Miguel Caparros's Blog (57)

4th Of July And The Acrobatic Cessna.

When I first decided to write a weekly digest, fears ran through me wondering if I could write some thing new every week. The answer is yes and no. The no part, is that my adventures are part of my history so I may have told or written parts of it at other times. The yes part is, there are still years of adventures to share and more to come that I have yet to live…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on July 4, 2011 at 6:30am — No Comments

Columbo to Peugeot then onto the Carrera Pan Americana.

I know some of my Georgia friends may be surprised that I have a long history with European cars I hope you too can enjoy this aspect of me most of  you do not know.

It is interesting how certain events can trigger memories and the angst of how to put…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 30, 2011 at 6:00am — 6 Comments

1965 Ford Mustang Station Wagon



by Miguel Caparros 

This article was prompted by a posting from Sam Fiorani, another automotive historical journalist on his website,…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 26, 2011 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

From Highcroft Racing, Dan Gurney, Dr.Don Panoz and Ben Bowley Taking this unique concept to Le Mans

You snooze you may loose real big. This project was first offered to Indy Car, they turned it down. I love it! This is truly evolutionary. I will be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for the first test,…
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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 17, 2011 at 5:30am — No Comments

Rotten Apples Spoil Caffeine & Octane and Meet Darlene and Richard Scott

by Miguel Caparros

Testosterone running poor decisions has been the undoing of many men and women. Poor judgement in the effort to show off, rears its ugly head. At some point it happens to us all, it…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 16, 2011 at 5:30am — 14 Comments

Meet Jason Cole Photographer. Car Shows, who is driving and where are we going?

Meet the contributors. Jason Cole, Photographer.

Text by Miguel Caparros Photos by Jason Cole

I am the luckiest editor in the world. I some how manged to get some of the best photographers to…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 14, 2011 at 2:16am — No Comments

EXPERIENCE MONTEREY CLASSIC CAR WEEK BY WINNING A TRIP FOR TWO

 

Monterey, California (June 1, 2011) – The idea for an opportunity to provide automotive enthusiasts a chance to experience Monterey’s Classic Car Week was born from the continued amazement by many lifelong automotive enthusiasts proclamations that they’ve never been to Monterey, CA during this time before.  So,…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 13, 2011 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Record Breaking Crowd At Caffeine & Octane June 5 2010. Alpharetta Georgia

Easy to get to and the support of Barnes and Noble Book seller and Starbucks coffee has turned this venue into the

largest monthly Cruise in the South. The truly incredible thing is not just the sheer numbers but the quality and rarity of some of the cars that show up. Every first Sunday of the month this incredible gathering happens. All the parking lots around…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 6, 2011 at 12:30am — 7 Comments

Chevrolet Re-Inventing The Corvette With The C-7 To Lure Younger Buyers

By Miguel Caparros GM file Photos

In a bold move Chevrolet is opening up a Pandora's box by announcing a new power plant package to debut with the upcoming C-7.  Not wanting to shun the Corvette faithful, Initially the current engine…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on June 4, 2011 at 12:58am — 1 Comment

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

Sunday Morning Cruise In a parking Structure. I drive the Chevy Volt. Deaths In Accidents Lowest.



This past Sunday I attended the most unusual and by far the most successful one day automotive event in the South. Import Alliance at the Georgia…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on April 22, 2011 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Judging certification Classes Start April 27th at Hennessey Lexus of Gwinnett. Open to all. -Duluth, GA

American Wheels Events Show Car & Motorcycle Judges Training Class. We have it set for April 27 and May 4, 2011 at Hennessey Lexus of Gwinnett, 3383 Satellite Boulevard in Duluth, GA. The classes are 5pm to 9pm each night.



It does not matter if you are out to be a judge or not this will be the best $20.00 you have spent. You will learn what to look for in the small details of judging a car or bike. When you complete the two evening course you will receive a certificate of… Continue

Added by Miguel Caparros on April 19, 2011 at 5:30am — 5 Comments

Volume 1 - Number 17 -April 7, 2011

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Jason Cole Photo 57 burn out.…

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Added by Miguel Caparros on April 6, 2011 at 5:30pm — No Comments

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