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The VW dog and Best Buy commercials are my winners for best 2012 Superbowl
2012-02-06 02:25:00
Earlier this week, I posted two Superbowl  game day commercials. The first one was "The Dog Strikes Back: VW Commercial", which was a preview to the big game and the other one was the 2011 Superbowl commercial winner, "The Force: VW Commercial". Well after watching all of the game day commercials, I liked two of them the best: 1. "The Dog Strikes Back: VW Commercial" This commercial is funny to watch, but its also could be inspiring for some people to get up off the couch (including me) and exercise and diet, get fit and run for our dreams. Yeah I know, a little much, but its still funny and it works for me. 2. "Phone Innovators: Official 2012 Best Buy Game Day Commercial" I liked the Best Buy commercial from the poking fun at Airlines vs. Alex Baldwin over Words with Friends, I invented instagram and more. Of course that is a little surprising to me considering my feelings on Best Buy aren't all that good and I'm putting it loosely. I've just had a...
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Will any of the 2012 Superbowl game day commercials beat last years best "T
2012-02-02 22:04:00
Earlier today I thought I would have a little bit of fun ahead of game day this coming Sunday, I published the latest Volkswagen Commercial, "The Dog Strikes Back in latest 2012 Volkswagen Game Day Commercial...but what's with the bar scene?". However I wonder after last years Volkswagen hit commercial called "The Force" (posted below) that was really cute and the best one, can anyone beat that commercial during the 2012 game day? The Force: Volkswagen Commercial By the way advertisers, not all commercials have to be terrible, take a hit, the above VW "The force" commercial is funny to watch and might sell cars.
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The Dog Strikes Back in latest 2012 Volkswagen Game Day Commercial...but wh
2012-02-02 21:51:00
A pretty funny Volkswagen  commercial with the dog getting fit, but the extension with the bar scene has a lot to be desired. Frankly, VW should have just stayed with the normal version of the dog getting fit to chase the more slimmer VW down the street. By the way, Go New England Patriots. 
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#60 Michael Shank Racing Ford with A.J. Allmendinger, Ozz Negri, John Pew a
2012-01-29 23:27:00
(Photo Credit: Daytona International Speedway Facebook Page) What battle for the lead it was during the final 2.5 hours between the #60 Michael Shack Racing Ford driven at the time by A.J. Allmendinger and the #8 Starworks Motorsport Ford driven at the time by Allen McNish that was then turned over to Ryan Dalziel for the final two hours for the race. These two beat and bang on each other, swapping the lead between the two of them several times. But in the end, it was the #60 Michael Shack Racing driven by A.J. Allmendinger with co-drivers Ozz Negri, John Pew and Justin Wilson that captured the overall victory in the 50th (2012) Rolex 24 at Daytona. Hell of a job to Michael Shack Racing and the drivers. And also, great job to second place #8 Starworks Motorsport Ford with co-drivers Dalziel / Luhr / McNish / Popow / Potolicchio. In GT, it was Andy Lally, John Potter, Richard Lietz and Rene Rast in the No. 44 Magnus Racing Porsche over the #67 TRG.  What an interesti...
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NASCAR changes policy and now will publicly disclose fines in 2012 - Fans a
2012-01-25 23:38:00
Earlier today, NASCAR issued a statement on how fines will be disclosed to the public beginning this season: NASCAR will no longer issue fines that are undisclosed. We looked at this issue from every angle and gathered feedback from the industry. While there are always sensitivities related to sponsor relationships and other leagues may continue issuing disclosed and undisclosed fines, NASCAR has decided that all fines moving forward will be made public after the competitor or organization that has been penalized has been informed. (Read Statement at NASCAR.com)As a NASCAR fan, I have seen this sport change over the years from its stars to its policies and while the "Boy's Have at it" policy hasn't changed that let's drivers wreck each other at will if they see fit, at least NASCAR is making the effect to make changes as needed in the sport and today's statement that NASCAR will now publicly disclose fines in 2012 is a good step forward. Basically as one NASCAR fan commented o...
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Ford unveils the new 2013 NASCAR Ford Fusion during the NASCAR Media Tour.
