This is the correct way to use dude, dude.

Damn right. I grew up in the 80s in California. I shall forever claim “Dude” as my birthright.

Doubtful. Zaidi will want his guy. My bet is on Bam Bam Muelens or on someone Zaidi has worked with in the past.

I’m pretty sure after watching the video that Garrett was mocking Schwarber here. Schwarber yells at him to get back to his dugout and Garrett runs like he’s scared to make fun of Schwarber for yelling at him. Basically, “malicious compliance” — do exactly what you are told in the most obvious way possible to expose…

Why not? We know the trimotor drivetrain is intended to be sold. Add on some tires, flares, and a gurney flap and you are there. I could see Tesla selling a limited run of “Nurburgring Record” editions that match this layout.

The Porsche is a pre-production model that was literally wearing camouflage when it set the record. I view it the same way as I view the Tesla — as a prototype for a car that will go on sale sometime in the near future.

To be fair though, the Taycan is also a pre-production vehicle that hasn’t been sold to the public either. Until Tesla and Porsche sell a version to the public, its up for grabs as far as Ring records go.

This is a good point. Robb’s starting point was an assumption that Musk just decided to start this attempt only after Porsche had set a lap time. However, there is no real evidence for that.

On the other hand, a willingness to take risks and prioritize results over process seems to have resulted in Tesla having electric vehicles that are years ahead of their competitors currently.

Robb’s basic thesis was summed up in this line: “Setting lap records is not something you can just do at the drop of a hat, especially at the Nürburgring.”

Robb: “Setting lap records is not something you can just do at the drop of a hat, especially at the Nürburgring.”

If they are truly running a 7:23, then they would not only have blown Porsche out of the water for four-door electrics, but they’d also be damn close to being the fastest sedan around the ring, period.

If these are true, then the Tesla is just a touch off of the times the Ferrari 488 GTB ran. Pretty astonishing.

I know this problem.

As I mentioned elsewhere... if Musk somehow manages to pull this stunt off, I guarantee there will be a “Nurburgring Record Edition” option on sale soon after.

He bitches about the tire, but acknowledges that this may be a new 3 motor prototype with special software. Who cares about the tires? Lol.

It’s built into the rear windshield. Near the top, above the defroster wires.

The Dark Tower is long, meandering, weird, batshit crazy, and just plain frustrating at times.

This is the correct answer. You develop a weapon like this so that you can negotiate it away and extract concessions in the next round of talks.

Back in college, my ROTC detachment was given the opportunity to take a tour of Cheyenne Mountain. The level of security there was incredible. Similar to what you are describing. 6 feet thick blast doors, electronic locks on every door, and an escort armed with an M4 everywhere we went to keep us on track. I’d imagine…