Lap of The Nurburgring: Yesterday & Today

Official website: www.nuerburgring.de

1967


Nurburgring '1967 [TEAM LOTUS]


2005


2007

The Nürburgring, known as simply "the Ring" by enthusiasts, is the name of a famous motorsport race track in Nürburg, Germany, built in the 1920s around the village and medieval castle of Nürburg in the Eifel mountains, which is about 70 kilometres south of Cologne and 100 kilometres northwest of Mainz. Originally, the track featured four track configurations: the 28.265 km long Gesamtstrecke ("Combined Loop"), which in turn consisted of the 22.810 km Nordschleife ("Northern Loop"), and the 7.747 km Südschleife ("Southern Loop"). There also was a 2.281 km warm-up loop called Betonschleife, around pits area. Between 1982 and 1983 the start-finish area was demolished to create a new GP-Strecke, and this is currently used for all major and international racing events. However, the Nordschleife is still in use; nicknamed The Green Hell by Jackie Stewart, it is widely considered the toughest and most demanding purpose-built race track in the world.

Jay Leno's Garage Site

New site - Jay Leno's Garage: www.jaylenosgarage.com
Complete with videos, photos, articles, games and more.

The 12th Annual Urban Wheel Awards Co-Hosted By Rosie Perez - Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 @ 5PM - Detroit, Michigan

Urban Wheel Awards site: www.urbanwheelawards.com
On Wheels Inc site: www.onwheelsinc.com

Acclaimed actress Rosie Perez, currently starring on Broadway in The Ritz, and Kevin Frazier, "Entertainment Tonight" correspondent and weekend anchor, will co-host the 2008 Urban Wheel Awards.

Considered the Academy Awards of the car industry, the Jan. 15 event's theme is Fashion, Stars and Cars.

The feisty Perez made her feature film debut in Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" and earned an Oscar nomination for "Fearless. She also was the choreographer for the Fly Girls on the TV series, "In Living Color."

Frazier, who worked as an anchor at Fox Sports Net and later at ESPN, where he hosted "Sports Center," said, "The Urban Wheel Awards is the only event that brings together the worlds of the entertainment and automotive industries, and I am looking forward to co-hosting this year. It's going to be an exciting event."

The show honors pioneering automotive industry leaders who transcend the mainstream and embrace diversity to create products and services that appeal to a larger customer base. The star-studded awards forum recognizes the top African-American, Asian-American and Latino executives in the automotive and ancillary industries.

Presented during Press Week of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, UWA will be at the elegant Fox Theatre.

Also on hand will be supermodel and TV series host Tyson Beckford. Beckford, who is of Jamaican and Chinese ancestry, became a household name as the main model for the fashion house of Ralph Lauren. Having graced countless billboards, been featured in numerous ads, and strutted down catwalks worldwide, Beckford hosts the automotive series "Fine Tuned" on the Speed Channel.

Our theme this year is Fashion, Stars and Cars, and Tyson epitomizes each aspect -- he's a top fashion model, a star and hosts his own car show on TV," noted UWA creator Randi Payton, CEO and founder of OnWheels Inc. "We're delighted to have him take part in this year's event. It's going to be a great show."

Said Beckford: "Cars have always been a passion of mine and I am honored to be asked to present at the Urban Wheel Awards. Throughout my career I have always worked to have diversity be embraced -- and that's what the UWA does."

Who Is Peggy Llewellyn?

Official Peggy Llewellyn site: www.peggyllewellyn.com

David Sims, Jr. - The Six Year-Old Racer

Official David Sims, Jr. site: www.davidsimsjr.com

World Premiere Speed Racer Trailer

speedracerthemovie.warnerbros.com

The 2008 Washington Auto Show: Charity Preview and Congressional Gala

2008 Washington Auto Show website: www.washingtonautoshow.org

Winning (1969) - Paul Newman Joanne Woodward Robert Wagner

Saw this movie on DVD over the weekend. Never saw it before. The musical score by Dave Grusin is really very good. To see the old Formula Cars from 1968-1969 was a real treat.

