Guy Car

thttp://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/01/florida-accuses-man-of-fraud-for-taking-wifes-name-then-backs-off/

 someone has his license "Properly" suspended by the Florida DMV, who screwed up... and had to reinstate the drivers license.

Bureaucrats. Sheesh.

learned about this at http://www.epbot.com/2013/01/my-husband-criminal.html

http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/blog/big-win-and-winners for Prop 103 (just on NBC ch 7 San Diego) and lookout when insurance companies get to play with the new healthcare rules, we're doomed regarding costs

http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/focusarea/prop-103-california-insurance-reform for the "read all about it" stuff I'm amazed at... Mercury insurance news is all bad

For all the info: https://www.facebook.com/ColoradoStreetOutlaws

You get to traction prep your lane however you like (minimal but VHT is ok) , it's regular street asphalt...

Rules for Racers!!

1.) All races are setup and approved by Col Street Outlaw admins.
 2.) 1/8th mile, from a dig for 1st race on Sept 14th
3.) Minimal prep, and up to the racer (vht, hazing tires etc)
4.) Lane choice goes to higher ranked participant of the list
5.) Jump the start or crossing lanes is automatic loss of race
6.) The person being called out sets the date of the race, and has up to 15 days to do so.
7.) Person calling out should be ready to race right then or at any point agreed upon

RULES FOR CARS!!!!
 1.) Working lights (headlights, taillights, brake lights) are required
2.) Any Fuel is permissible (E85, C10, C16, 93.etc)
3.) Any tire is permissible
4.) 1/8th Mile

In order to keep the validity of the list in tact (ie no 14sec ET cars racing 9 sec ET cars.. all races will be coordinated by the Co Street Outlaws Admins! First races are Sept 14th!!!! Be ready to travel at some point, already have other states waiting for US!

the dragstrip has a credit card operated fueling station.

The following fuels are available:
Sunoco 260 GT 100 octane unleaded street legal 3.3% oxygen, $9.46/gallon
Sunoco 260 GTX 98 octane unleaded not street legal 0.0% oxygen, $9.51/gallon
Sunoco Standard 110 octane leaded not street legal 0.0% oxygen, $9.21/gallon

The fueling station accepts Visa and Mastercard. Per the credit card company there is a $600 limit on each transaction. Each credit card can be used for a maximum of three transactions (no matter how low the dollar amount) in a 48 hour period.  http://highplainsraceway.com/

The F150 Lightning crashed into the green mini suv

the gray suv was hit from behind and lost it's rear fascia and the gold suv with the mashed rear bumper was hit by the silver one which now has a mashed hood

If you are following someone in slow rush hour traffic, stay at least far enough behind them to see the bottom of their rear tires

if you want to got through the online photo gallery: http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2014-mercedes-benz-s-class-s550-first-drive-review the back seat photos are on page 3 http://www.caranddriver.com/photos-13q2/523865/2014-mercedes-benz-s-class-interior-photo-524395

the schedule for the Expo is at https://d23.com/d23-expo/schedule/friday-august-09-2013/ and near the top below the word Schedule are the days in blue, so click on them to see the schedule of events for Saturday or Sunday... but the major highlights are at https://d23.com/d23-expo/venues/ and Talent Round-up https://d23.com/talent-round-up/ says that Noah http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2013/07/from-scrappy-beginnings-has-evolved.html will be there

plan ahead, read through and find what you don't want to miss, because about 40,000 people are going to be in the expo. There may be lines to get into the rooms, I don't know. Considering the grand opening presentation already has a 4000 person seating, but added a 2000 seat overflow, they know that it's not going to fit everyone that wants to see it....

