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Photo of the Day: Dueling Porsche GT3′s @ Sebring 2011

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On March - 12 - 2012

In preparation for this weekend’s 60th annual running of “The Twelve Hourse of Sebring“, we will be featuring only photos from last year’s 2011 race.

Dueling Porsche GT3's battle it out turn by turn during the 2011 59th annual running of the Twelve Hours of Sebring. (1920x1200)

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Throwback Friday: Nissan’s 240SX Commercials

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On March - 9 - 2012

Remember when the S13 was brand spakin’ new? Eh, 1989 is a little fuzzy for us too…but we do remember 1995 S14 very clearly.

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Video of the Week: 1994 JGTC Classic GT-R Extravaganza

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On March - 9 - 2012

Take a walk down memory lane  and enjoy the sights and sounds of the GT-R heavy 1994 JGTC @ Fuji Speedway.

 

Photo of the Day: 1996 Nissan Skyline GT-R

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On March - 9 - 2012

The R33 Skyline was introduced in August 1993. Slightly heavier than the R32, it was available in both coupe and sedan body-styles and all models now used a 6-cylinder engine.

A limited edition model was created in 1996, called the NISMO 400R, that produced 400hp from a road-tuned version of Nissan's Le Mans engine. (1920x1200)

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Photo of the Day: 1991 R32 Nissan Skyline GT-R

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On March - 8 - 2012

In May of 1989 the Skyline GT-R returned, this time with twin ceramic turbochargers, all-wheel steering, electronically controlled four-wheel drive, and 276 hp.

The R32 GT-R dominated Japanese Touring Car Championship (JTCC), winning 29 races from 29 starts, taking the series title every year from 1989 to 1993. (1920x1200)

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This Week’s Eats: Mac’s Speed Shop (Charlotte)

Posted by Robert.Maddrey On March - 7 - 2012

On a recent trip to Charlotte, NC we had the good fortune of stopping by Mac’s Speed Shop on South Boulevard in the trendy up and coming “Southend” district.

Mac's Heaping Portion of BBQ Pulled Pork Served with Baked Beans, Mac 'n Cheese and Bun

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