Friday, March 02, 2007
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
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.
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.
Monday, February 05, 2007
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!
Saturday, February 03, 2007
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!
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!
The 2007 Washington, D.C. Auto Show Pics
The Dodge 2008 and The Dodge Model.
The Dodge 2008 sideview.
1965 Cobra
At the WHUR booth. Joe Gibbs Racing Driver Marc Davis.
Rear side view of Marc Davis' Race Car.
Lamborghini
One of my favorite parts of the show. The Muscle Cars! 1969 Mustang
1972 Sprint Convertible
1970 Boss 302
T-Rex
Pearl White Chopper
I think this was a suped up Chevelle.
All American Soap Box Derby Booth
I think this was a Saab.
Concept Lincoln Car
Concept Lincoln Car - Check out that grill!
Concept Lincoln Car - Front Side View - Check out those rims.
Ford Concept Car
Ford Concept Car - Front View - Futuristic Grill
Ford Concept Car - Doors Wide Open View
Ford Hybrid Car
Ford Hybrid Van Concept
The Dodge 2008 sideview.
1965 Cobra
At the WHUR booth. Joe Gibbs Racing Driver Marc Davis.
Rear side view of Marc Davis' Race Car.
Lamborghini
One of my favorite parts of the show. The Muscle Cars! 1969 Mustang
1972 Sprint Convertible
1970 Boss 302
T-Rex
Pearl White Chopper
I think this was a suped up Chevelle.
All American Soap Box Derby Booth
I think this was a Saab.
Concept Lincoln Car
Concept Lincoln Car - Check out that grill!
Concept Lincoln Car - Front Side View - Check out those rims.
Ford Concept Car
Ford Concept Car - Front View - Futuristic Grill
Ford Concept Car - Doors Wide Open View
Ford Hybrid Car
Ford Hybrid Van Concept
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
The 2007 Washington, D.C. Auto Show
Official site: washingtonautoshow.com
January 24th – 28th, 2007
Location: The New Washington, D.C. Convention Center
Used to be the week after Christmas running to New Year's Weekend.
They changed it last year for the first time to late January.
January 24th – 28th, 2007
Location: The New Washington, D.C. Convention Center
Used to be the week after Christmas running to New Year's Weekend.
They changed it last year for the first time to late January.
Thursday, January 18, 2007
New Season of American Chopper Starting Thursday, January 18th, 2007 on TLC
One of my favorite shows on the tube right now and for the last 4 years, American Chopper has moved from The Discovery Channel to The Learning Channel. Airs Tonight at 9pm Eastern/8pm Central. I'm looking forward to seeing that new shop!
Turbo Discovery site: turbo.discovery.com/american-chopper
"New Shop, New Network, Same Attitude."
VCR, Tivo, In-Demand Alert!
Turbo Discovery site: turbo.discovery.com/american-chopper
"New Shop, New Network, Same Attitude."
VCR, Tivo, In-Demand Alert!
Friday, January 12, 2007
26th Annual Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows
Official site: motorcycleshows.com
January 12th -14th, 2007
Location: The New Washington, D.C. Convention Center
Went last year! Had a great time. Met a lot of cool folks from all walks of life and we all shared one thing - A Love For Choppers and Bikes. Took some great pictures. The Choppers and motorcycles there I saw were incredible including the classic bikes and even saw the bike called The Indian. Sat on and got a feel on every one I liked! Asked a lot of questions and got a lot of answers. Looking forward to checking out this one too.
January 12th -14th, 2007
Location: The New Washington, D.C. Convention Center
Went last year! Had a great time. Met a lot of cool folks from all walks of life and we all shared one thing - A Love For Choppers and Bikes. Took some great pictures. The Choppers and motorcycles there I saw were incredible including the classic bikes and even saw the bike called The Indian. Sat on and got a feel on every one I liked! Asked a lot of questions and got a lot of answers. Looking forward to checking out this one too.
Monday, January 08, 2007
North American International Auto Show - 1907 to 2007 - Celebrating 100 Years
Official site: naias.com
January 7th - 9th, 2007: Press Review
January 10th - 11th, 2007: Industry Review
January 12th, 2007: Charity Review
January 13th - 21st, 2007: Public Show
Location: COBO Conference/Exhibition Center located on the bank of the Detroit River. Detroit, Michigan.
