Ah, yes. Awesome memory!

Good on you, David. Actually “got a bit of dust in my eye” when you saw Matt’s face. Thanks for the nice write up and being a good guy.

Buttons and dials, please.

USMC General Chesty Puller once said, “Pain is weakness leaving the body”.

Actually, I disagree. I kind of like the juxtaposition of sea and street.

1,989 miles. Flew to DFW and drove off the lot with a 350Z, all the way home to Ephrata, WA.

It is nice to see him, and a McLaren, driving fast....

Thanks for the story, Jason. Former history teacher here- this was one of my favorite lessons/topics. Keep up the great work.

NOTHING could run donuts around my old Big Wheel.

In order:

You lead a charmed life.

This is literally the greatest invention....IN THE WORLD.

An Audi R8 gated shifter....nice! You may be crazy, but you got class.

Amen. Preach it

Just needs a good, old-fashioned hollywood movie to promote the idea:

I was in Macau and Hong Kong last April. Macau is very much the same, but with an added touch of racing culture due to the F3 Grand Prix there each November. Also- tons of scooter repair “closets”.

Although my dream is one day ride rocket-assisted skis up the hill, downhill skiing is awesome and has (for me) all of the same thrills as driving; choice of line, brave/stupid cornering speeds, carving (literally) into an apex, etc.

Whataburger! After the USGP, I get the reference now.

Great cars. Overlooked often.

Lots of resources, low gravity....sounds like a good place to build a shipyard.