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CIRCUIT RACING: WHO WILL BE 2016′S HERO OF SPEED? PART 1

September 30th, 2016

If you were wise and made the decision to attend the Independence of Speed event at Dover in August, you should be still basking in the glow of the deep-seated satisfaction that the event delivered. There are some among us, who for reasons known only to them, would love to see this glorious sport of [...]

FORMULA 1: ROSBERG – POISED TO TAKE THE TITLE?

September 29th, 2016

There were many who thought that Nico Rosberg’s chance at securing the 2016 Drivers’ Championship was a lost cause after Lewis Hamilton’s rampage before the summer break. Lewis Hamilton is the reigning World Champion and it is a title he wears with elevated pride. We are all fully aware that friendship is absent in the [...]

DRIFTING: THIS IS ECSTASY!

September 28th, 2016

Donkeys are cowering in fear in sections of Africa! Their hides and meat have skyrocketed in the demand department! And, in interesting Australia, you are at risk of being arrested and charged if you decide to ‘moon’ someone that you are displeased with! Humor thrives worldwide despite the despair which, unfortunately, exists in some places. [...]

WRC DRIVERS – THE BEST IN THE WORLD?

September 25th, 2016

Is it really true that F1 drivers are extraordinary? I have never had the experience of being behind the wheel of a F1 machine. Duh! But each time I watch the WRC maestros in action traversing rather challenging terrain at full-rev, with a cannot-lift mentality, I am forced to consider them the best in the [...]

TRACK-WORTHY: MYRIE’S DC5 R – A TURBOCHARGED CAR’S WORST NIGHTMARE! PART 3

September 19th, 2016

Warpath is not a term that should be used lightly and as such when used in the context of a rambunctious machine it should be understood the pace which the machine chases prey is worthy of mention on Incredible But True. The DC5 R was not pleased with the norm or the status quo with [...]

TRACK-WORTHY: MYRIE’S DC5 R – A TURBOCHARGED CAR’S WORST NIGHTMARE! PART 2

September 18th, 2016

The history and savory awesomeness of the Type R will not be repeated on these pages. I was brimming with incalculable anticipation and expectation. After a brief discussion I engaged the cockpit. The Recaro’s blare a snug fit. The driving position and the Momo steering elicit memories of Senna at Monaco. The gleaming aluminium shifter, [...]

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