Author Archives: jimsgarage

So here we are being asked, requested, directed, etc. – to shelter in place at home.  Sure you can get groceries and other essential things, but many of the things we car enthusiasts like to do are currently verboten.  No … Continue reading →

  If you’ve never heard of Willy T. Ribbs, you should.  He was the “Jackie Robinson” of American auto racing who became the first African American to test drive a Formula One race car in 1986.  He would have likely … Continue reading →

In 1941 Kirke Leonard was growing up on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.  He was starting his first year in high school.  A few months later in December, with the attack on Pearl Harbor, World War II started.  His father, Parker Leonard, … Continue reading →

I recently received notification that Automobile magazine is ceasing publication.  I remember when it first appeared and eagerly bought a subscription.  I suppose that commenting that it is a shame that this is occurring would be expected, but unfortunately I … Continue reading →

One of the advantages of going to PRI as media is that I can get into the display area before the huge crowds do.  That gives me the opportunity to take photographs without getting in the way of the throngs … Continue reading →

I really do enjoy going to this trade show.  It was an early morning as the opening breakfast is not to be missed.  The shuttle bus had a heavy load of us to get there early this morning. When we … Continue reading →

Wednesday we travel to Indianapolis for the 2019 Performance Industry Industry show… More to come!

Back when I was in high school it was Competition Press and Denise McCluggage had started it.  She was not just an automotive journalist, but she was also a race car driver in her own right.  At that time it … Continue reading →

This past Sunday’s Russian GP has opened up many questions as to just what this pinnacle of racing has become.  Many in the racing world have questioned the direction that this competition has taken in the recent years.  Others have … Continue reading →