2012-01-25 01:37:00
Earlier today during the NASCAR Media Tour , Ford unveils there new 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racecar that will debut at the 2013 Daytona 500. The new racecar does in fact look more similar to the street version than the 2012 NASCAR racecar. However the new racecar add more including four doors (decals), but not bad, they are getting better. (Photo Credit: Ford Racing via Jayski.com) (Photo Credit: Autoguide.com)
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A 1948 Tucker Torpedo, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing and a 1969 Dodge C
2012-01-22 03:52:00
Its Saturday night and here I am still watching the 2012 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction live on SPEED which is in Scottsdale, AZ. In watching this collector car auction like I do every year for the last several years, there is always those few special vehicles that have caught my attention and on this Saturday night, there were three collector cars that were jaw droppers to say the least. (Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson Official Website) 1. One top seller, a 1948 Tucker Torpedo from the 5000 series collection that hammered away for $2,260,000. What a work of art. (Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson Official Website) 2. 1954 Mercedes -Benz 300SL Gullwing (one of 146 in 1954) with 4,149 Original Miles, a rare car and it crossed the block and sold for $2 Million Dollars and in my opinion, it was well worth it. This car to me is considered priceless. It is the ride. (Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson Official Website) 3. A 1969 Dodge Charger (General Lee #1) sold for $110K. Con...
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A quick note on the 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback that sold for $350,000 at th
2012-01-22 03:49:00
(Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson Official Website) One of the collector cars that crossed the auction block earlier tonight at the Barrett-Jackson really caught my attention was a barn find or garage find in this case, a 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback that sat in a garage for over three decades undriven. In my opinion, this Shelby is a classic, its original and you just don't find a classic car like this anymore. But it also begs the question, what would you do with this 1965 Shelby GT350? Well I thought about that and personally I thought that $200,000 would be well worth it, but I have to say that I was shocked to see that a bidder paid $350k for this ride. As for what I would do with the ride, well an option would of course be to have a full restoration done to it, but actually I would take this Shelby and just have it repainted white with blue strips like it was when it was in the showrooms, how some maintenance done, register it and drive it to car shows and Sunday driv...
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$82K takes home this 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe at the 2012 Barrett-Jackson in
2012-01-21 21:55:00
(Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson .com Official Website) So some of my readers may be asking, why would he write about this collector car, a 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe Custom that went across the block and sold for $82k on a Saturday afternoon? Well that's easy, as a car enthusiast, I have a list of collector cars including custom ride that I would love to own one day before I died and this particular collector car is on my wish list. Yes, someday I would love to own a 1940 Ford Coupe. However there is one more part to this story. Back in January 2009 at the World of Wheels in Boston, Massachusetts, I stood in line for 6 hours to get Chip Foose's autography. I received a picture with Chip, an autographed discast that I bought just a few hours before and a signed sketch that he did in front of me of what looks to be a 1940 Ford Deluxe Coupe. The signed sketch was incredible, but the experience of meeting Chip Foose was perfect. He ended up signing autographs for over 6.5 hours ...
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A jaw dropping $325k buys this 1962 Chevrolet Corvette convertible at the 2
2012-01-21 03:16:00
(Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson Official Website) My jaw just dropped with after that 1962 Chevy Corvette custom crossed the block and sold for $325k and its only Friday night. What a buy, you can't get no better than that pure custom. But I bet they will. And here I though nothing would get this crowds attention other than charity cars when it comes to high dollar bids.
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A 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 with serial #00001 hammered away for $185k at
2012-01-20 23:08:00
(Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson Official website) Moments ago at the 2012 Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale, this (pictured above) 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 with a serial #00001 and 3600 miles on it (list price for $121k), crossed the auction block and sold for $185k. Damn, this will be a collectors dream in years to come, hell its my dream now. Now this is Corvette is a supercar that I would drive regularly and I would pick this Corvette over a Ferrari any day.
