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July 2012
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Contents ISSUE 30, July 2012 EDITOR IN CHIEF Dustin Troyan ART DIRECTOR Connected Media Group COPY EDITORS
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from the editor TIME
without finishing it or you are ready to point out everything that is wrong with it. Do me a favor and keep reading.
The nice thing about doing your own magazine is you can do whatever you want. I like being able to do what I want. The only true constraint is time. How much time do I have to dedicate to the magazine? When I say “doing” I REALLY mean doing. I took over the design of the magazine a couple months ago. Yea, I really don’t have any experience in design, layout or the programs that I use. But sometimes you just HAVE to get the job done. So I sat down and did something I have not been able to do in years, I concentrated on one task for days. I sat at my desk, and learned and learned and learned. Was it easy? Well, it wasn’t digging ditches in 100-degree heat. There was definitely a learning curve, but overnight it opened up a whole world of possibilities. Truly, endless. It was very empowering.
I suppose it is like my 1968 Camaro. I never knew how to work on cars and I never had a big budget, but I just jumped right into it, made a ton of mistakes and drove a car that most of you would never feel safe sitting in, even if the car wasn’t running. I was the brunt of many jokes and being the “car show guy” with a car that was put together like mine was, well,…. it is what it is and I love it.
So, now I am a designer. I am laughing as I write this. Those of you who are designers are probably ready to throw this magazine out
I have written a memorandum on Scotty, which does not do him justice; only meeting him would have. The point I am trying to
As I have pointed out in the past I sometimes sit down to write and I don’t know what I am going to say. I often write pages and pages and then delete everything only to start over. Yes, I am aware that I use too many commas; I am working on that. But something really did affect me this month. It was the passing of a friend, a man who was way too young to die and too full of life not to be here.
make is this; we just need to do it, whatever it is. Who cares if we get laughed at? Who cares if it is not perfect, that is a part of the journey. I know there have been countless mistakes in my magazines, some big, some little. I know that my car has never been pretty, that it is a work on progress that I could use better bolts, fittings, a little finishing and polishing, but I will get there. Our time is so short and to not do something because we are afraid to or afraid of what others think, that is truly useless. Boy am I going to miss seeing Scotty in his Cobra, smiling like he did. I was hanging out with a very accomplished man the other day. He is quiet in his accomplishments and somebody I would like to be like. It seems that there is nothing he hasn’t done nor is afraid to try. We were discussing my 1968 Camaro and as he is familiar with the car, having built Trans-am series racecars, he said something I hadn’t heard in long time:
Can’t never did anything.
Dustin Troyan
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In Memoriam Scotty Lomonaco It is with a very sad heart that I write that Scotty Lomonaco has passed away. I remember when I first met Scotty; there was something about him that just made me like him from the start. Maybe it was his mischievous smile or the fact that he shook hands like a man and looked you in the eye. Scotty was a throwback to the old school hot rodder. He didn’t pretend to know about cars, he lived cars. Gasoline pumped through his veins and it was the high-test type. He was an integral part of the car community, a staple. Scotty was the type of guy who you looked for at car shows and you always liked to see and catch up with. He had the attitude that nothing was too hard to get done and you could always do more, build it better, and make it faster. He was a hands-on guy who did things himself and he was proud of it. Scotty was filled with passion, energy, love, strength, and kindness, which is what everybody loved about him. When I heard the sad news about Scotty, I was actually at Supercar Sunday—the same place I had met him all those years ago. I was in shock. I could not fathom that something had happened