Pickle’s Perspective

BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula 1 | F1 wins will decide world title.

My first reaction is YIKES!

With the new rules, how many races you win will determine who wins the title.  Points will only matter for tie situations.   Although I think this idea is interesting, I fear that this year we will see a severe injury or fatality due to this rule. (continue reading…)

I was looking through old photos while preparing the last post on Dirt bikes and kids.  I found this old photo Circa 1994 of a youthful GermanPickle deadlifting a dirtbike.

This bonehead move was inspired by Scott Summers, an enduro racer in the early 1990’s.  He appeared in a 1994 issue of Dirt Bike magazine holding up his Honda XR650R in the same fashion that I’m holding this bike.  The Honda XR650R is a much heavier beast than this bike.

Once I found out I could lift bikes in this fashion, I lifted a few other bikes, including Kim Houde’s YZ250 and the CR500, the CR500’s owners name escapes me at this point.

Many may know that I belong to the Porsche Club or America. one of the events we host is an autocross. We make our event open to all who wish to participate. I wanted to take a few moments to tell you all why I think you should consider autocrossing your car. Whether you have a Corvette, Neon, Prius, Yaris, or an RX-8 (Yes that’s you Brad!) doesn’t matter, an unlikely car can be the overall winner in an autocross, and well even if you’re not competitive there’s benefits to trying it at least once.   In this photo  Leo  of the PCA  takes his 1983 Porsche 944 through one of the gates  at the  PCA Autocross held on the Springs Church Parking Lot in Winnipeg. (continue reading…)

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Red Bull Racing – Monaco 2005,
originally uploaded by bigtallguy.

I didn’t take this picture, but I just thought this was the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while. Obviously Episode III completely ruled the Universe last week, but when I saw it invade Formula One; I had been put in awe.

David Coulthard and Vitantonio Liuzzi had their cars repainted in Star Wars fashion, but that wasn’t all, the pit crew were dressed as Storm Troopers and the Lollipop man was Darth Vader!

Chewie, R2 and Threepio made an appearance along with Mr. Lucas himself too. This was definitely one of the season’s highlights so far. (aside from the exciting racing this year too!)

Check out more photos at the Formula ONe website Formula1.com

Canadian Grand Prix is in in 2 weeks!!!!!!