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  • Could Vettel have been Sandbagging?

    Watching Sebastian Vettel last season was watching someone who just didn’t like racing any more.  There was no enthusiasm from the four-time winner.  He complained about the sound of the power units ( I didn’t like them either) and said… Continue reading

    Could Vettel have been Sandbagging?
  • Formula 1 for 2015–what???

    Formula 1 is never without controversy, but this past weekend leads one to wonder – what’s the point? I can understand that Mercedes is enjoying being top dog.  Who wouldn’t?  But to dominate to such a degree and block all… Continue reading

    Formula 1 for 2015–what???
  • The North American International Auto Show 2015

    It was electric.  There I said it.  The E word.  My trip to Detroit’s NAIAS was electric in many ways.  Detroit has come forward with a recovery that shows itself clearly at NAIAS.  Just traveling from the airport to the… Continue reading

    The North American International Auto Show 2015
  • 2014 in review

    The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 110,000 times in 2014. If it were an exhibit at… Continue reading

    2014 in review
  • PRI 2014–the People

    Yes, its all about racing and parts and cars, but there are plenty of things about the PEOPLE at the PRI show as well.  Sometimes its just the unbelievable number of people at the show: As you walk along you… Continue reading

    PRI 2014–the People
  • PRI 2014–Some Gems

    Here is where I open myself up to more criticism than usual. As I’ve wandered the exhibition floors and hallways I have come across booths where there are things that catch my eye and impress me.  They may not be… Continue reading

    PRI 2014–Some Gems
  • PRI 2014- Snake and Mongoose

    Attendees gathered anxiously for the opening breakfast of this year’s PRI in Indianapolis. The doors to the Sagamore ballroom opened early and everyone found a place to enjoy the complementary breakfast that was followed by a rousing bit of entertainment… Continue reading

    PRI 2014- Snake and Mongoose
  • What to Spend Your Next $529,000 On

    Okay, I have a hard time getting excited about electric cars.  I have a very hard time.  All my best experiences with batteries have been – well, limiting.  Be it cell phones, laptops, flashlights, or most any battery powered device… Continue reading

    What to Spend Your Next $529,000 On
  • What Can We Learn From the Russian GP?

    After watching Nico Rossberg travel one lap on flat-spotted tires (tyres), changing to a new set and being able to complete the race with no more tire changes you have to wonder just how much are tires rigged to wear… Continue reading

    What Can We Learn From the Russian GP?
  • A Big 3 Day Weekend at VIR

    Virginia International Raceway has opened up the full course track to host several great events this Friday through Sunday. The SportsCar Vintage Racing Association has come to VIR and brought along several classic vintage race cars. This Saturday I spent… Continue reading

    A Big 3 Day Weekend at VIR