to Scotty. He was bigger than life and he was somebody who I just assumed I would see forever. Just looking around Scotty’s memorial service was a testament to who he was. He transcended all stereotypes. Muscle cars, hot rods, and the like filled the parking lot. Everybody was represented—young and old, black and white, rich and poor, tough guys and working stiffs. Scotty was loved by all. After Scotty’s memorial, one of the Cobra Club members said, “If I had a son, I would want him to be like Scotty.” That statement says it best. To Scotty’s friends and family, we are very sorry for your loss, our loss. Please be strong and let’s live life to the fullest to honor Scotty and who he was and will continue to be in our hearts and minds. With Love, Dustin and the Car Community
Let no one weep for me, or celebrate my funeral with mourning; for I still live, as I pass to and fro through the mouths of men. Quintus Ennius
Jeff Diament
We have lost one of our long-time friends and participants in Supercar Sunday. Going back to the beginning of our Sunday morning gatherings, many of you I am sure remember Jeff Diament. Jeff was the owner of Elite Auto Dismantlers in Sun Valley, California. For over 30 years Jeff was in the business of buying, selling, restoring or parting-out great cars—Jags, Minis, BMWs, Mercedes, Vipers, Range Rovers, and so many more. Jeff was best known for having an opinion about every car at a show. His comments would either make you laugh out loud or upset you to no end. But after about ten minutes of listening to Jeff talk about your car you would start to realize that he knew exactly what he was talking about. He knew cars inside and out. He was always happy to answer any questions or give advice about fixing a problem you might be having with your car. I have no doubt that Jeff is up in heaven right now telling Elvis how to fix his Caddy! I knew Jeff for over 35 years and he was always a good friend who was ready to help. Jeff is survived by his wife, Shelley, his two sons, Rick and Justin, and is daughter, Marisa. Rich Rosenfeld
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July Calendar of Events Wed 4 Fillmore-Sespe Creek Car Show & Chili Cook Off, 250 Central Ave, 10am-4pm, 805-524-0351, 805-651-4246, www.fillmorecarshow.com Fri 6 Mission Hills – First Friday Niter, Santa Monica Sports Car Club/SCCA Navigation Rally, B of A rear lot, NE corner Devonshire and Sepulveda, 7PM, Info: http://ffn.smscc.org Sat 7 Burbank – Autobooks open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707. Rancho Cucamonga-Calvary Faith Center Car Show 8301 Elm Ave, 10am-2pm, 909-731-5091 Vallejo- Nor-Cal Knockout Round 3 “Nostalgic Rock’n’Roll Bike & Car Show”, Solano County Fairground, 707-319-7704, www.norcalknockout.com Sun 8 Long Beach - Hi-Performance Swap Meet & Car Show - Veterans Stadium. Vintage, Classic & Hi Performance trucks. www.toppingevents.com or 800-762-9785 Upland-16th Annual Inland Empire Car Club Council Show & Shine, Upland Memorial Park on Foothill Blvd, 9am-2pm, 909-815-7531 Anaheim-Brothers 14th Annual Chevy & GMC Truck Show, Canyon RV Park, 8am-3pm, www.brotherstrucks.com San Diego-7th Annual Cops & Rodders, Liberty Station 2500 Historic Decatur Rd, 9am-2pm, 619-366-4104, www.sdpolicemuseum.com Fri 13 National Collector Car Appreciation Day Sat-Sun 14-15 San Jose-Hot San Jose Nights, Santa Clara Fairgrounds 344 Tully Road, www.hotsanjosenights.com Julian-Julian Classic Motoring Show honoring Baja 1000, Menghini Winery, www.julianclassicmotoringshow.com Sat 14 Burbank – Autobooks open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707. Eagle Rock-Trompers Hot Rod Swap Meet, 7544 N. Figueroa St, 6am-1pm, 323-255-7564 or 323-401-3994 San Luis Obispo-Cote d’Obispo Classic Car Show sponsored by Freewheelers/Great Autos, Embassy Suites Hotel, 9am-3pm, thefreewheelers.net City of Industry-Haddick’s Hot Rod & Classic Car Show, 15120 E. Valley Blvd, 9am-, www.haddicks.com/car-show-info.php Long Beach-7th Bixby Knolls Dragster Expo & Car Show, Between Roosevelt Rd to San Antonio Dr on Atlantic Ave, 3pm-9pm, 562-595-0081, www.bixbyknollscarshow.com Riverside-K&N Filters Appreciation Day, 1455 Citrus St, 10am-3pm, 951-826-4103 Monterey-Gold Coast Rods Presents Hot Rods & Customs, Monterey Fairgrounds, 9am-4pm, 831-375-2170, www.goldcoastrods.org Edwards AFB-Edwards 1st Annual Show ‘n Shine, Hangar 1623, 11am-3pm, 636-667-7402, visit Edwards 1st annual