Baby, It’s Cold Outside

As the calendar turns from one year to the next, a typical fan of racing  – at least in the northern parts of the country – is waiting for the return of warmer weather.  But in some areas, the cold winds of winter do not stop racing, they just move it indoors. Already...

Death to Diesels?

Diesel-powered cars and light trucks, still a small percentage of the vehicles on the roads in the US, are increasing in popularity with each passing year.  But on December 1st Reuters reported that in France, authorities want to phase out the use of diesel fuel for...

Instrument Flight Rules

In the news recently has been the report that President Obama nominated Mark Rosekind to head up the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  NHTSA has not had a permanent leader since David Strickland resigned in December of 2013, and the Deputy...

Does the Road to Redemption Run Through New Jersey?

Jeremy Mayfield used to be a race car driver.  At least, that’s how it has appeared since he ran afoul of NASCAR’s substance abuse policy in 2009.  But he is back behind the wheel, and on November 29 he intends to be racing at New Jersey’s Wall Stadium in his first...

Ferrari for Sale

Do you want to buy Ferrari?  Not a Ferrari, but Ferrari itself.  Now is your chance. Fiat Chrysler has announced that it will offer a 10 percent stake in Ferrari as parts of its ambition to raise funding for its $61 billion growth plan. In a statement, Fiat Chrysler...