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2013 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 120,000 times in 2013. If it were an exhibit at… Continue reading
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PRI 2013–what it was
First of all it was terrific. It is nice to see it back in Indianapolis. Sure its colder than Orlando, FL. but come on, for the US this is the heart of racing. So here are some more photos of… Continue reading
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PRI Kicks Off
The day started with a breakfast with thousands in attendance. The governor of Indiana showed up and expressed his welcoming good wishes as well as Indiana’s recognition of the importance of racing to its economy and success as the world… Continue reading
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PRI–Performance Racing Industry 2013
This morning I arose at the crack of dawn (or a little before) and headed for the airport and caught a flight to Indianapolis, Indiana, for this year’s PRI. Prior to be acquired by SEMA last year it was known… Continue reading
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Formula E-eeeeeeeeek
Well, I was trying to emulate the sound from the cars of this new race series. You can go to the Formula E FIA web site and take a look. It is really to showcase an open-wheeled, single seat, series… Continue reading
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Raleigh Art Museum–Another visit to the Porsche exhibit
Are you tired of this yet? I hope not because today was the first of two days when, for NCMA (North Carolina Museum of Art) members only, they would have many of the hoods up and open so that you… Continue reading
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When Great Cars Come Together
Yup, the first Saturday of November brought out a passel of cars. Some of these are exceptional and all of them are interesting. So take a good look…. Nothing quite like a copper toned Chevy pickup! How about a row… Continue reading
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Finding Great Cars on the Side of the Road
I was just out doing some errands and happened to see a small gathering of car guys, probably having lunch. But what a great collection of cars! A 1950 Mercury that has had all the “right” stuff done. Chopped, channeled,… Continue reading
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More Things Porsche–the fun continues
The early reveal of the North Carolina Museum of Art’s Porsche by Design exhibit was a great start. I showed you the cars on display with the exception of one. The Janis Joplin 356C. This was not on display in… Continue reading
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Porsche as an Art Form
Raleigh, North Carolina, may not be the first city that comes to your lips when you think of car culture, but it should be. Coming from the Northeast my expectations originally was that, at best, I would find folks who… Continue reading
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