On Friday, 10am to 1230pm, Pixar major domo John Lasseter is starting the expo with sneak peaks of Disney and Pixar animated films, (the new film Frozen looks good! Pixar's the Good Dinosaur also to be previewed)
at 3 to 5 pm is a 3D screening of Planes
https://d23.com/d23-arena/

On Saturday, the opening event is a Disney live action and Marvel Studios presentation ( Thor - The Dark World, Saving Mr. Banks, Tomorrowland)

These day starters will likely have surprise celebrity appearances, in the past the celebs have included the cast of Avengers, Monsters Inc...

Think about this, Disney now owns Pixar, Lucasfilm, ESPN, Marvel, ABC, and other well known entertainment companies.

You can see the screening of the ESPN film of the 1999 Women's World Cup Team for example, and you might not have known that.

some big events to see

feature animation art concepts, storyboards, and products from the mystical world of Frozen, the daring comedy-adventure from Walt Disney Animation Studios releasing in November 2013

Fearless optimist Anna (voice of Kristen Bell) sets off on an epic journey—teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff) and his loyal reindeer Sven—to find her sister Elsa (voice of Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Encountering Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom. 



http://movies.disney.com/frozen/video/trailers/

For more about Frozen, and the next movie, Big Hero 6 : http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-disney-big-hero-6-frozen-20130508-dto,0,4722556.htmlstory

From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes “Big Hero 6,” an action comedy adventure about brilliant robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who finds himself in the grips of a criminal plot that threatens to destroy the fast-paced, high-tech city of San Fransokyo. With the help of his closest companion—a robot named Baymax—Hiro joins forces with a reluctant team of first-time crime fighters on a mission to save their city. Inspired by the Marvel comics of the same name, and featuring comic-book style action and all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, the CG-animated “Big Hero 6” hits theaters in 3D on November 7, 2014.


http://blogs.disney.com/insider/articles/2013/05/09/announcing-big-hero-6-coming-2014-from-walt-disney-animation-studios/




check out products on the cutting edge of product innovation and design featuring one of the most popular Super Heroes in the world, Spider-Man, in Marvel’s first-ever appearance at the D23 Expo.


Star Wars fans can have access to experiences created for them by Lucasfilm and Disney. Darth Vader: The Evolution of a Villain, located in the DCP pavilion, showcases the development of the iconic villain from early concepts to striking realization. Crash Course in the Force: Star Wars Saga 101, presented by Lucasfilm’s resident authority Pablo Hidalgo in Stage 23, will give Star Wars newbies and experts alike a thorough grounding in all matters of the Force and the Star Wars legacy.

Fans can participate in other immersive experiences, including:
Find Your Voice with The Little Mermaid, a karaoke experience celebrating the music from the film;
Journey through the Art of Tink, a gallery where Disney artists, designers, illustrators, and animators from around the world have re-imagined our magical, sassy and feisty fairy, Tinker Bell;
What Makes a Puppet a Muppet?, which will help fans learn what it takes to create a Muppets “plush”; Take a Ride with Disney•Pixar’s World of Cars and Disney’s Planes, which explains how the highly collectible diecast vehicles are made;
 Assembling The Avengers Franchise, an exclusive tour through the history of The Avengers and the chance to see the latest The Avengers products; and
 I heart Mickey & Minnie, a rarely seen collection of beloved Mickey Mouse toys, apparel, and accessories from past decades, along with a showcase of Minnie Mouse-inspired fashions from around the world.
https://d23.com/disney-consumer-products-d23expo-dcp/

Prices, $57 per adult per day, $47 per child

The D23 Arena entrance will open as early as 8:00 a.m. to all attendees for the Friday and Saturday morning sessions. Since recording devices will not be allowed at select D23 Arena presentations, a camera check location will be available. 


they even made a cell phone app: https://d23.com/d23-expo-app-now-available/

some of the pavilions:


In honor of the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering and the origins of Disney parks and resorts, Imagineering is hosting an “open house” in Hall C, throwing open the doors of its unique facilities and offering an unprecedented look at its creative processes.

