Racing

  • 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

    Willy T. Ribbs
  • 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

    PRI 2019–Friday!
  • 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

    Indianapolis and PRI 2019
  • Coming Soon – PRI!

    Wednesday we travel to Indianapolis for the 2019 Performance Industry show… More to come! Continue reading

    Coming Soon – PRI!
  • 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

    The Last Autoweek Issue
  • Tar Heel Sports Car Club Tech Inspection Day

    Yes, its winter, but the track day blood is flowing as one of North Carolina’s premiere sports car clubs is holding their inspection day for members that want to have their ride checked out and approved for upcoming track days.… Continue reading

    Tar Heel Sports Car Club Tech Inspection Day
  • Our Day at PRI 2018

    Yes, there has been a couple of days gap between this and the last post on PRI 2018.   Let’s just blame it on the weather and flight delays, shall we? Some of the categories of displays are telling in terms… Continue reading

    Our Day at PRI 2018
  • PRI 20018 our second day exploring

    As promised today’s entry will focus on some of the interesting product exhibits that we discovered while navigating the crowded aisles of PRI. Attendees were having a great time taking in the thousands of booths and displays. I always get… Continue reading

    PRI 20018 our second day exploring
  • PRI 2018–The First Day

    We flew in to Indianapolis yesterday afternoon and waited excitedly for today’s start of the Performance Racing Industry show in downtown Indy.  As usual there was a long line waiting for the kick-off breakfast. This morning’s guest interviewees were none… Continue reading

    PRI 2018–The First Day
  • PRI2017–Products

    There is so much to see while you cover all the exhibits here in Indianapolis.  So many familiar products and brands.  This show I decided to explore everywhere that I could and share with you some of the interesting products… Continue reading

    PRI2017–Products