car show facebook page Los Angeles-Rollin’ South Traffic Style, 5651 West Manchester Blvd, 10am-4pm, 323-421-2588, www.stac-std.com Sun 15 El Mirage-SCTA Land Speed Racing, El Mirage Dry Lake Bed, www.scta-bni.org Buena Park-Picker’s Paradise Automotive Swap Meet, Elks Lodge 7212 Melrose St, 8am-1pm, 714-299-1776, garyoccarguy@gmail.com Ventura-Ventura Motorsport Gathering, Marina Park,10am-4pm, 805-890-1461, 805-794-5438, www.venturamotorsportsgathering.com San Bernardino-AMF Arrowhead Lanes 6th Annual Car Show, 299 W Orange Show Rd, 8am-2pm, 909-889-0355 Stockton- Swap Meet & Car Show, San Joaquin County Fairgrounds, 6am-3pm, 209-948-5307 Jamul-10th Annual Simpson’s Car Show, 13925 Campo Rd, 9am-2pm, 760-440-0896, www.eastcountycruisers.com Fri-Sat 20-21 Los Alamitos-58th Annual Vintage and Classic Parts Exchange, Los Alamitos Race Course 4961 Katella Ave, 7am-4pm, 562-597-5936 Fri-Sun 20-22 Santa Maria-32nd Annual Bent Axles Car show and BBQ, 805-937-3287, www.bentaxles.net Cambria-Mog West 2012, Cambria Pines Lodge 2905 Burton Drive, 916-652-5679, 714-828-3127 Sonoma- NHRA Division 7 Drag Races, Infineon Raceway, www.infineonraceway.com Sat 21 Burbank – Autobooks open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707. Dixon- 3rd Annual Grillin’ & Chillin Car Show, Downtown Dixon, 707-678-4373, www.dixonribcookoff.com San Luis Obispo- 21st Annual Truck Show by Central Coast ATHS, 6565 Edna Valley Road, 8am-5pm, 805-481-3318, www.central-coast-aths.org Montclair-2nd Annual Summer Madness Bike & Hot Rod Show, 4711 Arrow Hwy. Suite D, 9am-3pm, 909-229-0282, 909-626-1632, www.hwy66choppers.com Riverside-New Joy Baptist Church Car Show, 5694 Jurupa Ave, 9am-1pm, 951-779-0088, 951-545-0240 Oceanside-8th Annual Thanksgiving in July Car Show, 444 Country Club Ln, 9am-2pm Sun 22 La Jolla-Ford Family Meet by Nuts 4 Cars, Girard Ave between Silverado & Prospect, 7am-1pm, 619-980-4586 Altadena-Classic Car Show, 2609 N. Lincoln Ave, 10am-3pm, 626-794-3953 San Diego-Main Street America, Embarcadero Park North, 10am-3pm, 619-723-2020, www.cocsd.con or www.sdcb.org Fri-Sun 27-28 Sonoma: NHRA Sonoma Nationals drag racing series, Infineon Raceway, www.infineonraceway.com Sat 28 Burbank – Autobooks open 9AM! Free coffee and Donuts, 2900 W. Magnolia. 818-845-0707. El Segundo-So Cal AMC Presents its all American Motors Car Show, Swap Meet and Cruise, Automobile Driving Museum 610 Lairport, 9am-4pm, http://socalamc.com/ Irvine Lake-OC Chilifest & Car Show, 4621 Santiago Canyon Rd, 10am-8pm, 951-204-7209 Santa Paula-Glow ‘n Show Car Show, 18249 E. Telegraph Rd, 2pm-7pm, 805-525-2057, www.citrusclassicballoons.com Ontario-Ontario Rotary Police Museum Guns and Hoses Car Show, 2500 S Archibald Ave, 7am-3pm, 951-206-5731 Oak Glen-6th Annual Oak Glen’s Car Show at Law’s Coffee Shop, 7am-3pm, 909-289-5980 Burbank- Downtown Burbank Car Classic, Downtown Burbank, 3pm-9pm, 818-238-5180 Arroyo Grande-23rd Annual Car Show, Center of Village of Arroyo Grande, 805-489-9195, www.arroyovalleycarclub.org/ Lake Arrowhead-1st Annual Car & Motorcycle Show, Lake Arrowhead Village, 9am-3pm, 877-625-6505 Perris-Centinela Grand 2nd Annual Car Show, 2225 Perris Blvd, 10am-2pm, 951-657-2135, 909-838-4693 Sun 29 Long Beach–Cycle Show & Swap @ Veterans Stadium Motorcycles & bicycles. Buy/sell/trade.vintage/parts/bikes/accessories. www.toppingevents.com, or 800-762-9785 San Dimas-19th Annual Shine It, Show It, Cruise It, Downtown Bonita Ave, 9am-3pm, 909-542-8805, 909-450-2763, www.sandimascarshow.com
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Ferrari Racing Ferrari Racing Days at Laguna Seca
By Mike Grudt Cover and interior photos by Greg Grudt
My son, Greg, and I have attended Supercar Sunday nearly every Sunday for the past six and a half years. We really appreciate the time and effort Dusty has expended to make these events happen. As Greg graduated high school, college and then got married and started a family, we have continued to make Supercar Sunday a regular part of our lives. We both share a passion for all types of cars and motorcycles, and we also try to visit car/motorcycle museums and shows whenever possible. Last year, Greg mentioned the Ferrari Racing Days event at Laguna Seca. He talked about this event often so we decided to make the trip to Monterey this year, which also happened to occur during his birthday weekend. The event ran for three days (May 18-20) and we chose to go on Friday to avoid