By John Coyle

Deputy Editor

Looking at this photo, it seems impossible that the poor van got as far as it did. But I guess you should never underestimate what a lack of braincells can accomplish. Anyway, while I liked some of entires with Star Wars references, this week I had to give it to totalkaos99, who came up with; This is the wrong way to shave your door handles! Funny stuff man! Tune in tomorrow for the next installment of our insanely popular Caption Contest!

By John Coyle

Deputy Editor

Straight out of the box, the BMW M3 is a ferocious piece of hardware. But the GTS sports a 450HP engine and is 419lbs lighter than the stock version. Watch as BMW test driver Günter Sillinger takes it around the Nürburgring.

BMW M3 GTS Testdrive

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

This pic of Roel’s ’68 Lincoln Continental was taken at the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico.

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

You’d think a pro rally driver would be used to crazy fans… Via Jalopnik

By Mike Musto

RideLust.com

I’ve been back for exactly four days after running the 2010 One Lap of America and already I am getting bombarded with questions as to if I’ll be running next year. Obviously the key to not only finishing the event but placing well is showing up with the right car. This year, instead of bringing a gun to a knife fight, we brought a sledge hammer and man was it a rough deal. Trying to sling that Charger around eight racetracks while competing against Porsches, Corvettes and all manner of imports proved to be an exercise in futility. I then started thinking about what would be the best car to come out of each price range and came up with the following price points: $25,000 or less, $50,000 or less, $75,000 or less, $100,000 or less and $100,000 or above.

We’ll be looking at things like fuel economy as well as performance and storage capacity. These are key elements to finishing not only this event, but any open road rallies that you may wish to participate in. Keep in mind that the One Lap of America has 12 classes you can run in–this is a lot. Over the next few days I am going to give you what I think are the best cars for the event based on price and performance. All the cars will be new, I’ll give you some manufacturer performance data as well as some real world thoughts about each model and why I think they’d make the cut. Some of you will agree with me, others will not. The key here is to give you guys some insight based on real world experience as to why I think these cars are good choices for not only the One Lap of America, but for any open road event you choose to participate in.

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By Speedhunters

Car Culture At Large

Here’s great spotlight into a scene that does not get much attention these days. Let’s not forget to mention that the video is fairly well done. Totally diggin’ the typography/motion graphics in the beginning!

By Linhbergh

By Brian Lohnes

BangShift.com

After fantasizing about owning Dave Strickler’s Camaro, we went hunting around the web to find some beautiful music being made by one of the little 302s that Strickler abused. We found a kick ass piece of dyno footage that features a Chevy 302 but with the twist of a cross ram on top instead of a single carb.

Adding to the goodness of this video is that there are multiple pulls made with ever climbing rpm ceilings. According to the video, this engine is intended for use in a vintage Trans-Am racer. That would explain the 7,000 rpm top end. If this were a drag race motor, 7,000 rpm would be a mere stepping stone on the way to nine grand plus.

Anyway, close your eyes and envision another Camaro, this one driven by Mark Donohue pulling full bore down the back straight of Watkins Glenn in 1968.

By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

Despite the SS badging, it almost looks more AMX than Camaro. Matt, who photographed the car at the Carlisle Performance & Style show last weekend, remembers the owner saying it was a Retrokits creation, and it does look like a variant on this kit. Definitely nothing subtle about it. What do you think?

Continue reading "Weirdest Camaro Kit To Date?" »

By Rob Einaudi

Editor-in-Chief

To continue the French theme from yesterday, here’s proof it doesn’t take a lot of horsepower to have fun.

By Michael Berenis

Tampa Sports Car Examiner

Driving down the infamous hills of Road Atlanta, K. Gushi put his competitor into the wall for a splendid explosion of parts and fabrication. Dirt flying, parts scattering, and broken dreams of sliding excellence; this is what Formula D is all about. Thanks “Goosh” for the great show! Sorry for the “other guy”.