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14 Apr 2024, 19:21 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / My physics teacher used to say that hard work is more important than talent. I'm not saying I'm a talented driver, but I am sure I am extremely passionate about it. The problem is that I don't get as much seat time as I'd like. ...
14 Apr 2024, 17:54 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I had a pretty successful Hot Wheels hunt earlier today. I found three Mainline models I wanted. One of them is the new '87 Audi Quattro casting. If I had the space and money, I'd take one up as a project car. Mattel has just the seri...
13 Apr 2024, 14:19 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Social media is a dangerous place these days. Regarding cars, there's always someone building your dream project: a four-rotor RX-7, a 1,500-hp Supra, a twin-turbo GT500, and so on. If you start comparing yourself to them, you're bound to...
13 Apr 2024, 11:54 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / My granddad used to drive a mining truck, but I was never really into heavy machinery like that. My other granddad was about tractors, and I never saw their appeal. But in recent years, I've started changing. I have been living in the coun...
13 Apr 2024, 10:21 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / For as long as I can remember, we boys have liked to compete against each other. I always wanted to be faster in racing games, hold my breath for longer, and so on. And I guess girls are just as competitive as we are. To some people, drag racing...
13 Apr 2024, 09:11 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Earlier today, my neighbor came over to help me fix a problem with my daily driver. His five-year-old daughter came along for the trip and asked me if I could recommend some interesting cartoons for her to watch. I figured The Powerpuff Girls would...
11 Apr 2024, 09:18 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / This year marks my fourth anniversary of surviving a nasty crash while riding a 300 cc race bike on track. Using a slightly larger helmet could have cost me my life, but I was lucky enough to live and tell the story. If this wasn't obvious...
9 Apr 2024, 13:05 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / A friend with an FD RX-7 recently bought a Corvette ZR-1. He has already upgraded the exhaust system. But he wrote to me earlier today, looking for some AMG parts. As we discussed his new daily Mercedes-Benz, I remembered a new Hot Wheels Red L...
8 Apr 2024, 14:32 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I haven't done a Hot Wheels photo session in a while. I'm thinking of a theme that will fit my surroundings, and then I'll report back with the story. Opting for pickup trucks or SUVs sounds like the best option. It's April, ...
8 Apr 2024, 09:30 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I've finally fitted my Panasport G7 rims on the RX-7, and now I'm supposed to do a wheel alignment. The problem is I need to decide whether I'd like to set it up for Time Attack or go sideways. And I know I sadly can't afford th...
7 Apr 2024, 13:46 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / One of the things I enjoy doing in life is going on long drives. Last year, I drove for almost 19 hours straight on a nearly 1,000-mile (1,610 km) road trip. But my existing record dates back to circa 2015, when I went (alongside two other drivers)...
6 Apr 2024, 14:48 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Sometimes, the gap between our dreams and real-world situations is too big to close. Becoming a race driver is still feasible if you don't come from a rich family but don't get your hopes high for categories like F1 or GT Racing. Thank...
6 Apr 2024, 09:57 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I drove about 60 miles (96 km) yesterday, hunting for Hot Wheels cars. After visiting 10 different stores, I only found one car I liked. I've been aiming to add more Matchbox items to my collection for some time now, and the 1968 Chevy C10 is ...
2 Apr 2024, 16:28 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Growing up, I watched two movies that fueled my dreams of one day owning a motorcycle. One was Torque (2004), and the other was Biker Boyz (2003). I still hope to ride an RSV or a 996 someday. I was only 15 years old when I saw the two movies. I...
31 Mar 2024, 17:52 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I realized again today how obsessed I am with anything with an engine and wheels. I rode an ATV off-road, experienced an SUV in the same conditions, and drove my RX-7. And I'll have trouble sleeping until Wednesday when I'm testing a very...
31 Mar 2024, 17:20 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I'm not a fan of wagers. Still, I'd be willing to bet that the automotive industry will keep churning out more and more EVs over the next ten years. Beyond that point, I'm not so sure about it. Alternative fuels are not off the t...
31 Mar 2024, 16:25 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / Today, I had my first proper off-road experience in 35 years. I drove my Godfather's Land Rover through a forest and was surprised at how well it handled the challenge. To make things even better, I had to test drive the RX-7 for wheel fitment...
31 Mar 2024, 08:40 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I haven't driven my project car for a few weeks now, as it's in the shop for a respray. My daily isn't exciting enough to fill the gap. So I've returned to sim racing to get my dose of adrenaline. And there's one challenge ...
31 Mar 2024, 07:44 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I find a Hot Wheels casting I never knew existed at least once a week. Some aren't very interesting, while others are on the verge of sending me into a shopping frenzy. I've seen collectors struggling to keep track of their cars. I'm...
30 Mar 2024, 17:51 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu / I have recently been talking to a few junior athletes about sponsorship chasing. I told them how important it is to give it your best outside the racetrack, not just when they're in their cars or bikes. The more aces up your sleeve, the better...