Archive for September 2004

Something happened this week that jogged my memory way back to the 60s. I developed my passion for automobiles long ago. Even before I could legally drive, my dad began to prepare me by encouraging me to sit on his lap and steer the car. Safety was not the consideration it is (rightfully) now. Every…

Welcome back everyone. It’s another wonderful day in beautiful San Diego County. The temperature has cooled off just a little bit, which means it is perfect for sitting at my desk and writing this for you. The only thing I can think of that would make it even better for this car nut is if…

For the second time this year I went to a NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES race at California Speedway. The “Pop Secret 500” provided a much different and even more exciting day. My day began from a vantage point overlooking the pits, in the Terrace Grandstands. Located directly above the Media Center, this location also provided…

I spent the better part of last week in Vancouver, BC. For those of you who may not know, that’s not short for ‘Baja California.’ I am referring to the other BC – British Columbia, as in Canada, our neighbor to the often-frozen north. I am telling you this because I still remember a vacation…