A GUIDE TO AUTOCROSS IN PCA MAGAZINE

To write and photograph about a subject as dear to my heart as autocross is an honor. Thanks to Pete Stout for allowing me to see this one through to completion. Thanks also to Richard Baron for his amazing design, which never ceases to amaze me. More thanks to the national autocross champions who participated. And finally, thanks to Jeff Barstow, who has been my driving partner for over 15 years. Continue reading “”

AS NICE AS PIE 356

Congrats to Michael Copperthite and his 1953 356 vintage race car just published in a feature I completed for the great guys at Road Scholars.

Michael found his Porsche pre-A 356 on eBay. It looked a mess, but something about the poorly painted coupe appealed to him. It was 95% complete, had seatbelts out of a P-51 Mustang fighter, and a rally clock out of a B-24 Liberator bomber. Continue reading “”

TO BE PAID FOR WHAT YOU LOVE

Isn’t that the dream? Sounds great. Sign me up…

Being renumerated for something you would do anyway Some say it’s “found money”. Unfortunately, the compensation offered doesn’t always reflect the cost of doing business in today’s world.

Early on, being an artist will probably feel like a tough road filled with obstacles and rejection. And, until you develop a style and product that’s needed, it’s likely to stay that way. Once you achieve success, be thankful for what you have. You are being paid for what you love… Continue reading “”

VOLKSWAGEN WOES

No, I’m not talking about the shocking diesel recall. That’s world’s away from my news.

My 2001 VW Eurovan Weekender’s second transmission failed. I guess after 200,000 miles of traveling cross country that will happen. Rather than fix it again, I decided to upgrade to a 2006 Porsche Cayenne. Same VR6 type motor with a lot more amenities. Continue reading “”