JIM'S GARAGE

December 22, 2011

Building a Track Car – Miata Project Car

Parts have been ordered and many have shown up already. A lot of thought goes through just what to spend money on and how much. If this were a Spec Miata I would be somewhat limited in the modifications that… Continue reading
December 16, 2011

Building a Track Car – Miata Project Begins

Its been a while since my last track day and I’ve been itching to return to VIR and get some time in HPDE (High Performance Driving Education). While I certainly enjoyed the power and handling of the Evolution VIII MR… Continue reading
December 14, 2011

Distracted Driving – Your Federal Government is Here to Help

Tuesday the National Transportation Safety Board requested that all states prohibit the use of cell phones and other electronic devices by drivers, even hands free devices. Here is the press release: December 13, 2011 Following today’s Board meeting on… Continue reading
December 1, 2011

Vintage Racing Service and Support – Raleigh

This morning I took a short road trip to Raleigh where I came across the kind of car shop to die for. It is named Apex Vintage and don’t go looking for it in Apex either. Do you own a… Continue reading
November 29, 2011

The Toyota Leaf is Too Cool and the Chevy Volt is Too Hot

Meanwhile three crash test have confirmed that the Chevy Volt is one hot car. Reminiscent of the laptop fires of a couple of years ago, it appears that the Lithium Ion batteries require careful handling after an impact. Chevrolet is… Continue reading
November 29, 2011

Circuit of the Americas is in Doubt, Could it be New Jersey’s Fault?

Is the Austin track doomed to become vapor ware? Only Bernie knows for sure and all the sounds he is making indicate that he is waiting for his Xmas stocking to be filled with a contract and money, lots… Continue reading
November 9, 2011

Can Formula One Drivers Build Their Car?

Here is Jensen Button and Louis Hamilton being left on their own to put their F1 car together – better them than me! Continue reading
November 1, 2011

The Missing Bullitt Charger – at SEMA 2011

Arnold is enjoying the spotlight in Las Vegas as the crowds admire this movie icon: Continue reading
October 12, 2011

Ken Block Takes Ricky Carmichael for a Ride

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October 10, 2011

Out of Town But Not Out of Mind

I have been doing a little bit of traveling the past week. Yes, even though I have spent the last month on the road in Canada I still had some more travel to deal with. This time by plane. I really… Continue reading

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