Automobiles
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Indy 500 2015–flipping with the stars
With Formula 1 evolving its way into becoming a spec series with a hierarchy, it is time to turn our eyes to the Indy series and the Indy 500 race where the month of May is reserved for the teams… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Formula E–Debuts
Olympic Park in Beijing China hosted the first of a series of races of this spec race. It is the FIA’s attempt to create a Formula One type of racing experience but using all electric powered race cars. Like the… Continue reading
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Formula One–Please un-confuse me
I have been a long-time fan of Formula 1. I lived through the sixties with the no-seatbelt and drivers surrounded by fuel tank era. I lived through the seventies with the wobbly wings attached directly to the suspension and the… Continue reading
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Cars That You Find on the Side of the Road
I always enjoy the little surprises that pop up on the side of the road while you are traveling from point A to point B. If you aren’t careful you can go by them and miss what could be a… Continue reading
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