January 7th - 9th, 2007: Press Review
January 10th - 11th, 2007: Industry Review
January 12th, 2007: Charity Review
January 13th - 21st, 2007: Public Show
Location: COBO Conference/Exhibition Center located on the bank of the Detroit River. Detroit, Michigan.
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Urban Youth Racing School Brings NASCAR To The Inner City by AP Sports Writer Dan Gelston
Good article by AP Sports Writer Dan Gelston: urbanyouthracingschool.com
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Black Wheels The History of Blacks in NASCAR & Other Motor Sports On DVD
Official Razor Digital Entertainment site: razordigitaltalent.com
This DVD is excellent and very informative. It aired on TV One in 2005 and is narrated by Tim Reid.
The Bonus Features include:
Bill Lester's Race Day
Urban Youth Racing School Drive For Diversity Combine
Black Wheels' Premiere
DVD Description: Showcasing the often overlooked achievements of African Americans in motor sports, this groundbreaking documentary shows African American influences in the invention of stock car racing in the 1920s and showcases the careers of Black racing legends Charlie Wiggins, Joie Ray, Wendell Scott and many more.
Bill Lester, an African American driver currently competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series, is showcased in a behind the scenes look at his career as is the Drive for Diversity, a new program that provides opportunities for minorities and women to compete in NASCAR, America's second most popular sport.
This DVD is excellent and very informative. It aired on TV One in 2005 and is narrated by Tim Reid.
The Bonus Features include:
Bill Lester's Race Day
Urban Youth Racing School Drive For Diversity Combine
Black Wheels' Premiere
DVD Description: Showcasing the often overlooked achievements of African Americans in motor sports, this groundbreaking documentary shows African American influences in the invention of stock car racing in the 1920s and showcases the careers of Black racing legends Charlie Wiggins, Joie Ray, Wendell Scott and many more.
Bill Lester, an African American driver currently competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series, is showcased in a behind the scenes look at his career as is the Drive for Diversity, a new program that provides opportunities for minorities and women to compete in NASCAR, America's second most popular sport.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
2007 International Motor Trend Auto Show - Baltimore, Maryland
Official site: motortrendautoshow.com
February 8th - February 11th, 2007
Location: Baltimore Convention Center
February 8th - February 11th, 2007
Location: Baltimore Convention Center
The 46th Annual 2007 Washington Boat Show
Official site: washingtonboatshow.com
February 15th - February 19th, 2007
Location: The New Washington D.C. Convention Center
Did somebody mention a "Go-Fast" Boat? ;)
February 15th - February 19th, 2007
Location: The New Washington D.C. Convention Center
Did somebody mention a "Go-Fast" Boat? ;)
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Saturday, October 28, 2006
New DVD - Tales of the Rat Fink
In stores Tuesday, October 31st, 2006 - Halloween! Lol. How fitting for the theme of the movie.
Official website: sphinxproductions.com
Why does this trailer remind me of when we used to collect wackypackages when we were kids in the 70s? Lol!
Official website: sphinxproductions.com
Why does this trailer remind me of when we used to collect wackypackages when we were kids in the 70s? Lol!
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Hot Rod Magazine's Top 40 Car Movies - #1 thru #5
#1 - American Graffiti (1973)
Director: George Lucas
Stars: '32 Ford five window, '55 Chevy, '58 Chevy
#2 - Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)
Director: Monte Hellman
Stars: '55 Chevy, '70 GTO
#3 - Vanishing Point (1971)
Director: Richard C. Sarafian
Star: '70 Challenger R/T
#4 - Bullitt (1968)
Director: Peter Yates
Stars: '68 Mustang GT 390, '68 Charger
#5 - The Gumball Rally (1976)
Director: Charles Bell
Stars: '65 Shelby Cobra 427, '70 Camaro, '71 Ferrari Daytona Spyder
Director: George Lucas
Stars: '32 Ford five window, '55 Chevy, '58 Chevy
#2 - Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)
Director: Monte Hellman
Stars: '55 Chevy, '70 GTO
#3 - Vanishing Point (1971)
Director: Richard C. Sarafian
Star: '70 Challenger R/T
#4 - Bullitt (1968)
Director: Peter Yates
Stars: '68 Mustang GT 390, '68 Charger
#5 - The Gumball Rally (1976)
Director: Charles Bell
Stars: '65 Shelby Cobra 427, '70 Camaro, '71 Ferrari Daytona Spyder
Hot Rod Magazine's Top 40 Car Movies - #6 thru #10
#6 - Thunder Road (1958)
Director: Arthur Ripley
Stars: '50 Ford, '57 Chevy, '57 Ford
#7 - Dirty Harry, Crazy Larry (1974)
Director: John Hough
Stars: '66 Impala, '69 Charger
#8 - Smokey and The Bandit (1977)
Director: Hal Needham
Star: '77 Trans Am
#9 - The Blues Brothers (1980)
Director: John Landis
Star: '74 Monaco Police Package
#10 - Hollywood Knights (1980)
Director: Floyd Mutrux
Stars: '57 Chevy, '66 Cobra 427 and numerous street rods.