 You’re invited to enter the Imagineering “dream factory” at “1401 Flower Street” to get a rare opportunity to meet and interact with an eclectic array of Imagineering’s creative minds—ride engineers, model builders, pre-visualization artists, architects, special effects designers, inventors, and show animators—and join them as they share their skills and talents.

 In addition, you’ll have the chance to glimpse the “workspaces” of several project teams from around Disney’s global portfolio of parks and resorts, perhaps spotting a few clues to coming attractions.

 YOUR “JOURNEY INTO IMAGINEERING” WILL ALSO INCLUDE:
• A sneak peek at Disney Springs, a reimagining and reinvention of Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort that transform it into a timeless and vibrant place that celebrates the turn-of-the century lakeside towns that dotted the Florida landscape.
• The opportunity to meet one of Marvel’s Avengers before he sets sail on a new adventure.
• The chance to experience some recently opened Disney attractions in a unique way.
• A glimpse into the Walt Disney Imagineering Art Library that will feature rarely seen models of concepts that were never built, as well as historical and revered original concept art from the early days of Imagineering, including Herb Ryman’s sketch of Disneyland and Peter Ellenshaw’s “surprise” rendering for the Disneyland television show.
• Mickey’s of Glendale, an outlet of Walt Disney Imagineering’s employee-only store, to shop for unique souvenirs and collectibles and Walt Disney Imagineering merchandise not available anywhere else.


 As the 50th anniversary of Mary Poppins approaches, the Archives presents a wide array of iconic display from the Academy Award-winning 1964 film, including
concept art and matte paintings,
Mary and Bert’s carousel horses,
 the snow globe from the “Feed the Birds” sequence,
costumes worn by many of the central characters,
and the recently acquired carpet bag, which Mary famously uses to carry her assortment of magical belongings that bring inspiration and wonder to the Banks household.

 On the heels of the global success of Oz The Great and Powerful, the Archives is proud to assemble artifacts illustrating Disney’s long association with L. Frank Baum’s Oz books.
http://d23medianet.datgmedia.com/index.php

Highlights include a costume from 1957’s “The Rainbow Road to Oz”—a segment from The Fourth Anniversary Show, which celebrated Walt’s four years on television, starring many of the Mickey Mouse Club’s Mouseketeers—as well as concept art from unrealized attractions and Disney Studio productions. Also featured are props and costume pieces from 1985′s Return to Oz, including Tik-Tok, the “Powder of Life” tin, and Dorothy’s costume and slippers. And, of course, there will be an assortment of costumes from this year’s Oz The Great and Powerful.

https://d23.com/d23-expo-blog-day-2-treasure-island/

http://www.disneyparksmerchandise.com/events/d23-silent-auction/?instance_id=

Only registered Guests may participate in the Silent Auction. Tickets for the D23 Expo Silent Auction Package are $23.00 each. No discounts will be offered in conjunction with this package. Separate D23 Expo admission is required.

to see the things that are going to be auctioned: http://www.disneynow.com/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x45411db5f

for not available to the public merchandise and collectibles:

D23 Expo guests will again have the chance to explore Mickey’s of Glendale, an outlet of Walt Disney Imagineering’s employee-only store, to shop for unique souvenirs and collectibles and Walt Disney Imagineering merchandise not available anywhere else.
 For three days only, the private store for Imagineers is coming to the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts pavilion at the D23 Expo. For these precious few days, you can purchase WED and Walt Disney Imagineering apparel, collectibles, and office accessories previously unavailable to the public. https://d23.com/mickeys-of-glendale-d23-expo-shopping/


https://d23.com/d23-expo/about-the-expo/

Also, being a fan of magazines, I wanted you to know that the Gold Level D23 club membership includes a subscription to the D23 magazine.  Beginning August 2, it is available at select retail locations for $15.95 To become a D23 Member, visit https://d23.com/?cmp=d23_OFC_D23_vanity_d23_Extl
The Disney twenty-three cover story features exclusive interviews with the film’s cool voice actors Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, as well as a visit with the filmmakers as they bring Frozen’s wintery wonderland to life in Disney’s 53rd animated feature, coming to theaters this November.

