Cars

  • On the Road–It’s Not a Drag

    As I returned from a recent road trip to Tampa, Florida, I made it a point to stop off at Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala, Florida.  Known to his fans as “Big Daddy” and the “Swamp Rat”,… Continue reading

    On the Road–It’s Not a Drag

  • Ford’s F-150 Meets Big Aluminum

    The Federal Government has mandated 54.5 mpg for 2025 (fleet average) and the car companies are looking for ways to meet that challenge.  Ford’s F-series trucks are not only a best seller, out-selling every other vehicle in the market since… Continue reading

    Ford’s F-150 Meets Big Aluminum

  • What Do You Do With a Used Police Car?

    My recent travels to the Sunshine State gave me a chance to explore some of the really fascinating car stuff that goes on in the area.  During my explorations I came across a particularly interesting business in the Orlando area.… Continue reading

    What Do You Do With a Used Police Car?

  • More than a Barn Find

    Here is a great video of a guy’s collection that he put together over several decades.  Enjoy.  Thanks to Bob for the link. There are more episodes so watch them all… Continue reading

  • To Tampa with the Evo IX

    As many of you know I am a proud owner of what I consider the best of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution series of road cars.  Mine is a 2006 Evolution IX MR (for Mitsubishi Racing) SE (Special Edition), which is… Continue reading

    To Tampa with the Evo IX

  • Ken Block Gymkhana 5

    The Fiesta I owned many years ago was nothing like this one and I don’t think san Francisco has been this generous to a film production since Bullitt. Continue reading

  • Autocross–High level of excitement in a little over a minute

    While track weekends can be a lot of fun with many laps on a road course it is also scheduled infrequently and takes a lot of preparation.  Autocross can be a reasonable substitute or, at the very least, a way… Continue reading

    Autocross–High level of excitement in a little over a minute

  • The Right to Repair–Please Sir, may I fix my car?

    For better or worse people have been working on their own cars for a hundred years or more.  On top of that, there are plenty of non-dealership repair shops out there that have been working on owners cars, too.  In… Continue reading

    The Right to Repair–Please Sir, may I fix my car?

  • The History of the F1 Car

    Jay sent me a great link to this video showing the changes in the shape of F1 cars from the 1950’s on up.  Enjoy! http://vimeo.com/43233380 Continue reading

    The History of the F1 Car

  • Auburn, Indiana–Deep into the American automobile history

    I took a road trip to Auburn, IN, in search of the museums that are there to experience some of the history that Indiana holds in the birth and growth of the American automobile industry. Hundreds of automobile manufacturers have… Continue reading

    Auburn, Indiana–Deep into the American automobile history