Director: Arthur Ripley
Stars: '50 Ford, '57 Chevy, '57 Ford
#7 - Dirty Harry, Crazy Larry (1974)
Director: John Hough
Stars: '66 Impala, '69 Charger
#8 - Smokey and The Bandit (1977)
Director: Hal Needham
Star: '77 Trans Am
#9 - The Blues Brothers (1980)
Director: John Landis
Star: '74 Monaco Police Package
#10 - Hollywood Knights (1980)
Director: Floyd Mutrux
Stars: '57 Chevy, '66 Cobra 427 and numerous street rods.
Hot Rod Magazine's Top 40 Car Movies - #11 thru #15
#11 - Mad Max (1979)
Director: George Miller
Star: '73 Falcon Coupe
#12 - The Road Warrior (1981)
Director: George Miller
Star: '73 Falcon Coupe.
#13 - Le Mans (1971)
Director: Lee H. Katzin
Stars: Porsche 917, Ferrari 512S
#14 - Gone In 60 Seconds (1974)
Director: H.B. Halicki
Star: '73 Ford Mustang Mach 1
#15 - Corvette Summer (1978)
Director: Mathew Robbins
Star: '73 Ford Falcon Coupe
Director: George Miller
Star: '73 Falcon Coupe
#12 - The Road Warrior (1981)
Director: George Miller
Star: '73 Falcon Coupe.
#13 - Le Mans (1971)
Director: Lee H. Katzin
Stars: Porsche 917, Ferrari 512S
#14 - Gone In 60 Seconds (1974)
Director: H.B. Halicki
Star: '73 Ford Mustang Mach 1
#15 - Corvette Summer (1978)
Director: Mathew Robbins
Star: '73 Ford Falcon Coupe
Hot Rod Magazine's Top 40 Car Movies - #16 thru #20
#16 - More American Graffiti (1979)
Director: Bill L. Norton
Stars: '32 Ford, fleets of vintage drag machines.
#17 - Funny Car Summer (1974)
Director: Ron Phillips
Star: Jim Dunn's rear-engine '73 Cuda Funny Car
#18 - Cannonball (1976)
Director: Paul Bartel
Stars: '69 Mustang, '70 Trans Am, '71 Pantera. '68 Charger
#19 - White Lightning (1973)
Director: Joseph Sargent
Star: '71 Ford LTD
#20 - Death Race 2000 (1975) - Parts of thie reminded me of Speed Racer.
Director: Paul Bartel
Stars: Scads of kit cars.
Director: Bill L. Norton
Stars: '32 Ford, fleets of vintage drag machines.
#17 - Funny Car Summer (1974)
Director: Ron Phillips
Star: Jim Dunn's rear-engine '73 Cuda Funny Car
#18 - Cannonball (1976)
Director: Paul Bartel
Stars: '69 Mustang, '70 Trans Am, '71 Pantera. '68 Charger
#19 - White Lightning (1973)
Director: Joseph Sargent
Star: '71 Ford LTD
#20 - Death Race 2000 (1975) - Parts of thie reminded me of Speed Racer.
Director: Paul Bartel
Stars: Scads of kit cars.
Hot Rod Magazine's top 40 Car Movies - #21 thru #25
#21 - Eat My Dust! (1976)
#22 - The Lively Set (1964)
#23 - The French Connection (1971)
Filming Location: 86th Street Train Overpass, Brooklyn, New York.
