Life and Cars

  • Toyota and the F16 in Your Driveway – continued

    The latest on the Toyota “unintended acceleration” government information leaks talks about how data from the car’s computers have indicated that most instances were caused by drivers simply nailing the accelerators and missing the brakes.  Shades of 1979 when Audi… Continue reading

    Toyota and the F16 in Your Driveway – continued

  • The Missing Bullitt Charger – it is getting closer

    Arnold Welch has been hard at work restoring the original Dodge Charger that was used in the movie Bullitt. He has installed the motor, transmission, and shifter; and has gotten the trunk just about complete. The exhaust system should be… Continue reading

  • All American Forth of July

    The All-American Shelby GT500 pulled into our shop late Friday afternoon.  We had been working with the owner to help him get the handling this car deserves.  It is a 2008 model and he has an honest 507 hp to… Continue reading

  • Formula One Plea for Equality

    Formula One regulations are often as changeable as US tax code and at times as difficult to fathom.  This year’s F1 season has been one of the most fun ones to watch with plenty of excitement and competitive spirits.  So… Continue reading

  • New Paint

    Yesterday I picked up my beloved Toyota Pickup truck from B-Macs.  The change was amazing.  Now, instead of looking almost pink on some panels, the truck is a proud red that really stands out.  The drop-in bed liner was tossed out… Continue reading

  • Old Paint

    I have done plenty of entries on my Evolutions and all the modifications and events that they have had, but my daily driver is a 1992 Toyota Pickup truck that I’ve owned for ten years.  This truck has provided me… Continue reading

  • Thoughts on the upcoming Indy 500

    After watching the interview with Danica after her qualifying attempt and observing the activities in the related garages at Indy the past week I have a few thoughts to share. Michael Andretti is fielding five cars this year.  That is… Continue reading

  • 2010 Indy 500 Tech

    Logistics One of the venues for the Indy series of races is Brazil.  So how do you move 54 race cars and all of the associated equipment to Brazil?  You pack two 747 aircraft with everything but the people.  Included… Continue reading

  • IMS – Personalities

    While I wandered around Indy I took some photos of some of the drivers.  See if you recognise any. Continue reading

  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway – in May – cold

    It’s May and it’s the first week of practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS).  I have taken a few days off from Performance Chassis to fly out to the “greatest racing spectacle in the world”.  Monday was a rainy… Continue reading