 Also, in this issue, Walt Disney lives on in “Every Picture Tells a Story,” an article showcasing newly discovered photos Walt shot with his personal camera. The photos provide a unique opportunity for fans to see Disney’s world through Walt’s eyes.

D23 Members will also get a special treat as former International Ambassador for Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Legend Marty Sklar welcomes readers inside his home to discuss the fascinating new book about his career shaping timeless Disney icons: Dream It! Do It!: My Half-Century Creating Disney’s Magic Kingdoms.

And a look at Disney parks around the world; journey across the Pacific Ocean to Tokyo Disneyland to celebrate its joyful 30th anniversary in “Happiness in the Park,” and head to Hong Kong Disneyland’s Mystic Manor to explore one of Walt Disney Imagineering’s most multifaceted and exhilarating attractions yet.


All images used with permission, all images ©Disney. Offficial announcements are on www.D23.com/media and www.D23medianet.com and http://blog.disneystore.com/

The Comet Safari is something I touched on with the post about the Comet endurance publicity http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-1964-mercury-comet-durability-run.html

I don't remember how I signed onto the newsletter, but their email address is hotrodnews@email.sourceinterlinkpubs.com

full write up at http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2013/07/12/fangios-1954-mercedes-benz-w196r-sells-for-record-29-65-million/

found in Automobile Magazine, July issue... what an amazing news story to have in a car magazine! No one else has this story but Automobile Magazine is my guess!

above press release from Bethany's website: http://bethanyhamilton.com/2013/02/gazelle-car-rally-across-morocco-in-march/



above photo from http://xgames.espn.go.com/rally-moto-x/gallery/9116249/bethany-hamilton-23rd-annual-gazelle-rally

Any wonder I'm a fan and subscriber?

With its unique concept involving eco-driving without excess speed, based on traditional navigation without GPS and for women only, the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc was the precursor to a new vision for auto rallies.

In our constant quest for quality, the environment has always been one of our main areas of focus. In 2010, the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc became the first auto rally in the world to obtain international environmental certification (ISO 14001:2004). 

http://www.rallyeaichadesgazelles.com/en/top+story

Yup, I just checked Google news, and not a word about it.

However,... very cool news for women, Bethany is a spokeman for Proctor and Gamble's Tampax business, and is hosting a contest for young women:

Tampax and pro-surfer Bethany Hamilton are joining forces to shine a spotlight on awesomely active girls - those who have the confidence to get off the sideline and into the game. The Awesomely Active Girls Challenge is designed to celebrate and reward girls who share pictures of moments when they have been awesomely active. In addition to being featured on the Tampax Facebook page, girls have the opportunity to win a great prize, which includes a chance for their photo to appear in Tampax Pearl Active advertising.

For one month, from June 21 until July 21, girls can enter the Awesomely Active Girls Challenge by submitting a photo of them taking on their favorite activity with 140 character caption on Facebook.com/Tampax. Beginning July 29 and through October 6 the community can place votes for their favorite moment. Each week, a winner will be selected and highlighted as the "Awesomely Active Girl of the Week," not only receiving the spotlight but also $500

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/06/20/surfer-bethany-hamilton-challenges-girls-to-be-awe/

KPBS revved up its “Donate Your Car” campaign this month (June 2013) which, along with drivable used cars, often attracts tired, tread-worn mechanical castaways with more miles than a Platinum Frequent Flyer.

 This week was different, however. A caller said on Monday he wanted to donate his beloved Maserati.

Well, sure … So, in rolled a sleek, immaculately maintained Maserati loaded with driver-pampering goodies — and legitimate ownership documents.

 The black 2004 GT coupe with tan leather interior had a manufacturers list price of about $81,000. About 80,000 miles later, it should fetch between $25,000 and $35,000 at auction, predicts James Rowten, corporate development manager for KPBS in charge of its vehicle donation program.

