Cars
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Willy T. Ribbs
If you’ve never heard of Willy T. Ribbs, you should. He was the “Jackie Robinson” of American auto racing who became the first African American to test drive a Formula One race car in 1986. He would have likely… Continue reading
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Another Car Magazine Bites the Dust
I recently received notification that Automobile magazine is ceasing publication. I remember when it first appeared and eagerly bought a subscription. I suppose that commenting that it is a shame that this is occurring would be expected, but unfortunately, I… Continue reading
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PRI 2019–Friday!
One of the advantages of going to PRI as media is that I can get into the display area before the huge crowds do. That gives me the opportunity to take photographs without getting in the way of the throngs… Continue reading
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Indianapolis and PRI 2019
I really do enjoy going to this trade show. It was an early morning as the opening breakfast is not to be missed. The shuttle bus had a heavy load of us to get there early this morning. When we… Continue reading
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Coming Soon – PRI!
Wednesday we travel to Indianapolis for the 2019 Performance Industry show… More to come! Continue reading
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The Last Autoweek Issue
Back when I was in high school it was Competition Press and Denise McCluggage had started it. She was not just an automotive journalist, but she was also a race car driver in her own right. At that time it… Continue reading
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What Has Formula 1 Become?
This past Sunday’s Russian GP has opened up many questions as to just what this pinnacle of racing has become. Many in the racing world have questioned the direction that this competition has taken in the recent years. Others have… Continue reading
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Spotted on the Side of the Road–Pontiac Chieftain
I drive along this road quite a bit and have noticed an old Pontiac in one of the driveways. I kept telling myself to drive in and see if the owner would be interested in sharing their story. Well, finally… Continue reading
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A Main Street Car Show
This doesn’t happen here every day, or even every week, or month. Once a year the town of Cary closes off its primary street and hosts Wheels on Academy. It is always a fun surprise to see what people keep… Continue reading
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