This is a bit of my story and why I decided to give Turbo Lag a shot!

My love for cars began when I was just a kid. Actually, when the first Fast and Furious movie was released. I was crazy about the pink S2000—it was my dream car at that moment—pink and convertible with girly neon lights. Then, my brother happened to have a classic Chevrolet Opala '78—only sold in the Brazilian market—and from time to time, he would invite me for a crazy ride through town.

Of course, there were those weekends with my dad where he taught me how to drive on a dusty countryside road. I barely had the height to touch the pedals—but I always managed to press the gas pedal more than I should. Maybe I’ve got a bit of rally in me.

A similar car to the one owned by my brother. GM Opala, Engine 4100-250S.

As life went on, I didn’t care that much about cars until one afternoon. I was coming back from equestrian training, just a regular drive on the freeway with my dad. I glanced in the rearview mirror and saw something that caught my attention immediately. A dark purple car was tailgating us. It was like nothing I’d ever seen. I asked my dad what it was, and he simply said, “It’s a Porsche.”

When he moved aside and the car sped past us, I felt the urge to know exactly what it was. The moment I got home, I rushed to my computer and typed “porche” into Google Images (of course, I misspelled it), and what I found somehow triggered a special feeling in me. When a photo of a yellow 911 997 Turbo appeared on the screen, it hit me like a punch. Goosebumps. In that instant, I knew—this was my dream, a goal in life to carry on with all the school-college nonsense, a reason to do all of this. A reason.

My flabber was gasted when I saw this car. Image source: https://www.autoevolution.com/

From that moment on, I became a fanatic Porsche lover. I researched, learned, and obsessed over every detail. I could never fully explain why this passion gripped me so hard, but it just did. I’d listen to YouTube videos of the Carrera GT, close my eyes, and imagine myself behind the wheel.

Fortunately, the city I grew up in has a strong car scene, with Porsches and other incredible cars everywhere. I went to every event I could, and along the way, I made some of the best friendships that I could ever imagine.

Growing up, I ended up working at a garage as a consultant. I never thought that my knowledge of cars would serve me until I started working there!

Image source: private gallery

The idea for this t-shirt brand has been with me for years. But fear kept me from trying. I was scared of the unknown, scared of failing. Even now, I’m not sure where this path will take me. But I know that this brand is more than just t-shirts. It’s a piece of my heart, a way to stay connected to the dream that has driven me for so long.

I know it’s not typical for a girl to fall so deeply in love with cars, but this isn’t about what’s typical. This is about passion, about chasing that feeling that makes you feel truly alive. It’s about dreams that just happen—dreams that choose you, not the other way around.

So here I am, sharing my journey with you through this brand. It’s not just about the cars or the t-shirts. It’s about that spark, that love, and that unexplainable connection that keeps us going. And if you feel even a fraction of what I feel, then welcome—you’re in the right place.