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Some local color (San Francisco/Monterey Bay area)

The link below goes to a blog I have been using to bring some local car-guy/gal events to light. Nice e-z read with some pictures.
The link didn't work in another instance, but copy and paste will bo the trick!
Thanks!
-Alan-
http://www.autoappraisalnetwork.com/blog/

Added by Alan Szarek on July 28, 2009 at 8:03pm — No Comments

Groundbreaking HID Kit Adds Dazzling Illumination to Your Vehicle

People seek to upgrade their vehicles with stylish elements every now and then to be distinguished on the road. Whether you own a new or old vehicle and want to give a makeover to it, a High Intensity Discharge or HID Kit will definitely help your cause. You can enjoy a number of benefits by installing this kit on your vehicle. Before that, just have a look on the definition of HID.



High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting produces light from a plasma discharge, instead of a filament.… Continue

Added by Peter Kesel on July 28, 2009 at 7:19am — No Comments

Install Xenon HID Lights in your Vehicle for High Illumination & Low Cost

A somewhat pioneering technology in lighting has arrived at the scene in the form of Xenon HID lights that have given traditional Halogen lights a run for their money. Xenon lights are better in every aspect than Halogens. They are more cost and energy-efficient and last even ten times longer. Five times more light is also generated by Xenon HID lights. If the popularity of Xenon bulbs continues like this, you’ll soon find Halogen bulbs missing from automobile headlights.



Xenon HID… Continue

Added by Peter Kesel on July 28, 2009 at 7:17am — No Comments

Install Your Glittery HID Kit with Fool-Proof Tips

If you’re bored with the poor lighting conditions of your motorbike, car or SUV and want to render it a facelift, a HID Kit is definitely what you must look for. A HID Kit consisting of xenon bulbs, digital waterproof and dustproof ballast, and ballast holders is quite long-lasting with high quality bulbs and powerful ignitor. Switching the HID lights on or off won’t consume the energy of your battery. Their high intensity discharge covers a wider area to provide you a safe and smooth driving… Continue

Added by Peter Kesel on July 28, 2009 at 7:16am — No Comments

Xenon HID Lights Help to Achieve More Glare for Your Vehicle

Majority of car manufacturers have started to realize the popularity of Xenon HID lights and incorporated them as a standard equipment in their high level cars. You’ll also have the option of installing these HID headlights on your mid-range cars. These products are also sold separately by a large number of offline and online stores. Owners of older cars are very curious to know about this lighting option and its viability as a source of illumination for their cars.



Xenon HID lights… Continue

Added by Peter Kesel on July 28, 2009 at 7:15am — No Comments

1951 Bridgehampton Road Races film on net now!

http://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/index.php/blog/article/tuesday_july_14_2009_exclusive_film_the_1951_bridgehampton_races

You have to watch this 3 minute film if you are a true vintage racing fan! Great stuff!

Added by Andrew S. Hartwell on July 25, 2009 at 8:51am — No Comments

the 2009 Car-Art Limited Edition "Garage Sale"

Dear Friends & Fellow Classic Car Enthusiasts,



Once again we are offering a small number of Limited Edition Prints at a 50% discount (that's right: fifty percent!!!) in order to raise money to pre-finance upcoming film & DVD productions.



These specific prints are all actual exhibition pieces from previous art shows and therefore unique. The regular prices range from $390.- - $410.-. You however can now support our… Continue

Added by Alexander Davidis on July 24, 2009 at 3:53pm — 1 Comment

New Group: Taurus SHO Owners and Friends

I have set up a new group, taurusshoowners, aimed at both the 1989-99 SHO models as well as the re-introduced new 2010 Taurus SHO. All are welcomed. Let me know if you have any questions.

Added by DJ Martin III on July 21, 2009 at 8:43pm — No Comments

Henry Surtees

Henry Surtees, the son of former two and four wheel world champion , John died this evening from his injuries sustained whilst racing at Brands Hatch in the second Formula Two race. He was struck on the head by a wheel which had come off another competitors car after it hit the barrier. A very sad day for the Surtees family and British Motorsport.

Added by Phill Sleeman on July 19, 2009 at 5:06pm — No Comments

Monterey Historics

It's a good day out west. My ticket package for the Monterey Historic Auto Races has arrived. Nothing better than planning a trip to the track. I hope all the west coast members get a chance to see these races. This year will be special with Porsche as the honored marque. Hope to see you there. I'll be the one with the Riverside Raceway Times Gran Prix sweatshirt. Say hi if you see me.

