What’s your dream ride?

Let's say it's a 2017 Ford GT How about a little quiz here? Picture you're at some road racing event and there's a brand new Ford GT Supercar there. You start talking to the owner and finally get up the courage to ask them if you can hop in it and take it for a quick spin... Continue Reading →

February 23, 2016 2

The sick minds of some car builders

Don't read this on an empty stomach! Or if you just happen to have an unused airline puke bag, have it handy. What? One of the other things I collect is airline memorabilia, like these seats from a KLM DC-9, which included three. Yup, I'm slowly collecting parts and should have a full airliner in about.....long... Continue Reading →

February 5, 2016 0

Cool cars I have driven

I hate to brag but..... This car blog has presented me with opportunities I might not have had. I have gotten to drive cars that many of you dream about like a Ford GT40, Chaparral 2F, TransAm Javelin, and an Indy car. Ok, time to fess up. The cars I mentioned are actually 1/32nd... Continue Reading →

February 3, 2016 0

Car-related Christmas gift ideas

The countdown has begun..... ...when I opened the date today in my Cars Christmas Countdown Calendar. Behind each date is a nice piece of chocolate. I'm such a fiend. Hope I can get all the way through. The ultimate Christmas gift list You know I like to do this "If money were no object....". That's... Continue Reading →

December 2, 2015 0

Dodge and Star Wars cross-promotion?

Everybody seems to be in You have to have been hiding under a rock to know that the latest Star Wars movie, "The Force Awakens", because the promotion is everywhere. Walmart is in big time as is Verizon and a bunch of others. I love both of the spots. I must have heard five while doing... Continue Reading →

November 29, 2015 0

What car or truck would Darth Vader drive?

OK, stick with me here Today is Halloween and decided to wear my Darth Vader costume. I came up with the idea of this wacky post while I was driving into work this morning, wearing the costume. Wish I could have used the forces of the Dark Side to get the pokey drivers going. Yes,... Continue Reading →

October 31, 2015 0

Cool car guys I’ve met

Up close and personal My days as a TV sports reporter in Green Bay provided me with opportunities others dream about. Almost all of them came because I spent lots of time at my favorite place, Road America, located about an hour south of Green Bay. I loved when there was a race coming up because... Continue Reading →

October 3, 2015 0

Pull over, I need to get to a phone….

Life before iPhones If you're 50-60 "ish", you will get a great laugh at this blog entry. "I need to get to a phone." or "Pull over, I need to get to a phone", were phrases everybody used. Almost always said at least once on detective shows like 'Starsky & Hutch' (1976 Ford Gran Torino), 'Kojak'... Continue Reading →

August 6, 2015 0

My other passion

How can that be? You're a car guy. Well I'm also a huge airplane guy. I just spent five days in Oshkosh, WI at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as a volunteer helping kids discover radio control aviation. My daughter also volunteered with me this year. My passion for planes began when I was young.... Continue Reading →

July 28, 2015 0

Drivers who really annoy me…..

...and the cars they drive I'm really a patient guy except when it comes to getting from point A to point B either in one of our cars, 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, our 2008 Chrysler Pacifica (we really love that car and wish it was still being made), or my Suzuki Hayabusa. I experience more... Continue Reading →