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September 25, 2009
Do It In Daytona
Grassroots Motorsports
The Rolex 24 At Daytona is one of those must-do motorsports events. The race has attracted some star-studded fields lately, and the action has been terrific. The most recent running saw David Donohue win it by less than two tenths of a second–that’s nuts. We’re hosting a little hospitality package, and of course you’re all welcome. We’ll take you behind the scenes and give you the full Daytona experience.
September 18, 2009
Free Tools
Grassroots Motorsports
Anyone need some free tools and restoration equipment? We’re giving away a $1000 Eastwood shopping spree to one lucky soul. You can enter at Classic Motorsports
September 15, 2009
Clean Cars Are Happy Cars
Grassroots Motorsports
I admit that I’m not the neatest guy out there. I’m currently looking at an overflowing inbox, messy desk and piles of papers. However, at least the cars are clean. The Porsche and CRX both got some attention this week–the full Griot’s treatment for the 911, while the Honda got a down-and-dirty cleaner wax treatment. Either way, both cars now sparkle.
September 14, 2009
Low-Buck Hijinks
Grassroots Motorsports
The deadline for this year’s Kumho Tires Grassroots Motorsports $2009 Challenge is fast approaching. So, what kind of cool car can you stitch together for two grand? We’ve had 10-second cars at this event before. Full rules, entry info and some inspirational words from Jay Leno, go to Grassroots Motorsports
August 13, 2009
Rat Rod
Grassroots Motorsports
You know, I don’t think I have shared this one with you guys yet. Or maybe I have; my memory isn’t what it used to be. Anyway, it’s your traditional rat rod built on a not so traditional donor: It’s an Austin-Healey Bugeye body on a Triumph GT6 frame. Yes, it rules.
August 12, 2009
How Low To Go?
Grassroots Motorsports
So I now have this Porsche 911 in my life, which is like being handed a lump of clay. I realize that mine sits too high, and I have found myself spending too much time staring at this one. Maybe I just need a life.
July 27, 2009
Think Pink?
Grassroots Motorsports
Pink is probably one of the most polarizing colors in motorsports, and Donna Mae Mims campaigned this Bugeye Sprite back in the day. We recently shot the car for a future feature. So, would you race a pink car?
July 24, 2009
Crushing Things
Grassroots Motorsports
Come on, admit it: Seeing a giant vehicle crush something into a metallic pancake is cool. Nashville’s Lane Motoring Museum agrees, and this weekend their LARC-LX–a 194,000-pound amphibious military supply ship–will turn some once 3D items into street pizza.
July 23, 2009
Another Mechanical Failure
Grassroots Motorsports
This is what your car’s thermostat should not look like. I had a feeling this was the reason why my Mini was running warm. This stuff happens to all of us, right?
June 29, 2009
Great Expectations
Grassroots Motorsports
Ever wonder if history’s most revered models live up to the hype? I have. Some older cars just seem better off when they’re in someone else’s garage. The Jaguar XKE doesn’t fall into that camp, and I recently spent some time with a nicely sorted one.
Wow, it pushes all of the buttons. It’s quick, poised, stylish, comfortable and oh so smooth. The shifter works well even by today’s standards, and that torsion bar front end really soaks up the bumps. And while low-profile tires might be all the rage, back then having a little extra sidewall helped keep NVH in check. Trust me, you want one.
