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Niel Timoll’s AE86 – F20C inspired

July 25th, 2011

In December of 2010, while murdering some time at a magazine stand, I saw the January 2011 edition of Super Street. One of the feature stories was a S2000 powered AE86. I stated in an earlier blog that I found it interesting, because on our little pebble in the Caribbean Sea, we have been there [...]

Formula 1: Alonso seeks second win in Germany

July 22nd, 2011

I just returned from an invigorating blast in a preferred machine. It is somewhat difficult to transfer feelings to letters and words, but, what I experienced a few ticks ago, was intoxicating, to say the least! I am sorry I can’t tell you which machine and where, but I will be able to do so, [...]

MotoGP: Pedrosa blitzed the pack in Germany

July 20th, 2011

Dani Pedrosa has carved out a niche for himself in MotoGP history – think Flash Gordon fast, from a standing start! He has mastered a trick which many MotoGP riders want in their arsenal. If Pedrosa qualifies anywhere near the front of the grid, some amount of fireworks should be expected. But motor racing [...]

Formula 1: Alonso defeats Vettel at Silverstone

July 15th, 2011

When history beckons determination soars! A few weeks ago, I was a part of a F1 discussion at the garage. At one stage we were discussing which driver on the 2011 grid we held in high esteem. Like the targets in the Angelina Jolie flick, Wanted, Alonso’s name came up. One participant in our verbal [...]

MotoGP: Lorenzo strikes back in Italy

July 6th, 2011

Just when you thought Casey Stoner was about to run off with the championship, someone stepped in and kicked the curry goat (patois) pot off the fire. As we would say di plan spoil! At Round 7 in Assen, Yamaha Factory Racing’s new ace, Ben Spies, road brilliantly and claimed his first MotoGP victory. [...]

Motorcycles: Stunt Games – a fun-filled affair. Part II

July 2nd, 2011

Blame it on the forceful explosion of adrenalin or the intense, galloping excitement, petrol lit within metal cylinders initiates. Call it what you will. Please forgive my overt exuberance in Part 1. I do realize that I was possessed by myriad inexplicable sensations. I was swept away by a yet to be defined moment. My [...]

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