Category Archives: Racing

Fabulous Fords Forever on Sunday April 21 at Knott’s Berry Farm

Its here, the single biggest Ford only auto show is returning to Knott’s Berry Farm on Sunday April 21, 2012.  Fabulous Fords Forever is one of my most favorite shows to attend every year.  For all the details on the … Continue reading

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Who says EV’s can’t be fun?

The folks at Coda say so, that’s who.  Take a group of dedicated engineers, give them access to a car, some free time to play with it and the next thing you know they are racing with it.  This video … Continue reading

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SoCal Cadillac Playtime with J.R. Hildebrand and Tyler McQuarrie

Who would have thought we’d ever see a Cadillac do this?? Want.

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FREE Tickets to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach!!

That’s right SoCal Blog readers. FREE tickets to the Grand Prix of Long Beach. All you have to do is go to any SoCal Toyota dealership and test drive a car  get an oil change from a participating dealer ! No you … Continue reading

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Fabulous Fords Forever auto show to take place 4/22/12

If you are a Ford fan then this is the show for you.  Mark it on your calender and head to Buena Park, next to Knott’s Berry Farm for the auto show dedicated to all things Ford.  I’ll be there…wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Its official Ford Fiesta ST, Focus ST and STR to debut at LA Auto Show

The Ford Fiesta ST, Focus ST and ST-R will be making their debuts at the L.A. Auto Show starting November 18, 2011 at the DTLA Convention Center. The stars so far of the Ford Show appear to be the ST … Continue reading

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Just Another night at Ventura Raceway

Dave and I headed up to Ventura for the VRA Sprints, VRA Midgets, IMCA Modifieds, Focus Midgets, Jr. Focus Midgets & Go Karts held at the Ventura Raceway this Saturday night.  Its been ages since I was at a real … Continue reading

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Best tour ever of Universal Studios Hollywood

Ken Block and the DC Megamercial drifts through the Universal Studio Tour No snark here.  I’ve been to Universal Studios a bajillion times and never get bored with the studio tour.  From the 3/4scale city blocks to the “Jaws” demo … Continue reading

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Ford’s Octane Academy will launch at X Games 17

Los Angeles Extreme games set for July 28-31st will be the big kick off for Ford’s Octane Academy.  The Octane Academy is aimed at “millennials”, those born around the turn of the century who enjoy an active sports, extreme thrill … Continue reading

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SoCal’s own Rhys Millen (And dad Rod) take on Pike’s Peak

Rhys Millen, world champion drifter, rally driver, truck back flipper, tv host, stunt driver and all-around awesome guy and his dad Rod Millen (If you don’t know….I’m not telling) took on Pike’s Peak International Hill Climb yet again this year. … Continue reading

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