Cars
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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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The North American International Auto Show 2015
It was electric. There I said it. The E word. My trip to Detroit’s NAIAS was electric in many ways. Detroit has come forward with a recovery that shows itself clearly at NAIAS. Just traveling from the airport to the… 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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What to Spend Your Next $529,000 On
Okay, I have a hard time getting excited about electric cars. I have a very hard time. All my best experiences with batteries have been – well, limiting. Be it cell phones, laptops, flashlights, or most any battery powered device… Continue reading
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What Can We Learn From the Russian GP?
After watching Nico Rossberg travel one lap on flat-spotted tires (tyres), changing to a new set and being able to complete the race with no more tire changes you have to wonder just how much are tires rigged to wear… 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 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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A Village Car Show
It was a beautiful morning and the village I was in was celebrating the summer day with road races (for runners) and a parade with antique cars as part of the menagerie. They gathered at the village museum arriving in… Continue reading
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