Storyline from DVD:

Fast cars, a fast romance and a behind-the-scenes look at the world famous Indy 500 -- Winning has it all. It stars Paul Newman as Frank Capua, a hotshot race car driver who will do anything to win. However, this obession nearly causes him to lose his wife, Elora (Joanne Woodward), and his friendship with arch-rival Luther Erding (Robert Wagner) along the way.

Released in 1969, Winning features a believable personal drama, spectacular footage of the 1968 Indy 500 with its famous 17-car pileup and a biting look at the people who make their living in the fast lane. It also marks the screen debut of Richard Thomas, who went on to become television's John-Boy of The Waltons.

The Great Books - These Are The Top 10 Racing Books You Should Own By Rick Houston

From Racing Milestones, America's Race Fan Magazine
December 2007 www.RacingMilestones.com

The Great Books - These Are The Top 10 Racing Books You Should Own By *Rick Houston.
*Rick Houston is also the author of Second To None: The History of the NASCAR Busch Series, which he originally selected as Nos. 1, 4, 7 and 9 for this list.

1. Forty Years of Stock Car Racing by Greg Fielden (The Galfield Press 1988).

2. Along For the Ride: A Collection of Stories from the Fast and Furious World of Stock Car Racing, by Larry Woody (Sports Publishing 2003).

3. Best Damn Garage in Town: The world According to Smokey, by Smokey Yunick (Carbon Press 2001).

4. Unseen Earnhardt: The Man Behind the Mask, editedby Lee Klancher (MBI Publishing Co. 2002).

5. Junior Johnson: Brave in Life, by Tom Higgins and Steve Waid (David Bull Publishing 1999).

6. Daytona 500: An Official History, by Bob Zeller (David Bull Publishing 2002).

7. Daytona: The Quest for Speed, by Tom Tucker and Jim Tiller (the News-Journal 1994).

8. The Wildest Ride: A History of NASCAR (or, How a Bunch of Good Ol' Boys Built a Billion-Dollar Industry Out of Wrecking Cars), by Joe Menzer (Simon & Schuster 2002).

9. Fireball: Legends Don't Fall From the Sky, by Godwin Kelly (Carbon Press 2005).

10. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Checkered Flag, by Dick Thompson (Precision Publishing 2004).

The 2008 Washington Auto Show: "Engineered for the Future"

GM Vice President Mark R. LaNeve to Open Washington Auto Show
Dynamic Auto Industry Leader Headlines Five-Day Showcase

WASHINGTON, D. C. (Nov. 7, 2007) - In a joint statement, The Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA) and the Washington Automotive Press Association (WAPA) today announced that Mark R. LaNeve, General Motors North America vice president of vehicle sales, service and marketing, will deliver the keynote address to the Washington Auto Show®: "Engineered for the Future" during International Media Day on Jan. 22, 2008, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

LaNeve is expected to talk about GM's transformational performance in a challenging industry environment and the latest environmental and technological advances in the company's product portfolio. His speech is scheduled for noon, following morning press conferences as part of Media Day activities.

"We are proud to host Mr. LaNeve, who has had great success at Cadillac and is considered one of today's most dynamic auto executives," said John Ourisman, principal, Ourisman automobile dealerships and show chairman. "This year's show will explore what it means to be 'engineered for the future,' from innovations in automotive design to green technology. As General Motors celebrates its 100th anniversary, Mr. LaNeve will offer a unique perspective on what lies ahead."

Kimatni D. Rawlins, president of WAPA, added "On behalf of the Washington Automotive Press Association we welcome the leadership and acumen Mark LaNeve brings to the automotive world and respectfully welcome his keen insight on the future of this industry."

Mark R. LaNeve was appointed General Motors North America vice president of vehicle sales, service and marketing on March 1, 2005. He had served as GM North America vice president of marketing and advertising since September 1, 2004.
In May 2001, LaNeve was named general manager of Cadillac, returning to GM and Cadillac, where he began his career, following a stint as president and chief executive officer at Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. (VCNA). He left GM in 1997 to become vice president of marketing at VCNA. Prior to leaving GM, he was brand manager for the Pontiac Bonneville and held several sales and marketing positions at Cadillac between 1981 and 1995.

