New Toyota Supra is super fun

We're on a mission from God.... A  line out of the 1980 hit movie The Blues Brothers and totally appropriate for this blog entry as Mark and I traveled to the Midwest Automotive Media Association's (MAMA) Fall Rally just outside of Joliet, IL, home of the Joliet Prison where after his release from prison, Jake... Continue Reading →

Fueling collector fever with just two wheels

Making the cash/time continueum work Imagine two pie charts next to each other. In one is all the money that you allot for the fun stuff you do. Unlike the government, you need to stay on budget so if you want to do more fun stuff, you to take funds away from the stuff you... Continue Reading →

Drone races an F1 car

Drones are everywhere That segment of radio control flight has gone sky high compared to the planes and jets that I fly. They are so affordable and do so much more than the early models that I flew. I love reading and seeing new types of photography utilizing drones but this one looked like great... Continue Reading →

The perfect surprise gift for a car lover

From a giver who has lots of money to burn How many times have you imagined what it would be like to win the Powerball? I known I have and I buy tickets when the jackpot is really big. I'm talking big six figure big! Of course I'd quit my job, or maybe buy the... Continue Reading →

So that’s a Matador! And an expensive one!

A line used by American Motors in marketing the Matador. AMC introduced a newly designed two-door coupe in 1974 as a luxury coupe. Members of the automotive press pretty much loved it. Car and Driver said, "There's an undeniable smuggnes stamped on the fenders of AMC's new Matador X. And each arrogant crease is integral... Continue Reading →

MAMA 2019 Spring Rally: Car heaven for auto journalist

So many cars to choose from Mark and I love this event. We get to hang out at our favorite race track, Road America, that's practically in our backyards. For two days, May 22-23, we attended The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) annual Spring Rally. We joined about 100 other automotive journalists from all over... Continue Reading →

Missing my car guy on Father’s Day

My dad made me the car freak I am today This coming Father's Day will be my first without my dad as he passed away February 14th. At his funeral, I did the eulogy, and after rewriting it a couple of times, decided to go with a car theme comparing his qualities to the window... Continue Reading →

First Drive: Jeep Gladiator

Jeep Gladiator, more than just another mid-sized truck.

Lights at night

How good are you at car spotting? I grew up with a kid in my neighborhood who could tell you what kind of car had just driven by listening to the engine. Yup, he was good. I love doing this, especially when the new cars come out. But when I was driving during the evening... Continue Reading →

Electrifying Summer Trip

A shiny bright object My friends would tell you that I'm easily distracted by new shiny bright objects. Don't know why, I'm a guy and love seeing things out of the ordinary. Especially on four wheels. My wife and I were getting our daughter Meg settled in school at Western Michigan University where she is... Continue Reading →

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