the crowds and traffic. That Friday I arrived at Greg’s house at 4:00 a.m. and off we went. During the five hour drive we were able to spend time together just talking about anything and everything. It is so rare these days to spend quality time with one’s son (or daughter) uninterrupted. The time flew by and we arrived at the track ready to watch some great action. Neither of us had been to Laguna Seca so we weren’t sure what to expect. As we pulled into the parking lot there were only about ten cars so we knew we had picked the right day. Greg is a professional photographer and shoots car photos as a hobby. He brought two cameras, an assortment of lenses, and two video cameras, while I brought my trusty point-n-shoot. Why bother when your kid is a pro? The only pictures I can take that he won’t have are ones where he is the subject. As we crossed over the bridge we watched a session of 30-35 Ferrari 458 Challenge cars racing around the track. The sound was amazing as they raced around the course. We walked through the infield and over to the paddock with full access to the cars and drivers. There were numerous high dollar tractor trailer rigs from many of the premier Ferrari dealers throughout the U.S. that rivaled any pit area set ups I have seen. We went into a few of the garages adjacent to the track and could not believe the assortment of rare Ferraris. There was an F1 car (circa 2003-2004), an FXX and three 599XX Evoluziones. We only hoped they would bring those beautiful machines out on the track. We walked outside of the garages into the pit road area to get some pictures. Unfortunately, we got kicked out for wearing shorts (long pants only in that area). Oh well. As the 458 Challenge session wrapped, the next group due up was the 599XXs so we would get to see those V-12, 740HP, $1.5M beasts. We were still in the garage area and one of the 599XXs rolled out and fired up. I can’t describe the sound except to say it was a loud, unique, high-revving sound of power. I’m sort of partial to the sound of a big, throaty American V-8, but the V-12 sound was very cool. As the matte black Ferrari pulled on to the track we proceeded to one of the grandstand areas to get some track shots. We waited for the other 599XXs, but the only other car in the session was
Ferrari Racing a 458 GT3, which was also a cool car by the way. Greg and I then went over to the world renowned corkscrew and realized the lighting would be better later in the day, so we worked our way around the track to take more pictures and enjoy the beautiful examples of Italian engineering. We enjoyed some more 458 Challenge action and also missed a ground squirrel vs. exotic car encounter on the track by a mere second or two as the squirrel made it safely across before a pack of 458s rounded the turn. During the lunch break we walked back to the paddock and a car was being unloaded from a non-descript enclosed trailer. The car, believe it or not, was a Ferrari F50 GT, which is one of one. There have been a few clones, but this one was the real deal. That was another truly amazing Ferrari. As the afternoon track sessions progressed we worked our way around the track again. All afternoon we had hoped to see the FXX, the other 599XXs, and especially the F1 car, when finally we heard an unmistakable sound from the pits as the F1 car fired up. By that time we were back over at the corkscrew and the lighting was perfect with the sun behind us. That is what Greg said since I thought the lighting looked good earlier --what did I know? We got in position as we heard the F1 car fly around the track. The sound echoed throughout the hills surrounding the track as he approached our vantage point. Suddenly there was an unbelievable high pitched squeal as he flew through the corkscrew and snapped through the gears down the track. I have attended nearly every type of car and motorcycle race on asphalt and dirt so I’m not easily impressed. After witnessing an F1 car on a track in person I was truly impressed. The speed was crazy fast compared to the other cars we had seen on the track and the sound was just beyond compare. I can only imagine what it would be like to watch a pack of F1 cars in a race. Watching them on television is not even close to the live experience. We also finally got to see the FXX on the track (an amazing car too) and the two other 599XXs. There was even a mid-90s Ferrari 333 SP that ran some laps. When the track