This is where Audi did right: the R8 was expensive enough to be cool, but not so expensive that people keep them locked up in garages inside one of those inflatable bubbles. The result is that the R8 is a brand ambassador for Audi at every stoplight, reminding people that Audi is more than just a timing belt service…

...and as far as I can tell, no fake grilles!

Hey, Torch. Are there Jalopnik meetups in the Chicago area? Or how do we go about organizing a Jalop meetup in the Chicago area? Or does anyone wanna be my friend? Sniff.

Meh. My '83 Benz has this feature factory installed.

For the sportsman looking to secure "Judges Choice" at his next local LeMons event!

LeMons FTW!

The same gentleman that owns Gingerman Raceway owns The Gingerman Tavern in Chicago. I've gotten smashed at both. Hey-ooooooo!