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A 1987 Buick GNX 2 door hardtop hammered down for $66k at the 2012 Barrett-
2012-01-20 05:50:00
(Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson.com Official website) So some of my readers may be asking, why would he write about this muscle car, a 1987 Buick GNX with 25k original miles that went across the block and sold for $66k on a Thursday night? Well that's easy, as a car enthusiast, I have a list of collector cars including muscle cars that I would love to own one day before I died and this particular muscle car is high on my wish list. Yes, someday I would love to own a 1987 Buick GNX or more so the Grand National. My father showed me one of these at a car show several years ago and I love it. What is better than all black, fast muscle car that could be used as a daily driver if desired. But I do have to say, as much as I would want to keep it stock, part of me would actually have the car upgraded to a turbo-charged diesel engine or even a hydrogen powered car after several years of driving it and create one hell of a ride that looks stock on the outside and interior, but un...
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Brad Keselowski's Talladega 2010 winning NASCAR Nationwide Series racecar s
2012-01-20 02:12:00
(Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson.com official website) Welcome readers, its January and that can only mean one thing for us car enthusiasts, its time for the 2012 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, AZ. And while I'm not going to be their, I do have a great seat for the action, right in front of my television set and I'm tuned in to SPEED Channel. One auction vehicle that rolled across the auction block that got my attention earlier tonight was Brad Keselowski's Talladega 2010 winning racecar from Penske Racing that hammered away for $250k, plus an additional $350k from 2 other people being donated to the charity with ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA. I do love it when NASCAR invades the Barrett-Jackson especially with racecars being auctioned off for charity.
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10 NASCAR drivers fans should watch during the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Serie
2012-01-19 22:26:00
After a two month active off season that featured several announcements and changes, last week, NASCAR teams were hard at work at Daytona International Speedway for NASCAR?s Winter Testing. SPEEDtv.com and SPEED TV televised the 3 day event live and in watching most of the coverage, this was the first time for fans and media to see most of the off season changes at work. 1. A.J. Allmendinger: In 2012, I truly believe that this is just about AJDinger?s last chance to find success in NASCAR?s elite series, but I really do like what I have seen so far with testing with A.J. Allendinger driving the #22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge for Penske Racing. I believe that this is the year for him to break out and win his first Cup Series race. He has the talent, the equipment, the people and a good teammate in Brad Keselowski, so let?s see what he can do. 2. Jeff Burton: Burton hasn?t been very successful in the Cup Series in the last few years now, but he does have a new winning crew chief joining...
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Adam Carolla from The Car Show, legendary racecar driver Michael Andretti a
2012-01-08 00:50:00
(Photo Credit: Autoblog.com via Andrew H. Walker / Getty) Interesting, I just read (over at Autoblog.com under report) that SPEED Channel might be cancelling the Car Show with Adam Carolla. I watched The Car Show on SPEED and while it was a little weird and it reminded me of Top Gear, it wasn't that bad. But what really caught my attention was that Adam Carolla, Michael Andretti, American Choppers own villain Paul Teutel Sr. among others will be on the upcoming season of NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice. I will say that I've been watching both The Apprentice and The Celebrity Apprentice for years now especially with John Rich and Trace Adkins being on the show and I actually for the most part enjoy the show. But this season, what I'm really looking forward to is hopefully seeing and hearing Donald Trump say those magical words to Paul Sr. "Your Fired!", its so worth it. I like Sr. vs. Jr. American Chopper, but only because Paul Jr Designs is on it.
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Predictions: Top 10 biggest NASCAR storylines to watch in 2012.
2012-01-04 00:12:00
As the start of the 2012 NASCAR season approaches towards the end of next month (February 2012) with the Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway followed by the 2012 Daytona 500. Today I want to share my thoughts and insight with my readers with my predictions for the upcoming 2012 NASCAR season including mainly the Sprint Cup Series. Here are the top 10 storylines to watch in 2012. 1. Another ?Boy?s Have at it? moment will force NASCAR to finally change the rules package in the sport and wake up at the same time. During the 2012 NASCAR season, it is a safe beat that their will be another ?Boy?s Have at it? moment so long as NASCAR drivers know that there is little penalty by NASCAR. And finally that moment will lead to a reaction that NASCAR will make changes to the current rules in the sport regarding where a hard line will be and what the penalty will be. Letting the drivers run the sport without much in the form of penalties isn?t the way to run such an amazing ...