closed we went back to the paddock area to see the cars and talk to the drivers and crew members. As we finally got to the parking lot, Greg’s truck was the only vehicle left so we definitely got our moneys worth. We exited the raceway and started the long trek home. Although we missed the Firestone-Walker Brewery tour in Paso Robles, we did stop by the Apple Farm in San Luis Obispo for the obligatory cup of the best hot apple cider to be found anywhere. Greg and I rolled into Agoura Hills just before midnight and we couldn’t stop talking about the absolutely amazing day we had just experienced. I know I used the word amazing throughout this story, but there is really no other word to describe the cars and the event. We had some great father-son bonding while we enjoyed two of our favorite past times, racing and photographing exotic cars. I shot approximately 200 pictures and phone videos so Greg probably shot well over two thousand pictures. Please be sure check out Greg’s web site www.exoticcarfotos.com for more photos from this event and be sure to “Like” his Facebook fan page: ExoticCarFotos
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Go Man, Go! The first go-kart came about as a way for Air Force airmen to pass the time at a California air base in the mid 1950’s. Art Ingels however, is credited as being the ‘father of go-karting’ by making the first manufactured go-kart. Mr. Ingels was a builder at Kurtis Kraft, a company that began designing and building race cars in the 1930’s. His first kart was built in his garage at home and tested at the Rose Bowl parking lot. He quickly gained a following and karting spread throughout the United States and into Europe. Soon after, other manufacturers joined the fray. Similar to everything with wheels on it guys began racing them, staging go-kart races in parking lots all over the country! Those who could not buy or make their own karts could lay down some cash and rent a ride. There was Pepe’s Kartland in Van Nuys and Chatsworth, Malibu Grand Prix in Northridge, and now the indoor karting sensation MB2!
1961 Kurtis Kraft go kart
Watch out Danica Patrick, Hailey Halby will be in your rear view mirror in a few years
Go-karts have come a long way since the 1950’s. Originally, able to reach speeds of 25mph, today’s sophisticated karts can reach speeds well over 100mph. While some of you may find them silly, however, racing greats such as Kyle Petty, Michael Schumacher, and Tony Stewart all started their careers in go-karts. Karting’s popularity has reached all over the world, with go-kart track skill levels ranging from the tame to high-end, high speed grand prix circuits. Wyatt Llewellyn practicing victory donuts in his 1965 Rupp Grand Prix Go Kart
Still, even if you only have a lawn mower engine, when you’re sitting 2 inches off the ground, it feels fast!
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Ferrari Club of America at Western Collision Center When I heard that the Ferrari Club of America was having an event at a body shop, I knew exactly where it was going to be: Western Collision Center in Granada Hills. How did I know that you might ask? Simple, Western Collision Center is the nicest body shop I have ever been to. I am very familiar with W.C.C. as they are currently restoring and customizing my 1968 Camaro. Western Collision Center is expertly headed by Shant Meshefedjian, not only a paint and body expert, but a car guy from the word go. Passion runs deep at W.C.C. and it shows! Upon arrival at W.C.C. it was clear that Shant went out of his way, which is the only way he does things. He truly exceeded expectations on many different levels. First and foremost, his shop is worth visiting simply because it so much more than a body shop, it is an “experience� shop. The attention to detail in the work areas, the client areas and even the restrooms far exceeds what is normal for the auto body industry. Shant has taken an approach which is truly innovate and pushes the envelope of what body shops are and should be. Back to the Ferrari event. The idea of eating caviar and sipping Champaign was right at home with the beautiful Italian art on display. In classic F.C.A. style, some of the most passionate Ferrari owners were present to share their afternoon discussing current events, Ferrari happenings, stories and friendship. For many, it was their first visit to W.C.C. and all were impressed with not only Shant and the