Monthly Archives: August 2010
Where are we heading?
During these dog days of Summer, the mind sometimes wonders. Whether it’s the heat, slow business due to vacation time, light spot in the racing schedule or an uneventful period in the year, I’ve found myself sputtering. These usual excuses … Continue reading
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Is it time to bail?
Last week, we had a beautiful weekend and Sunday was particularly nice with above average temps (finally). California hasn’t had the nicest Summer this year with too many cool windy days. The NHRA is a drag – it’s drafty, the … Continue reading
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G Force
Have you ever stopped to think that while watching a drag race, the thrill of two ear splitting, 8000 hp, nitro burning, ground pounding, fire breathing monsters, blistering down the track side by side at 330 mph in a little … Continue reading
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Which decade best illustrates Nostalgia Drag Racing?
This poll slipped through a blackhole and never showed up so here it is again: Home Of Nostalgia Drag Racing
Going off road
“A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.” Usually I’m discussing something to do with drag racing and most of the time it’s Nostalgia drag racing but a recent story of another motorsport caught my attention – Off-road … Continue reading
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When, where and why the “Christmas Tree” was invented
Aahhh … The beauty of the Christmas Tree. Is Christmas coming early? Well it’s nice to hear BP’s Gulf oil spill may finally be stopped. It also looks like the electronics war has brought us the ability to get reading … Continue reading
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Look what we have to show for it.
The birthplace of drag racing? It’s never argued as to where the roots of drag racing started. It was at the salt flats of Southern California’s deserts – dry lakes racing. After World War II, young men took to the … Continue reading
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