Race Cars
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In Loving Memory – Ken Block
It is with a heavy heart that I break the news of Ken Block’s death. Some of you may know him from his Hoonigan episodes, some may know him from his stunt videos but however you know him, the pain shared in the automotive world is immaculate. Ken Block died January 2, 2023 from a snowmobile accident. The Wasatch County Sheriff Office in Utah confirmed Block’s death with a statement that read in part, “On January 2, 2023 at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Wasatch County 911 Center received a call reporting a snowmobile accident in the Mill Hollow area…The driver, Kenneth Block, 55-year-old male out of Park City, Utah, was…
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July’s Spotlight: 2022 Toyota GR Supra
We have made it to another spotlight feature, and this one is sure to excite all gear heads – guaranteed. This month’s spotlight feature is a very well known, very expensive, sports car. That’s right! It’s the 2022 Toyota GR Supra! Everything from an overall review, to a comparison to the previous versions, to even some surprising twists, we have it all. This is definitely the buyer’s guide that you have been wishing for. Overview Although the Supra has seen facelifts over the years since it first came out in 1978 in Japan, the GR edition is actually quite new (being released in 2019). Thanks in part to BMW, many…
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Friday Spotlight Feature: Project Cars – A deep dive into what makes the perfect project car
Let’s start with a mini recap of last week, who watched the super bowl?? In case you missed it, the LA Rams won, although it was a close game – 20-23. Better luck next time. But are you still interested in more super bowl after the game? Why not check out the blog post I wrote before this one called Best Car Commercials (Over the Years) From the Super Bowl Let me know what you think on the social media pages or by leaving comments on the post. But enough super bowl talk for now at least, why don’t we get into this week’s post? I promise it will be…
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The Honda Indy Toronto (Originally known as the Molson Indy Toronto)
Street racing (safely of course) finally meets city streets. The Honda Indy Toronto is a 2.84km (1.755 mile), 11 turn temporary street course located in Downtown Toronto. The track itself is constructed throughout and around the Exhibition Place grounds and uses Lake Shore Boulevard as the backstretch. Street racing in Toronto has a long history, with the first street race (ever!) taking place in Toronto in 1986. Records were set during these races that would still be recognized years later down the road. In 1996, Andre Ribeiro set the fastest pole speed with an average speed of 110.616 miles per hour (registered on the streets of Toronto). In 1999, Gil…