During LaNeve's tenure as general manager, Cadillac committed to a new design direction, launched eight new vehicles including the popular XLR luxury roadster, and introduced a successful ad campaign featuring the music of Led Zeppelin. In LaNeve's first full year heading the division, Cadillac sales rose 16 percent and, in 2003, reached their highest level in 13 years; in July 2004 the division achieved its best monthly sales since 1990. LaNeve's success with the Cadillac brand was recognized and rewarded in 2003 when he was named "Grand Marketer of the Year" by Brandweek magazine. He was singled out as one of Ad Age magazine's "Power Players" of the year in 2006.

Born in 1959, LaNeve is a native of Pennsylvania and holds a bachelor's degree in business communications from the University of Virginia, where he was an Academic All-American football player. He is heavily involved in groups supporting children with autism and other developmental disabilities, and was named to the board of directors of Autism Speaks in 2007.

The 66th staging of the Washington Auto Show will bring more than 700 new cars, trucks, mini-vans and sport utility vehicles from over 42 domestic and import automakers to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

The 2008 Washington Auto Show: "Engineered for the Future" dates and hours: Wednesday & Thursday, Jan. 23 and 24, 10 AM - 9 PM; Friday & Saturday, Jan. 25 and 26, 10 AM - 10 PM; Sunday, Jan. 27, 10 AM - 6 PM.

For more information, call WANADA at 1-866-WASH-AUTO
Now in its 90th year, WANADA represents new car dealerships throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Dodge Dealers 400

doverspeedway

Sylvania 300

New Hampshire Inernational Speedway

IndyCar Racing - Chicagoland Indy 300

Indy Car Series: indycar.com

Chicagoland Speedway site: chicagolandspeedway.com

ABC - 4pm to 6pm (2007) From Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Illinois.

Highlights - Chevy Rock & Roll 400

Jimmie Johnson Wins Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway.

Dale - The Story Of An American Legend only on CMT - 9.4.07

The Story of An American Legend
Dale
An Exclusive Motion Picture Event
Premiering Sept. 4 at 8/7c only on CMT. dale.cmt.com

Dust To Glory On DVD

Saw this over the weekend on DVD. From the creator's of Step Into Liquid, Dust To Glory. A Film by Dana Brown.
Got it at the video sale clearance section for $1.99. It's awesome.

Official website: d2gfilm.com

The filmmakers behind the gorgeous surf documentary Step into Liquid tackle the Baja 1000, an annual off-road race that attracts extreme racing enthusiasts from all over the world.

Highlights - California 500 - California Speedway - 9.02.07

Jimmie Johnson Wins At California Speedway.

Highlights - Sharpie 500 - Bristol Motor Speedway - 8.25.07

Carl Edwards wins NASCAR Nextel Cup race at Bristol.

Speed TV video report: speedtv.com

MSN video report: video.msn.com

Highlights - 3M Performance 400 - Michigan International Speedway - 8.21.07

After 2 days of rain which postponed this race until Tuesday at Michigan International Speedway, Kurt Busch did it again. I thought that fog would never lift! More details at racingone.com

British Series "Top Gear" On BBC America

Official site of Top Gear: topgear.com
8 p.m. Mondays BBC America

Arial ATOM top-gear

The Return of The DeLorean? Washington Post Article

Washington Post Article link: washingtonpost.com

Texas Firm Readies to Revive DeLoreans
By John Porretto
The Associated Press
Monday, August 20, 2007; 12:49 PM

TV Racer.Com

Nice! tvracer.com

Race Wizard TV on ESPN

Good show! racewizardtv.com

"Know How" - Nice New Feature On ESPN NASCAR Site

Know How - espn.com

Everything we always wanted to know about the inner workings of NASAR, the vehicles and more.

Highlights - NASCAR Nextel Cup at the Glen - Watkins Glen - 8.12.07

Tony Stewart Wins at Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, New York
90 Laps

Speed TV Video: CUP Centurion Boats At The Glen



ESPN Video Link: espn.com

Pics From The Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Pt 2.

