NASCAR – Jimmie Johnson Takes Home Hendrick’s 200th Win in Darlington
200 wins. Now there's a lifetime achievement to be proud of. But in typical Rick Hendrick fashion, while the mile stone is great, he is already looking towards the next one. ''That guy's something,'' Johnson said about the owner. ''He said, `We won 200. Let's get 250.'' Jimmie Johnson could not have been more proud as he beamed his trademark smile around everywhere after the race. Johnson presented his owner with a helmet signed by the 15 drivers … More
Review: 2012 Toyota Prius V
The Toyota Prius is the undisputed king of all hybrids, with no competitor able to come even close. With its number one status cemented, a loyal following of faithful buyers, there is huge equity in the Prius name, so it almost comes as a surprise Toyota has waited this long to cash in and expand the Prius family. That expansion has now seen its day, and The Garage was able sample the first addition to the family, the Prius V, the V standing for … More
The man within the Packard plant
Through all of the trials and hardships the city of Detroit has gone through, the iconic Packard plant has stood by as a reminder of how far the city has fallen from its past glories. The graffiti riddled property has become a mecca for urban explorers, artists and photographers since being abandoned a decade or so ago. While most abandoned properties receive random visits from security companies, the owners of the former Packard plant have taken a … More
EVs on Parade for Earth Day
Things have been typically busy in NYC, but I slowed my breakneck pace for a few hours for a special parade for Earth Day, celebrated April 22. The first of its kind, I believe, as it was a parade of electric and hybrid vehicles - dubbed the CO2 E Drive - in the heart of Times Square. New York City under Mayor Mike Bloomberg has steadily added such vehicles to various fleets from the Parks Department, to the Taxi and Limousine Commission to, yes, even the … More
Shutter Speed: The day the music died
When the teams convened in Zolder two weeks after the Imola race the tensions between FOCA and FIA plus the tension between Gilles and Didier had not diminished. All of the teams this time showed up and got to work. The media had fanned the flames between Gilles and Didier. Gilles had vowed to 'never speak to that man again'. He was true to his word and they avoided each other in the pits. Since the 1981 race that saw the death of one mechanic and … More
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Forgotten Sporty Cars, Mother’s Day Edition
All of us here at The Garage hope you treated your mom’s right on Mother’s Day, and we offer a belated happy Mother’s Day to the mom’s that read our blog. En route to lovely Knapp’s Landing restaurant in Stratford, Connecticut, my wife spotted a cool car on our way to lunch. Not wanting to [...]
Automotive Legend Carroll Shelby Passes at 89
By now you may have heard that the great Carroll Shelby, one time race car driver and constructor has passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, May 10, 2012. The automotive world has truly lost one of the greats who lead a full life and accomplished feats few men can imagine. On the [...]
Jaguar Builds the Ultimate XJ
When you think about it, it almost seems odd that premier British luxury car builder Jaguar has not offered over the top luxury options to its well-heeled buyers. All that ends with the 2013 Jaguar XJ Ultimate, which is essentially the ultimate expression of the XJ, Jaguar’s flagship sedan. Jaguar has essentially taken the top [...]
Shutter Speed: They all hoped for better things…
The usual squabbling between the FIA and FOCA was noticeably absent at the start of the 1982 season. Alan Jones had become disenchanted with the almost suspension-less cars and had gone home to Australia. The rumour mill was rampant with as many as three former World Champions to appear on the grid for the season. [...]
Review: 2012 Toyota Prius V
The Toyota Prius is the undisputed king of all hybrids, with no competitor able to come even close. With its number one status cemented, a loyal following of faithful buyers, there is huge equity in the Prius name, so it almost comes as a surprise Toyota has waited this long to cash in and expand [...]
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NASCAR – Jimmie Johnson Takes Home Hendrick’s 200th Win in Darlington
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NASCAR – Biffle Sets the Pace and Attempts to Tame the Lady in Black
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NASCAR – Kesolowski Makes All The Right Moves to Win at Talladega
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A season of firsts for Jason White
October 20, 2011. Sun Peaks, British Columbia racer Jason White and the #21 A & W Dodge team had a season to remember in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. This year White forged a bold new partnership with Derek Lynch and the Kawartha Speedway Group and obtained powerful Dodge horsepower from DJK Racing and the [...]
Tim Hortons renews Lapcevich marketing partnership for 2012
Team press release December 7, 2011, GRIMSBY, ON – Jeff Lapcevich will compete in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series again in 2012 with Tim Hortons branding on his familiar family-owned #23 Dodge. The Grimsby veteran recently renewed one of Canada’s longest-running motorsports marketing partnerships, and his team is optimistic looking forward. “Signing our deal with [...]
Jason White voted most popular driver
November 21, 2011. Sun Peaks, British Columbia racer Jason White has been one of the most well liked participants since arriving in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series in 2008. There’s always a crowd looking for autographs from the #21 A & W Dodge driver during each race weekend. So it’s really not a huge surprise [...]
Automotive Legend Carroll Shelby Passes at 89
May 13, 2012 by Tom Williams · Leave a Comment
By now you may have heard that the great Carroll Shelby, one time race car driver and constructor has passed away at the age of 89 on Friday, May 10, 2012. The automotive world has truly lost one of the greats who lead a full life and accomplished feats few men can imagine. On the news of Mr. Shelby's passing, my thoughts were he may be the last man to have such a singular impact on racing history and the cars that bear his name. My next thoughts brought … More