And lust is the right word. It seems there is no other car that moves my desire meter as much as a classic 911 RSR.
Showing posts with label hillclimb. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hillclimb. Show all posts
Screamin' 635 CSi
If I could narrow down my list of favorite BMW's down to 3, this would be place holder #2. We'll leave the #1 spot for another day...
The great Alfa is back!!!
I'm a sucker for great sounding vintage race cars. Ok, I'm lying. I love the sound of ANY race car. OK, OK... Still lying - I'm a motorhead, loving all things cars; a complete addict.
Imagine my heart sinking as I see a fine example of Alfa-ness tumble to a horrible demise.
But have no fear! The Alfa is back! Rebuilt and better than before!
Now that's something you don't see everyday -
Some people will race anything with wheels.
File this under "unconventional racing platforms", "101 uses for a big-rig", or "dude, where's my trailer?".
I file it under "heavy-duty Blending"... but that's just me...
And your eyes did not deceive you... that was a full-on power slide in a cab-over big rig. If that isn't BLENDING; I don't know what is!
60 years, 9 minutes, 51 seconds
Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima likes posting records. In 2007 he ascended Pikes Peak in 10′01″408. This year he smashed the record throwing a 9′51″278 from behind the wheel of his Suzuki Monster Sport SX4 Hill Climb Special. This being the last year the course will contain any gravel, with officials promising to have the entire course paved for the 2012 race. I guess that means more record breaking in the future. I don't think it will be an issue for Tajima. It's just another year away. And when you have spent 60 very fast years on this earth, 365 days go by quick...
That's right boys and girls, 60 years young.
Proof that time dilation at extremely high speeds is true...
29 minutes, 49 seconds of pure sound nirvana
Shut the door to your office. Turn off your cell phone. Advise your cubicle-mates to put on some ear protection. Tell your boss you need under a 1/2 hour to yourself. Let your children know not to disturb you for the next 30 minutes. Ask your wife to put out the trash.
You need to feed the animal. The animal inside you that thrives on pure motor sound and the ultimate in hillclimb porn.
Crank up the sound, and see how many cars you can name before your mind explodes...
2 turbos, 1 mountain...
Check out Paul Dallenbach and Banks Power harness this 1,300 HP twin-turbo beast purpose built to conquer the Pikes Peak Hillclimb.
Is there such thing as too much grip?
For these Astras, the answer is yes. With that narrow of a track, relatively skinny tires, stiff suspension and a sort-of high center of gravity, you had to see this coming.
Those Duke boys seem to influence the whole world I tell you!!!
Not your everyday poor-man's Porsche.
Where I grew up in Northern New Jersey (USA), VW Corrados were un-affectionately referred to as "poor man's Porsches". Relegated to the back of the parking lot, where the 'un-cool' kids hung out. Now finding an untouched example is near impossible, and many an enthusiast would love to add a nice one to their stable.
I would gladly add this one for sure. Watch and listen to what could be the meanest Corrado on the planet...
TURN IT UP!
Some more pure sound thanks to Audi...
Tuned Audi's all have a distinctive sound. Not unlike more familiar racing platforms - such as the 911's raspy air-cooled note; or the deep rumble of a Mustang 5.0 liter; or the high-pitched whine of a vTec 4 cylinder at 9,000 RPM.
The Audi powerplant, so eager to be boosted, so willing to be flogged. Perhaps a force-fed 5 cylinder is just noise to some, it can be magical to others.
Me? Place me first on the list of those who get aroused...
Turn up the volume, open a cold one, and prepare to fall in love again...
Eger Rallye Pure sound
Now would be the time to crank up those shiny new speakers you got for your birthday.
A.D.D. Special - 1:22; you can spare it!
A buddy of mine told me that blog readers are among the most A.D.D. afflicted individuals on the web. I consider myself to be an avid blog reader, and I can't disagree with his statement. So here's a 1 minute 22 second video that will brighten your day, as long as you haven't lost interest since reading this paragraph.
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Mt. Washington Hillclimb
After 10 years, The Mt. Washington Climb to the Clouds returns on June 22-26.
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