Added by Daniel Mensinger on July 16, 2009 at 1:33pm — No Comments

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Follow the Vintage Racing League on http://technorati.com

Added by Stephen Page on July 13, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

The Latest Fad: Build a Muscle Car that can handle!

Hi VRLers,



Welcome to my blog post! Over the 4th of July weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Heartland Nationals Good Guys show in Des Moines. It was a huge show - cars (and people) were everywhere. I took my family along and we had a great time - especially watching muscle cars at the autocross! Without a doubt, the biggest trend happening in the industry today is getting our old cars to do things they originally hated to do - handle well!…



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Added by Robert Kibbe on July 13, 2009 at 4:05pm — No Comments

Meet Dale Jr.!

Want to Meet Dale Jr. and attend the Degree V12 300 in Atlanta. Play the racing challenge game and find out how to meet Dale. Want to Meet Dale Jr. and attend the Degree V12 300 in Atlanta. Play the racing challenge game and find out how to meet Dale.

http://instoresnow.walmart.com/page_ektid73916.aspx

Added by Jenn W on July 9, 2009 at 4:23pm — No Comments

Read about http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2009/07/09/from-ferrari-california-to-‘captain-america’/

The Goodwood Festival of Speed is one of the most important car events of the year in the UK. Read more at

http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/2009/07/09/from-ferrari-california-to-‘captain-america’/

Added by Louisa Skipper on July 9, 2009 at 5:00am — No Comments

Goodwood Festival of Speed Report



Once again, Lord March and his Festival of Speed organization have proven their ability to stage the best motorsports events on the planet.

Book now for the Goodwood Revival, www.goodwood.co.uk



Please find below photos of the event and a world class source of information about the event from Sports Car Digest:… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on July 8, 2009 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

GT RACER, Season II, Premiere Dates

After the great success of the first season of GT RACER (called CLASSIC RACERS in the US) shot in Portugal, Germany, England, the United States and Belgium we have now confirmed air dates for "Season II" of "GT Racer" with more incredible events, some of which happen only biannually:

Le Mans - Trailer: http://www.myvrl.com/video/gt-racer-season-ii-le-mans-the

Nordschleife - Trailer:… Continue

Added by Alexander Davidis on July 3, 2009 at 8:58am — No Comments

California Car Design Exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum OPENS SATURDAY

CALIFORNIA CAR DESIGN: LOCAL STYLE, GLOBAL INFLUENCE

Opens June 27th at The Petersen Automotive Museum.



From the Packard Darrin to the Mazda Miata, cars designed in Southern California have ranked among the most highly regarded throughout automotive history. California Car Design: Local Style, Global Influence will tell the story of these and other locally designed automobiles and explains how progressive local designers like Harley Earl and Dutch Darrin brought a fresh approach… Continue

Added by Petersen Automotive Museum on June 26, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Cast Metal Restoration- Keep your original parts....

It is extremely important to keep your original parts with your car to increase the investment of your collectible. Here at Crow Custom Cast Welding we provide a restoration service to bring your part back to it's original geometry. Our special welding technique will not make the Iron brittle around the weld, such as in old drip methods of cast iron restorations. Check out the site at www.castmetalwelding.com

Added by Cynthia on June 16, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Book Talk and Signing With Humorist and Gearhead Writer P.J. O'Rourke at the Petersen Automotive Museum This Saturday!



For more than thirty years, famed humorist and gearhead P.J. O’Rourke has written about his love affair with the automobile. His new book, DRIVING LIKE CRAZY: Thirty Years of Vehicular Hell-bending, Celebrating America the Way It’s Supposed to Be – With an Oil Well in Every Backyard, a Cadillac Escalade in Every Carport, and the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Mowing Our Lawn, combines his most classic articles with new material and traces the… Continue

Added by Petersen Automotive Museum on June 10, 2009 at 1:57pm — No Comments

Porsche chosen as featured marque for Rolex Monterey Historics



Porsche chosen as featured marque for Rolex Monterey Historics

This year the featured marque chosen to commemorate the Rolex Monterey Historics is Porsche. “We are extremely excited to honor Porsche and its incredible racing heritage at this year's event,” said Steve Earle, founder of the event and president of General Racing.



“With great cars from the early Speedsters, and Spyders,… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on June 8, 2009 at 11:50am — No Comments

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