The World’s Largest Human-Powered Scooter

“Thing One” is an amazing, one-of-a-kind vehicle. I discovered it right in my very own suburban San Diego neighborhood. I first recall seeing it last summer, while I was at one of our neighborhood’s block parties. It was being used to give rides to wide-eyed, appreciative children. Recently I saw it again, as it was…

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NASCAR’s Auto Club 500 at California Speedway

By now NASCAR enthusiasts probably know the results of the Auto Club 500 at California Speedway. If not, here they are: Matt Kenseth won the race in his #17 DeWalt Power Tools Ford, driving one of the five different Ford Fusions campaigned by Jack Roush Racing. There were two significant, late race engine failures: in…

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