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About Me:: Founder of the Mecca of Speed we cover current and vintage events at Road America and are looking to expand to more events.

What car(s) do you own?: With to school age kids, nothing of vintage fun. 1996 Civic is my daily driver. More fun is a Kawasaki Z750S, until the snow flies.

What clubs do you belong to?: Through other employment I am a member of the Mid-West Automotive Media Association (MAMA)

What would you like to do (e.g. go to race school; get into Vintage Racing)?: Did the Skip Barber program in 1997. Also an instructor for the Motor Cycle Safety Foundation. Motorsports photography, and interviews with individuals involved in motorsports at all levels.

Location: 735 Chestnut St

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Posted on February 9, 2009 at 7:16pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

I'm heading to the Chicago Auto Show for the media days. I'll be shooting photos and probably some host work for the company I work for. It started with the Mustang, then the Challenger and now the Camaro are making a retro comeback. I haven't seen the Camaro in person, so I'm looking forward to seeing how the lines stand up. It looks a little bulky is some of the press shots, but I'll hold off until I see it first hand.

The redesigned Mustang has a pipe on top of the engine with a… Continue

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At 9:15pm on January 8, 2009, Bruce Langson said…: Hi John,

It sounds like you are not racing now, but are any of the guys in the photos you?

Good cars.

At 1:51pm on November 14, 2008, Stephen Page said…: All Mecca of Speed event attendees can post their photos and race videos and you'll create the buzz that your looking for.
Call if I can help.
Cell: 214-676-4333

At 1:50pm on November 14, 2008, Stephen Page said…: John - You have a great website and fantastic photos.
Please create a new Mecca of Speed Group on MyVRL and invite your customers and prospects to join.

At 1:49pm on November 14, 2008, Stephen Page said…: Hi John
Welcome to MyVRL.
Please personalize your Home Page, join your favorite car Groups, post photos (and race videos if you have them) and invite your friends to join.
All the best - Stephen
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