Carspotting: Chicago in sunnier times

The library at the University of Illinois at Chicago has just released a series of photographs of downtown Chicago street scenes taken by the Illinois Department of Transportation over the years. Being the IDOT, there are admittedly many photographs of empty intersections, but among them are plenty of the sort of photographs a lot of […]

Fun with Nitromethane – AMC Matador Edition

The distances traveled, unpacking of tools, and careful unloading of exotic fuel. The remote battery drawn from the toolkit, fully charged and ready to start the engine. The moments that seem like hours staging the car for the run. The tense drama starting an engine powered by an explosive fuel more powerful than dynamite. Carefully […]

Mega Ducati Meet Planned

Work is under way to host the world’s biggest Ducati meet at the Barber Motorsports Park. Although no firm date has been set, it’s looking like it may happen in October of this year. Several Ducati personalities from Europe, including factory engineers, racers and restorers, have already expressed interest in attending. And this country’s foremost […]