Tassels 101

I heart tassels. I dress my lamps with tassels like this.And like this.Just hang that ribbon on that switch ... it off.Put a race car tassel on the frame holding the photo of a big racing fan.Dress up your hefty ... kind. They love it. I think my camera might break if I try to photograph it.author's other note [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 04:01:00

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Tucker Stock Car

The fellas over at Hemmings recently uncovered the fascinating photo above ... up to go racing. They seem to think the photo was taken in 1950 at Canfield Speedway (Youngstown, OH). Records ... car in a NASCAR class race? Was it an “after-the-fact” publicity stunt by Preston Tucker’s cronies [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 14:32:04

Holiday Shopping?

Holiday Shopping? Posted by mmere on December 8th, 2008 Another great gift suggestion for the guys in your lives, Hip Grandmas, ... of car racing on New York’s Niagara Frontier, the book includes photos and a comprehensive history of post-war midget and stock car racing.  The Hip Grandpas will looooove this book, girlfriends [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 23:26:43

The Monday Roundup

Could a carfree city center work in Portland? It would sure be fun! (Photos © J. Maus) ... car race. Event organizers plan to bring all spectators to the event by public transit ... Take a seat and join me on a tour of interesting stories from around the Web. Here’s your Monday [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 18:54:22

Dominic Dobson Approved: ‘69 Corvette Race Car

12/25/2008 Update: This 1969 Corvette has now been listed here on eBay by the same seller with a low opening bid and reduced Buy-It-Now offer. We have updated the photo links below. From 6/22/2008: C3 Corvette race cars often get too ... from Dobson Motorsport out of Mercer Island, Washington for $65k. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Vintage Racer [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 06:54:18

BMW M3 ALMS spotted on the track

I was honestly surprised yesterday when Benny posted on BMWToday.de some photos of a camouflaged BMW M3 ALMS being spotted on a race track ... in February, is the actual car that will race in BMW must be working on the car’s aerodynamics since ... on the series models. No other details are available to us, but it is pretty common in the racing world [more...]

Date: 2008-09-09 14:33:59

Nudibranchs: Beautiful Animals You Never Knew About

The Nudibranch is one type of Sea Slug, noted for its' beauty and. ... backward, making it look like it is a little alien race car, but in fact the photo was taken against ... the clarity of some of the other pictures, you can see how marvelous this animal is and admire [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 19:05:52

Safety Tips to Avoid Rainy-Day Wrecks

Rainy-cars:photos:yodudedan:2122168302: According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, ... conditions, says Peter Cunningham, a championship winning race car driver who tours ... distances on wet pavement. Since other cars may not have proper tires for wet weather driving [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 23:21:34

Safety Tips to Avoid Rainy-Day Wrecks

Rainy-cars:photos:yodudedan:2122168302: According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, ... conditions, says Peter Cunningham, a championship winning race car driver who tours ... distances on wet pavement. Since other cars may not have proper tires for wet weather driving [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 20:25:13

2008 Week 52 — Merry Christmas

We had a fun but hectic week with Christmas festivities.  Unfortunately I didn’t get many photos, especially not from Christmas itself… ... . Caleb and Trent racing RC cars in the church gym It was a success overall, and a great time ... out by now). Christmas morning was lots of fun, and we relaxed for the rest of the day.  We did take our [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 07:54:28

Timing glitch throws Castroneves-Dixon finish into confusion

TCGR improperly installed transponder on Scott Dixon’s car; ... . The electrifying race ended in a photo finish between him and Helio Castroneves, a finish that initially ... systems show that Dixon had won the race? It turns out that Target Chip Ganassi Racing had installed [more...]

Date: 2008-09-09 21:56:12

Shot at $1 million NASCAR prize comes up short

Gordontexas_3 Jeff Gordon finished second in Sunday's Dickies 500 NASCAR race at Texas Motor Speedway, ... Hughes as its “American Worker of the Year” and let him make a blind pick among the 43 cars ... winning the race ($496,300). --Jim Peltz Photo: Jeff Gordon during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 02:55:48

Walt Disney World’s Space Mountain closing for ‘refreshment’ on April 19

OrlandoSentinel.com is reporting that one of the more iconic attractions at Walt Disney World is getting a makeover ... permanent photo op home for ‘Cars’ characters L…Walt Disney World closes Space MountainIndy Race Car [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 12:56:55