shop, but with the catered lunch, the fine wine and Champaign, the exquisite cheese sampling, the servers and the live music. I do not think that any body shop has ever hosted such an amazing event. Shant, our wonderful host, took time to share his vision of the shop, explaining the process and equipment and his dedication to excellence. He explained that he invested in only the best equipment, paints, products and training for his staff. His knowledge and enthusiasm were apparent and many of the F.C.A. members asked Shant to view their cars and then made arrangements to correct paint and body issues. The event was a great success and everybody had an absolutely amazing time. A very special thank you to the F.C.A. and Shant Meshefedjian at Western Collision Center. For information on Western Collision Center and pictures and videos of the event: www.westerncollision2.com or www.wccexotic.com
The Colnago C59 Test Ride and Review By Allan St. Pierre Ernesto Colnago, founder of his family’s high-end road racing bicycle manufacturer, has been called “the Enzo Ferrari of bicycles” so it only seems appropriate to include a review of the Colnago C59 in Driven World Magazine. We will get to all the technical details later but first you will want to know how it rides. Superbly, is the short answer. Colnago has created the most exceptional carbon fiber frame on the market, raising the bar for all other frame manufacturers. Getting the right balance of comfort and stiffness is nearly always a compromise with other bicycle frames, but it is spot on here. From the first few pedal strokes on the C59, you know you’re on something quite special. The first sensation is the effortless feel of each pedal stroke. Low weight coupled with high rigidity means the frame is very efficient at transferring your energy to the road. The Colnago C59 frame set is handmade in Cambiago, Italy—a fact confirmed by the sticker on the back of the seat tube. There is just enough over sizing to look good, with the unmistakable Colnago Master-profile top and down tubes. Both the top tube and down tube are internally ribbed to add stiffness where it is needed. The massively oversized box chainstays help keep the back end pleasingly taut so all the power you put in gets pushed straight through to the back wheel. The C59 has some of the most communicative handling of any of the current high-end race frames. It has a very different feel than U.S.-based frames that are so dominant these days. The steering is more relaxed, less twitchy, which should not be confused for a slow sensation. Slow is definitely the wrong word for the C59. The geometry of the frame gives the bike incredible stability, which you notice when getting on the gas (figuratively speaking) and shifting along. Through corners it is simply blistering, carving lines with more control and grace than most other frames on the market. Surprising is just how comfortable the ride is. I didn’t expect this. Road imperfections are well-handled by the frame, with only a reasonable level of vibrations passing to the saddle. You get the sense you could just ride it all day long. No wonder they are so successful in Grand Tours. The C59 has been in the design stage for years and this road bike has a distinctive look in a world where frames are beginning to all look the same. It is modern and traditional at the same time. Which brings me to the love/hate relationship with many of Colnago’s paint jobs over the years (mostly hate). Happily the reserved orange-and-white finish of the C59 I got to ride looked fantastic. The Colnago brand has always been a special draw for road cyclists who are aware of the history of the sport, but the C59 happily does not rest on its laurels. Colnago once enjoyed a near unchallenged position as the first choice in the exotic race bike market, but the last decade has seen that position seriously threatened— with an influx of new products from the U.S. and outsourced production driving down competitors’ prices. The C59 goes a long way towards reversing the situation. The C59 is a professional level bike dressed up with Campy Super Record, which makes this road racing machine an Italian super star. Even with a price tag of $14,000.00, it is worth every penny. If I had to sum up my review of the C59 with three words, they would be, “breathtaking, inspiring, and stunning.” It is a truly fantastic frame with impeccable handling and inspiring performance.