The beginning of our tour in the Pit Stop Area at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (From left to right) #70 Johnny Sauter - Sponsor: Haas Automation - Manufacturer: Chevrolet - Car Owner: Joe Custer - Team: Haas CNC Racing - Crew Chief: Bootie Barker. #44 Dale Jarrett - Sponsor: UPS Manufacturer: Toyota - Car Owner :Michael Waltrip - Team: Michael Waltrip Racing - Crew Chief: Jason Burdett. #55 Michael Waltrip - Sponsor: UPS - Manufacturer: Toyota - Car Owner: Michael Waltrip - Team: Michael Waltrip Racing - Crew Chief: Jason Burdett. #4 Ward Burton - Sponsor: Lucas Oil/State Water Heaters Manufacturer: Chevrolet - Car Owner: James Finch - Team: Morgan-McClure Motorsports - Crew Chief: Chris Carrier


Meeting Joe Gibbs Racing Team President and Gibbs’ oldest son, J.D. Gibbs. We had a tour inside of the Joe Gibbs Racing Team's trailer.

"Mr. C" host of the popular R&B Old School program "Time Tunnel" on HUR who called my name on air as a winner! Thank you again, Mr. C!!! Chris Tucker suddenly appeared behind us during this time of the tour surrounded by a large group of media and fans. He was walked into the DLP Trailer two trailers down from us.

Bobby Labonte's RaceCar #43. Sponsor: Cheerios/Betty Crocker - Manufacturer: Dodge - Car Owner: Richard Petty - Team: Petty Enterprises - Crew Chief: Paul Andrews - This is when the Pit Crews were rolling out the cars to get them ready to be lined up for position. The energy level in the pit is electric and cool!

Kyle Busch's RaceCar #5. Sponsor: CARQUEST/Kellogg's - Manufacturer: Chevrolet - Car Owner: Rick Hendrick - Team:Hendrick Motorsports - Crew Chief: Alan Gustafson.

Meeting a 18-yr-old driver who will be racing in February 2008. Very interesting talk he gave us on what it's like to be a NASCAR Driver. Also discussed was NASCAR's new "Car of Tomorrow." See video below pic. ;)

NASCAR's Car of Tomorrow.


Scott Riggs RaceCar #10 - Sponsor: Valvoline/Stanley Tools - Manufacturer: Dodge - Car Owner: James Rocco - Team:Valvoline Evernham Racing - Crew Chief: Rodney Childers. To see these cars live in person being rolled out like this was awesome!

Bill Elliott's #21 RaceCar - Sponsor: Air Force Ford/Little Debbie. To hear them reving up these car's engines in the garages during inspection was incredible!

Pics from The Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Pt. 1

Start of the race. Race 21 of 36: Pennsylvania 500, Sunday, Aug. 5th, 2007, Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA. Race time: 3 hrs, 47 min, 55 sec - Average speed: 131 mph


Here they come!


Even with earplugs and headphones, the sound of the engines in person was almost unbelievable. Those engines roar!




Kurt Busch takes the lead over Earnhardt in the final lap. Busch led 131 of 200 laps. It was his second win of the year.

43 finishers in all. The top 10 winners were #1 - Kurt Busch, #2 - Dale Earnhardt, Jr., #3 - Denny Hamlin, #4 - Jeff Gordon, #5 - Jimmie Johnson, #6 - Tony Stewart, #7 - Ryan Newman, #8 - Clint Boyer, #9 - Mark Martin, and #10 Caset Mears. For complete coverage of this race see nascar.com. ;)

Pennsylvania 500 Race Highlights courtesy of SPEED TV.


ESPN Nextel Cup SuperHighlight Video Link: sports.espn.go.com

ESPN Busch Dominant at Pocono Video Link: sports.espn.go.com

ESPN Busch Ends Drought with Win at Pocono Video Link: sports.espn.go.com

Winning Tickets To My First NASCAR Race! The Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway with WHUR!

-- WHUR 96.3 FM HOWARD UNIVERSITY RADIO --

WHUR, one of my favorite radio stations of all time while growing up in D.C. and still to this day, recently launched an on-air campaign, encouraging listeners to e-mail or fax in “Five Fast Reasons” detailing why we would like to attend the NASCAR Pennsylvania 500 Nextel Cup. This was a chance to actually go to a real live NASCAR race. Something I have been wanting to do for quite a while now.

