By Mike Musto

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Bullrun Season 3 is still motoring right along. As of now 5 teams have been eliminated and tensions are starting to grow. I remember that by this time in Season 1 that those of us who were left started to get serious. We trusted no one and had that eerie feeling that any one of the remaining teams would stick a knife in our back at any moment. Remember that the teams have 200,000 reasons to make sure that you don’t win.

Last week we saw the demise of Team Mini, which in all honesty was ok. They seemed like good people but didn’t really add much to the show. This week we’re seeing attitudes rise and teams getting anxious. Episode 5 began with the teams heading to a small town in Nevada. I think it was called Loony but I could be wrong. The first half of the episode was pretty uneventful as we saw some of the teams up to their usual antics. Chris from Team Hummer was shod in a little Devil hat and was more concerned with picking up gas station chicks then getting to the check point first.

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By Mike Musto

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Automobile design is a very subjective thing. To the designer, that carefully crafted shape may be their crowning achievement. But the public might just see it as terrible. Some designs are inviting, they bring on carefree feelings and let the world know that you are always in a good mood. Others look downright angry and pissed off and exude attitude and presence. These are my favorites. I spent a few moments digging through the internet to bring you some seriously wicked looking automobiles. Cars that look as though they’d not only beat up your car on a whim, but afterward they’d go back to your house, beat up your Dad and kick his Oldsmobile in the grill. They’re mean and nasty looking with an “FU” attitude… In short, they’re awesome.

1. 1959 Buick LeSabre

Just look at those headlights, the swooping brow and sculpted hood line. This car makes most people quiver in fear and most cars run for the garage. Hell, even painted pink it would probably still kick the shit out of you. It would just do it in a tutu.

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By Mike Musto

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Episode 4 of Bullrun starts out with the Brothers Wu getting screwed by another competitor. Someone actually had the balls (or lack thereof) to call the cops on the Wus, since the Wu’s are better at playing the game then the rest of the cast. In my opinion, whomever called the cops is an effin’ coward. How about just step up and learn how to better play the game instead? This betrayal had nothing to do with having a better ride, out-thinking the other teams, or being a better driver–it was just a dick move, plain and simple.

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By Mike Musto

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Episode 3 started off casually enough with the teams still at Eagle Air Base. Last week if you remember Team Corvette got the boot because of a bit too much show boating in the challenge. What you need to do now is think back to that challenge because it taught us two very important things. First is that David from Team Hummer is not afraid to wheel that thing around and two, the challenges are becoming more complex. This means that teams are really going to have to step it up if they want to succeed.

This TV show is not about going home with your car intact. It’s about running balls-out, taking chances and winning some loot. If you can do this then great, if not, well then, just stay the f*ck home because you have no business being here.

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By Mike Musto

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We love playing flash games, especially ones with cars. Sure, we might lose productive work hours playing them but you know what… who the f*ck cares! Sometimes the simple games are the best. And unlike GRAND TURISMO 5, they aren’t in rare supply.

So here you go. Ten of our favorite automotive flash games. Enjoy!

1. Monster Trucks Nitro

If you like cars then you’ll love monster trucks. Monster Trucks Nitro puts you in the thick of the action by providing you with one hell of a physics engine for this flash game. Have fun jumping over obstacles and hitting the nitrous button when you partake in one of the best redneck pastimes ever developed. Click here to play.

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By Mike Musto

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Well Ladies and Gentlemen, this is it. The final segment in Mr. Angry’s car chase series. Over the past two months we gathered some of the best car chases from the 1970′s all the way up to present day. In total there are 41 chases… that’s a lot. We’ve got down and dirty originals from such movies as Bullit and The French Connection. To Hollywood masterpieces like The Dark Knight and Ronin all the way up to special effects fun runs such as The Fifth Element and The Matrix Reloaded. These have been a blast to research and watch and they’re something that anyone who is into cinema and cars will greatly enjoy. So, with that being said, sit back and enjoy the final eleven scenes of the Best Car Chases ever.

