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Car Care Myth vs. Car Quotable: Daniel-san Edition
“Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Breathe in through nose, out through mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don’t forget to breathe, very important.” – Mr. Miyagi, in The Karate Kid (1984) Old Miyagi knew crane kicks and bonsai trees, but his car care techniques leave something to be desired.
Continue reading...Car Quotable – Jade Grenade Edition
Mon, Aug 24, 2009 | Posted by: Mike
“It wasn’t a bad run, but after the third flip I lost control.” -Don Roberts, professional drag racer. New England Dragway, April 20, 1975. It would be Don Roberts’ first ride in the top fuel dragster, “Jade Grenade”… and his last trip ever down the quarter-mile.
Continue reading...Car Quotable – War on Speed Edition
The Internet’s been buzzing about Jeremy Clarkson’s final segment on this week’s episode of Top Gear. With the so-called “War on Speed” raging strong, this older quote from him falls right into place: “You can’t rationalize cars like these. They’re not something you buy with your head, you buy them with your heart because you [...]
Continue reading...Car Quotable – Then & Now Edition
Thu, Jul 16, 2009 | Posted by: Derek
In 1909, Scientific American said, “That the automobile has practically reached the limit of its development is suggested by the fact that during the past year no improvements of a radical nature have been introduced.” We reached the peak of automotive achievement in 1909? Somebody forgot to tell Colin Chapman and Pinin Farina.
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Fri, May 29, 2009 | Posted by: Mike
“Racing is a matter of spirit, not strength.” ~ Janet Guthrie The first woman to compete in the Indy 500 and Daytona 500 races, Janet Guthrie knows a thing or two about the racing spirit. Her diverse background led to great achievements both on and off the track.
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Wed, Sep 23, 2009 | Posted by: Derek
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