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My Ride: Taking a grand tour of the Gran Torino

Republican American 08 May 2021

Gary Hults of New Milford didn’t intend to own his 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport for 47 years. “It’s one of those things I’ve often heard people say, ‘Oh, I wished I had my first car, second car I ever owned’ and when I bought it, I didn’t do that with the intention of doing that but it’s just something that happened,” he said last weekend.

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Arch Rivals: Mazda RX-7 versus Toyota Supra

Driving 08 May 2021

The original iterations of each of these vaunted Japanese sports cars couldn’t be more different. The 1979 Mazda RX-7, also known as the SA, was the epitome of lightweight high-rpm driving pleasure, a pure sports car based around a screaming 1.1L rotary engine that was like nothing else on the market.

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Cars We Remember: An award winning 1970 Dodge Swinger 340 and Chrysler’s ‘namegame’

The Milton Standard Journal 08 May 2021

I believe for its time, the ’70 Dart Swinger 340 was one of the better built muscle cars for overall performance and price. What are your opinions on these many “A Body” cars Chrysler built in the late 1960s to mid-1970s? ... Enter both the 340 V8 muscle car Plymouth Duster and your sibling and rarer Dodge Swinger 340.

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A man was arrested after allegedly spending $5 million in stolen COVID-19 relief on Ferrari, ...

Business Insider 08 May 2021

They said he spent some of the money on Ferrari, Bentley, and Lamborghini sports cars, which were seized by federal agents ... A man from Irvine, California, was arrested on Friday over charges that include illegally obtaining $5 million in COVID-19 relief and spending it on sports cars, according to the Department of Justice.

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Nascar Ready To Race Into The Future With Its Next Gen Car

Forbes 08 May 2021

The “Next Gen” car looks more like the stock cars once ...

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Colors from a glorious past

The Lexington Dispatch 08 May 2021

Sadly, Weatherly lost his life in a single-car crash during the Motor Trend 500 at Riverside (CA.) International Raceway on January 19, 1964 ... Joe is in the NASCAR Hall of Fame and won two Cup Series championships and was one of the sport’s pioneers. He was driving cars that were crazy fun in a cool era of NASCAR.

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First 'Super Series' event of the season at Sharon Speedway Saturday

The Sharon Herald 08 May 2021

The “410” Sprint Cars will lead the way, along with the Pro Stocks, RUSH Sportsman Modifieds, and Econo Mods. One week after the first of 4 appearances by the All-Star Circuit of Champions, the “410” Sprint Cars will return in a non-sanctioned event with $3,000 to-win, $250 to-start tonight ... Sprint Car tracks off this weekend.

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California man used coronavirus relief loans to buy Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini, federal authorities say

Finger Lakes Times 08 May 2021

LOS ANGELES — An Irvine man was arrested on fraud charges this week after authorities say he used $5 million in pandemic relief loans to buy luxury sports cars, take lavish vacations and cover his personal expenses.

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SportOregon head says state decision makers struggled to understand sports events

The Oregonian 08 May 2021

Jim Etzel, CEO of SportOregon, joined me for a 1-on-1 interview on Friday about the return of fans to sports venues in our state. Etzel said he thinks the lack of sports competency among state officials played a role in Oregon being dead last to bring fans back to stadiums and arenas ... “It felt like there was not a true understanding of sports.”.

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Irvine man used COVID relief loans to buy Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini, federal authorities say

The Los Angeles Times 08 May 2021

An Irvine man was arrested on fraud charges Monday after authorities say he used $5 million in pandemic relief loans to buy luxury sports cars, take lavish vacations and cover his personal expenses. ... Federal agents have seized Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini sports cars that ...

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California man accused of spending Covid relief loan money on Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini

East Bay Times 08 May 2021

An Irvine man was arrested and charged on Friday, May 7, for allegedly obtaining $5 million in COVID-19 relief funds for his “sham businesses,” and he is accused of using the money to buy luxury sports cars, federal authorities said ... Federal agents have since seized the cars along with $2 million from his bank account.

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Car crash in Hillsborough County leaves two dead

Tampa Bay Times 08 May 2021

... entering the path of a sport utility vehicle headed south. The two cars collided, and the pickup rotated and came to rest in the northbound lane.

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Verstappen clear: "If you want to win, you need to be on the front row"

GP Blog 08 May 2021

"To drive it does, it's more fun. You can go faster into the corner. It's a bit rounder, that hairpin was a bit tight and not fun in a Formula 1 car because the traction is always bad there. For overtaking it is of course less," said Verstappen in conversation with Ziggo Sport about turn 10 ... In general, with these cars you really need to be up front.".

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News Roundup: Drake’s “F— You” Rolls-Royce and more

Driving 08 May 2021

Canadian rapper Drake is showcasing a new Rolls-Royce Cullinan customized by Chrome Hearts in Miami this week, giving the public a close look at his newest “f—off” luxurious car ... Lucky for the sports car lover, the insurer Desjardins reversed the decision and cut Ayobi a break, along with a cheque.

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Guy B. Lindsey, Jr.

Log Cabin Democrat 08 May 2021

Guy B. Lindsey, Jr., was born Oct. 2, 1939, and passed away May 7, 2021 ... A favorite family tale occurred when he once cautioned Chris Freeman to be careful backing out of the driveway and not hit his car. Minutes later he proceeded to hit Chris’ car as he backed out. He was an avid Razorback fan for all sports ... or to the charity of your choice ... .