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The Driven World Golf Pro In the Safe Zone By Tommy Mansuwan
Happy 4th of July and welcome to the ever-expanding Driven World Magazine! As a car enthusiast and professional golfer, I am excited and honored to be a contributor to this magazine. In the coming months, I plan to provide tips and drills, as well as product reviews that might help your golf game. This month let’s focus on lag putting and preventing three-putts. Whether a professional or amateur, one of the things we all hate to have on our stat sheet is the dreaded three-putt. Anyone who has ever taken a golf lesson may have heard their instructor say, “the fastest way to lower your score is to work from the green back to the tee.” Yes, everyone digs the long ball but if you hone the short game you will be rewarded much faster than driving a ball 300 yards. In 2011, PGA Tour player Luke Donald famously went 449 consecutive holes without a three-putt. What did this help him accomplish? He ended up winning the money title and was voted Player of the Year. For most golfers that goal is likely unattainable. However, if you could reduce the number of three-putts during your rounds, I can assure you that your scores will get lower. And it may also be the easiest way for you to shave strokes off your game. What is the root of most “three-whacks”? Speed control. I see it too often with amateur golfers when they have lengthy putts. They will either blast the ball by or leave it well short. Instead of having to grind over that second putt, wouldn’t it be much easier to walk up and tap in a mere one footer? Here is a drill you can do to help your feel of the greens and lag putting. Pace Drill Start at the hole and walk off three paces then drop a ball (or mark the spot with a tee) at the third step. Continue from there with another three steps and drop another ball. Do this until you have a total of four balls on the green in a straight line (see picture). Now lay a club or flag three feet behind the hole. The idea is to putt each ball into the “safety zone” between the hole and the club you laid down. Even if you don’t get that first ball in the zone, go ahead and putt all four balls. Focus on getting each putt inside the zone rather than in the hole. Go from the shortest to longest distance and once you have that down, switch to longest to shortest. Feel free to skip around as well once you adapt to the drill. Remember to hit only one putt from each spot so your body doesn’t try to adjust. Unless you are buying mulligans off your buddies, you’ll want to simulate your situation on the course. Two things should come out of this; your body gets the feel for the green from various distances and it will reduce the technicality in the stroke as you focus more on the speed rather than the actual stroke. This drill can be used during your practice sessions or even if you have a few minutes before a round to get a feel of the course you are playing. Until next month…happy practicing! Tommy Mansuwan -Member 2012 Asian PGA Tour -Member Thailand PGA -Member of 2002 College of the Canyons State Championship Team -Played in the 2004 U.S. Amateur Golf Championship at Winged Foot Golf Club www.tommymansuwan.wordpress.com
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Cars and Coffee
Cars & Coffee is a weekly automotive enthusiast gathering held every Saturday morning from 6am to 9am in Southern California. It is one of the places to be if you are a car enthusiast. People may come from far and wide, while many locals choose to attend the show weekly. Its popularity has grown immensely over the years mostly through word of mouth. It started as a gathering of a handful of car enthusiasts at Crystal Cove outside a coffee shop, hence the name. But over the years it grew so much that it had to change locations to an industrial park with a much larger lot. Now you have room for over 350 cars to be displayed and often times the lot is full very early in the morning. The variety and quality that this show brings week in and week out is just amazing. If you call yourself a car guy and don’t find something you like at this show then you aren’t really into cars. There is literally something for everyone. Exotics, Classics, Hot Rods, Muscle cars, Japanese Classics, British Sports cars, Euros, Retro rods, Pro Street, Customs, Lowriders, Race cars, Replicas, and just plain crazy builds, they are all represented at any given time at this show. This show is Southern California car culture. This past May brought an eclectic array of cars as always. A loyal group of British sports car enthusiasts showed up as they do every weekend. While a group of eight Audi R8 owners showed off their rides at the other end of the lot, you have to wonder if they planned that. Then there was the pair of Ferrari Enzos that showed up. It’s very rare to see one of those very rare Ferraris, but two in the same place at the same time is pretty much unheard of. Lamborghinis and Ferraris are usually well represented at the show. This past May they came in the form of Lamborghinis latest and greatest, the Aventador as well as Ferrari’s very special 599 GTO. American iron was well represented by a very clean custom 69 Camaro, and another very cool custom Ford Business Coupe that is so low to the ground that you can’t see any light below it. The ever popular replicas were also well represented with many very well built Shelby Cobras and an extremely cool Porsche 917 that just seems insane to drive on the street. One of the craziest cars present was a Fiat 850 spider with a rear mounted twin turbo air cooled VW motor. Then there was the rare 1
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of 800 world-wide Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Black Series of which there were three: one in black, one in white and one in matte silver metallic. The black one being even rarer as it had the optional aero package. The Japanese classics were well represented by what is often referred to as a “Hakosuka” , which is the first generation of the Nissan Skyline. This legendary car is owned by Eric Bauer who is an instructor at the Pasadena Art Center College of Design. Being that So Cal is also the home to many automotive publications Cars & Coffee doesn’t only have a bunch of automotive designers roaming around, it also has a bunch of automotive writers too! Aaron Robinson from Car and Driver brought his vintage Lamborghini Espada which he has put back on the road himself, not being afraid of the blood sweat and tears that come from working on such an eccentric machine. Meanwhile, Drayson Racing showed off their electric LMP1 racing prototype as a taste of what the future may hold for racing. Can you imagine watching these cars speed around the track while all you hear is tire noise and a hum from the electric motors? But while you ponder that, just think about the roar that Steven Tyler’s, yeah THE Steven Tyler, Hennessy Venom GT Spyder makes! The car made its first public appearance in May at Cars & Coffee. Another very famous car that showed up very unexpectedly this past May was the “Hoonigan” RAUH Welt-BEGRIFF Porsche 930 Turbo owned and driven by Brian Scotto. The car not only looks very good, but is also a beast with its very modified Porsche air-cooled turbo flat-six. It is the perfect car to help launch a brand such as Hoonigan. You’d think that that May was just a fluke, and that the next month there wasn’t much to talk about. But this is THE Cars & Coffee, the one that started it all. The one that goes on every single weekend throughout the year, the very next month there will a bunch more highlights too! But more on that later, for now just enjoy May’s highlights.
