I learned in our driveway with an '86 Chevy S-10 Blazer. Stalled the first two attempts to roll away from a stop as I learned what rate to let the pedal out. Things got better quickly and I never had any trouble shifting while rolling. The first roll away from a stop on an incline was exciting, but successful.

I was working at Valley Hobbie in Fargo, ND when the verdict came down. We had the radio on and all stopped what we were doing to hear it being read.

I'm getting a kick out of the beaded seat cover. Besides the bike rack, of course.

I haven't ridden one, so I can't speak from experience. I believe stopping distances on fixies without any other brakes are longer than they'd be on a bike with a freewheel and generally-accepted braking technology.

Same here. I've been a casual Wild fan for a while now, got caught up in the playoffs excitement, but then kept watching after the Wild went down because the hockey has been so good to watch.

Dear FIA,

Somebody needs to tell the second announcer dude to finish his croissant before speaking. lol

Looks good to me. It'll be interesting to see if they bring a diesel to the US. I'll have to shop these "small" trucks when it's time for a new vehicle three years from now. There could be really good choices available.

They allowed the populace to listen to the music of their choice in the USSR? I always thought they banned that.

The most humorous moment of those commercials: "Trabant 601. Schnell." lol

Not necessarily. Those work. BBS RSes would work even better.

Keep Austin Weird.

The huge puddle of (I'm assuming) hydraulic fluid left behind by the Monte Carlo is a nice touch.

What's the NVH like and does it develop any rattles in the week you have it?

You're probably right, but I could see him doing it. lol

Darryl Sutter: The Kimi Raikkonen of NHL coaches

For the bowling alleys needed, I propose White Bear Bowl and The Nook. The NFL will love 'em

+1 very interesting read

Montreal. Or Paris

Two things:

"Where's the flood, bro?"