 “This is the most standout car donated in my tenure, and I’ve been here five years,” he said.

While many of the autos end up being sold for scrap metal, and drivable cars head to used-car auctions, this one will go to an international auction of high-end vehicles, Rowten said. The owner’s name remains confidential, although Rowten said he is a longtime donor and fan of KPBS from La Jolla.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jun/20/tp-maserati-stands-out-amid-donated-junkers-and/all/?print

They think that they will spend 2.1 million dollars enforcing this new law, though they can't seem to enforce most every other law that they could in order to get the RV's to move along, the big complaint against them from beach cities homeowners.

The city councilman that pushed this law through after 7 years of debate, states several complaints against the RVs, but concedes that the law enforcement force is not up to the challenge of enforcing all the stupid laws that the city, county, state and federalies have made up to tax/ticket all motor vehicles.

So instead of solving problems that the home owners have complained about, the city council of San Diego has outlawed parking an RV on city streets overnight from 2am to 6am.

So, what, the police departments are supposed to start ticketing all the RVs at 6am? Not going to happen.

San Diego, so called Americas Finest City, seems to want to emphasis FINE as in "pay up".

All the rest of California, according to todays news story, have oulawed living in RVs on city streets, and thus forced the undesireable nearly homeless south to San Diego (actually the best year round temperatures in all California).

About a dozen years ago houseboats were outlawed, about 6 years ago the free boat anchorage in San Diego Bay was removed, and now the RVs that many poor people have bought on the cheap, are the newest target of the wealthy.  Maybe some year in the future the homeless will be the target of the cleanout of California so that the wealthy and tourists won't see them.

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jul/09/tp-sd-bans-overnight-rv-street-parking/

“The proliferation of illegally parked vehicles is a public safety, is a quality of life and can be an environmental issue that especially impacts our neighborhoods and particularly many of those that are in our beach and bay communities,” said Councilman Kevin Faulconer, who pushed for the ordinance. “Currently we have vehicles that are parked in front of homes and businesses for weeks at a time, taking up valuable parking spaces … and limiting access to driveways and alleys which present major pedestrian problems.”

http://jaebueno.com and http://www.flickr.com/photos/nobueno/

Something I just found he had written about photographing shows his class,

" I too have been approached my a car owner who was not happy that I was photographing his car. He was not happy that I was working for a magazine and was going to make money off of his car. I heard him out and proceeded to delete the image while he watched. As I walked away, he asked what magazine I was shooting for when I answered him, his "mood" changed and he asked if if I would take another shot "cause he's always wanted to be in the magazine". I respectful reminded him that he did not want me taking photos of his car and walked away. Every now and then I see him at a show. I will photograph every car around his but I will not photograph his. He has never approached me again. His loss, not mine." from http://www.tweakedpixels.com/whats-up/2010/12/3/paranoia-will-destroy-ya.html

previous post at http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2008/12/awesome-so-cal-photographer-jae-bueno.html

above 2 images from http://www.kearneyhub.com/news/local/lincoln-highway-s-th-birthday-party-continues-today-sunday-parade/article_fde13dc2-e1eb-11e2-9784-0019bb2963f4.html

the route for the first transcontinental highway were made Oct 31st, 1913

for the Centennial tour, about 140 cars, mostly Ford Model T and Model As drove in from the East Coast end at Time Square New York, and Lincoln Park San Francisco



above images from http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/tour/2013/

for a good write up: http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/07/05/lincoln-highway-100th-anniversary-transcontinental-road/2491097/ and a gallery: http://www.usatoday.com/media/cinematic/gallery/2488289/lincoln-highway-turns-100-years-old/

best contents page I think I've ever seen... simple, illustrated with exactly what I want to see, the car, what page. Who needs anything more on a contents page? Aren't you frustrated when you see something on the cover of a magazine and can't find it on the contents page? I am, constantly