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The Garage is finally on track – and setting the pace

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Last night, we finally got out to the track with both kids. Our 8 year old, Duncan was out for his second time practicing, and 13 year old Shelby was out for the first time this season. We’ve decided that both of them should run in the Canadian Rookie Karting Championship at Mosport International Karting. This is an arrive and drive series, that is fully sanctioned by ASN Canada. Essentially the thought here is to remove Dad’s bungling from the equation and see what our young drivers have going for them. From last night’s results, it looks like it’s going to be an interesting summer!
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2007 Ford Edge: Part 1 The interior

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More and more consumers are realizing that they want to drive something with a bit more pizazz than a minivan these days. While we might all want to drive a sports car, for most of us reality dictates that we need something with a bit more utility. These opposing needs are what has fueled the growing CUV market. Smaller than a full size SUV, less seating than a minivan, this niche offers good looking, sporty vehicles that can haul some gear. The newest player is the attractive 2007 Ford Edge which combines a sporty look and feel with a healthy dose of utility. In fact, the Edge offers more utility than the FX-35 that we spent time with earlier this year.
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Used car buying tips: know what you want, then become a specialist

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It’s been a while since I’ve posted on the challenges of buying a used up car. Given that we’ve just had a new addition to The Garage, it might make some sense to touch on used car buying again. This time though, we’ll go over how you can educate yourself about a specific car and save a bunch of cash along the way, without using the help of a sales pro.
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R. E. Humberston has left the building

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That’s right, Raymond Humbertson, winner of Miss Belvedere passed away from the big C way back in 1979. His closest living relatives are a pair of elderly sisters in Maryland, who will be the lucky recipients of the rusty old girl. The savings account that goes with the car has grown to about $700, which might just cover the cost of shipping the car from Tulsa to Maryland.

Humbertson was a career military type who moved around a lot, but his family weren’t even aware that he had even been to Oklahoma. His widow passed away in 1988.

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Nissan GT-R puts in an appearance at Goodwood

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Attention all Nissan enthusiasts! The GT-R has made a real life public appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Ok, so it’s still sporting front and rear bras, but those bras look to be holding up some pretty special goodies. The GT-R has been the source of tons of spy shots as the car is developed, so it looks like Nissan is once again choosing to show off a new model prior to it’s official launch.

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Vintage spotlight: Ferret Mark 1 Canada Class

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The Ferret Mark 1 was built in Hanover, Ontario by Fred Wilken and Doug Ferguson. Based on the Lotus 18, the Ferret Mark 1 is powered by a 1.0 liter Ford 4 cylinder mated to a VW transaxle. Following a crash in 1964, the car sat neglected in the back of a shop in Cambridge. About 8 years ago, Al Fergusson undertook the task of restoring the Mark 1 to it’s former glory. The car made it’s first public appearance at the VARAC festival in 2005.
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Carnival of Wheels: Edition #26

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It’s early Sunday morning and I’m still on a high from yesterday’s VARAC festival. As always, aside from the cars, the best part was the people. Racers love to talk about their cars and I’ve got some great stories, along with images of the cars.For now though, pull the harness straps tight and let’s take a hot lap around a few car blogs.

The US Grand Prix has had a troubling history at best. Half arsed street tracks, spotty attendance, controversy and well, Tony George have all taken their toll on the event. Is there any other country whose home GP has been held at 9 different tracks? This week over at Racedriven, Brian ponders the future of the Indianapolis version of the US GP.
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