WHUR actually formally announced its partnership with the NASCAR diversity initiative last June 2006, at the National Press Club which I read about and was quite excited to hear the news. WHUR is actually making history, becoming the first African-American radio station to participate in such an initiative. Last year they also launched thier first contest to take listeners who were fans of NASCAR. I so wanted to go last year but for whatever reasons I wasn't able to follow up in time to get a chance to go. I told myself "Next year! God willing!" ;)

So this year I went for it! And in time! ;) I filled out my "five top reasons", said a lil' prayer before I clicked "send" and hoped I would hear my name called two weeks later. On Saturday, July 21st Mr. C, host of WHUR's popular “Time Tunnel” Saturday Ole School R&B program called my name during his final hour. I was in the last group to be called! Was a brotha happy? A brotha was elated! :)

I was blessed with being one of 20 lucky listeners (a total of 40 listeners guests included) of Howard University’s WHUR 96.3 FM who won tickets to attend the NASCAR Pennsylvania 500 Nextel Cup in Pocono, Pennsylvania on Sunday, August 5th, 2007!

WHUR has become an active part of a nationwide program to increase minority participation in the United States’ largest spectator sport. The partnership has included an extensive on-air campaign with interviews of NASCAR drivers and a trip in June 2006 and August 2007 to Pocono Raceway for 40 WHUR listeners. For most of us, it was our first NASCAR experience. Thanks again, WHUR!

-- JOE GIBBS RACING (JGR) --


This unique opportunity was due in part to the station’s diversity initiative with NASCAR, Joe Gibbs Racing and Pocono International Raceway to introduce more minorities to the world of racing.

Joe Gibbs Racing (also known as JGR) is a group of NASCAR racing teams owned by Joe Gibbs, who first started racing on the NASCAR circuit in 1991. The 2007 lineup of drivers associated with Joe Gibbs Racing includes NASCAR Championship winner Tony Stewart, J. J. Yeley, and Denny Hamlin. The team is headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina, which is near Charlotte.

-- MARC DAVIS, JOE GIBBS RACING (JGR) --

WHUR was also the primary sponsor of car #92 driven by 17-year-old Joe Gibbs Development Driver Marc Davisfor the June 2 NASCAR Busch East Series Race in South Boston, Virginia. Also WHUR will sponsor Marc Davis at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware on Friday, September 21st, 2007. Complete with a WHUR racing car and WHUR uniformed pit crew! How cool is that?

NASCAR’s initiative, the Drive for Diversity Program, helps give female and minority drivers a chance to get sponsored by established racing teams. Eight drivers and 12 crewmembers are chosen to receive help from the program for a year. Marc graduated the program last year and is now in his 2nd year of a six-year deal with Joe Gibbs Racing.

-- PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PENN 500 AT POCONO RACEWAY --

Some of the highlights of this trip for me was #1 - Hearing That I Won!, meeting the other winners who were also NASCAR Fans, the very comfortable bus ride to The Poconos with cool WHUR music and great movies handpicked by radio personality Tony Richards, Seeing The Poconos (had not seen them since a radio remote I did in 1995), The Entrance To The Stadium, Access To The Pit Stop, Meeting Joe Gibbs Racing Team President and Gibbs’ oldest son, J.D. Gibbs & The Tour of the Official Trailer. Other highlights included The Terrace Club Seats, The All You Can Eat Food Buffet, The Race, The Bus Ride Home, Riding Side by Side with the Convoy of NASCAR Trucks Taking The Drivers and Crews To Thier Next Stops, Getting Back Home at Midnight! lol! ;) Seeing this race on ESPN the next day with the complete coverage, excellent camera shots and highly interesting commentary.

