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From the monthly archives:

June 2008

Dino Crescentini Memorial: Readers comments displayed for the family

June 30, 2008

The passing of Dino Crescentini has brought a flood of new visitors to The Garage. Wonderful, friendly people who already feel like part of the family. There has also been a healthy does of creativity, with many talented photographers and writers expressing their wishes. Close friend of the Crescentini family, Dominic Torres took many [...]

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Yes Virginia, there is a Shelby Corvette…

June 28, 2008

At least that’s what some guy convinced his buddy a few year’s back when he saw Al DeBonis’ ‘62 Corvette parked amongst a bunch of snakes at a race weekend. Watching this unfold, the Shelby guys waited until Al and his wife went for lunch and out came the vinyl lettering. The legend of the [...]

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From The Garage Flickr Pool

June 27, 2008

I’m a sucker for traditional rods these days and Flickr user Lostillusion75’s shot titled Racing 33 gives me the warm fuzzies on a smokin’ hot Friday afternoon. This makes me want to go cruising tonight.

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Dino Crescentini: Memories in images

June 25, 2008

When I returned home from Mosport on Sunday afternoon, I sat down in front of the computer to write. I had never met Dino Crescentini, though I had admired his Wolf Dallara and even his Can-Am motorcycle. The events from earlier in the day had upset me as a person, as a driver and as [...]

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What the VARAC Festival was meant to be

June 23, 2008

With all the emotion following Sunday’s tragedy at Mosport, an important awakening that happened the same day has been somewhat neglected. Our 9 year old discovered how cool it can be when you combine cars and cameras.
Armed with my crappy old digicam, Duncan worked his way through the paddock on a mission. When the internal [...]

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Tragedy mars 2008 VARAC festival at Mosport

June 22, 2008

Part way though the Group 6 race for Wings & Slicks this morning, the hills around Mosport went silent. It was the kind of eerie silence where you know that something very bad has happened.
At the top of the hill, in the slight bend the Ex Gilles Villeneuve Wolf Dallara Can Am car of [...]

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Scott Kalitta dies in crash

June 22, 2008

Simply put fire is every drivers worst fear. God forbid people will write, “Well at least he died doing what he loved.” I will admit I have made that same comment when drivers have lost their lives but I can honestly say I have never said it about anyone who has been overcome by fire. [...]

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The first ever lap record of Mosport

June 21, 2008

For racing enthusiasts who live in Ontario, Mosport is an almost mythical place. It has seen the birth and heyday of series like the Trans Am and Can Am. It has played host to the Canadian Grand Prix. All of the great drivers from every decade from the Sixties onwards have driven at Mosport and [...]

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2008 VARAC Festival on this weekend at Mosport

June 21, 2008

Finally it’s time for the 2008 VARAC Festival. The focus this year is on the Can Am series. If you’ve never seen the ground pounders in action, this is your chance to see some of the most exciting machines ever built. This year’s gathering is also a stop for the Lola 50th anniversary tour. Of [...]

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Everyone has to start somewhere

June 20, 2008

Regular readers know that I believe kids can and should be involved in motorsports as early as they show interest. Here in Ontario, kids can start racing karts the year they turn 8 and for those who are into two wheeled action they start riding motocross at 5. Not everyone can be a driver though. [...]

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