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http://jalopnik.com/5909688/the-probably-true-story-of-how-carroll-shelby-really-died

[upon getting in the Phoenix train at Knoebels, May 2005] "Where are the seat belts??" -me

So last week I got a notice that our local Skip Barber school is doing an open house today - meaning FREE time with their instructors! So at 7 this morning I headed up with a couple buddies and we spent the morning getting wet but having lots of fun First up was a small Auto-X course in Mazda MX-5's. These cars were super nimble and perfect for a bunch of turns with no straits long enough to even get out of 2nd gear. All about working on lines! Next to that was the skid pad with RX-8's - didn't get to see many people really do it well, but did see plenty of spin-outs! Of course I was a natural since I've done this in my own car before Next up they had an IS-F, Carrerra, Cayman and Evora on a more normal-sized auto-X course, but they didn't let us drive - which is ok because they had their instructors driving WOT to show what the cars were capable of! I can't believe I'm saying this, but the IS-F was a real hooligan - probably mostly due to its massive engine, it just felt much wilder and I probably enjoyed my ride more in it than the tamer Porsche's. Can only imagine what an E92M3 or RS4, which regularly kill the IS-F in comparisons, would feel like Finally, a lap around the world-famous Road Atlanta in a MX-5 cup car. Totally built for racing, while I know there are faster cars around, these things handled the course beautifully. Lots of fun! So now I'm sold. The open house got me as I'm sure I'll plop down for the racing school eventually (like I really needed another expensive hobby lol). If you get a chance to take part in something like this, do it!! Even my buddies who would never have done something like this without me loved it.

Don't get me wrong, I don't particularly think blue and pink stride gum decals on a green and black train look good.. but to me, the real beauty of the trains is in its shape, which the decals don't really alter

That is one of the coolest devices I've seen in a long time. I think its ugly as sin but this thread has inspired me to seek one out locally, I don't even have a grill and perhaps IO was waiting for something as awesome as this! Thanks for making me salivate tonight

for those who participated in my ad hoc poll on facebook a few days ago - I think we found someone who would pick James May

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCpaCAfhCH4 Throughout the video, I kept asking myself "I wonder how the super car drivers feel about these kids following them..?", we find out towards the end..

At Purdue, they host a car show with Ferraris. At GT, they host the alumni designers of cars

Thanks Dave! You probably won't see much more from me in terms of modifications (though I say that now, and everyone says its addictive once you start) but I always felt the stock wheels were garbage Colin, that is not a bad habit if you ask me! What are the plans for this one? If you don't mind, how much did it cost? I've been somewhat considering buying a new car to drive daily - I was thinking a new VW but I wouldn't mind one that I could easily work on to learn more about how cars work (and what to do when they don't!) and possibly learn how to race in something that I don't have a loan on

^ I heard Porsche is going to design the next 911 like the ones he designed, as a throwback sort of tribute! Nothing like new wheels to change the looks of your car! Before: After:

^ its funny, I would normally advocate taking the annuity, mostly for guaranteed income. But, honestly, in this case, the value of the annuity is more than 100M less than the cash option, even at a modest 6% discount! Plus, taxes are going to rise eventually, and at these levels, even a couple % increase could really increase future tax liabilities on annuity payments a lot, so might as well take the hit today. Apart from the new Ferrari, of course.

Best coaster news in a while! Visionland, you wont be missed, you POS

meh, Japanese reliability is overrated. Reliability in general is overrated these days. As is fuel economy. GIVE ME MORE POWER AND LESS WEIGHT

^ You should be worried #Marlins2012 That's cause he went to a good school I'll give Chipper credit for sticking with 1 team. And for not having a gay tattoo like Tim Hudson!

compared to years in the past, that is quite an upgrade. Be happy! Ninja never really needs to run 2 trains anyways I think people who's birthdays are the same as Six Flags should get free admission too

I do to. That's why I bought a car built in America! Europeans and Asians don't know shit about making good cars

One of these days I'll be able to control my car this well

Moral of the story: anything can be fun with the right people. Proof that, despite sucking, Carnival will continue to do very well. It's been fun to read!

Never heard of him till today

oh, scott, that reminds me, I need to order bumper plugs

this one is clearly the best. why? because it had beer and piers!

They are apparently only going to make *ONE*.. which is one fewer than even the $8M Maybach Excelero (or whatever it was called)

I'm with Dave - the all-electric may be a good idea, but hydrogen cars will be adapted once they are fully refined. They will have several advantages over electric.

^ How willing are you to give blowjobs?

dead silent =/= pretty sweet So, Lamborghini just went and did what they do best: completely and utterly mental shit http://jalopnik.com/5890191/lamborghini-unica-a-completely-roofless-aventador