellboy holding heavy duty hardware as the MECA event in Bakersfield wrapped at C.A.R. Soundz.

Bustamonte has created many of the installations showcased on the Soundstream social media outreach plus provided information and a selection of images for this article highlighting the C.A.R. Soundz SPL Smackdown.