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Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR sets new record at Laguna Seca and earns ongoing spot in Dodge product lineup

November 25, 2009

Yes, you read right. Not only has the Viper reclaimed the production car lap record at Laguna Seca, but Dodge brand President & CEO Ralph Gilles says the Viper will continue beyond the 2010 production run!
When a car manufacturer puts the reins in the hands of a real car enthusiast, you can be assured that [...]

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If I can’t drive ‘em…

October 21, 2009

…at least I can shoot ‘em.
I’ve got a deep passion for racing. Always have. Probably always will. I love the sound, the smell, the visceral sensation that only heading into a corner at the very threshold of braking can provide. It reminds you that you’re alive. It’s zen in the midst of chaos. There’s a [...]

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Gallery: 2009 Monterey Sports Car Championships presented by Patrón

October 11, 2009

This final round of the 2009 American Le Mans season was special in a number of ways and yet somehow it all revolved around Gil de Ferran. The Brazilian says this is his last race as a driver. Apparently he wanted to go out on top, as he not only captured the pole but also [...]

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Team Polizei on track at Infineon

May 18, 2009

I’ve been away all weekend, so I’m more than a little behind on the week’s happenings. While it might be a little too late in the evening to actually get into some quality writing, one can always watch some Porsche Porn! Watch this killer on board video of Team Polizei’s Interceptor 144P at the hands [...]

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Team Polizei is going racing with the big boys!

April 16, 2009

Following the release of Alex Roy’s book, The Driver, more than a few politically correct twits made more than a few comments about cross country racers being nothing more than glorified street racers. Anyone who has ever met Alex knows that nothing could be further from the truth. This is a guy who takes his [...]

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Gallery: American LeMans season finale at Laguna Seca

October 24, 2008

Not only is friend of The Garage Jon Emerson the Co-Piloto for Team California’s Best, but it seems he’s also a rock star motorsports photographer! While some of the denizens of The Garage are off gallivanting in Mexico chasing La Carrera, Jon was hard at work last weekend at Laguna Seca shooting race cars. I’m [...]

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Furai Fully Exposed

December 28, 2007

A few weeks back we gave you a glimpse of what the new Mazda Furai concept looked like. Now that leaked photo has turned into a full blown image.
The Mazda Furai actually made a couple of hot laps around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca piloted by ALMS ace Jamie Bach, where this photo was taken.

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San Francisco auto racing memoirs 1950-1956

November 27, 2007

A lot of what I enjoy most about The GarageBlog is that anyone who enjoys automobiles whether it be late model, old school, muscle, antique cars or even the latest on luggage racks with lipstick holders, can find something for every need here. One minute we can ask ourselves what was the biggest news coming [...]

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