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Our Computerized Cars
It should be no secret that our automobiles now run on computers. In fact, since the advent of OBD (Federally mandated On Board Diagnostics) we are very dependent upon computers, sensors, networks, and software to allow our cars and trucks… Continue reading
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An Afternoon with Sam Posey
He’s a man with many talents and you might say has everything, including Parkinson’s. I have two books by Sam. Mudge Pond Express, an autobiography published in 1976; and Where the Writer Meets the Road, a compilation of his writings,… Continue reading
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Electricity–I test drive a Tesla
This may come as a shock to you folks that know my feelings toward electric cars, but last week I had the opportunity to actually test drive what is probably the pinnacle of electric powered automobiles, the Tesla. Tesla Motors… Continue reading
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24 Hour ChumpCar Racing at VIR
As I wound my way to Virginia yesterday I thought about the excitement of going back to one of my favorite tracks, Virginia International Raceway. It is just about a half mile over the North Carolina border, but it takes… 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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Automotive Shops–Torque
Automotive service shops are a tough game to play in. The dealerships do everything they can to hold their customers captive to their own service department. Obtaining factory diagnostic tools and information can be difficult and is always very expensive.… Continue reading
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Be Careful What You Wish For…
You may remember an oft told tale of a genie that immerged from a magic lamp and would grant three wishes to a mortal human. You may also remember how, in the story, that the human struggled to deal with… Continue reading
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Indy 500 2015–flipping with the stars
With Formula 1 evolving its way into becoming a spec series with a hierarchy, it is time to turn our eyes to the Indy series and the Indy 500 race where the month of May is reserved for the teams… Continue reading
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Could Vettel have been Sandbagging?
Watching Sebastian Vettel last season was watching someone who just didn’t like racing any more. There was no enthusiasm from the four-time winner. He complained about the sound of the power units ( I didn’t like them either) and said… Continue reading
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Formula 1 for 2015–what???
Formula 1 is never without controversy, but this past weekend leads one to wonder – what’s the point? I can understand that Mercedes is enjoying being top dog. Who wouldn’t? But to dominate to such a degree and block all… Continue reading
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