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Happy New Year 2012 everyone - My New Years Resolutions.
2012-01-01 06:01:00
(Photo Credit: Dreamstime.com) Happy New Year 2012 Ladies and Gentlemen and to kick off 2012, I want to share my new year resolutions with you.  1. Land a new job. Its a new year and finding a job is step one to happiness.  2. Learn to let most things go, except the ones that need a voice. 3. Watch less of NASCAR's talking heads and instead enjoy more racing. During both the 2010 and 2011 NASCAR seasons, I have been growing more and more frustrating with the sanction-body especially with "Boy's Have at it" and the lack of responsibly and no real rules that NASCAR has, the negative words of the NASCAR media and listening to all of pointless hype before a race. And in doing this, it has taken a lot of my passion away from actually watching the racing either in-person at the racetrack or more so live on television and enjoying it. Key here, find my passion for NASCAR again. 4. Exercise and lose this weight. 5. Find tru...
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Top 10 Best and worst surprises of the 2011 NASCAR season including Boy?s H
2011-12-25 18:01:00
Merry Christmas readers, as 2012 is just over a week away and even Daytona testing a few weeks away, today I want to take a final look back at the 2011 NASCAR season including the Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series in the form of surprises of 2011. In 2011, there were several things that caught my attention, some were good, while others where bad or even just plain wrong. Well I have outlined the top 10 best and worst surprises of the 2011 NASCAR season and I bet at least one of them left you saying OMG! 1. Best - Tony Stewart narrowly wins the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship on a wins tiebreaker over Carl Edwards. Need I say more, there?s nothing like a championship battle that goes down to the final lap in the final race of the season with a winner take all deal. 2. Worst - Kyle Busch finally gets NASCAR?s attention after taking NASCAR?s saying of ?Boy?s Have at it? way over the top with a violent incident under caution between him and...
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More NASCAR off-season changes with SPEED news no where in sight.
2011-12-18 22:14:00
After reading an interested article over The Daly Planet called "Week in Review: Off Season Changes", here's my opinion on it. Three simple things: 1. NASCAR Chairman Brian France is at #17, really??? Giving Brian France this award is like giving the lady from National Grid an award, neither deserve it, because they didn't do their jobs correctly. 2. NASCAR need to partner with another network instead of making their own. How about CBS or NBC. There has to be a good network that can handle NASCAR's programming especially live ones that is both in homes all over the world and online. 3. SPEED is changing and NASCAR isn't included in these changes. SPEED Channel, the automotive channel without Motorsports or NASCAR. By the way SPEED, come on, no Speed Center even on Sunday's, give us a break.
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Can you see these four brake lights on this brake happy Dodge Ram driver?
2011-12-18 21:34:00
(Photo takes by me "Brian Vermette" with my 3MP cell phone) Sorry, I just could help myself to take this picture (from the passenger seat, no I wasn't driving) when I was coming up to the Massachusetts tolls on the MassPike yesterday after being stuck behind this Dodge Ram at the tolls. Ironically enough, we were in the Fast Lane (EZ Pass lane), no change required, just wait for the green light once it bills you. But I do have to say that I like the four different locations of the bright brake lights. 
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Top 10 Best Articles on RaceDriven.com written by Brian Vermette in 2011 in
2011-12-16 00:49:00
Welcome readers, it?s been a long and hard year for me here at RaceDriven.com that has included some ups, downs and even a hiatus breaks. But as 2011 comes to a close in just over 2 weeks from now, here I am running strong on RaceDriven.com with some amazing traffic and discussions. Now I want to take this moment and reflect back on the top 5 best articles of 2011. Of course this year was a little different from past years as I?ve tried and failed (trial and error) to develop two new blogs (one at a time on separate domains), one being on Tumblr and the other being on Posterous with most of the articles written on those blogs being moved here to RaceDriven.com to have a second and in most cases, successful chance (of being read). 1. American Chopper: The Build-Off - Paul Jr. Designs beats out Jesse James and OCC to win Build-Off. While I was disappointed in this Build-Off 3 hour event, at least we got some amazing creations. But its just too bad that none of them can being ri...
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John beats Antone and Ramon to win season 12 of The Biggest Loser.
