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  • A Return to the Tail of the Dragon

    It has been at least five years since the last time I was up here in the mountains.  It is a beautiful place to visit with spectacular views and, of course, some fantastic roads. This morning I got up early… Continue reading

  • Automotive Branding – The Magic of the Oval

    Have you ever noticed just how often different brands of cars use the oval shape in their company logo?  Ford is often refered to as the “blue oval”. I have noticed that Chrysler has morphed their logo into an oval… Continue reading

  • The Splinter – Wooden Supercar

    Back in 2008 I visited a workshop where Joe Harmon was building a particularly unique automobile.  Inspired by the deHavilland Mosquito of World War II fame, Joe had designed and was in the process of constructing a car primarily out… Continue reading

  • They’re off – World Race 2011

    A couple of weekends ago I attended the kick-off party for Ed and Janet Howle along with several of their friends.  Today they started off on a great adventure – the World Race 2011.  This rally/race has been organized to… Continue reading

    They’re off – World Race 2011

  • Paul Tracy and Dragon Racing

    Jay Penske picked up the pieces of de Ferran Dragon Racing and Luczo Dragon Racing and now has taken the helm of Dragon Racing.  In the fashion of a true type”A” Jay is making a silk purse out of a… Continue reading

  • Texas – Speed Demon State Raises Limit to 85 MPH!

    ABC News provides this video to scare the crap out of you. SPEED LIMIT 85   What is a safe speed limit?  That is a very good question and deserves a very good answer.  We know that in Germany the… Continue reading

    Texas – Speed Demon State Raises Limit to 85 MPH!

  • Coffe and Cars

    Last Saturday was the first one of April and brought out many interesting vehicles to the traditional Raleigh event.  Here are shots of just a few of the cars.  Next month will be a special version where car owners will… Continue reading

    Coffe and Cars

  • Paul Tracy – Another Season with a Penske

    For the past couple of years Paul Tracy has been filling his time not on the track but as Tanner Foust’s foil on the SPEED TV show, Battle of the Supercars.  Now he will return to the track as part… Continue reading

    Paul Tracy – Another Season with a Penske

  • Formula One – Understanding the New Rules

    Sunday’s race ended with Vettel taking the pole and the top spot on the podium.  Hamilton brought up second spot, at times more than 16 seconds behind Vettel, and Vitaly Petrov came in third.  Webber was dumbfounded at coming in… Continue reading

  • BMW Saving the World – 2 i’s at a time

    Now that we have seen how Ford reacts when someone uses it identity brand of F-150 (see: Ferrari vs. Ford – AGAIN) it should be interesting to see how Apple reacts to the use of its “i” brand name in… Continue reading