Comment Of The Week
August 26, 2006
The NASCAR “Car Of Tomorrow” has drawn ire from many, but “Ken” posted a comment in our pole that asks, “Is the Car Of Tomorrow” the ugliest race car ever?”, that qualifies for the best reader “Comment Of The Week”.
Is “The Car Of Tomorrow” The Ugliest Race Car Ever?
August 23, 2006
Vote in a Fastmachines.com open comment poll.
John Fitch and His Gullwing’s Grand Designs
August 21, 2006
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Octagenarian racing legend challenges Bonneville Salt Flats
1950’s Mercedes 300SL aims to top 175 miles per hour in October
The IHRA Makes a Statement With Record Numbers
August 13, 2006
Last weekend’s edition of the Torco Racing Fuels Northern Nationals at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Grand Rapids, MI. drew some great crowds and some extra special guests of honor. The event which was the most successful in its 25 year history attracted a record number of spectator’s, competitor’s and drag racing celebrities.
Legends Races Provide Great Entertainment Value
July 22, 2006
What’s the best spectator value in racing today?
In this writer’s opinion, it’s most likely the weekly Legends Car shows at Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Atlanta, Texas, Las Vegas and other tracks.
Bobby Cleveland’s Mad Mower Mile at Bonneville
July 19, 2006
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Locust Grove, Georgia speed fanatic sets the World Land Speed Record for Riding Lawn Mowers at the Salt Flats
Taking the drudgery from every husband’s weekend and turning it into sport morphs everyman Bobby Cleveland into a hero on the famous Utah speed run.
Putting It All Into Perspective
May 31, 2006
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All too often we as race fans (myself included) get caught up in the little idiosyncrasies of the sport. Did Dale Jr. qualify on the pole? How big is Ron Capps’ point lead in Funny Car? We all love racing but we sometimes follow it like it is life or death. Joyously and sadly I experienced both of those in less than a week.
The IHRA Heads North for Some Fun in the Sun
May 30, 2006
The International Hot Rod Association makes its much anticipated first trip across the Canadian border this coming weekend for the 7th annual MOPAR Canadian Nationals presented by Castrol at the Grand Bend Motorplex located in Grand Bend, Ontario. This has become one of the most successful stops on the IHRA national event tour with nearly record attendance numbers each season. This event is the third stop in the eMax drag racing series and is a home coming for many of the IHRA’s professional class stars.
New Racing Movie From Disney and Pixar
May 27, 2006
You’ve probably seen trailers for it, but Disney/Pixar’s film “Cars” may be one of the best racing movies made. If you like drama, action, humor, crashes and plot twists, you’ll probably like this G-rated computer animation film.
Felton A Man Of Fast Means
May 9, 2006
EDITORS NOTE: Jonathan Ingram is a new friend to FastMachines.com. He is an established motorsports journalist who has written several books on racing and is a regular contributor to RaceDayOnFox.com. Jonathan’s latest book is on none other than the Queen of Speed Danica Patrick. Jonathan was kind enough to submit the story below on a little known but fascinating character in the world of auto racing: Gene Felton. Never heard of Gene Felton? Read on and expand your knowledge…