Posts tagged: racing

First AutoCross Experience: Rockin’ a Toyota Echo

I drive a 2002 Toyota Echo. It’s not a sports car. It only produced 109hp when it was brand new, and although I treat the engine very well, it probably only produces around 100hp now that it’s over 8 years old. It’s not going to wow anyone’s socks off. Autocross is an racing event held [...]

Sunday August 7th, 2011 in , , , | 1 Comment »

Indoor Go-Karting in Toronto: Grand Prix Kartways vs Formula Kartways

Toronto is fortunate to have two high-quality indoor go-karting racetracks: Grand Prix Kartways (GPK) in Downsview Park (75 Carl Hall Road Bay 3, Unit #9 to be exact) and Formula Kartways in Brampton right near 410 and Steeles (79 Bramsteele Road). I was fortunate enough to try these two venues back-to-back – and I feel it [...]

Friday February 11th, 2011 in , , , | Comments Off

Rally Playground: Ken Block Makes the Rally Impreza Dance

Boys like their toys, there is simply no doubt about that. The one thing cooler than kick-ass toys, though, are the skills to make the toys do whatever you want them to do. Rally racing is an incredible display of feat, daring, skill, and raw power. Match that with cool videography and you have what [...]

Thursday November 11th, 2010 in , , , , | Comments Off

Red Bull Gets Automotive Enthusiasts’ Hearts Racing

Car-porn is designed to titillate. It gets guys’ hearts racing, it puts smiles on their faces, and it’s pure visual & auditory pleasure.  Differing from porn of the more fleshy variety, the coolest car-porn is made with slick camera-work, good soundtrack, and expert editing.  The end result is a little morsel of pure, meaningless pleasure [...]

Saturday February 20th, 2010 in , , , , , | Comments Off