2011-12-14 06:21:00
Despite the fact that the live Biggest Loser season 12 finale should have been named "let's talk for two hours" and saw just 6 people weight-in (3 finalists for the at home prize and 3 finalists for the $250,000 prize). Its all about the end result of this weight loss journey and whoever has lost the most weight (in percentage of weight loss) wins and on this night, it was Jennifer losing 145 pounds to win the at home prize of $100k and John losing 220 pounds to win $250,000 and be crowned the season 12 Biggest Loser winner. But I have to hand it to everyone, everyone dropped a lot of weight and looked great with their new looks especially country music singer Vinnie who is engaged as well as Ramon and Jessica who found love on teh ranch. I wish them all the best of luck moving forward. And if that wasn't enough and despite the fact that I named this one "Let's Talk for two hours", the format of weighing in of all of the at home prize people backstage and th...
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Lowe?s pulls advertising from TLC TV Series, AT&T/T-Mobile merger, Grubb to
2011-12-12 22:52:00
Welcome readers to today?s edition of ?My Take on Trending Stories? that features three hot topics that have me in some cases scratching my head from the Lowe?s/TLC controversy and AT&T/T-Mobile merger to yet another off season crew chief move in NASCAR. 1. Lowe?s pulls advertising dollars from TLC?s "All-American Muslim" after a conservative group known as the Florida Family Association complained? (Read full article from the Associated Press) My Take: I going to say the same thing that I said earlier today on the Consumerist.com. The only two issues I see here is, first, this legislator (California Sen. Ted. Lieu) should be in investigated for wasting taxpayer money. And second, since when is it "un-American" or wrong for a company (in this case Lowe's) to pull their advertising dollars from something because they want too. Maybe Lowe's just wasn't getting their investment back from the program. At any rate, they DO have the right to pull the money, its money to do...
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American Chopper: The Build-Off - Paul Jr. Designs beats out Jesse James an
2011-12-07 04:05:00
Earlier tonight, Discovery Channel showcased American Chopper: The Build Off that featured Paul Jr. Designs, Jesse James and Orange County Choppers. I've been a fan of American Chopper since the first episode aired and while the show has changed, I still watch the show now only to see what Paul Jr. and PJD can turn out. Coming into tonight, I expected a show and bikes for that matter that would go on typical "Biker Build-Off". As several fans might have seen, I'm talking about a Discovery Channel show from several years ago that featured The Martin Bros., Denver Choppers, Rick Fearless, Arlen Ness, Cory Ness, the late Indian Larry, Hot Match... for example.  Typically a chopper that can and must be road for several hundred miles and then the fans voted for there favorite. But I should have known better as American Chopper: The Build-Off between PJD, Jesse James and OCC was simply who could get the biggest response from the crowd with there off the wall creations. But I will...
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With Penske Racing and Kurt Busch officially parting ways, the question is
2011-12-05 18:04:00
Earlier this morning, Penske Racing announced that they and Kurt Busch have officially agreed to part ways. In a statement: MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 5, 2011) - Penske Racing announced today that it has reached a mutual agreement with driver Kurt Busch to end its driver/race team relationship, effective immediately. The team will evaluate its options for the driver of the No. 22 Sprint Cup Series car in the future while Busch will seek new opportunities with another race team. "I appreciate the victories that Kurt has brought Penske Racing and our sponsors over the past six years," said Roger Penske. "While I am disappointed that Kurt will not be racing for our team in the future, both Kurt and I felt that separating at this time was best for all parties, including our team and sponsors. I wish Kurt the best in his future racing endeavors." "I am grateful to Penske Racing for six very productive years," said Busch. "Together we won a lot of races -16 in all. Leaving a great org...
