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Well here it is, finally, the last part of my series on my recent vacation to Long Beach for the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.  There will be some photos posted in the coming months (I have a slow dial-up connection so not all of them will be uploaded right away and I'm not sure exactly...
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Synopsis: Fatal Motorcycle Accident Details: Synopsis:  Details: NEWS RELEASE KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORONER DIVISION This news release is prepared under the direction of the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator for the convenience of news reporters.  Facts concerning...
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Saturday morning I woke up fairly early (can't remember exactly what time).  It was April 19, my 25th birthday.  After taking a shower, it was time to eat breakfast in the hotel lobby.  Having learned how expensive food was at the track, I ate literally until I was...
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I'm sorry I'm posting this a little later than I promised.  Last weekend (April 18-20) I went to the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.  Back in December, my mom got us (herself, my dad, and myself) 3-day passes for the event for my birthday, which was April 19.  It was both a...
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One week ago last Saturday (April 12), the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation held its annual Great Strides walk-a-thon.  Despite temperatures in the 80s, it was a fun time for everyone who participated.  There was a raffle and silent auction.  I only participated in the raffle and...
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The Long Beach Grand Prix marked the last race of the Champ Car World Series.     What does everybody think about Champ Cars death and the merger with Indy? Is Indy going to benefit or is it too little too late?       Danica Patrick won at the Twin Ring in...
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If you haven't heard already, a couple of weeks ago, the owners of the two American open-wheel racing series (the Champ Car World Series-formerly known as CART-and the IRL/IndyCar Series) have decided to merge the struggling series together.  Having two separate...
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Let's use this as a reminder to take it easy today and everyday, ok? Life's too precious... LA Road-Rage Crash Smashes Woman, Children Between Cars Thursday , October 11, 2007   <A TARGET="_blank"...
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Any formula one fans? Posted: July 12, 2007 The United States Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will not be on the 2008 Formula One schedule after eight consecutive annual events since 2000. After recent meetings, Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Tony George and Formula One...
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Check out this ex-Indy race car available for sale.  Street legal in Florida but not here in California. Good luck if you get in an accident though.  Not exactly a daily driver. Find the video embedded in the ebay auction. Ebay Auction Web article Details: 1999...
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This video brings the term "street racing" to a whole new level. In what was reported to be the most expensive television commercial ever created, Shell filmed a variety of historic Ferrari Formula 1 cars blasting through the streets of some of the world's greatest cities. Follow...
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Don is my best friend in the whole world. I would have his back and he mine, no matter what, right or wrong, no hesitation, no questions asked. It's the nature of our twenty plus year friendship. One of Don's passions is gambling and the folks at Harrah's love him for it and show it by...
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Champion superbike racer, trainer and founder of the California Super Bike School ( www.superbikeschool.com ), Keith Code was our guest this week on the Road Show Podcast.  Not only did he present a great interview but offered to answer your questions in an upcoming episode. ...
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I love Motocross and Supercross. Most people have no concept of what an exciting form of motorsport it really is. Most have never even seen it on television as it is not a true mainstream sport, even though it is light years ahead of what it was just five years ago. A few of the Supercross...
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It's been pretty cool that since we've started, my co-host's blog has been a regular on the Podbean.com top 100 list. We funnel the I-Tunes subscriptions through his Dirt Racin' Station blog. We're also usually on the top 10 list for the day on Mondays after we archive our Sunday night...
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If you're a fan of local racing or even local history, you must listen to the weekly podcast Billy Simkins and Lee Jensen have started on their Dirt Racin'  Station. They're also streaming their shows on bakersfield.com (thanks, guys!). Of particular note is Sunday's interview with Spud...
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I have been online since late 1997, and in that time I have met hundreds, if not thousands, of people on the internet. Some I still talk with once in awhile, but most have come and gone. There are a couple that I have known since the beginning and still converse with them on occasion, but they...
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