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The North American International Auto Show 2015
It was electric. There I said it. The E word. My trip to Detroit’s NAIAS was electric in many ways. Detroit has come forward with a recovery that shows itself clearly at NAIAS. Just traveling from the airport to the… Continue reading
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2014 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 110,000 times in 2014. If it were an exhibit at… Continue reading
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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–Some Gems
Here is where I open myself up to more criticism than usual. As I’ve wandered the exhibition floors and hallways I have come across booths where there are things that catch my eye and impress me. They may not be… 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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What to Spend Your Next $529,000 On
Okay, I have a hard time getting excited about electric cars. I have a very hard time. All my best experiences with batteries have been – well, limiting. Be it cell phones, laptops, flashlights, or most any battery powered device… Continue reading
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What Can We Learn From the Russian GP?
After watching Nico Rossberg travel one lap on flat-spotted tires (tyres), changing to a new set and being able to complete the race with no more tire changes you have to wonder just how much are tires rigged to wear… Continue reading
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A Big 3 Day Weekend at VIR
Virginia International Raceway has opened up the full course track to host several great events this Friday through Sunday. The SportsCar Vintage Racing Association has come to VIR and brought along several classic vintage race cars. This Saturday I spent… Continue reading
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Formula E–Debuts
Olympic Park in Beijing China hosted the first of a series of races of this spec race. It is the FIA’s attempt to create a Formula One type of racing experience but using all electric powered race cars. Like the… Continue reading
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Formula One–Please un-confuse me
I have been a long-time fan of Formula 1. I lived through the sixties with the no-seatbelt and drivers surrounded by fuel tank era. I lived through the seventies with the wobbly wings attached directly to the suspension and the… Continue reading
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