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Video: Nissan DeltaWing In-Car at Road Atlanta

Posted on September 26, 2012 by MCG

The pencil-nosed Nissan DeltaWIng must be the most controversial road racing car in recent years. Here at Motor City Garage, we’ve placed the arguments on pause for a moment to have a look at how the car actually behaves on the track.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Nissan DeltaWing

MCG exclusive! 2013 NASCAR roll cage

Posted on September 11, 2012 by MCG

Here’s the first public look at the NASCAR roll cage for 2013, built to comply with rules changes for next year intended to improve driver safety. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged NASCAR, roll cage

New study proves: Your driving stinks

Posted on August 29, 2012 by MCG

Bad drivingA comprehensive new survey indicates that the majority of American drivers routinely engage in practices they know are unsafe.

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Posted in Industry News, Technology

Video: Tiny Ardun V8 — Hear it Roar!

Posted on August 27, 2012 by MCG

Ron Bement, an amazingly talented craftsman from Denver, Colorado, built this 1/3 scale Ardun V8. The truly jaw-dropping part is not that it runs, though it runs very well. It’s the sound: totally badass. Just listen.  Continue reading →

Posted in Hot Rods, Technology | Tagged Ardun, Ron Bement

Video: how to wrap a Sprint Cup car

Posted on August 7, 2012 by MCG

They don’t paint NASCAR racers anymore; they “wrap” them with a thin plastic film. Here’s a cute video that uses time-lapse photography to show how it’s done.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged NASCAR

Video: CFD comes to NASCAR

Posted on July 26, 2012 by MCG

CFD has come to NASCAR, and there’s no question: It’s a game changer.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Ford, NASCAR

Palm-size miracle V12: see it built, watch it run

Posted on July 18, 2012 by MCG

If you admire craftsmanship, watch this incredible video. You’ll be moved. Jose Manuel Hermo Barreiro, a 72 year-old retired naval technician in Spain, has constructed 11 of these miniature miracle engines. This one is a V12.

 

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Posted in Models & Miniatures, Technology | Tagged Patelo

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