HANG TIME

HANG TIME The Ageless Bruce Meyers is Still Flying High with a New Version of an Old Favorite—the Manxter By Steve Temple PHOTOS BY STEVE TEMPLE ... -wheel sprint cars! Note that the roots of off-road racing were the old motorcycle elapsed-time ... the most copied car in history. Since the vehicle’s creation back in the early Sixties, literally [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 23:57:08

Teething Keeps Jeff Gordon's Mind Off of Racing

Jeff_gordon_cbbjpg NASCAR race car driver Jeff Gordon has been having a tough season, ... Ingrid Vandebosch, 38. The couple married November 7th, 2006. Click here to see new photos of Ella, available at JeffGordon.com. Source: NASCAR Sprint Cup Press Conference; Photo by INF. [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 00:03:20

M.A.S.K. Buzzard . . .

The Slingshot needed something to fight so out came the Buzzard, a race car that is packed with surprises. As you'll see in the photos. [ ... in the side compartments. Buzzard 002 A close shout of the "doid" pilot. The pink helmet pulls ... and Maximus. In the cartoon series, Miles was the evil mastermind. Once the "racing" series started [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 10:56:57

Another quick one today, but a very important one. Many people leave their photos with the name form the camera - or none at all, ... ) rather than “Statue in France”, “Top of a building” or “Racing Car” it’s more evocative and plays ... t do. If the location wasn’t added in the import I also add it here. Ideally I should use the hierarchy feature [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 12:00:36

Outtakes From Kevin Federline’s Photo Shoot With The Boys

Back at the beginning of December People and Hello magazine featured an interview with Kevin Federline, Britney Spears‘ ex-husband ... . Preston will also watch NASCAR. The kid wants to be a race-car driver. He gets in his car seat [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 23:57:28

"Best of 2008-Best Crash Photos"

Best of 2008-Best Crash Photos By Mark J Rebilas 5 Comments Categories: Dover, Drag Racing, Indy Cars, Iowa, Kansas, NASCAR, Racing, Sports, Talladega and boat racing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 20:54:16

Tasman Revival Photos - Eastern Creek - 29-11-2008

Wow is all I can say…historic race cars are just amazing to watch, photograph and be around. The atmosphere was just something you had to see ... helmets and race suits, some are evn rocking some pretty funky hair styles. After I finished processing ... to get shots like this. I’m still struggling to do it!!! This is a shot of an ex Ferrari F1 car [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 11:42:35

Lamborghini LP 710 Audigier Limited Edition Tuned by Edo Competition

Edo competition Motorsport has released the fastest Lambo you have ever seen. The Limited Edition edo Lamborghini LP 710 has a top speed of 224 mph ( ... the car up to their racing standards. All mods are completed within three months.Read more (+photo gallery ... . .gallery { margin: auto; } .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 09:44:18

More photos, videos and tributes to Paul Newman

Note: I wrote the article below before I realized that MSat had already covered Paul Newman’s death ... to a statement from publicist Jeff Sanderson. Famed for his intense blue eyes, his love of car racing ... of Money under director Martin Scorsese. A war veteran, philanthropist, devoted family man, and car [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 20:03:53

Some Photos Of Drivers And Cars Not Practicing Or Qualifying For The Centurion Boats At The Glen Race At Watkins Glen International

Reed Sorenson and Paul Menard, having finished a rousing rendition of "Singing In The Rain," head back to the garage in front of adoring fans.. ... one and all that he is still Diecast Dude's #1 main man. Tony Stewart contemplates his few ... : First two -- Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for NASCAR. All others -- Jerry Markland/Getty Images [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 21:48:07

Feature: A1GP Car Races Boeing 777, Wins

Drag racing is all about power and aerodynamics, the A1GP along with the Boeing 777, have both. Continue reading to see more. Click here for first picture in gallery. Photo Photo [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 02:00:00

Photo Friday-CRAZZZZZZZY Hats!!!

