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  • A Most Amazing Fiat 500–er, Lambo

    A long while back I posted about a Citroen turned into an awesome delivery van powered by a Ferrari engine, but this one just might take the cake.  Thanks Karl. Continue reading

  • So What do you do When a Cop is Speeding?

    Me?  Pretty much nothing, but in October of 2011 here is what a state trooper did: Trooper stopping police Questions to ask yourself: Did the trooper do the right thing? Was it OK for the cop to be speeding? Did… Continue reading

    So What do you do When a Cop is Speeding?

  • Predicting the Future of Cars

    Boy, talk about risky!  Well here is my big chance to share my predictions about the Automobile and its future – immediate and otherwise… Technology All Wheel Steering – Remember the late 1980’s when Honda, Mitsubishi and other Japanese manufacturers… Continue reading

    Predicting the Future of Cars

  • 2013 in review

    The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 120,000 times in 2013. If it were an exhibit at… Continue reading

  • PRI 2013–what it was

    First of all it was terrific.  It is nice to see it back in Indianapolis.  Sure its colder than Orlando, FL. but come on, for the US this is the heart of racing. So here are some more photos of… Continue reading

    PRI 2013–what it was

  • PRI Kicks Off

    The day started with a breakfast with thousands in attendance.  The governor of Indiana showed up and expressed his welcoming good wishes as well as Indiana’s recognition of the importance of racing to its economy and success as the world… Continue reading

    PRI Kicks Off

  • PRI–Performance Racing Industry 2013

    This morning I arose at the crack of dawn (or a little before) and headed for the airport and caught a flight to Indianapolis, Indiana, for this year’s PRI.  Prior to be acquired by SEMA last year it was known… Continue reading

    PRI–Performance Racing Industry 2013

  • Formula E-eeeeeeeeek

    Well, I was trying to emulate the sound from the cars of this new race series.  You can go to the Formula E FIA web site and take a look. It is really to showcase an open-wheeled, single seat, series… Continue reading

    Formula E-eeeeeeeeek

  • Raleigh Art Museum–Another visit to the Porsche exhibit

    Are you tired of this yet?  I hope not because today was the first of two days when, for NCMA (North Carolina Museum of Art) members only, they would have many of the hoods up and open so that you… Continue reading

    Raleigh Art Museum–Another visit to the Porsche exhibit

  • When Great Cars Come Together

    Yup, the first Saturday of November brought out a passel of cars.  Some of these are exceptional and all of them are interesting.  So take a good look…. Nothing quite like a copper toned Chevy pickup! How about a row… Continue reading

    When Great Cars Come Together