Life and Cars
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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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PRI 2014- Snake and Mongoose
Attendees gathered anxiously for the opening breakfast of this year’s PRI in Indianapolis. The doors to the Sagamore ballroom opened early and everyone found a place to enjoy the complementary breakfast that was followed by a rousing bit of entertainment… 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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The Bouncing Speedo
As you may know my daily driver is a 1992 Toyota Pickup truck. Pickup is capitalized because that was the model name that Toyota gave its mini-truck. This red truck started its life as the most basic (cheap) truck that… Continue reading
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STi on the Isle of Man
Well folks I am busy traveling, but I will try to provide some posts as I wander. Here is a fantastic view, not only of some fantastic driving on a fantastic road, but the telemetry of the driver’s physical dashboard… Continue reading
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What do You Do with a Porsche 912?
The other day I met a fellow named Karl with a Porsche 912 that he had had since 1966, when it was new. For those of you out there that are not that familiar with Porsche cars of that era,… Continue reading
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Police Cars to Die For
This might just be the best police force to join…if you are a car lover: thanks Jack for this one! Continue reading
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Fiat 600–small car Big restoration
The other day I made the acquaintance of Giancarlo and had the pleasure of seeing his beautifully restored Fiat 600. Now you may be more familiar with the Fiat 500 of yore, or you may be thinking of today’s Fiat… Continue reading
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2014 Indianapolis 500–the series evolves
Yesterday Ed Carpenter grabbed the pole for the second year in a row. He is the only driver owner team and lives in Indianapolis to boot. He is a master of the ovals and has put together a top team. In 2012… Continue reading
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