My first car is probably now a washing machine...

Checkered flag.

I call this beautiful piece, "Cobalt Filled With Judgement Words." (Did I win the Internet?)

Funny, makes it look like a BMW Z4 M Coupe.

Not to get too philosophical about it but...while he left us too early as a gear-head how would you want to leave this earth? Cancer, heart-disease, or behind the wheel one one of the coolest Porsches ever made?

In opposition to Ranty McRantypants long winded tirade, I loved the way this story is written. I call the style (for lack of a better word) 'coffee shop flow'. It's written like someone with good verbal communication skills would speak. Not taking themselves too seriously and poking fun at all parties concerned.

No.

I see what you did there.

I wonder if the guy pulled over and shut down the car at fist sign of trouble maybe the batteries wouldn't catch on fire and the entire incident could be avoided.

I have the beta version of the it don't work unless you pay attention device. Patents are pending...

That one turns me into a homocidal maniac.

I think that was this one: http://germanautonews.com/2012/01/22/195…

It would be fun to watch BMW do a V12 based on their current straight 6 designs.

How to make friends at automaker's PR and Press Depts; by J. Torchinsky

My train of thought when they went in the drink was "Water, upside down, racing harness". His train of thought appears to have been "Water, upside down, do I have any notifications?"

For shame.

Who puts up unsecured Jersey barriers to separate a racing surface from a freaking body of water?

Also, "Fuck this shit, I'm a plane."

You should turn your head to the right about 90 degrees.