Spring Cleaning

Spring is here, we're all anxious to get those performance cars back on the streets. If your car sets all winter, under a cover, the task may not take much work. But, If your car, like mine, is occasionally driven year around, it may take a little more effort to get it looking its best again. When the weather finally is nice enough, a good wash job, some detailed cleaning, and a fresh coat of polish, will have your pride-and-joy looking like it should. For me, a car should look its best all the time, but, I always put forth a little extra effort this time of the year. It just helps get me in the mood for some cruising the streets and highways in style.

My 2013 Mustang GT, ready for some action.

Need For Speed

The "Need For Speed" movie is out and playing everywhere. If you read the reviews, the critics will have your expectations pretty low, but, I just got back from seeing it, and it was spectacular. Maybe it's the old street racer in me, but I totally enjoyed this movie. I think most "car guys", and "car gals", who see it will agree that the cars are the true stars. Sure, the movie stunts, crashes, and over-the-top chase scenes are pure action movie fantasy, but the awesome on-board sounds of these top shelf performance cars are what dreams are made of. If you have ever been a racer, a muscle car fan, or just like high performance action, go see this movie. You won't be disappointed. Also, race fans, take a moment to check out my book; "Grab Some Gears - 40 Years of Street Racing" just follow this link; Grab-Some-Gears

The modified 2014 Shelby GT500 from the "Need For Speed" movie.

Steamboat Springs

We are celebrating 50 years of Ford Mustangs this year, and with that, we can expect many local car shows to feature Mustangs in the spotlight. There are special national celebrations for the Mustang in April on the 50th. anniversary of the iconic cars introduction. But, if making it to one of those special events is not something you can do, there are other, maybe lesser known, Mustang shows that may be just as good, or even better. One such event is the "Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup" in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This show is held in June every year, and is a spectacular Mustang show. I have attended several times and have never been disappointed. For anyone living in the Western U.S., it is a show well worth attending for any Ford or Mustang enthusiast.  Another great Mustang show is the one held in Sturgis, South Dakota. I haven't been to that one, but some of my family members have, and I hear good reports. Check out this link to the; "Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup" .

Photo from the "Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup" in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

To Be A "Car Guy"

What does it take to be officially recognized as a "car guy"?  Is that how your friends and family see you?  Is that how you think of yourself? For me, the answer to those questions would be yes. I believe I've earned that title. Many guys are "car guys" at some point in their life, but it doesn't become their life-long passion. And I don't want to exclude the ladies here, there are "car gals" as well, though they are even more rare than the car guys. For us, our cars are much more important than just transportation. They are a great source of pride, and driving them is an enjoyable experience. We want cars that are something fun to drive, and have the looks to go with it. We also get plenty of enjoyment out of simply cleaning and maintaining them. When we hit the street in our favorite car, we're the whole package, our real self, and the car is the wrapper we display to the world. Yes, I am a car guy, and proud of that title, and probably will be for the rest of my life. If you want to read more about this, check out my book, just follow this link; Grab-Some-Gears

Me with my 2013 Mustang GT in Southern Utah.