NASCAR great Buddy baker has been diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer and signs off his SiriusXM NASCAR radio show for the last time.
I don't know Buddy Baker. I met him only once.
We were introduced about ten years ago at Lingner Group Television Productions in downtown Indianapolis where I was filming an episode of Autoweek on Speedvision. Baker, a huge man who towered six inches over me, was there working on a NASCAR program. He graciously shook my hand and took the time to speak to ...
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HYDROGEN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC: MIRAI MAGIC!
It’s almost here and, on July 20th, California customers will be able to
request their own Mirai.
The Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle uses no gasoline and emits nothing but water vapor. It’s the only zero emission electric vehicle on the market that tops the 300-mile range milestone (an EPA estimated driving range rating of 312 miles, to be exact) and offers an EPA estimated 67 mpge city/highway/combined.
In just one week, on July 20, California trailblazers can request...
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CELEBRATE: MONTEREY CLASSIC CAR WEEK!
Historic racecars rev it up from track to city streets to kick off the
annual Monterey Madness.
The heart of historic downtown Monterey, CA will be transformed into an outdoor motorsports museum when historic racecars line Alvarado Street between 5 and 7 p.m. on Friday, August 7. That’s when Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca kicks off the annual Monterey Classic Car Week.
The racecar show lines the street, allowing visitors to freely walk among the racecars, take pictures beside...
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TRAINING WHEELS: FORMULA ONE, INDYCAR & WRC!
Almost half of drivers on the current F1 grid have been coached in
standard Vauxhall road cars.
Rob Wilson is possibly one of the most important players in Formula One racing that you’ve never heard of. Based at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground in South Leicestershire, UK, Rob is instrumental in carving split seconds from the lap times of at least 12 drivers on the current grid. His key training weapon is a standard Vauxhall Astra!
As improbable as it seems, Rob’s Astra Sports Tourer –...
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’17 AUDI: IS THERE AN RS4 AVANT IN YOUR FUTURE?
Our friends at TopSpeed turn rumors into renderings, showcasing what a ’17 Audi RS4 Avant might look and perform like.
Since Audi has revealed the next-gen Audi A4 sedan and Avant, will there be high-performance RS versions coming soon? The previous RS4 line did not include a sedan, the RS option was available on station wagon models. They were not exported to the U.S. making the ’13 Audi Allroad the only A4 badged model in the US. market.
There is little doubt that Audi will produce a new R...
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POWER & PETALS: RODS & ROSES AUTO SHOW!
Jim Palam captures some of the highlights of the annual Carpinteria hot rod,
classic and muscle car show.
"Car and Flower Guys" came together again on historic Linden Avenue in seaside Carpinteria, CA last weekend to showcase captivating examples of American engineering and California agriculture. Proceeds from this popular show benefit local non-profits such as Future Farmers of America and Carpinteria Education Foundation. The weather was perfect – as were these “cream of the crop” ...
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WRL: BEST PART OF AMATEUR ROAD RACING!
I don't do much amateur road racing these days. But I really should. The ending alone makes it worthwhile and no matter how many times you see it,
it never gets old, blogs Stephen Cox.
The World Racing League held its 16-hour amateur endurance race recently at Texas World Speedway and league president Joey Todd was kind enough to hook me up with an amazing team called Rocksteady Racing. Not only did a thrilling turn of events take us to the podium with only 40 minutes remai...
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LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR SUPERVELOCE: LET THE SUN SHINE IN!
With the Goodwood Festival of Speed as a backdrop, Automobili Lamborghini has announced a roadster version of its Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce.
The Aventador Superveloce coupé version made its UK debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend, on display and running 'up the hill', with Lamborghini President and CEO Stephan Winkelmann in attendance.
Speaking at Goodwood, Stephan Winkelmann, left, confirmed production of the Superveloce Roadster. "The Aventador LP 750-4 Superveloce i...
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PIKES PEAK: PACE CAR TO THE CLOUDS!
Acura’s next-gen NSX Twin-Turbo Hybrid Supercar paces the field for the 93rd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
All new Acura NSX supercar will serve as the official pace car in the 93rd running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 28. With a custom racing-inspired livery, the twin-turbo NSX will lead 140 entrants to the top of the 14,110-foot mountain.
“The Acura NSX is the ultimate performance vehicle, and a novel way to promote its capabilities is the iconic rac...
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SULLY HISTORIC SITE: 42nd ANNUAL CAR SHOW!
Justin Sprinkle captures highlights of one of the most eclectic antique car shows
on the calendar.
The previous night’s storm didn’t seem to keep the cars and showgoers away from the 42nd Annual Sully Antique Car Show, presented by The George Washington Chapter of the Model A Club of America and the Fairfax County Park Authority. Held on the grounds of the Sully Historic Site in Chantilly, VA, the main house, outbuildings and rolling hills provide an amazing backdrop to roughly a ce...
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