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Grand-Am: 24 Hrs of Daytona – A matter of balance….

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

Sometimes you can be a little too good. Before qualifying for this year’s Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, we looked at last year’s race and (wrongly) predicted a Ford lockout.  Last week, Grand-Am officials changed the game by adjusting the Balance … Continue reading →

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Vintage: Corvette Turns 60!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

On January 17, 1953, Corvette made its debut at the General Motors Motorama in New York City.  The car quickly became a beloved icon of American style and speed, Detroit muscle holding its own against the finest European GT cars.  Our first … Continue reading →

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Indy 500 – Lotus lives up to its nickname

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

“Loads of trouble, usually serious” is an acronym all-too-familiar to Lotus fans (and foes).  Just a few weeks after Honda claimed victory in a rules dispute with Chevrolet over the former’s turbo modification, IndyCar officials this week rejected Lotus’ request … Continue reading →

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IndyCars: Green shoots and blown engines

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

We’ve been hard on the IndyCar Series since the 2011 season delivered inconsistent officiating, haphazard racing and tragedy on the final day of the season.  We’ve said before we aren’t optimistic by nature and, when it comes to IndyCar, with … Continue reading →

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It Happened in Monterey: the Grand-Am at Mazda Raceway

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

Time was, we scoffed at the Grand-Am Series.  We were Le Mans purists, Francophiles dedicated to the American Le Mans Series and its affiliation with the classic French enduro.  Funny how tables get turned.  The Grand-Am Series has gained momentum … Continue reading →

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