Miguel Caparros's Blog – May 2011 Archive (7)

Memorial Day Celebrations, The Indy 500 Controversy

Editorial

by Miguel Caparros

Memorial Day. In the United States this is the Official Start of Summer, graduation time, the Indy 500, car shows, weather permitting we all head down to the lake, the boardwalk, the beach, get together with friends and neighbors, barbecue, fireworks and observance for those that made the ultimate sacrifice so that…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on May 26, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments

David Farley Reporting From The 100th Aniversary Of The Indy 500, Pole Day

David is the Wheels Events Mid America Regional Director.

 

Day one qualifying from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was interesting to say the least. Being born, bred and raised next to this world famous track and all the crazy things that go along with the month of May, (Don't ask, it would take a week), you think you've seen it all.

But never fear,…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on May 22, 2011 at 1:30am — No Comments

WE Look At The Infinity M35 Hybrid, 100 Years Of The Indy 500 And We set The Way Back Machine

Last year Nissan Announced that it was entering the Luxury Hybrid field. Yesterday at the monthly Greater Atlanta Automobile Media Association lunch hosted by Infinity, we actually got to put our hands and butts into the new Infinity M35h. No drive yet as this was prototype that more than likely it is being used for testing and certification. So here is what we got, the M35h has a total…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on May 20, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Looking for friends that are attending or want to attend this historic event

Intercontinental Le Mans Cup field Announced Making Petit Le Mans The 'Must See' Race of The Year

Simply put, fans attending the 14th annual Petit Le Mans powered by Mazda at Road Atlanta on October 1st, 2011 will witness the largest and most spectacular field in the history of this prestigious international endurance race, setting the stage for unprecedented excitement and a nail-biting season ending championship…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on May 18, 2011 at 5:13am — 2 Comments

Vaughn Gittin Jr 2010 Formula Drift World Champion Will Be On The American Wheels Events Radio HourThis Thursday

We interview live, Vaughn Giddin Jr 2010 Formula D world Champion this Thursday Night 7 PM to 8 pm Atlantic time on www.garage71.com  http://www.vaughngittin.com/

Added by Miguel Caparros on May 4, 2011 at 4:45am — No Comments

This week we drive the new Fiat 500, review the Fast 5 movie and take a mind trip to Reno in the 80's.





WE drive the new Fiat 500 at Road Atlanta during the Mitty.

   After the buy out of Chrysler by Fiat, it was only a…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on May 2, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

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A Bite of History: 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL

Introduced in late 1966 for a short, single-year production run, the 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL holds a special place in the “Pagoda” lineage (W113 series) as the rarest variant, with only about 5,196 units built. Positioned between the earlier 230SL and the later 280SL, the 250SL…

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Posted by Michael Thies on August 14, 2025 at 7:30pm

A Bite of History: American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon by Mike Thies

A Bite of History:  by Mike Thies

American Bantam “Woody” Station Wagon

The American Bantam Car Company was a small but innovative automaker based in Butler, Pennsylvania. Originally established as American Austin in the 1920s to produce miniature cars under license from the British Austin Motor Company, the firm reorganized…

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Posted by Michael Thies on August 2, 2025 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

A Bite of History: 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1958 Porsche 356 Speedster

The 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster marks the swan song of one of Porsche’s most iconic and minimalist models. Originally introduced in 1954 at the urging of U.S. importer Max Hoffman, the Speedster was designed to be a low cost, lightweight, stripped-down entry sports car that could double as a weekend racer, especially for the California sports car scene. With its low windshield,…

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Posted by Michael Thies on July 14, 2025 at 5:22pm

A Bite of History: 1948 Rover P3 Saloon

A Bite of History: by Mike Thies

1948 Rover P3 Saloon

The 1948 Rover P3 Saloon marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of British motoring. Introduced in the immediate aftermath of World War II, the P3 was a bridge between prewar craftsmanship and the modern engineering ethos that would come to define Rover’s future. Although its styling retained many traditional elements, including an upright grille, separate fenders, and rear-hinged front…

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Posted by Michael Thies on July 14, 2025 at 8:39am

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