Cars

  • The Shelby in the Barn Mystery

    The barn find… it is the legend of all car collectors and enthusiasts. This is the story of such a barn find and it is true, but it is much more than the discovery of a low mileage collectable. It… Continue reading

    The Shelby in the Barn Mystery
  • The P71 Learns to Cruise

    A friend of mine just picked up his own P71.  It just so happens to be a 2008 and in the same color as mine. Naturally I think it looks fantastic.  We put a nice new set of Firestone Firehawk… Continue reading

    The P71 Learns to Cruise
  • Carolina Exotic Car Club

    A couple of week  ago we had a special invitation to get the inside peek at a very special car club, the Carolina Exotic Car Club.  Tucked away in a corner of Raleigh, north of the airport, is a unique… Continue reading

    Carolina Exotic Car Club
  • Crass Self-promotion

    I love track days, and road race course driving opportunities, sometimes known as HPDE (high performance driving experience) weekends.  I’ve participated in them actively for over a decade, and while I don’t do so much now, I would encourage all… Continue reading

    Crass Self-promotion
  • Tar Heel Sports Car Club Tech Inspection Day

    Yes, its winter, but the track day blood is flowing as one of North Carolina’s premiere sports car clubs is holding their inspection day for members that want to have their ride checked out and approved for upcoming track days.… Continue reading

    Tar Heel Sports Car Club Tech Inspection Day
  • Our Day at PRI 2018

    Yes, there has been a couple of days gap between this and the last post on PRI 2018.   Let’s just blame it on the weather and flight delays, shall we? Some of the categories of displays are telling in terms… Continue reading

    Our Day at PRI 2018
  • PRI 20018 our second day exploring

    As promised today’s entry will focus on some of the interesting product exhibits that we discovered while navigating the crowded aisles of PRI. Attendees were having a great time taking in the thousands of booths and displays. I always get… Continue reading

    PRI 20018 our second day exploring
  • PRI 2018–The First Day

    We flew in to Indianapolis yesterday afternoon and waited excitedly for today’s start of the Performance Racing Industry show in downtown Indy.  As usual there was a long line waiting for the kick-off breakfast. This morning’s guest interviewees were none… Continue reading

    PRI 2018–The First Day
  • Things You Find on the Side of the Road

    On our travels back east we came across this sight at a gas stop. These are some great old trucks that they use out front as a display. This old Mack truck is being towed by a White truck. There… Continue reading

    Things You Find on the Side of the Road
  • Strange Things on the Side of the Road–Clarence Kansas

    If you didn’t know that it was there you would probably drive right by it, but in the small town of Clarence is the most unusual gas station I have ever visited.  It is on an intersection and in back… Continue reading

    Strange Things on the Side of the Road–Clarence Kansas