-- CHRIS TUCKER --

Another highlight of this trip was the surprise appearance of seeing Chris Tucker who arrived in the Pit Stop two trailers down from us at the DLP HDTV/"Rush Hour 3" sponsored trailer. Their driver was Tony Raines in the DLP RaceCar #96. The manufacturer of Tony's car is Chevrolet. The Car Owner is Bill Saunders. The Team is Hall of Fame Racing and the Crew Chief is Brandon Thomas. Chris Tucker came by the DLP trailer for a tour as well. He was the Grand Marshall of the race and was the point man to announce the legendary "Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!" Chris was there also to promote his new movie Rush Hour 3. Here is a great article on Chris Tucker's Pocono Raceway appearance: mcall.com. Also see this great interview Chris did with NASCAR: nascar.com

-- THOUGHTS ON THE PRESENT & FUTURE STATE OF NASCAR & THE NEED TO DIVERSIFY --

There were several things that came to mind as I watched the race and observed the large crowd of Nascar fans. NASCAR truly has to diversify to achieve the next level. There needs to be more teams of color across the board. African-American, Latino, Asian, you name it. Another thing that came to mind is it's obvious that NASCAR has fans across the board of all races and nationalities so the pit crews and teams really should be reflective of that. What will it take to make more African-Americans come out to see NASCAR races? We already know people of every nationality watch it at home. Does NASCAR need a Tiger Woods or Michael Jordan of the racing world who would electrify the sport even more than it is now? Time will tell. I do applaud NASCAR's Drive For Diversity program all the way. It's a start in the right direction.

-- MANY THANKS! --

Thanks again to WHUR, NASCAR, Joe Gibbs Racing and the folks who assisted us at the Pocono Raceway! This was a chance of a lifetime and I am eternally grateful!

LT

EA Sports NASCAR 08 official site: easports.com

NASCAR 08 - Launch Trailer

Posted Jul 27, 2007

Get behind the wheel and show off your racing skills in the newest addition to the NASCAR franchise.

Washington Post Article - The Only Race That Matters

Nice article!

NASCAR Is Working to Cultivate New, and Diverse, Talent. Introducing The Simmons Brothers - Catch Them if You Can.
By Matthew Stanmyre
Special to The Washington Post
Sports, E1, Friday, July 20th, 2007

Article Link: washingtonpost.com

City Paper Article On D.C. Abondoned Cars - 7.19.07

Interesting article on the love people have for old cars in thier backyards and garages.

Corrode to Nowhere --
The City Calls Them Abandoned. Their Owners Call Them Family. The Stories Behind D.C.'s Yard Cars.
Photographs by Darrow Montgomery. Text by Jow Eaton.

City Paper article link: washingtoncitypaper.com

USA Today Article On New Speed Racer Movie & First Look At Mach 5

Official Speed Racer Movie Site: speedracerthemovie
In Theaters May 9th, 2008!


USA TODAY article link: usatoday.com

Urban Youth Racing School GP Philly

urbanracingschool.com

Knight Rider's Trans Am K.I.T.T. For Sale

Kassabian Motors site: myhotcars.com

RedLine Movie Trailer

Official RedLine myspace page: myspace.com/RedLine
In theatres April 13th, 2007

SPEED Report: NASCAR Car of Tomorrow

SPEED Report: Chevy dominates car of tomorrow test at Bristol with only one Dodge and two Fords in the top ten. Toyota continued to struggle with speed.

SPEED Report Previews The 2007 Formula One Season

SPEED Report previews the 2007 Formula One season, covering the F1 teams and drivers including current champion Fernando Alonso and team McLaren, and Kimi Raikkonen's move to Ferrari.

Hot Wheels Batmobile SEMA 2006

Hot Wheels announces the tentative release dates for a diecast 1966 Batmobile. George Barris is on hand to discuus the datails and techniques of making an exact replica from the #1 Batmobile.

Earthrace: World Record on Turbo

From turbo.discovery.com:

Discovery's Turbo.com Offers Extensive Coverage of 'Earthrace' – The World's Most Ambitious Powerboat Race
Discovery's new multi-platform brand TURBO, which offers entertainment for viewers who love all things motorized, is the online destination of the ground-breaking "Earthrace," offering extensive coverage and exclusive video online at Turbo.com. Earthrace is an event promoting the sustainable use of resources and featuring a high-speed, alternative-fuel powerboat set to break the world record for circumnavigating the globe.

