A while ago I was listening to Spike’s Car Radio podcast and the host, Spike Feresten, asked his co-host about their “taproot” car; the place where their car obsession started. He defined it as the car which started their obsession . This question is frequently asked of guests and the answers are often varied. This…
Category: Driving
The Case for a Small, Simple and Light Car
Small. Simple. Light. Those are words most people don’t use to describe vehicles on the road today. Lately however, I’m starting to see this quickly shrinking and forgotten segment of the car market is where the real fun lies. Personally, I’ve been going for steadily more powerful and advanced cars in the search for something…
Pandemic Social Distancing, Car Geek Style
With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the entire planet, I felt it was time to do a little social distancing of my own; Car Geek style. Several weeks of long hours working from my official and home office in my basement left me stressed out and feeling cooped up. The weather had been appalling with…
Driving For Fun
In the early hours of a Sunday morning, I point the long hood of my car down the Interstate. Dark patches of clouds and light rain showers passing overhead make me worry about my plans for a great morning drive on my favorite back roads will be a bust. The good roads I’m headed towards…
Praising the Rear Wheel Drive Car
For several years I’ve been causally shopping for a high performance car. I’ve test driven a number of fine vehicles from BMW, Audi, and even Lexus, and each experience highlights characteristics I really want in my next car. A recent test drive in a rear wheel drive (RWD) car and the drive home in my…
Celebrating Warm Weather
Temperatures are rising, the grass is turning green, and everyone’s allergies are in overload from all the pollen in the air. This can only mean one thing: spring is here and it’s time to swap in the summer setup and put the winter one into hibernation. Starting in March each year, I closely watch the…