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March 5, 2019

Polska! Robert Kubica Reppin Hard in F1

If this happened in the age of Hunt & Lauda, he’d be DEAD

Long time fans of F1 will remember the absolutely horrific crash in 2007 at the Canadian Grand Prix. Kubica bounced around the circuit pretty much like a pinball, his BMW Sauber disintegrating before our eyes. Amazingly enough, he walked away relatively unscathed by the whole thing. Guess he couldn’t be bothered by it. Hell, he came back to the same circuit a year later and won the race.

Luck (or lack thereof) bit Kubica hard the next time around, doing some serious damage this time around

Then in February 2011, Kubica suffered a huge accident at a rally event in Italy. It did some serious damage to his right arm and no one thought at that point if he would ever race – let alone drive – ever again.

But this guy is about as indestructible as any superhero, as he is set to start a Formula 1 race yet again in the seat of a Williams. And while doing 70% of the driving with his left hand.

If THAT isn’t repping yourself and your countrymen hard, then I have no clue what it’d be. Mistrz Kubica is.

February 19, 2019

So THIS is Racing in America?

Might as well call this the Daytona Demolition 500

Wow. I’ve seen some bad crashes as races, including the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix where most of the field was decimated on the downhill toward Eau Rouge. But I have NEVER seen something as ridiculous as what happened at the 2019 NASCAR Daytona 500. Straight up amateur hour at best, with MULTIPLE pile ups caused by one “I-only-know-how-to-turn-left” jackass after another. I have no sympathy for this racing series, the fans (seriously… why don’t you follow Indy Car or Formula E instead??!) and the drivers. Is it any surprise that NASCAR’s popularity has plummeted?

February 13, 2019February 14, 2019

What If Honda…

The boys at Motorsport.com + Giorgio Piola have yet again done a fine job dissecting a new F1 car launch. Namely, the new Red Bull Racing RB15. From what has been reported, Max Verstappen came away smiling about the new car. Really? Are my greatest fears coming true? That Honda has finally managed to create an iteration of the hybrid that can perform competitively with the likes to Mercedes and Ferrari (and Renault, to a certain extent)? McLaren will be pounding the ground in disgust and anger if this is the case in 2019.

February 12, 2019February 14, 2019

A Stable Of…? What’s To Come at Scuderia Ferrari in 2019

Does the Scuderia Need Stability or a Driver Who Can Come From Behind?

It’s easy to blame the car. It’s easy to blame the wrong strategy. It’s easy to blame something other than the driver. In the case of Scuderi Ferrari, however, it’s the driver. Namely, Sebastian Vettel. While he is a 4 -time FIA F1 driver’s champion, when was the last time you remember him actually making a clean, strategic pass on someone for position? For the race win? Sure, he’s terrific when out front, but he’s a dog when behind. Just look at what happened during the 2018 season. And look at the shenanigans he’s pulled in the past.

While I am not as enthusiastic about the 2019 season – more so because my favorite driver is not on the grid and kicking ass elsewhere – I sincerely hope Charles LeClerc comes in and proves once and for all that Vettel is #OVERRATED.

Bon chance!

February 5, 2019

We Are Back!

After a rather long hiatus – our “regular” jobs, life in general and miscellaneous other things have kept us away for a while – but we are back with a vengeance. More contributors to the site will come online and, accordingly, more s$%t to talk about in the coming days. Stay tuned!

November 21, 2014November 21, 2014

2014 LA Auto Show

The 2014 edition of the Los Angeles Auto Show came upon us yet again and, for the first time in quite a while, we decided to take a look at what the OE world had to offer. We came away a bit underwhelmed. There was nothing revolutionary. Merely evolutionary at best. Nothing blew us away, really. All signs point to yet another year of dull vehicles. Regardless, we thought these following vehicles have some ability to quicken the pulse. Even if just a little bit.

(Incidentally, all photos were taken with a Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Image quality is pretty awesome, especially considering it’s just a smartphone)

The Ford Transit Connect - we LOVE this utilitarian vehicle — The Ford Transit Connect – we LOVE this utilitarian vehicle

The new Ford Explorer - looks very Range Rover-esque; we like it — The new Ford Explorer – looks very Range Rover-esque; we like it

The redesigned Ford Edge - yet another attractive small SUV from Detroit — The redesigned Ford Edge – yet another attractive small SUV from Detroit

The front end of the revised Mustang looks awfully familiar. Gotta say it shares design DNA with the Fusion. And several Aston Martins. And the Nissan GT-R. And the Dodge SRT Hellcat. And the Mazda 6.

This was one of only two vehicles on display within the Mitsubishi booth - are we close to seeing this OE leaving the US market? — This was one of only two vehicles on display within the Mitsubishi booth – are we close to seeing this OE leaving the US market?

Looks nice and all but is it worth $64,000? For a Dodge?

Some sort of hybrid / electric car based on the Delta Wing racing car - you won't see us driving this thing — Some sort of hybrid / electric car based on the Delta Wing racing car – you won’t see us driving this thing

Yet another "Nismo" version of the Z - perhaps they should add some power to the damned thing instead of prettying it up all the time — Yet another “Nismo” version of the Z – perhaps they should add some power to the damned thing instead of prettying it up all the time

Can't get enough of the mighty Porsche 918 — Can’t get enough of the mighty Porsche 918

Porsche made a lot of noise over the "new" 911 GTS - frankly, it looks the same to us — Porsche made a lot of noise over the “new” 911 GTS – frankly, it looks the same to us

An offering from Morgan - always a little "different" — An offering from Morgan – always a little “different”

The VW GTI Roadster Concept - definitely worth of Gran Turismo — The VW GTI Roadster Concept – definitely worth of Gran Turismo

This looks very worthy of a RevdCars evaluation

Didn't see anything of interest in the Mazda booth except this... — Didn’t see anything of interest in the Mazda booth except this…

Look at the rear "spoiler" of the new Vette convertible - it's a giant Gurney flap — Look at the rear “spoiler” of the new Vette convertible – it’s a giant Gurney flap

Wow... Lexus outdid themselves with this ugly beast - think they should start calling themselves Lesux instead — Wow… Lexus outdid themselves with this ugly beast

Something straight outta Tron in the Toyota booth

Who needs the Lexus LF-A when you have the Toyota FT-1? We sincerely hope this is the foundation for the new Supra

February 23, 2011February 12, 2019

Why Stop There? Taking Laws Against Cell Phone Use While Driving to the Next Level

You’ve seen ’em before. We certainly have. And we’ve spoken out before in complete support of harsher penalties for people who illegally use their cell phones while driving. Finally, someone seems to have listened and done something about it. New York state has now attached a 2-point penalty on one’s driving record, in addition to their existing $100 fine, for talking on a cell phone while driving. While we applaud this move – especially considering studies show cell phone use while driving causes about 20% – 28% of all car crashes according to various studies – we feel things need to go further.

Just speaking on personal experience alone, I’ve been run off the road twice by distracted drivers. Been cut off a countless number of times by the same type of idiots who couldn’t bother to turn their heads to see if anyone was in their blind spot. And stuck in traffic caused by those who couldn’t be bothered. It’s time to up the ante.

We need SIGNIFICANT fines imposed on these inconsiderate and reckless drivers. $20 fine? $50 fine? $100 fine? No. We need to increase that fine to $500 for the first offense, $1,000 for the second and $2,500 for the third. We need to impose a mandatory suspension of driving priviledges upon the 3rd violation within a 2-year period.

Some may call these penalties draconian, but if you aren’t violating the law, there’s nothing to be worried about. Correct?