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IRL: Flashback–Andretti, Rahal lead Milwaukee field:

May 31, 2008

Marco Andretti won his first IndyCar Series pole, at the Milwaukee Mile on Saturday, and the front-row has caused a buzz for Sunday’s ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225.

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NASCAR: Hamlin cruises to Nationwide win:

May 31, 2008

Denny Hamlin had a relatively easy day in winning Saturday evening’s Heluva Good Nationwide Series 200 at Dover, Delaware.

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A Postitive News Story, About Ford No Less

May 31, 2008

The Black Dog of has been growling at my door. I'm not sure if it's the constant site crashes. Or TrueDelta extraction (a misplaced cure). Or the page view counter getting stuck. Or the RSS feeder developing anorexic. Or the enormous discrepancy between where we are and where TTAC could be. Needs to be. Yes, there is that; drugs or no, OCD is a cruel taskmaster. As is my passionate belief in this website's mission. I know I should just kick back and cash my paycheck and not give a shit. But that's not my nature. I didn't start TTAC to make money. And I'm not going to give up on it for money, either. So I'm fighting for our right to party. All I ask is your patronage and patience. Come Hell or high water, I will not let you– or myself– down. Meanwhile, I want to thank Ford [...]

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Question of the Day: How Many Passengers On Board?

May 31, 2008

I'm not sure if former Car and Driver editor and occasional TTAC contributor Stephan Wilkinson has changed his mind about this whole QOTD deal. Originally, our spiritual mentor dismissed our vox populi as the worst kind of page view pandering. I guess Stephan's altered his view somewhat, as he recently suggested a QOTD about the Best and Brightest's passengers per vehicle. Given the gas, political and environmentally-conscious temper or our times, it's a highly relevant inquiry. Miles/CO2 per passenger must be a better measure of efficiency/environmental responsibility than what kind of car you drive. Fully loaded 'Sclade vs. one-up Prius? That ought to get you going. That said, I can't imagine a boatload of Cadillac Escalade passengers all going Dutch on a tank of fuel. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen seven people in a 'Sclade– although the TV ad makes special mention of the luxobeast's capacity for [...]

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Lithuanian foam sculptor does BMWs too

May 31, 2008

Filed under: Trends, Etc.
Click on the above image for a photo gallery
Whether or not the foam-skinned car based on a Mercedes-Benz got your motor going yesterday, you have to give the artist credit for painstakingly completing not one, but two of these polyurethane-plated projects. Thanks to a reader’s tip, we found this BMW 6 Series-based interpretation wearing the same brilliant red paint, flashy 30-inch dubs, and dual triangulated exhaust tips.
While the sculptor has kept much of the Bangle-butt intact, the overall aesthetics on this execution are much more pleasing to the eye. A glance inside indicates this attempt isn’t as thorough as the other (the interior appears merely painted, not sculpted). However, as witnessed by the junk in the door-mounted map pocket, this one is getting some use on the streets too. Thanks for the tip Tarakonaz!

Gallery: Lithuanian foam 6 Series

[Source: Omnitel.autos]
 
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Spotted in the wild: 1968 Lamborghini Islero

May 31, 2008

Filed under: Sports/GTs, Lamborghini
Click the Islero for a high-res gallery
For a car fan it’s always cool to be wandering around somewhere and stumble across an extremely rare automobile. That’s especially when it’s out on the road in a most unlikely of locales. My wife and I took a little road trip this weekend in the new Saab Turbo X (you’ll be hearing more about that soon!) to Yellow Springs, Ohio. For those unfamiliar with Yellow Springs, it’s a small town northeast of Dayton that is home to Antioch College and Dave Chappelle. As we were walking to get some dinner, I noticed a very red coupe with an extraordinarily long hood. It looked vaguely familiar, but I knew I had never seen one in the metal before. I grabbed my camera and started shooting away. It turns out the car was a GT known as the Lamborghini Islero. Isleros were [...]

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eBay Find of the Day: 1923 Model T powered by Harley V-Twin

May 31, 2008

Filed under: Time Warp, Coupes, Auction Action, Ford, Motorcycles
Click above for more images of the 1923 V-Twin powered Model T
Ford’s ubiquitous Model T has seen its fair share of modifications over the years. Often powered by an engine other than what was originally designed for the large engine bay, countless variations of the hot rod theme have made Henry Ford’s original mass-market vehicle a highly desirable machine to customize. Today, we’ve stumbled across an entirely new way to power the T, and it’s just too cool not to share. Behind the custom spiderweb grille of this 1923 Ford Model T is a 1200cc V-Twin engine taken from the frame rails of a Harley-Davidson Sportster. Considering how little this vehicle is likely to weigh, the air-cooled twin cylinder mill with Screaming Eagle mods is probably plenty powerful to get the vehicle out of its own way. The owner used quite a [...]

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Honda goes to the dogs

May 31, 2008

Filed under: Economy, Minivans/MPVs, Japan, Hatchbacks, Honda, Lifestyle
Click the photo above for fur friendly Honda images.
Many folks consult their best friend before making a big purchase. Since the dog is known as man’s best friend, owners tend to cater towards their pets when buying a new car. In the United States, that means dog lovers often end up with trucks, SUVs or crossovers. However, in Japan, efficient use of space is a bit more of a priority. That is why Honda Japan developed the Honda Dog website. It all started with the Honda Vamos Dog Edition, but has since expanded to include other offerings. While the site features Honda’s pet friendly accessories such as strap-in carriers and mats, it also shows how easily your Corgi will fit into your Fit.
Honda Dog touches upon all dog owner concerns. There are pictures showing how you can arrange pet crates in a [...]

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Audi R10 TDI using biofuel for the first time

May 31, 2008

Filed under: Motorsports, Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Supercars, Audi

In the world of alternative power, not all fuels are created equal. This fact is true with ethanol, where the alcohol can be made using fairly inefficient processes, some of which involve corn, or using more advanced cellulosic methods which do not use a foodstock. Diesel too can come from either petroleum or from non-dino sources. You’re probably aware that Audi has been assaulting various race tracks using its advanced diesel powered race cars, specifically its two-time Le Mans-winning R10 TDI, which has so far been running on what is known as gas-to-liquid (GTL) diesel fuel. With the 24 Hours of Le Mans just around the corner, Audi and Shell, the fuel provider for Audi’s race team, have announced that the team will be blending a small amount of biomass-to-liquid (BTL) fuel into its secret mixture. Shell’s BTL fuel is made from materials such [...]

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NASCAR: Former F1 driver Scott Speed wins Dover truck race:

May 31, 2008

Series rookie and ex-Formula One driver Scott Speed led the final 50 laps of the AAA Insurance NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 200 at Dover International Speedway.

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