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NASCAR Fines Kurt Busch For Actions At Homestead-Miami Speedway
2011-11-25 22:35:00
Earlier today, NASCAR dropped a $50k fine on Kurt Busch for ?Angry Bird? in the NASCAR garage area a few laps into the Ford 400 at an SUV that was associated with the First Lady Michellle Obama (her people), and his actions towards ESPN media reporter Jerry Punch.DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2011) NASCAR has fined Kurt Busch $50,000 for his actions during the Nov. 20 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway .NASCAR determined that Kurt Busch violated Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing ? inappropriate hand gesture; abusive language) of the 2011 NASCAR Rule Book.In issuing the penalty, NASCAR cited Kurt Busch?s ?poor judgment in making an inappropriate hand gesture? when he drove his car into the garage early in the race after it experienced transmission problems. In addition, NASCAR said Kurt Busch showed ?disrespect towards a media member,? an incident that followed similar inappropriate media confrontations earlier in the season. (NASCAR PR - NAS...
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Photography: A 1970 Plymouth Road Runner that is nicknamed ?The Hammer?.
2011-11-24 22:47:00
(Photo Credit: Hot Rod and Barrett-Jackson.com)This is one Dream car that I?ve never seen in person, but is one amazing ride that even I would love to own myself. It?s a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner that is named ?The Hammer?. I first saw ?The Hammer? on RIDES (TV Series) a few years ago when the guys at Pure Vision Design when the team was racing to debut this muscle car at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas.The car has an all aluminum 526 HEMI big block engine and was featured on RIDES, in Hot Rode Magazine, at SEMA and of course in the movies Fast & Furious 3 and 4.Of course the is muscle car returned at the 2010 Barrett-Jackson in Orange County where it was hammered away for $175,000.But I do have to say that ?The Hammer? is also available in a 1/18 scale GMP Scale diecast as well. personally I?ve been looking to buy one of them, but just haven?t been able to get my hands on it since they go for so much money. I figure if I can?t own the real thing, then at least I could own i...
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Photography: Tony Stewart?s Hearse, "the Smoke Deville" from Unique Whips.
2011-11-24 22:41:00
(Photos were taken by me - Brian Vermette)While I was looking though my digital photography collection, I came across those photos and I decided to share them here on ThinkingBrian.com. The photos above are Tony Stewart ?s custom made Unique Hearse that is nicknamed ?The Smoke Deville? that Tony Stewart had built years ago by Unique Autosports that was featured a SPEED Channel show called Unique Whips .Back in 2008 at a Motorsports show called Speedway Expo in E. Springfield, Massachusetts, I saw this ride for the first time. I walked by this hearse a few times and on the final time by, the Unique Autosports crew had turned on the inside lights and damn, with the lights on this one just shines. The photos above don?t do this hearse full justice. Of course I do own the two episodes that show them building it. I just bought them on Amazon and downloaded them to my notebook so I watch them whenever I want too. And I hope to have them on my Android device real soon.Can you imagine drivin...
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NASCAR fans boo First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden at Ford 400, a
2011-11-23 22:51:00
Last Sunday before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season finale, the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, that saw Tony Stewart capture his 3rd Cup Series title by winning the race, made headlines before even the drop of the green flag. You see, (President Barack Obama ?s wife) the first lady Michelle Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden?s wife, Dr. Jill Biden were in attendance to be the grand marshals of the race and when they were introduced and gave the command ?Gentlemen, Start Your Engines?, they were booed by several NASCAR fans in the crowd.You could hear the booing on the live ESPN telecast and it was disrespectful. The fact is, you just don?t boo the first lady, nor do you boo women in general. However, if you want to voice your displeasure of someone or in this case, you didn?t like the First Lady being at a NASCAR race and that would include me, then try being silent. I truly believe that a silence is a bigger response makes a statement than booing someone, besides you?re no...
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Taylor Swift Beats Out Lady Gaga, Adele for AMA Artist of the Year.
2011-11-21 22:55:00
(Shared Link: Taylor Beats Out Gaga, Adele for AMA Artist of the Year | Country Weekly)My Take: It is crazy, but Taylor Swift?s music is amazing and heart filled to listen too, she deserves the award hands down. I believe that one of the songs that won her this award was ?The Story of Us?. Personally I love the song and the music video for that matter.A little nugget, country music tv stations like GAC and CMT didn?t play ?The Story of Us? music video, MTV did.If you like what you red here on RaceDriven.com, be sure to check out Brian Vermette's Personal and Link Blog at ThinkingBrian.com (on Tumblr)
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