#24 - To Live and Die In L.A. (1985)
#25 - Viva Las Vegas (1964)
#22 - The Lively Set (1964)
#23 - The French Connection (1971)
Filming Location: 86th Street Train Overpass, Brooklyn, New York.
#24 - To Live and Die In L.A. (1985)
#25 - Viva Las Vegas (1964)
Hot Rod Magazine's Top 40 Car Movies - #26 thru #30
#26 - Ronin (1998)
#27 - Against All Odds (1984)
#28 - Christine (1983)
#29 - Cobra (1986) - Stallone drove that cool looking 1950 Mercury.
#30 - Hot Rod (1950)
#27 - Against All Odds (1984)
#28 - Christine (1983)
#29 - Cobra (1986) - Stallone drove that cool looking 1950 Mercury.
#30 - Hot Rod (1950)
Hot Rod Magazine's Top 40 Car Movies - #31 thru #35
#31 - Hot Rod Girl (1956)
#32 - The Cannonball Run (1981)
#33 - The Driver (1978)
#34 - Used Cars (1980)
#35 - Gone In Sixty Seconds (2000)
#32 - The Cannonball Run (1981)
#33 - The Driver (1978)
#34 - Used Cars (1980)
#35 - Gone In Sixty Seconds (2000)
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Hot Rod Magazine's Top 40 Car Movies - #36 thru #40
Hot Rod Magazine did a Top 40 Car Movies Feature in their February 2006 issue.
Here was their breakdown:
#36 - Hot Rods To Hell (1967)
Director: John Brahm/James Curits Havens
Stars: '58 Corvette, '56 Chevy, '61 Belvedere
#37 - Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1985) - Here is an actual '48 Tucker Torpedo like the ones that were used in the movie. Interesting story behind The Tucker. From the 'Classics - Ultimate Automobiles' Calendar: "The Tucker Torpedo was the creation of Preston Tucker, who made his fortune from a gun-turret mounting for WWII bombers. But even his vast wealth could not save the Tucker, a car 20 years ahead of its time, but doomed for lack of funding and a design that was too advanced. Hollywood has perpetuated the notion that the Tucker was killed by Detroit's Big Three, but in reality Tucker did not deliver what was promised, a violation of U.S. Securities laws, which led to liquidation. Tucker secured 300,000 orders, but the legal issues, along with engine and transmission problems, halted production at 37 cars, with another 14 assembled with spare parts by volunteer workers."
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Stars: '48 Tucker Torpedos
#38 - Goldfinger (1964) - Loved that Aston Martin! Had a little diecast of it when I was a kid.
Director: Guy Hamilton
Star: Aston Martin DB5
#39 - The Italian Job (1969)
Director: Peter Collinson
Stars: Mini Coopers, Lamborghini Miura
#40 - The Fast and The Furious (2001)
Director: Rob Cohen
Stars: '70 Charger, '01 Ford Lightning and a bunch of import cars with phat graphics.
Here was their breakdown:
#36 - Hot Rods To Hell (1967)
Director: John Brahm/James Curits Havens
Stars: '58 Corvette, '56 Chevy, '61 Belvedere
#37 - Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1985) - Here is an actual '48 Tucker Torpedo like the ones that were used in the movie. Interesting story behind The Tucker. From the 'Classics - Ultimate Automobiles' Calendar: "The Tucker Torpedo was the creation of Preston Tucker, who made his fortune from a gun-turret mounting for WWII bombers. But even his vast wealth could not save the Tucker, a car 20 years ahead of its time, but doomed for lack of funding and a design that was too advanced. Hollywood has perpetuated the notion that the Tucker was killed by Detroit's Big Three, but in reality Tucker did not deliver what was promised, a violation of U.S. Securities laws, which led to liquidation. Tucker secured 300,000 orders, but the legal issues, along with engine and transmission problems, halted production at 37 cars, with another 14 assembled with spare parts by volunteer workers."
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Stars: '48 Tucker Torpedos
#38 - Goldfinger (1964) - Loved that Aston Martin! Had a little diecast of it when I was a kid.
Director: Guy Hamilton
Star: Aston Martin DB5
#39 - The Italian Job (1969)
Director: Peter Collinson
Stars: Mini Coopers, Lamborghini Miura
#40 - The Fast and The Furious (2001)
Director: Rob Cohen
Stars: '70 Charger, '01 Ford Lightning and a bunch of import cars with phat graphics.
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