"At TURBO, we feature everything for the vehicle enthusiast, and increasingly our audience and partners have shown an interest in motorized vehicles using alternative fuels," said Clint Stinchcomb, EVP and General Manager, HDTV and New Media, Discovery Communications. "Earthrace is a showcase of environmentally friendly technologies, such as low-emission engines, but it also happens to feature one of the coolest-looking boats ever imagined. Powerboat fans and anyone interested in new green technologies will have a chance to see both in action online."

Earthrace content available at Turbo.com includes:
Exclusive video shorts providing an overview of the project as well as details on the boat construction, boat technologies, bio-diesel fuel, life on the tour for the crew, etc.
Daily blogs from the boat captain and the crew answering questions from the race.
Regular updates of the race’s progress with a map of the globe showing the team’s route.
Written articles covering the Earthrace project, boat specifica'ions, bio-diesel, bio-fuels, the race and race rules.
A wave-piercing simulation and weather forecasts along the race’s path.
An interactive display of the boat detailing all the specifications using CAD drawings.
Photo galleries of the boat as well as team member bios and photos.
Circumnavigating the globe represents the pinnacle of powerboat challenges, and at 24,000 nautical miles, is also the world's longest race. The current record of 75 days was set by British boat Cable & Wireless in 1998. Earthrace aims to smash this record by completing the voyage in less than 65 days, and will mark the first time in history that an official UIM Powerboat record will be attempted using renewable fuel.

January 25th, 2007 - Paul Sr.'s Build-Off Bike

Awesome Daytona 500 NASCAR Commercial on FOX

FutureCar on Discovery Tonight

Official site: discovery.com/future-car

Discovery Communications, Inc.
February 7, 2007

Ride into the Future of Car Design and Technology with Discovery Channel's FUTURECAR

Discovery Channel is putting viewers in the driver's seat of technology that is redefining automobiles in FUTURECAR, beginning Wednesday, February 7, at 8 PM (ET/PT). In this special, four-part series viewers journey to test tracks, design centers and car manufacturers around the world for firsthand knowledge of car design, computer interfaces, alternative fuel sources and the visionaries shaping the limitless automobile possibilities of tomorrow.

Each episode of FUTURECAR explores the crucial components of automobiles in the future including: design and materials in The Body; advanced computer technology in The Brain; alternative fuel sources in The Fuel(s); and a unique look at the visionaries who are pushing the envelope in the automotive world. For the first time ever viewers will see General Motors' design internship program, as well as insidelooks at an airless tire that never goes flat, the first hydrogen-powered go-cart, an 18-wheel truck whose aerodynamic design alone improves its fuel efficiency by 50 percent and much more.

Journey into the future of automotives with FUTURECAR Wednesdays at 8 PM (ET/PT) on Discovery Channel through February and explore more online.

OCC SuperBowl XLI Spot

You know I thought this was cool aired during last night's SuperBowl. I have been diggin HP's commercials since last year. Very creative, futuristic and cool. I was wondering who we were going to see next. I give them a high-five for choosing The Teutuls and OCC! Continues to be one of favorite programs on the tube. Now, that's what I'm talkin' bout!

26th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Show, Washington, D.C. Pics

Nice painting I saw in the lobby of the new DC Convention Center.


1st Ducati that caught my eye.


2nd Ducati that caught my eye. Dig that high tail.


3rd Ducati I dug. LOL.


I really liked this one too. Ducati really had a wide selection.


I really liked the color scheme of this BMW K 1800 bike.


BMW bike similar to the one Ewan MacGregor drove in Long Way Round.


Front view of BMW bike. Check the cool and unique headlights.


I thought this one was really cool too. The Aprilia.


Another view of The Aprilia.


Cool tank display!


I've always liked these bikes with the sidecars.


Another view. Nice color too.


Another one with the side car. Check out the camouflage orange rust coloring.


Another view. Big crowds were around these bikes.


Nice paintjob! I like the detail.


I thought this one was unique.


D.C. Choppers display. To see these all lined up in person was something else!


Reminded me of the chopper The Teutals did for Discovery. Different color scheme though.


I thought this was the baddest chopper of them all!


Hands down! Mind-blower!