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TRACK-MONSTERS : THE AMERICANS HAVE DEFEATED THE GERMANS!

November 30th, 2017

Auto enthusiasts have always accepted that the Europeans (think Italians and Germans) operate at an advanced level where go-fast machines and race cars are concerned. Yes, the Japanese caught up and delivered some scrumptious treats. Presumptuous Mazda won Le Mans, Nissan’s Godzilla ruled down under and elsewhere and the Supra dispersed mayhem on the 1320. [...]

F1 : NICO ROSBERG – RETIRED AND LOVING IT!

November 26th, 2017

Did you watch the final race of the 2017 F1 season? Were you even aware that F1 sped by this weekend? You will not be held accountable if you were derelict in your F1-fan duties. If you did not watch the race, I am always willing to serve. ABU DHABI GP 2017 Did you see [...]

MERCEDES BENZ – MACHINE! Part 2

November 26th, 2017

I admire the dedication of the Fortis faithful. The brave may fall but never yield – they say and despite the quest for Manning Cup glory stalling at a crucial stage, they collected the fragmented pieces and strolled into Jamaica’s cricket Mecca – Sabina Park and trounced STETHS. Well done! But I detect a few [...]

CIRCUIT RACING : MERCEDES BENZ – MACHINE!

November 25th, 2017

Socialization, the sociologist will tell you, plays a significant role in determining the path an individual travels as he/she wrestles with this thing called life. It is no different in motorsports. The machines we are exposed to, will always be on the receiving end of preferential treatment when we jump into the - machines we [...]

TIME ATTACK – A GIANT-KILLING HONDA!

November 23rd, 2017

There are rare occasions when electricity chooses to remain a distant friend. There is no other way to account for my utter ignorance or my ‘in the dark’ status as it relates to this machine which is known affectionately as Mighty Mouse. The machine was born and raised as a Honda CRX but somewhere along [...]

FORMULA 1 NEEDS THIS!

November 21st, 2017

So, I am somewhat befuddled. In this the year labelled 2017, technology continues to claim success in areas that only the Jetsons were aware of. If a smart phone is stolen, we have the ability to activate that which is unknown to the thief and grab him while he boasts about his new acquisition. Drones [...]

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