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“runs out at what we call Ferrari revs, so around 9500 rpm.”

It is ‘shopped. But the actual truck has larger wheels and more lights.

It’s innovative, but it’s no retroturboencabulator.

That’s a shitload of downforce.

Joule thief!

A Mid Engine does not a super car make.  LOL

I used to be anal about washing and detailing my car, would wash it 2 or 3 times a week and detail it each time, that all ended when I had twins. If I wash my car twice a year now that’s typical. You show me a newer parent who’s still super anal about their cars appearance, I’ll show you a bad parent.

Because it takes the skill out of driving. You end up with follow the leader racing, all dictated by ABS and traction control. No one watches that, so it kills the series. But if you have cars that are tough to tame, it lets the good drivers stand out from the pack and allows for more daring passes. If you want to see… Read more

This is why the magazine died - people are too lazy to read a 300-word short story, but think nothing of making a stupid comment.  You can’t make stupid comments in magazines, Bradley.

So here’s my Perot story: Read more

RIP Kelly Johnson and Ben Rich.

Deserves the “Most Punchable Face in Motorsport” trophy, edging out Lance Stroll as a close second 

Listen, I don’t know who in the hell you think you are coming around here with your ‘facts’ and ‘knowledge’; but I’m going  to have to ask you to leave. Don’t make me call security.

Unprepared is an understatement. This is an actual photo of Alonso in their original backup car.

Mentioned this on a different Big Boy story, but you get to add 1/4 to 1/3 to quoted steam numbers when comparing because they were rated at the draw bar. Diesel is rated at the shaft, before mechanical and tractive losses. 

I remember when driving was actually all you wanted to do. To enjoy the freedom it brought. To take a look at your surroundings and see what’s new or take in an unseen sight. Read more