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The Lake George Ice Races

March 04, 2018 by Ben Wesley

As in all low-level racing, the fastest lap time wasn’t on everyone’s mind. True, most sought first place, but a good number of others hung back, buying space to pull grin inducing powerslides across every corner.

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March 04, 2018 /Ben Wesley
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How to Make it Big in Racing

February 01, 2018 by Ben Wesley

There’s an open secret at the heart of racing: raw talent alone won’t get you onto the podium.

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February 01, 2018 /Ben Wesley
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The Mercedes Museum

September 07, 2017 by Ben Wesley

If you live, breathe and sweat motorsports to the exclusion of everything else, then the best way to experience the Mercedes Museum is to rapidly sprint through the first 6 floors and spend all your time on the Silver Arrows Racing History display. Depending on your interest, a pit-stop to admire the 300SL Gullwings may be appropriate.

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September 07, 2017 /Ben Wesley
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The Porsche Museum

September 01, 2017 by Ben Wesley

In recent years, the sheer variety of Porsche’s cars has made the company seem like a more traditional luxury automotive company. However, its heart has always been in racing – essentially selling cars to support its racing habit. And the best evidence for this is the Porsche Museum itself.

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September 01, 2017 /Ben Wesley
Porsche, Germany, Culture, Museum
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GM Day at the Early Fords Car Club

May 21, 2017 by Ben Wesley

The Early Fords Car Club is a poorly named club.

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May 21, 2017 /Ben Wesley
South Africa, Culture, History, Cape Town, Classic Cars, General Motors, Ford
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