Went out to the Gopher State Timing Association's 60th annual show this morning. They put on a good show.

Love the flames against grey/green

 Lots of fun stuff to see.

Trends and Fads Oh My, Oh My

My recent trip to the auto show got me thinking about automotive trends, most specifically in the hot rod arena. I notice that everything has black or dark gray wheels this year. Not exactly a new fad but has it reached crescendo? I think so. A lot of vehicles look cool with the dark wheels. They are menacing on a new Durango and I’ve seen a lot of street machines use the look successfully. At least everyone quit spraying their wheels with neon paint for a while.

Going Green

Well, I did it. I sold the Mustang and ordered a 2016 Prius. 

The thought has been at the back of my mind for a long time and I just couldn’t live with the guilt of being a gross polluter anymore. Somewhere a skinny polar bear is thanking me.

No more waiting for the engine to warm up. No more waking the neighbors when I pull out of the garage belching “good morning” through 2 ½ inch duals. No more attracting the attention of local law enforcement at every stop light. My Prius just wrrrrrr, clicks into silent motion and the only emissions are the lyrics of "When Doves Cry" whispered softly in the night.