Photo Friday-CRAZZZZZZZY Hats!!! Posted on August 22, 2008 by Tall T PHOTO FRIDAY (click above for more information) ... with a bird’s nest under the bonnet, to fabulous vintage or racing cars) 5th September: Author’s choice ... -my cousin! Cordie B Mrs. Nascar-my sister! Today’s theme is “Hat Day”. I feel a bit [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 04:56:04

RACING FOR ACES

It’s all fun and games until he loses his Miller Lite car in an ill-advised bluff. (Photo by Hilary Helton) ... . Anyone donating $500 receives an autographed Busch die-cast collectible car. Players must register ... Vegas native and NASCAR driver Kurt Busch will hold a charity poker tournament next week [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 18:55:43

Six-Wheeled Covini

Six-Wheeled Covini December 10, 2008 “The Covini Six Wheeler takes its engineering inspiration from the 1976 Tyrell P34 race car which had two pairs of smaller front wheels that were intended to increase air penetration and have a smaller frontal area effectively reducing drag.” w/ photos + video Posted in Pretty Cool | Subscribe [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 23:09:32

Pinewood derby party

From the MAKE Flickr photo pool Flickr pool member Gergistheword built this fine piece of ... pinewood derby racing track and had group car-build event. Great idea for a gathering - the creative car names are not to be missed - Pinewood Derby on Flickr Makershedsmall Mkpdkit-2 [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 15:10:28

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www . cellsofties . comFree Mobile Softwares | Games | Themesupdate for today :-1)LoveDice v1.0 J2ME2)Advanced Islamic Organizer v2.01 S60V33)Resco Photo Viewer v4.31.1 S604)Contacts Transfer FULL VERSION S605)Stunt Car Racing 99 Tracks ... : L.A. Undercover-Resolution : All12)EA DAKAR Rally 2009 3D Retailed13)assassins creed for s60 214 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 11:50:00

AutoblogGreen for 09.18.08

Filed under: Hybrids/Alternative, Green click to visit AutoblogGreen Notice something interesting about the photos above? ... are too fast for racing? 800th CNG fueling station opens in Germany Toyota still considering Prius sub ... not likely anytime soon Tattoo your car with hybrid stickers Peugeot launches EcoSharing, a new Facebook car [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 10:15:07

Lotus Evora: official name for the Project Eagle 2+2

Click for high resolution photo Lotus has unveiled its highly secretive Project Eagle car, ... ratio gearbox is still under development. Braking is via AP Racing 4-pot calipers for both front ... in wheelbase, and the car itself measures 3242mm long and 1223mm tall with a track of 1565mm [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 14:04:26

2009 Porsche 911 Facelift Official Revealed

Porsche today disclosed photos and details for the next generation 911 model series ... with the gearshift capacity of a sequential gearbox used in race cars. Since Porsche’s double-clutch also boasts ... . Four new 911 models go on sale in September in North America – the 911 Carrera Coupe, 911 Carrera [more...]

Date: 2008-06-06 10:09:53

Whincup closes in on Supercar championship

Whincup closes in on Supercar championship Jamie Whincup is virtually assured of winning the V8 Supercars championship after a strong weekend at Symmons Plains. Photo / Getty Images LAUNCESTON - Ford racer Jamie Whincup will go into next m… Go to Source Motor Sports News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com, Play Car Racing News [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 23:44:35

Dallara-haters: Back off and feast your eyes on the new F1 cars

(Photo by Newscom and provided through PicApp.com) As some of you may know, Formula One is instituting a lot of new aerodynamic rules on the cars ... , Spain are any indication, we're going to be seeing the drivers in open-wheel racing's highest [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 23:55:19

A Coffee Mug’s Life

You probably have some interesting souvenior, photo or even a plant that you have secretly named sitting on your desk.   Me? ... year with his own company Stewart-Haas racing in the 14 car.  Dragged out the “I Love Running” mug [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 04:26:12

2010 Nissan GT-R SpecV unveiled (details + photo)

Nissan official revealed new limited-production 2010 GT-R SpecV, ... the car with lightweight, racing-mode forged aluminum wheels developed by Nismo. The lighter ... this year. The SpecV is embattled specifically at enthusiast drivers who crave pursuit car-turn [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 10:35:21

Photos by Dirk "The Pixeleye" Behlau

Mopar fan? Looks like it! Also seems to love drag racing, rock, and staying busy with the camera making videos ( ... ://pixeleye.smugmug.com/ for the 58 galleries of hot rods, drag race events, pin up girls and cars, Le Mans ... in Feb 2007 http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/02/if-you-like-being-at-drag-strip-click.html [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 02:11:00

Outback Aston Martin DBS road test trip

The car advice team has returned home from a successful trip to the brink of the Simpson Desert with two Aston Martins ... , we thought we’d share some more photos: (Getting ready for our drag race). dbs-drag-1.jpg Read ... ! Aston martin DBS on red sand Matt’s dirt road pays off as we drive the Aston up high [more...]

