Modifying Cars
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More Great Things from PRI 2016
The crowds are filled with people soaking up all the displays of new racing technology at PRI. There is just so much to see. The Cars Amidst all the equipment and accessories to support racing are the many cars on… Continue reading
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PRI 2016–Women in Motorsports
I was anxious to go to this seminar for many reasons including a desire to see just how far women have come in their interest in motorsports. I had read Mad for Speed, the Racing Life of Joan Newton Cuneo,… Continue reading
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PRI 2016 off to Indianapolis
I didn’t expect to be the only flyer at the airport, but I was surprised to find a couple of flyers that had their own wings at the gate. All went well and all my connecting flights were successfully achieved. … Continue reading
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Cars (and Trucks) You Find on the Side of the Road
In our own town we can drive by them hundreds of times and not give them another thought, but when we spot them outside of our normal territory suddenly they become visible and interesting. Well today I was in my… Continue reading
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A Day with John Lawson
We met for breakfast near my hotel as I was driving east and had stopped off near Indianapolis to visit with John. We started off talking about racing and how it becomes a passion for so many of us. But… Continue reading
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The Chick Magnet gets bigger brakes
In the past I’ve shared my adventures with my 1992 Toyota Pickup truck, a.k.a. the Chick Magnet. I’ve had the truck for about sixteen years and it has been a journey of repair and improvements. It got the Name “chick… Continue reading
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PRI 2015–Celebs
PRI may be over, but it is not forgotten by a long shot. This racing industry show gave many thousands the chance to see and talk to many critical vendors that support the sport. In addition there were many celebrities… Continue reading
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PRI 2015–taking a Brake
Performance and racing is often all about power. Achieving the most horsepower and torque you can and pulling away from your competition. Then come the corners and physics insists that you don’t ignore its properties or off you go. To… Continue reading
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PRI 2015 in Indianapolis
Its December and time for a flight to Indy to see the largest racing industry show on the planet. PRI (Performance Racing Industry) is all about the racing world and the myriad of companies that support it with parts, services,… Continue reading
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Taggart Autosport–in Cary, NC
Tonight we attended the grand opening of Taggart Autosport in Cary, NC. While Jim Taggart has occupied this 20,000 square foot facility for the past six months, this was the first time that everything was put together for a truly… Continue reading
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