Automobiles

  • On the Road – Tupelo, MS

    The drive to Tupelo was not a long one in a relative sense.  I arrived prior to eleven, but you also have to factor in that I changed time zones.   Again I stayed off the major interstates and therefor was… Continue reading

  • Canadian Formula 1 Results

      The AT&T Williams team scored a podium finish for the first time this season.  Alex Wurz really needs to be congratulated for his achievement.  He had not done well in practice and qualifying but went on with determination and… Continue reading

  • On the Road – the second day

    It is always a good sign when you sleep well in a hotel.  After reading some in a rocker on the porch I was able to put in enough time before going to sleep so that all of you would… Continue reading

  • On the Road – Day 1

    First of all the Evolution is such a great car to have for a road trip, my only regret is the miles it will add to the odometer.  I took off at 6:30 this morning and headed to Sevierville, TN. … Continue reading

  • Where Am I Going – or preparing for a Road Trip

    When you read this you may get the impression that I take these road trips all the time when the reality is that my road trips have been, at the most, a two day drive out – hang out in… Continue reading

  • The Miata Project – part 4

    This is the part you have all been waiting for.  This weekend we return this pocket sports car to its owner.  I cannot wait to find out what he thinks of it. It started out as a request to fix… Continue reading

  • Indy 500 Techno

    Well, the race is over for another year and the milk has been been spilt on the winner’s chin.  I thought it might be nice to share some of the technology that I’ve been able to pick up while at… Continue reading

  • Indy 500 – observations

    I spent most of the day walking all around the Indianapolis Raceway.  Not the track itself, but the infield, the garage area, and even the museum. There is a lot of time and effort spent on selling the race.  There… Continue reading

  • The Miata Project – part 3.7

    OK, so I’m drawing this out, but understand that I’m still waiting for the Chaparral wheels to show up so we can get the new Bridgestone Potenza tires mounted and complete the package. Yesterday I spent over four hours installing a… Continue reading

  • On My Way to Indy

    Yesterday I wrapped up another addition to the Miata project.  I’ll get to that in another post.  This morning I packed my Evolution and headed to Indianapolis, Indiana. I did this just a couple of years ago and I am… Continue reading