Date: 2008-06-01 03:05:10

The Pepsi 500 Party: Celebs Wanted Free Soda

Many, many, many a celeb fled to the Pepsi 500 party last night at Avalon in LA. The party was for the famous Nascar stock car race that is held annually. Diet, please ... to be sexy rexy? What gives? Men are pigs. And I'm one of them. Click any image to view all 35 photos [more...]

Date: 2008-08-28 21:54:11

Geoff's back

Date: July 4 and 5 Mileage: 18.1 and 30.5 July mileage: 48 ... with a serious drill Sergeant hair cut and quads the size of small cars. He used ... . Maybe if I laid off the Pop Tarts. Geoff also wrote up a good "race report" of photos [more...]

Date: 2008-07-06 08:51:09

Spiffy face lift for an old toy…

Spiffy face lift for an old toy... Luis Fernando Espinal Ceballos of Colombia wanted to give his cousin's son the slot track racing ... and upgraded the cars from old Lotus models to new Porsche and BMW models. Read more | Permalink [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 17:00:15

China and the 2008 Olympic Games:  Commercialization, Surveillance, and Political Influence

Photo courtesy of here. Guest article by Chris Johnson. Much of the focus in the U.S ... Bowl for the commercials alone, NASCAR race cars are plastered with company logos, and celebrities [more...]

Date: 2008-08-07 22:01:01

"Best of 2008-Best Celebration Photos"

Best of 2008-Best Celebration Photos By Mark J Rebilas 7 Comments Categories: China, Dover, Football, Golf, Indy Cars, Iowa, NASCAR, NFL, Olympics, P.I.R., Pocket Wizard, Racing, Remote Camera [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 04:10:27

Photo Renderings: A Dodge Challenger ready to tackle Le Mans

Vizualtech, a Swedish car and boat design company, ... is decked out in FIA GT race specifications with numerous sponsor badging to give us the full affect [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 14:13:28

Rush Hour Web Traffic.

Research, comparisons, features, specifications and prices for new and used vehicles, photo listings of available used vehicles ... materials, methods, processes and design projects.Features new and used cars, auto financing, insurance ... facilities and brief descriptions of services offered.Discussion forum from greyhound racing fans [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 12:16:47

American Idol Taking Legal Action Against Josiah Leming (Photos)

Oops, it looks like Josiah Leming is in trouble with the big guys at “American Idol” ... , a guy that was homeless and living out of his car. Well Leming recently announced last week ... to get his album out and is “racing the clock” because his mother has terminal cancer and “nothing is going [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 21:21:22

Photos: Electric vehicles, (Www.OSIR.org.in) present and future - CNET News

A front view of the Volt. The car’s design changed significantly from the concept car to this production version ... Source: www.kxan.com Maserati At The Bologna Motor Show Under The Flag Of Its Sporty DNA - The Auto ... s racing heritage fresh from its latest international triumph in the FIA GT championship [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 14:45:04

Speed Queens

(Photo: Cincinnati Jamie on the prowl.) ... Austrian airline pilot in the passenger seat, I tried to be demure. As he got out of the car, I told Herr ... their rump, and trot them around for a trial run, one by one. Like race horses, only with condoms [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 05:18:24

Photo Story Friday - NASCAR!

PhotoStory Friday Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeek I took Adam to the Sylvania 300 NASCAR race up in Louden, New Hampshire a few weeks ago ... found a jacket, paid for it and walked back to the car. We drove the hour or so up to Louden [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 01:59:00

Links for the Day (June 3rd, 2008)

1. "Bo Diddley, Who Gave Rock His Beat, Dies at 79": Share your thoughts and remembrances below. More from GreenCine Daily. [ ... attack last August, only months after suffering a stroke while touring in Iowa." *** 2. "1 dead as car plows into Mexican bike race": That photo. Yikes! "A car plowed into a bike race along [more...]

Date: 2008-06-03 12:28:47

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