Words on Cars on my Mind
I’ve always had a leaning toward older cars. As a kid I drooled over the FD RX-7, Corvette ZR-1, and E36 M3 that were then new. But I’d have equal, if not more enthusiasm for the odd Audi 4000Q, Nissan Maxima (4 Door Sports Car!), or even the humble Toyota Corona.
In a time when many consider walking an inconvenience, it’s still the best way to catch sight of discarded treasures.
Or at least, another man’s trash.
Mazda could have done more with the ND MX-5 RF.
It just feels so…half-assed.
I get it. There’s budgets, getting type approval, and avoiding corruption of the MX-5 né Miata’s core mission of lightweight, uncomplicated fun. But they could have done more.
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca (now say that five times, fast). Having been to this event on several occasions, I found myself spending more time seeking out stuff I didn’t recognize.
One tries not to fall into stereotype. To not spin about the lamp post, “Bellissima!” ringing from your lungs. One tries to avoid gesticulating unnecessarily, working your shoulders in such a way that prompts others to ask if you need to stretch. One tries not laugh in the same way that leads you to cry from the joy of the moment. Or to not fill one’s lungs only to sigh the blissful exhalation of overflowing contentment.
One tries.
Continue reading “Quick Spin – ’70 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super 1.6 Biscione”
I work normal Monday through Friday hours, so there isn’t much that will get me out of the house before noon on the weekend.
Except cars, of course.
Continue reading “Around the Corner – EASY 1st Saturday Meet”
I nearly spat my lunch out.
I had been sitting across the street munching on a sandwich, when the traffic outside the window drove off and revealed this Porsche 911.
Continue reading “Spotted – Porsche 911 “Long Hood” Cabriolet”
There are those of us that spend time in places just to soak in the ambiance. For some it’s libraries, others it’s bars, for me it’s usually a coffee shop in the middle of nowhere. Occasionally, I’ll switch to an open track day. Continue reading “SpeedSF at Sonoma Raceway”