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Supercar Sunday Supercar Sunday Porsche Marque was another huge SCS success! Porsche day is a day that we do not promote, it promotes itself! Porsche enthusiasts from all over the state pour in like bees to honey. The sound of so many Porsches is a symphony of German precision. From air-cooled, water-cooled, turbos, race cars, speedsters and even Porsches fitted with Chevy motors, just about every model and year was represented. It was simply amazing! As in classic Supercar Sunday style, just about every other vehicle was represented too! Toyota Supras besting 800 hp, Ford GT and GT40s, the finest Italy has to offer, show winning classics and customs, it was pure automotive bliss. One of the crowd favorites was John Theodore’s road race El Camino which he recently finished. Jon, a fireman, does all of his own wrenching and fabricating and has created a monster which is known for chasing down Z06s at Willow Springs. A very special “Thank you” to our wonderful community for making Supercar Sunday such a wonderful event!
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Cooking with Heather Vegan Enchiladas with Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce
Ingredients: Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce: 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 1/4 cup avocado flesh 1 onion, chopped (about 2 cups) 2 tbsp water, more as needed to thin out 2 garlic cloves, minced 2-3 tbsp fresh lime juice, to taste 1 cup sweet potato, chopped 1 cup packed fresh cilantro 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 tsp kosher salt, to taste 2 handfuls of spinach, chopped 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 can black beans (about 2 cups), drained and rinsed 3/4 ground cumin, to taste 1 can of corn, drained and rinsed black pepper, to taste 2 1/2 cups green or red enchilada sauce red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper, 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin to taste 1-2 tbsp fresh lime juice Directions: 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder In a food processor, process the avocado 1 tsp chili powder flesh and water until creamy. Now add in 4 whole grain tortillas the rest of the ingredients and process Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce, to pour on top until smooth and well blended. Use im(recipe adjacent) mediately for best results. Green onion, black olives, chopped cilantro, to garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 350F and grab a baking dish large enough for 4 enchiladas. Cook the chopped sweet potato by simmering it in a small pot of water for 5-10 minutes, just until tender. Do not overcook. Drain and set aside. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet or pot, on medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until translucent. Add garlic, reduce heat to low and cook for a couple more minutes. Add the chopped pepper, cooked sweet potato, black beans, corn, and spinach. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on meduim-low heat. Add the enchilada sauce and stir well. Add the cumin, fresh lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Stir well. Spread about 3 1/4 cup of the mixture on the bottom of your baking dish. Scoop about 1/2-3/4 cup of the mixture into each tortilla and roll, placing the seams down in the baking dish. Spread remaining of filling over the top. Bake at 350F for 18-20 minutes. When enchiladas are cooked, remove from oven and pour Cilantro Avaocado Cream Sauce (recipe above). Garnish with chopped green onions, black olives and cilantro. Serve immediately. Makes 4 enchiladas.
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Supercar Sunday 2012 Marque Schedule
July 29th Pre-1973 Muscle Cars Aug. 26th Ford GT-Shelby-Cobra Tribute to Carroll Shelby & Scott Lomonaco Sept. 30th Corvette Oct. 28th is Ferrari Vs. Lamborghini Nov. 25th NO MARQUE Preparing for the 9th Annual Motor4toys.com Dec. 2nd NO SUPERCAR SUNDAY9th Annual Motor4toys.com Charity Car Show Dec. 30th Primered Cars, Rat Rods & Customs