Car Stuff

  • Unreal Memories–Michael Paul Smith

    Looking at his photos you will be certain that he discovered a stash of photographs in a shoe box hidden in an attic of an old house that was about to be torn down or perhaps discovered in an old… Continue reading

  • Another Bullitt Mustang Project Car

    Ford produced the Mustang back in 1964 and it kicked off the era of the pony car.  Soon Chevy had the Camaro and Pontiac had a Firebird, followed by Mopar’s Barracuda. Carol Shelby was tapped to produce a performance version… Continue reading

    Another Bullitt Mustang Project Car
  • Robotic Gas Pump–Coming Soon?

    In the old days, prior to 1972, you would pull into a filling station and a person would come out and greet you.  They would ask how much and what type of gasoline you wished to purchase.  They would pump… Continue reading

    Robotic Gas Pump–Coming Soon?
  • The New 2014 Formula One Season

    The changes to F1 this year are enormous.  Smaller turbo engines and a completely new ERS (energy recovery systems) that mean far different braking, and much more torque.  The aerodynamics have been changed with smaller front wings, DRS (drag recovery… Continue reading

  • Why Are Things Like This?

    Obviously I don’t know how much you fly.  No, I mean in aircraft.  While I spend a good deal of my travel time inside a car or truck there are those times when I must submit myself to the indignities… Continue reading

    Why Are Things Like This?
  • 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

    PRI 2013–what it was
  • 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

    PRI Kicks Off
  • 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

    PRI–Performance Racing Industry 2013
  • 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

    Formula E-eeeeeeeeek
  • 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

    Raleigh Art Museum–Another visit to the Porsche exhibit