Sports Cars
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Targa Newfoundland – Completing the journey and working through a hurricane
We woke up yesterday morning to high wind gusts and sheets of rain, mostly sideways. Given the conditions we were not optimistic that Targa would be able to finish the last day of stages. Sure, we were all tired. As… Continue reading
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Targa Newfoundland – Gander
After a very busy Monday in St. John’s the team has moved to Gander for two days of stages. Whew. Every day is a long one so I think the best thing I can do for all of you is… Continue reading
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Targa Newfoundland – ReMax Center
Today was the final preparation class where the Stage Operations teams received all their equipment and instructions. Updates had been made to the stages so it was important that we all had the latest information. Vehicles were set up radios and… Continue reading
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On the Road to Newfoundland – the Ca’a Barn
With David Loring’s introduction I buzzed back on the White Mountain Highway and headed to John Moir’s Ca’a Barn. In case you don’t get the spelling of the name of the barn it is a play on the New Englander’s… Continue reading
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On the Road to Newfoundland – David Loring Racing
I arrived safe and sound in Newfoundland a couple of days ago and then made my way to the capital of Saint John’s where the Targa will start and end. The people who are the heart of the Targa, the… Continue reading
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On the Road to Newfoundland – Mt. Washington
Mount Washington is well over 6000 feet high and has some of the nastiest weather. Winds have been measured over 240 mph. It also has an eight mile road from the bottom to the top and there are no guard… Continue reading
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Targa Newfoundland – Flyin’ Miata LS33
The Miata was an instant hit when it came out decades ago and the Spec Miata class is crowded with some very happy enthusiasts. One of the performance shops for Miata owners is Flyin’ Miata. This year they will be at the… Continue reading
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What Does a Co-Driver Do?
If you have ever watched any televised rallies (WRC) there is both a driver and a co-driver in the car. You might have asked yourself – What the heck is the co-driver doing? He will be reading off notes and… Continue reading
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The New Indy Series Car is Tested
America’s open wheeled race series, the Izod Indy car series, will be getting a new chassis and a choice of engines for 2012 and testing has been started. Dallara has been the chassis provider for the past many years of… Continue reading
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Senna – a film documentary you do not want to miss
Senna is arguably the greatest Formula One driver ever and he achieved that status in one of the sweet spots in F1 racing. Now has come an excellent documentary of his racing life that you will not want to miss. Continue reading
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