1. Quantum of Solace: 2008
2008 Aston Martin DBS

Here we have good ole’ Jimmy Bond rollin’ heavy in an Aston Martin DBS. The man is cool, calm and collected and doesn’t even seem to realize that someone ripped off his drivers door. There are bullets, stone walls, police and a bunch of bad dudes that are trying to off our favorite 00 Agent. Does Bond let it worry him… no. Does he break a sweat… no. HE’S JAMES BOND BITCHES!! The man is untouchable! Unfortunately though his sweet Aston Martin DBS isn’t so lucky and gets pretty f*cked up. This is a shame because that car is a true work of art.

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By Mike Musto

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Last week on Episode 1 of Bullrun we saw the departure of Team VW. A failed starter left them stranded mid-way through the first challenge and unfortunately led to their demise. The story however doesn’t end there. It seems that exile from the show has caused these guys to go on a full-blown bender by evidence of this Youtube video. Arron, owner of the VW and Bullrun super fan has apparently transformed himself from Mister Happy into CAPTAIN UNDA’ PANTS!

Anyway, lets move on to Episode 2. Eleven teams still remain in the quest for the Bullrun Trophy with leg one taking place at night. From experience I can tell you that these legs are the most difficult. On Season 1 we did multiple night legs and once you hit that 11pm mark, especially after 10 hours of shooting, you’re pretty well done. Fatigue sets in, you become drowsy and bad things begin to happen. I’ve done both the actual Bullrun Rally and the TV Show and I can safely say the filming of the show, from a fatigue standpoint wins hands down… it’s tough.

The first leg took the teams to San Luis Obispo, CA. While on the road teams continued to scheme and alliances began to form. Teams Mustang, Lexus and Corvette showed signs of a friendship, as did the NSX, Viper and Lamborghini. We also found out a little bit more about teams as the night progressed. Rob Harris from Team Mini was apparently a road race instructor at some point – a secret that’s been kept well hidden. I have a feeling that we’ll be able to see his talent soon enough because Team NSX seems to have it out for them.

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By Mike Musto

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The 1970s were filled with a lot of funky stuff. We saw the end of the Vietnam War, the rise and fall of Disco and clothing that guaranteed we wouldn’t get laid. To combat the not getting laid part we turned to the automotive industry and more specifically the custom van. You see if you had a van, you had your very own portable pump shack. You could go anywhere, see everything and more importantly do anyone you wanted because you possessed the one vehicle that struck fear into the hearts of every father in the 1970’s with a teenage daughter. Most custom vans came equipped with three main ingredients. Slotted wheels, side pipes and of course the lunarscape mural that was emblazoned on the side.

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By Mike Musto

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Bullrun Season III is officially underway with one episode down. Over the last two seasons true fans of the show have seen it develop and pretty much know what to expect. We know there are going to be explosions, cool cars, some type of automotive carnage and of course, the Big Man himself, Goldberg. As a former contestant from season one I think I have a pretty good idea of not only what to expect, but more importantly, what is going on in the heads of the contestants. Throughout the season I’ll not only be following the show, but I’ll give you my opinions on what I see on screen. These are things that you as a regular viewer might have missed.

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By Mike Musto

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I’d like to preface this blog by saying that anyone who follows what I am about to say will have my full support. For those of you who don’t know, I am a New York native. I was born in lower Manhattan, grew up in Brooklyn and have lived all over the boroughs. Most people have preconceived notions about what it’s really like to live in and or around the big city, but in reality they have no idea. New York is a tough place, it wears you down and makes you hard. Living space is not measured in acreage here, it’s measured in square feet with a population density so tight that the borough of Queens could kick the shit out of the state of Rhode Island.

Living here means co-existing in close quarters. Parking is on the street and if you have a driveway or garage then you hang on to them like they’re gold bars. I happen to have both, but unfortunately my driveway is shared with the house next door. My neighbors are dirty, rude and inconsiderate. Truthfully I’d like to simply nuke them off the block but since most people would frown on a having a tactical nuke in such close proximity to them I needed another plan. As of late I have been compiling a list of devious, underhanded and lets face it, downright dirty pranks that should push my filthy neighbors over the automotive edge. I know others out there share my pain which is why this step by step list is being made available to the general public. Continue reading at RideLust.com