Archive for March 2006
GOODGUYS Del Mar Rod & Custom Nationals: Coming Soon, & Memories of Muscle Cars from Years Past
It seems like it was only a few months ago that I was walking the aisles and admiring the cars at last year’s Goodguys Del Mar Rod & Custom Nationals. Well, a year passes quickly and soon we’ll have another opportunity to enjoy this great annual show at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Mark March 31,…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreNASCAR’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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