03/23/12 - Along for the ride
How'd They Film That...?
If you're a Porsche fan and on the Internet, the 'YouTube' videos have been flying around announcing the new 911 filmed at the Rennsport event held at Laguna Seca, 2011. Well here's a look at one of [...]
03/16/12 - Along for the ride
Diamonds in the Light / Temecula Rod Run...
Shuffling along the street as bands jammed the music, all I could do is admire the cars, like diamonds shining bright. The morning light was just right, I say for photography and picture that, with a [...]
03/08/12 - Along for the ride
Gas Pains...
With gas prices on the rise, it's giving me noting but gas pains every time I motor up to the premium pump. Long time friend and blog follower, Bob Lampert sent this image to me. This may be what I [...]
03/03/12 - Along for the ride
Nothin' but a Necker / Necker Knobs
Tommy felt the warm, smooth plastic in his hand as he one-handed the large steering wheel, swinging around the corner while laying on the gas. The rear of the '56 Chevy spit gravel out from under the [...]
02/24/12 - Along for the ride
Sometimes They Leave Us ... Don Araki, God Speed Ol' Friend
I know a lot of you that read this blog never met or knew Don Araki. However, he was a genius at fabrication with anything that dealt with cars. He was on the Shelby Team in '69 when they were running [...]
02/21/12 - Along for the ride
Road Trip...
For all you Porsche fanatics, let's say you're sitting around this summer wondering what to do with yourself. How about joining along for a "Road Trip?"How's a DE at Miller Motorsports Park close to [...]
02/09/12 - Along for the ride
Porsche 944 GTR 003 / Time with...Vic Ofner
With a previous post on the Porsche 944 GTR 003 generating so much interest, here is an interview with the Alan Johnson Motorsports team crew chief, Vic Ofner. Looking back to 1986-1987, a little [...]
02/03/12 - Along for the ride
Porsche 944 GTR 003 / It's two year racing history...
It was 1985 and the Porsche 962's were battling it out on the IMSA circuit in America. However in SCCA, Porsche only had the aging Speedsters, Roadsters and 914's to hold up it's banner. [...]
01/29/12 - Along for the ride
Saturday Morning Outing...
Saturday morning and it is happening everywhere. It's a gathering of like minded guys and girls that take their rides out to show what they have, rat rods, billet cars, barn finds, concour cars, you [...]
01/24/12 - Along for the ride
BANG 'EM Hard / Bumper Cars
Shuffling along during the set-up day at the San Diego Auto Show, my foot hit an unstitched seam in the red carpet, and stopped me with a jolt. My head whipped around turning to the side rattling my [...]
01/18/12 - Along for the ride
Tattooed Windows / Burger Run 2012
What do you do when you get to a show first thing in the morning, chill in the air and there are 700 plus cars? If you're like me, first look for your buddies to hang with, grab a bacon cheese [...]
01/12/12 - Along for the ride
One Fast Lady / Betty Skelton
Once in a great while, someone comes along that turns the car culture on its ear. Betty Skelton not only turned it, she up-righted it. Her parents knew she was different because she was fascinated [...]
